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Reading City Council calls on PA for marijuana reform

By The Citizen on July 21, 2025

Reading City Council is calling on the state Legislature for marijuana reform and taking steps toward decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of cannabis within…

Hot cars on a summer day in Oley

By The Citizen on July 19, 2025

The Skyline Drive Corvette Club’s 45th annual In-Vette-Tational took place Saturday at the Oley Fire Company Fairgrounds,. All makes and models of cars and trucks…

Western Berks motorcyclist killed in crash

By The Citizen on July 19, 2025

A motorcyclist died of injuries suffered in a crash near Newmanstown, police in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, announced Saturday. Investigators gave this account: On Friday…

Mission Trip Birdsboro helps out close to home

By The Citizen on July 19, 2025

A sprinkling of rain Saturday morning did not keep 150 volunteers from their fourth day of service as part of the annual Mission Trip Birdsboro…

Southern Schuylkill County police news

By The Citizen on July 19, 2025

News from the Pennsylvania State Police Schuylkill Haven station: 2-vehicle crash: A teen driver from Orwigsburg was cited for causing a June 4 two-vehicle crash…

Daily docket: July 19, 2025

By The Citizen on July 19, 2025

Daily thought And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe…

14 detained in ICE raid at West Norriton supermarket

By The Citizen on July 16, 2025

WEST NORRITON — Fourteen individuals were detained Wednesday morning in an immigration enforcement operation at a supermarket in West Norriton Township. A U.S. Immigration and…

Dermatology Partners is expanding access in Bucks County

By The Citizen on July 16, 2025

Dermatology Partners has announced plans to open a new office, continuing its expansion throughout the region. The new location — scheduled to open in early…

Heat advisory in effect for Thursday for parts of PA and NJ

By The Citizen on July 16, 2025

The National Weather Service is warning of hazardous heat conditions on Thursday in eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania, as well as parts of New Jersey. The…

From the Ground Up: Exploring the magic of night

By The Citizen on July 16, 2025

I have a new favorite book, “Night Magic,” by New York Times bestselling nature writer, Leigh Ann Henion. The book is aptly named as, chapter…

Reading City Council tables proposal to ban events at city-owned construction sites

By The Citizen on July 16, 2025

Reading City Council has deferred action on proposed legislation that would ban events on city properties under construction, including the Pagoda. The proposal introduced by…

Crowd expected for Fabulous Greaseband concert at Kutztown Park

By The Citizen on July 15, 2025

Fan favorite The Fabulous Greaseband returns to the Borough of Kutztown 2025 Concert Series in the Park for a free concert at the Kutztown Park…

Business Weekly Agenda for July 15

By The Citizen on July 15, 2025

Wednesday July 30 Penn State Extension will host “Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy,” 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fantasyland Holsteins, 27 Valley Farm…

Reading man sentenced in 2023 ambush murder

By The Citizen on July 14, 2025

A Reading man was sentenced to state prison Monday for his role in a 2023 ambush killing. Jason Nival, 28, was found guilty by a…

Reading man pleads guilty to federal charges in 3 armed robberies in Berks

By The Citizen on July 14, 2025

A Reading man faces a possible life sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty last week in U.S. District Court to charges in three armed…

Flood watch issued for region Monday into Tuesday

Flood watch issued for region Monday into Tuesday

By The Citizen on July 14, 2025

Excessive rainfall could lead to flash flooding as showers and thunderstorms move across the Lehigh Valley, eastern Pennsylvania and part of New Jersey on Monday…