The first of two planned security gates on Skyline Drive has been installed at the intersection of List Road. A second gate planned near the…
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Major incident at Crozer-Chester Medical Center that started with a fire at a loading dock
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
Fire crews were called en masse to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland shortly after 8:40 p.m. Thursday. Numerous units would respond under any circumstances to…
Berks man held for court on vehicular homicide charges in Route 422 crash that killed Schuylkill man
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
A Berks County man who police said caused a crash on Route 422 near Robesonia that killed a Schuylkill County man was held for court…
Muhlenberg Township ready to take over rebuilt 65-year-old bridge from Berks
By The Citizen on December 26, 2024
A nearly two-year project to replace Ebling Memorial Bridge, which carries Spring Valley Road over Bernhart Creek in Muhlenberg Township, has been completed. Spring Valley…
20-year Christmas Eve tradition continues at Opportunity House
By The Citizen on December 25, 2024
When Carl Stewart and his late wife, Cindy, joined with friends and family to make a Sunday dinner at Opportunity House in 2003, they were…
Building relationships is the focus of Boyertown church Christmas dinner
By The Citizen on December 25, 2024
Sitting around a table and sharing a meal gives people a chance to slow down, interact and get to know each other a little bit…
Daily docket: December 25, 2024
By The Citizen on December 25, 2024
Daily thought “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 —…
Forino Co. continues its expansion, opens third office
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
As the company marks enters its 50th year in business, residential and commercial construction company Forino Co. L.P. has recently expanded into Brunswick, Ga., opening…
Campus notes: December 22, 2024
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
The following local students at Misericordia University, Dallas, Luzerne County, were eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies Dec. 15: Connor Gundersen, Reading, bachelor of science…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: December 22, 2024
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
Long-term • Through Jan. 10: Interstate 78 westbound, exit 45 (New Smithville) to Exit 35 (Lenhartsville), overnight work with lane restrictions and short-term traffic stoppages.,…
Wanted in Berks: December 22, 2024
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Damonte Murray • Damonte Murray, 23, whose last known address was in the 600 block…
Berks children enjoy chance to shop with cops
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
Dozens of children had the chance to get some help buying holiday gifts during Crime Alert Berks County’s annual Shop With a Cop program. The…
Daily docket: December 22, 2024
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
Daily thought “And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped…
Operation Holiday: Gilbertsville couple struggling with unemployment
By The Citizen on December 22, 2024
Ayesha and Bilal never had to worry about money, they never had to turn to nonprofits for help. The Gilbertsville couple had always been able…
Santa visits Longswamp’s Christmas at the Caboose
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
Santa Claus made an appearance at Longswamp Township Park for the second annual Christmas at the Caboose on Dec. 15. Longswamp Township Historical Society’s holiday…
Berks coroner seeking next of kin for Reading man, 42
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking the next of kin of Carlos Aguilar-Olivares, 42, a Reading resident who died Saturday in Penn State Health St.…