The savory aroma of pork and sauerkraut permeated the social hall of United Church of Christ of Robesonia on Wednesday. It was one of several…
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Here’s why we eat pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
This article was originally published for New Year’s 2023. We Pennsylvanians know that on New Year’s Day, we are obligated to eat pork and sauerkraut.…
Berks woman charged in food stamp fraud totaling $7,800
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
State authorities have accused a Shillington woman of fraudulently receiving about $7,800 in government food benefits by failing to report income from two employers as…
PA approves revitalization zone for Reading
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
Reading has earned state designation as a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone, or CRIZ, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced Monday. This milestone positions the city…
4 things to look for in Berks in 2025
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
As the calendar is ready to be flipped to 2025, here are four things to keep an eye on in the new year in Berks…
Special northeast Pa. rail excursions on tap in 2025
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 3, for the Reading & Northern Railroad’s 2025 Iron Horse Rambles featuring steam locomotive #2102. Reservations are available by…
Wanted in Berks: December 29, 2024
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Anissah Morel Anissah Morel, 20, whose last known address was in the 500 block of…
Campus notes: December 29, 2024
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
The following fall graduates of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, received student achievement awards: Sara A. Halligan, Mohnton, Academic Vice President and Provost’s Award; Matthew…
Daily docket: December 29, 2024
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
Daily thought “And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel…
Reading & Northern announces series of special rail excursions
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
Port Clinton-based Reading & Northern Railroad announced the return this year of Iron Horse Rambles featuring steam locomotive #2102, will resume in 2025. Tickets go…
Berks County real estate transactions for Dec. 29
By The Citizen on December 29, 2024
Editor’s note: Some of the transactions do not include a transfer price because no money was exchanged for the property. All deeds are recorded in…
Hazleton butterfly guy discusses endangered monarchs
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
It’s hard to imagine a more vigorous advocate for the endangered monarch butterfly than Rick Mikula. Known around Hazleton as the butterfly guy, Mikula has…
Cat-noisseurs put their fur balls in spotlight at Berks feline show
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
The judge removed the silver-haired cat–his selection for best in its class– from a temporary cage and placed him on the table where he described…
Daily docket: December 28, 2024
By The Citizen on December 28, 2024
Daily thought “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His…
Crews battle vehicle fire outside Muhlenberg diner
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
Crews battled a vehicle fire Friday evening outside of Route 61 Diner in Muhlenberg Township. Calls about 6 p.m. reported a vehicle engulfed in flames…
Reading to present New Year’s Eve fireworks on Mount Penn
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
Reading in collaboration with Berks Festivals Inc. will present a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. The display will launch from atop Mount Penn beginning…