Monday-Friday: Route 183, Suburban Road in Bern Township to Summer Mountain Road in Bernville area, pothole patching, 7 a .m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday: Route…
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Comeback Canes: Schuylkill Haven tops Blue Mountain on last-second TD
By The Citizen on August 23, 2025
ORWIGSBURG — In a game that featured four lead changes in the fourth quarter alone, the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes defeated the Blue Mountain Eagles, as…
River Fest fun returns to banks of Schuylkill
By The Citizen on August 23, 2025
River Fest is drawing big crowds to Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township The food and music festival features 20 musical acts on two stages,…
Daily docket: August 23, 2025
By The Citizen on August 23, 2025
Daily thought Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by…
Jim Boscov honored by Berks County Intermediate Unit
By The Citizen on August 22, 2025
Local business leader Jim Boscov has been recognized for his willingness to devote time and resources to a worthy cause. During a special ceremony Thursday,…
RACC seeking public help in funding new health care pavilion project
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
Reading Area Community College is reaching out to the public in hopes of raising the last bit of funding needed to complete the creation of…
Lifelong friendship of 2 Berks men forged on the Horse-Shoe Trail
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
When Richard I. Boyer and Howard Quaintance set out to hike the entire length of the Horse-Shoe Trail in July 1958, they were just 15…
Wanted in Berks, August 17, 2025
By The Citizen on August 17, 2025
The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the following fugitives: Dionisio Morales • Dionisio Morales, 47, whose last known address was in the 1200 block…
PennDOT road projects: August 17, 2025
By The Citizen on August 17, 2025
Monday-Friday: Park Road, Fleetwood Lyons Road, Main Street, Fleetwood Avenue, Fleetwood Road, various municipalities in northeastern Berks County, overnight crack sealing, 7 p.m. to 6…
Thousands of fry fanatics flock to West Reading
By The Citizen on August 16, 2025
French fries have always held a special place in Freddy Glassner’s heart. His love for crispy spuds started at a young age. He remembers fondly…
Party at the Park gets Reading kids ready for school
By The Citizen on August 16, 2025
Children pet newly hatched chicks from Ironstone Creek Farm, Earl Township, during the second annual Party in the Park in Pendora Park on Saturday, Aug.…
Daily docket: August 16, 2025
By The Citizen on August 16, 2025
Daily thought On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brothers from Joppa accompanied him. And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now…
More 422 lane closures on tap next week
By The Citizen on August 15, 2025
LOWER POTTSGROVE — Roadway reconstruction is planned next week on Route 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township, PennDOT announced. Motorists are advised of the following travel…
The Giant Co. announces 2025 Healing the Planet grant recipients
By The Citizen on August 15, 2025
The Giant Co., in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has named 37 recipients of its 2025 Healing the Planet grant program. A total of $119,022…
Fun at the Kutztown Fair – Part 3 (PHOTOS)
By The Citizen on August 13, 2025
The 154th Kutztown Fair at the Kutztown Fairgrounds Aug. 4 to 9 featured livestock judging, carnival rides, face painting, exhibits and fun. The super slide…
Fun at the Kutztown Fair – Part 2 (PHOTOS)
By The Citizen on August 13, 2025
The 154th Kutztown Fair at the Kutztown Fairgrounds Aug. 4 to 9 featured livestock judging, carnival rides, country line dancing, face painting and Action Track…