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Shooting near Reading house party leaves 1 man dead
By The Citizen on June 23, 2025
A shooting believed to have stemmed from a nearby house party over the weekend has left a man dead, Berks County District Attorney John T.…
Lessen heat wave impact: manage summer energy use wisely with tips from FirstEnergy
By The Citizen on June 23, 2025
Monday was just the beginning. Dangerous heat and humidity will linger in Berks County, with an extreme heat warning running through Wednesday at 8 p.m.…
Wanted in Berks: June 22, 2025
By The Citizen on June 22, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Walter Singleton • Walter Singleton, 42, whose last known address was in the 700 block…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: June 22, 2025
By The Citizen on June 22, 2025
Daily • Sunday-Monday: Interstate 78 East, Exit 35 (Route 143) to Exit 40 (Route 737), Greenwich Township, construction, midnight to noon. Source: Berkshire mont
Schuylkill Haven president’s resignation approved
By The Citizen on June 21, 2025
Schuylkill Haven Borough Council voted June 18 to approve the resignation of former board President Jerry Bowman. Bowman submitted his unofficial resignation in late May…
Daily docket: June 21, 2025
By The Citizen on June 21, 2025
Daily thought After Stephen spoke to the religious leaders about the God of Moses, the place of worship, and house of God, he said, “You have…
Berks libraries will participate in Pages for Pets summer reading program
By The Citizen on June 18, 2025
Berks County readers are being challenged to help one lucky shelter pet find a forever home simply by reading books. For the third year in…
Heat advisories issued through Thursday in parts of southeastern PA, NJ
By The Citizen on June 18, 2025
The heat is on, just ahead of the official calendar start of summer. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories in effect today at 11…
Business Weekly Agenda for June 17
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
Tuesday June 24 The Berks Family Business Alliance, a program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will host “What’s Next?: Planning for Succession Success,”…
Berks commissioner makes tough calls in the boardroom and on the court
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
Dante Santoni Jr. is no stranger to making tough calls and sometimes taking heat for it. As a Berks County commissioner he helps make decisions…
Pedestrian and cyclist safety is goal of new plan for Reading’s downtown
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
Improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists is the goal of a newly developed plan for downtown Reading. Peter Simone, a founder and planner with…
PA’s ‘Let Freedom Ring’ license plates are available
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
Pennsylvania’s new “Let Freedom Ring” license plate is available to order ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States that will be celebrated across…
400 in Kutztown join ‘No Kings’ protest
By The Citizen on June 15, 2025
Organizers estimated that more than 400 lined sidewalks in Kutztown on Saturday, June 14. “This is our third and, by far, largest protest since April.…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: June 15, 2025
By The Citizen on June 15, 2025
Monday-Tuesday: Route 143 at Interstate 78, Greenwich Township, overnight bridge construction, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detours will be in place. Also watch for slowdowns…
Wanted in Berks: June 15, 2025
By The Citizen on June 15, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Axel Caraballo-Morales Axel Caraballo-Morales, 33, whose last known address was in the 200 block of…