🌱 Which new Shillington restaurants opened their doors in 2025?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which new Shillington restaurants opened their doors in 2025?
- How a Shillington star just boosted his NFL draft stock
Also on today's calendar: Preschool Story Time and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 46, low: 42.
- Friday: A few morning showers; windy, with a high of 51 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2025 in review: Restaurants opened in Berks County [Roundup] (readingeagle.com) — Shillington diners have two new options this year, with Mission Washoku and Los Nortenos opening right in town alongside many other fresh spots across Berks County. The roundup shares addresses, opening dates, and cuisines so you can plan your next local meal out or food-truck stop. 
• Penn State offensive star becomes 5th Nittany Lion to accept invite to Senior Bowl (pennlive.com) — A standout Penn State running back who grew up in Shillington has accepted an invite to the prestigious Senior Bowl, boosting his NFL draft visibility. He leaves college as Penn State’s all-time leader in rushing and all-purpose touchdowns and will skip the upcoming bowl game to prepare for his professional career.
📸 Around Shillington
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Train Room Open House
The Heritage of Green Hills, 200 Tranquility Ln, Shillington
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading
9:00 am -
Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading
8:00 am -
AT LEBANON: Ordination of Christopher Giovanis to the Holy Diaconate
Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church , 116 E Weidman St , Lebanon
9:00 am -
AT LEBANON: Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Ordination of Christopher Giovanis to the Holy Diaconate
Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church , 116 E Weidman St , Lebanon
9:00 am -
Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading
9:45 am -
Preschool Story Time
Mifflin Community Library , 6 Philadelphia Ave , Shillington
10:00 am -
Royal Hours
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church , 1001 E Wyomissing Blvd , Reading
8:00 am -
Scrabble Group
Spring Township Library , 78 Commerce Dr , Wyomissing
2:00 pm -
12 Days of Crafting
Reading Public Library, Children's Department , 100 S 5th St , Reading
3:30 pm -
Move, Breathe, Be
New Beginnings Massage Wellness Center , 200 Spring Ridge Dr Suite 202 , 2nd Floor , Wyomissing
4:45 pm
Wednesday December 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Mohnton
- Berks County organizations receive funds through state Neighborhood Assistance Program (berksweekly.com)
Wyomissing
- Rotary District 7430 Youth Exchange Program champions global peace with new peace pole installation at Wyomissing Public Library (berksweekly.com)
- Two Nights, Dozens of Calls: Wyomissing Police Tackle DUI Arrests, Crashes, and Fraud (mychesco.com)
- Mid Penn Bank donates $8,000 to YMCA of Reading & Berks (readingeagle.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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