Two agriculture operations in Berks County will receive federal grant funding to increase capacity and drive growth. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday that Clover Farms…
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NBA Draft: Sixers select Auburn big man Johni Broome
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
After the expected run on youth at the top of the NBA Draft Wednesday, the 76ers went about as far as they could go in…
Idaho judge rejects Bryan Kohberger request to delay trial in Idaho college student killings
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
By REBECCA BOONE BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho judge says he won’t postpone the quadruple murder trial of a man accused in the stabbing…
From the Ground Up: Tales from a very hot week
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
This past Monday morning I sat outside on the patio for about an hour. It was already 84 degrees at 8:30, but the patio stays…
Rock Music Summer Essentials: Looking good, storing memories, waking the neighbors
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
Well, it only took a few days after the calendar struck summer for the season to establish its dominance. The heat wave over the past…
Phillies’ scoreless streak reaches 19 innings in another loss to Astros
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Victor Caratini homered, Isaac Paredes drove in a run and the Houston Astros shut out the Philadelphia Phillies for a second straight…
Union’s Tai Baribo, Jakob Glesnes named to MLS All-Star Game
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
Union forward Tai Baribo and defender Jakob Glesnes were named to the MLS All-Star team on Wednesday. The two Union players will be part of…
De George: No Ace games, just a reasonable pick with VJ Edgecombe
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
CAMDEN, N.J. — The NBA Draft Wednesday night started with the Philadelphia 76ers. The No. 1 pick would be used on Cooper Flagg, a prospect…
Baylor product VJ Edgecombe ready to give 76ers an edge
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
CAMDEN, N.J. — In win-now mode, Philadelphia selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night to…
Tractor-trailer hits vehicle, damages former auto shop in northern Berks
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
A tractor-trailer crashed into a vehicle, seriously injuring three people and damaging a former auto shop in Perry Township Wednesday evening, according to emergency reports.…
Reading boxer looking to win second professional fight Friday in Philadelphia
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
Deatwon Young of Star City Boxing is fighting in his second professional match this Friday at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Young, a welterweight fighter, is…
Pedal for Peace event in Reading combats youth violence
By The Citizen on June 24, 2025
The streets of Reading were filled with cyclists for a worthy cause. Not One More: A Peace and Justice Project on Sunday hosted its inaugural…
Next of kin sought for deceased Reading man, 58
By The Citizen on June 23, 2025
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance in locating the next-of-kin of Ronald Dodd, 58, who was found deceased June 14 in his residence…
Tom Tatum Outdoors: New Hunting Licenses Now On Sale With a Few New Twists and Turns
By The Citizen on June 23, 2025
We may still be in the throes of a major triple-digit summer heat wave, but it’s not too early for Pennsylvania’s hunting community to start…
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.…