In this issue of Reading Local Scoop

 📆. Lots of Events This Coming Weekend!

 🤣 Comedian Rodney Norman to Perform at SoulJoel’s Inside SunnyBrook

 🎄 Reading to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

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👮🏼‍♂️  Reading Police Hunt for Armed Suspect Yusuf Scott in Kidnapping Case

 🏈 Focused and Prepared: Eagles Take on Chiefs in High-Stakes Game

⚽️ Danish Midfielder Sanders Ngabo Joins Philadelphia Union in Strategic Signing

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 This Week’s Events in the Reading PA Area

Friday - November 17th

Star Watch at the Southern Field of the Daniel Boone Homestead
4:45 - 8:15 PM

Underwater Bubble Show @ Santander Performing Arts Center - 6 PM

Reading Royals vs Newfoundland Growlers @ Santander Arena - 7 PM

Saturday - November 18th

 Kids' DIY-U Workshop: Thanksgiving Turkey Photo Holder - 10 AM - 1 PM

Dungeons & Dragons Club @ Wyomissing Public Library - 11 AM - 1 PM

Reading Royals - Pucks & Paws Night Santander Arena - 7 PM

Shea Quinn (the Sharks) and Steve Swisher @ The New Bertie's Inn, Exeter Township - 7 - 10 PM

Aaron Lewis 2023 Acoustic Tour @ Santander Performing Arts Center 7:30 PM

The Emo Night Tour - Reading - Reverb - 10 PM

🤣 Comedian Rodney Norman to Perform at SoulJoel’s Inside SunnyBrook

Rodney Norman, a comedian widely recognized on social media for his unique humor, is set to perform at SoulJoel’s in SunnyBrook on Friday, November 17th at 7pm. Tickets are available at $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP. Located at 50 Sunnybrook Road in Pottstown, PA, the show presents an opportunity to experience Norman's engaging and honest comedy style. He is known for his success in the Rhode Island Comedy Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival.

Reading to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony

Reading is preparing for its Christmas tree lighting ceremony next week at Penn Square. The event, starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, will feature performances by the Reading High School Choir, Reading Vocal Society, and a dance by the Olivet Boys and Girls Club. Free parking will be provided from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at two nearby locations to facilitate easy attendance for the community.

New Parking Perk in Reading: 15 Minutes Free on Penn Street

The Reading Parking Authority has extended the "Free 10 on Penn" program to offer 15 minutes of free parking, up from 10 minutes, on Penn Street. This decision, effective from Thursday morning, follows positive feedback from the initial pilot program. Mayor Eddie Moran advocated for the extension to aid those running quick errands, particularly in picking up mobile orders from local restaurants. The program, launched as a collaboration with Mayor Moran, will undergo a second trial phase until February 1, 2024, to evaluate the new time limit's effectiveness.

Reading Police Hunt for Armed Suspect Yusuf Scott in Kidnapping Case

Reading Police are searching for 27-year-old Yusuf Scott, wanted for kidnapping and burglary after a Thursday morning incident on Windsor Street. Scott, who is armed and dangerous, is described as a 6-foot-3 black male with dreadlocks and was last seen in black clothing and a mask. The 26-year-old female victim escaped and was found safe. Police, having issued an arrest warrant, encourage anyone with information to contact them or Crime Alert Berks.

Focused and Prepared: Eagles Take
on Chiefs in High-Stakes Game

As the Philadelphia Eagles return from their bye week, they are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch on Monday Night Football. Despite the emotional context of their previous loss, the team, including center Jason Kelce and tackle Jordan Milata, is focusing on improvement and preparation. Head Coach Nick Sirianni is emphasizing the importance of learning from past games while maintaining emotional control. The team faces challenges with injuries to key players but is bolstered by the return of Cam Jurgens to the offensive line.

Danish Midfielder Sanders Ngabo Joins Philadelphia Union in Strategic Signing

The Philadelphia Union have signed 19-year-old Danish midfielder Sanders Ngabo from Lyngby Boldklub, effective January. The contract, spanning two years with options for additional years, is part of the Union's efforts to strengthen their 2024 roster. Ngabo, a Danish youth international and native of Copenhagen, has been significant in Lyngby's rise to the Superliga. His signing follows the Union's recent attempts to bolster their midfield, with varying levels of success in past acquisitions.