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In today's newsletter:
- Which Wyomissing restaurants were flagged in the latest health inspections?
- What kept Wyomissing police and firefighters busy across town Tuesday?
- See when Wyomissing’s own playwright premieres his new play nearby
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
- Sunday: Windy and cooler with showers, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rodent droppings abound during Berks food safety inspections (readingeagle.com) — Several Wyomissing eateries and retailers, including Arby’s, Dunkin’, Wawa, Mission BBQ, Walmart and others, were recently cited for mostly minor food safety issues like floor debris, blocked sinks, and expired products. All remain open, but these state inspection reports highlight where cleaning, storage, and temperature controls still need attention across Berks County. 
2. Medical Emergency, Child Abuse Report Among Wyomissing Calls (mychesco.com) — Wyomissing police handled a busy Tuesday of calls, from a reported cardiac arrest and child abuse complaint to several minor crashes, alarms, and traffic stops around key borough roads. Officers also focused heavily on traffic enforcement along Route 422, Reading Boulevard, and nearby streets, issuing multiple citations and warnings while assisting fire crews and EMS on several emergency calls.
3. Reading Theater Project Will Present World Premiere of BANSHEE in Berks County (broadwayworld.com) — A new play by Wyomissing playwright Adam Richter is getting its first full production just down the road at Reading’s WCR Center for the Arts from May 1–10. The Irish folklore-inspired drama “Banshee” features original music, dance, and post-show talkbacks, with Pay What You Will ticket pricing to keep it accessible for Berks County theatergoers.
4. Berks roundup: Softball, girls lacrosse results for April 15 (centredaily.com) — Wyomissing girls lacrosse picked up a strong non-league win over Penn Manor, led by Mackenzie Maggs’ five-goal performance and three more from Kacey Maggs. The broader roundup also highlights key Berks County softball matchups, standings implications, and standout pitching and hitting performances from neighboring school districts.
📸 Around Wyomissing
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Chess for All
Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd, Wyomissing
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Great Vespers
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissi , Wyomissing
7:30 pm -
Thomas Sunday (Antipascha)
Greek Festival/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading -
Parish Oratorical Festival
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissi , Wyomissing
11:30 am -
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Wyomissing Borough, PA Calendar , 22 Reading Blvd , Wyomissing
12:00 pm -
Daily Vespers
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissi , Wyomissing
4:00 pm -
Daily Orthros
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissi , Wyomissing
9:00 am -
Personnel Committee
Wyomissing Borough, PA Calendar , 22 Reading Blvd , Wyomissing
12:00 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissi , Colony Park
9:00 am -
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wyomissing Public Library , 9 Reading Blvd , Wyomissing
10:30 am -
Paschal Vespers
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissi , Colony Park
4:00 pm -
Trinity JV Baseball @ Wilson
Wilson High School , 2601 Grandview Blvd , Reading
4:15 pm
Friday April 17
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- There is an emergency vehicle on Forgedale Rd...
There is an emergency vehicle on Forgedale Rd reported at 12:28 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
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