Tyler Brossman

As noted previously, it is rumored that this years TNA Bound For Glory could possibly be coming to the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. This would be the second year in a row that the huge show would be coming to Pennsylvania.
http://www.twnpnews.com/2012/05/update-is-tna-bound-for-glory-2012-really-returning-to-pennsylvania/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:15:24 -0700

Reading Hospital acquiring Surgical Institute of Reading

The Reading Hospital and Medical Center (THRMC) and the Surgical Institute of Reading (SIR) jointly announced today that TRHMC will acquire SIR, which will become a division of TRHMC. The transaction is expected to be completed this summer following review by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
http://berksmontnews.com/articles/2012/05/25/southern_berks_news/news/doc4fbd0b293086d190834618.txt

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:31:00 -0700

Reading lawyer makes case for student volunteerism

A Reading lawyer advised law school students to get involved in projects with the Berks County and Pennsylvania bar associations while in law school to help gain employment after graduation.
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=387947

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:08:38 -0700

Protesters sound off outside event where Gov. speaks

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett was the keynote speaker at the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual Dinner on Monday night, but not everyone welcomed his arrival. Corbett addressed hundreds at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center in center city. He congratulated area businesses on how they are positively impacting Reading and Berks County. As audiences from inside the Sovereign ...
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/Protesters-sound-off-outside-event-where-Gov-speaks/-/121418/13560870/-/ra1ndbz/-/index.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:02:22 -0700

AASD receives $1.5M grant

The Altoona Area School District was awarded a $1.5 million grant for the first year of a comprehensive national reading program.
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/561069.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:32:39 -0700

Reading approves prelim budget, cuts 170 teachers

Officials in the Reading School District have signed off on a preliminary spending plan that eliminates several programs and nearly 15 percent of the entire teaching staff. The vote came after lots of emotional feedback from parents who are against the massive cuts. Reading School Board member Karen McCree told 69 News on Wednesday that the decisions the board has had to make have been the ...
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/Reading-approves-prelim-budget-cuts-170-teachers/-/121418/14084480/-/x1syrcz/-/index.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 03:32:04 -0700

Keith Haring’s pop art celebrated in today’s Google Doodle

Keith Haring was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, May 4, 1958 — 54 years ago today. During his short career as an artist, he would come to know the likes of Andy Warhol and Madonna
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/05/04/keith-haring-google-doodle/

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 22:49:05 -0700

Reading's preliminary budget cuts 170 teachers, closes 5 schools

The Reading School Board has signed off on a preliminary spending plan that eliminates several programs and nearly 15% of the teaching staff. The vote Wednesday night came after lots of emotional feedback from parents who are against the massive cuts. The decisions the board has had to make have been the hardest ever, said member Karen McCree. "If any of you walk out of here today and think that ...
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-berks/Reading-s-preliminary-budget-cuts-170-teachers-closes-5-schools/-/121418/14084480/-/kjhn31z/-/index.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:32:55 -0700

Protestors sound off outside event where Gov. speaks

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett was the keynote speaker at the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual Dinner Monday night. But not everyone was welcoming his arrival. Governor Tom Corbett addressed hundreds at the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry dinner Monday night at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center. He congratulated area businesses on how they are ...
http://www.wfmz.com/news/Protestors-sound-off-outside-event-where-Gov-speaks/-/121458/13560870/-/cprsgd/-/index.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 21:17:38 -0700

Red Sox Top Pitching Prospect Anthony Ranaudo Joins Sea Dogs

Portland, Maine- Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Anthony Ranaudo has joined the Portland Sea Dogs. The right-hander is scheduled to make his Double-A debut Tuesday night against the Reading Phillies at 7:05 PM at First Energy Stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania.
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4402580

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 12:50:54 -0700