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Reading Police Department Experiences Backlash Following Arrest of Preacher at Pride Event

The Reading Police Department has experienced a surge of harassing communications after an officer arrested a preacher, Damon Atkins, who was protesting near a Pride event at City Hall.

The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, showed Atkins ignoring police directives not to disrupt the event, leading to his arrest for disorderly conduct. This led to public backlash, with people believing Atkins' rights were violated.

The charges were later dismissed by the Berks County district attorney's office.

The fallout from the incident has resulted in thousands of daily harassing emails and calls to the department, impacting their ability to handle emergency situations and causing significant stress. Police Chief Richard Tornielli appealed for public support during a City Council meeting, where council president Donna Reed expressed her backing for the department.

It remains to be seen whether or not council president or the Police Chief appeal for 1st Amendment Rights.

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Montgomery County Teenager Faces Charges for Shooting Two Youths in Eastern Berks

A 14-year-old boy from Perkiomenville, Montgomery County, has been arrested in connection to a weekend shooting incident involving two teenagers in the Boyertown area, according to Berks County detectives.

The young suspect, who is facing charges of attempted homicide and firearms offenses as a juvenile, admitted to shooting the 17-year-old and 15-year-old victims late Saturday night while they were walking along Route 562.

The victims, who were involved in a fight at a house party prior to the shooting, were hospitalized. Investigators discovered two spent bullet casings at the scene.

The suspect informed investigators that the shooting was a response to the altercation at the party, and that he had been given the gun by a juvenile acquaintance. The suspect is currently in custody awaiting a hearing before county juvenile authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Business

Auditions for 'A Promise to Pottstown' Announced by Steel River Playhouse

Steel River Playhouse has announced auditions for "A Promise to Pottstown" by playwright Brie Knight. Auditions will take place on June 20 and are also accepted via video submissions.

Callbacks will be held on June 22. The play, a response to COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, was developed from around 100 interviews conducted with diverse Pottstown community members and underwent multiple iterations.

The play is part of the Healing on High Street initiative, supported by a grant from the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. The production, directed by Reva Stover of Azuka Theatre, is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

The performances, which will be free to the public, are scheduled for September 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17.

The cast is expected to include a diverse group of residents and admirers of Pottstown. Steel River Playhouse is a non-profit theatre and education organization dedicated to sharing stories that reflect our collective humanity.

Apple Watch Users Can Now Add Cards to Apple Pay Directly with watchOS 10

The new watchOS 10 introduces a range of features for Apple Watch, including the ability to add cards to Apple Pay directly from the watch without the need for an iPhone.

The Wallet app on the watch now includes an "Add Card" button, allowing users to complete the Apple Pay setup process on the watch itself. This development is part of Apple's ongoing effort to make the Apple Watch less dependent on the iPhone.

Other updates in watchOS 10 include a refreshed interface, widgets accessible from any watch face, new options for cycling exercise monitoring, mental health tracking, Group FaceTime Audio, and NameDrop.

While developers can currently try out watchOS 10 through the Apple Developer Program, a public beta is expected to be released in July and the final version will be available in the fall.

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Sports

Stanley Cup Finals

Vegas Golden Knights Win The Cup in a 8-3 Win over the Florida Panthers

PHILLIES

Phils 15 - Diamondbacks 3

In Tuesday’s evening game, the Philadelphia Phillies triumphed over the _{Arizona Diamondbacks} with a significant 15-3 victory.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber opened the game with a 450-foot home run, setting the tone for the match. The team recorded 20 hits, with every starter contributing at least one. Despite not being at his best, Phillies' pitcher Zack Wheeler threw six solid innings, giving up only one run on four hits. On the other hand, Diamondbacks' pitcher Zach Davies struggled, surrendering six runs in just three innings. The loss ended the Diamondbacks' six-game winning streak but they remain at the top of the NL West with 12 wins in their last 15 games.

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