Three candidates are competing for the Republican nomination to fill two seats on the Robeson Township Board of Supervisors. Nicole Rosella, Margaret Jean Fix and…
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Blender explosion in Berks gives man chemicals burns
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
A man suffered injuries after chemicals flew into his eyes and mouth Monday afternoon when a blender exploded in Muhlenberg Township, according to emergency reports.…
Berks baseball roundup: Adams, Koehler hit homers as Gov. Mifflin beats Wilson
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
Matt Koehler and Branson Adams each hit home runs as Gov. Mifflin defeated Wilson 14-3 in high school baseball on Monday. Koehler was 3 for…
Demolition work winding down on Penn Street building
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
Demolition work is winding down at the rear of the building at 431 Penn St., one of several Reading-owned buildings near Penn Square. Work in…
Saquon Barkley defends hanging out with Trump ahead of Eagles visit to White House
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley took to social media Monday to defend himself after getting criticism for spending time with President Donald Trump ahead…
PennDOT seeking comments on Penn Avenue bridge project in Sinking Spring
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
PennDOT officials are seeking comments on a $2.5 million plan to replace a Penn Avenue bridge over the Cacoosing Creek in Sinking Spring. Officials said…
Second straight big win reflects well on Union’s striking rotation
By The Citizen on April 27, 2025
CHESTER — Union coach Bradley Carnell has started a different forward pairing each of the last three games. Less than seeking out a permanent combination…
Zoren: TV coverage of pope’s funeral objective and neutral
By The Citizen on April 27, 2025
The death, commentary, and funeral of Pope Francis last week showed that television still has the mettle to present news with some objectivity and neutrality.…
Berks boys track and field: Rapp, Kowalski, Beatty star at Schuylkill Valley Invite
By The Citizen on April 27, 2025
Conrad Weiser’s Gavin Rapp, Schuylkill Valley’s John Kowalski and Reading High’s Xavier Beatty put on impressive performances Saturday in the boys portion of the Schuylkill…
Exeter grad Joey Schlaffer impresses during Penn State spring practice
By The Citizen on April 27, 2025
STATE COLLEGE – Joey Schlaffer knew his best opportunity to show what he can do had arrived. With fellow tight ends Luke Reynolds and Andrew…
Mick Abel shutting off his brain, shutting down IronPigs foes
By The Citizen on April 27, 2025
Mick Abel lied down Wednesday night and closed his eyes. While his body was ready for the rest after throwing 82 pitches in seven innings,…
Berks girls track and field: Hardy, Henne, Noecker have big days at Schuylkill Valley Invite
By The Citizen on April 27, 2025
Wyomissing senior Alexis Hardy won the 100 and 200 meter dashes on Saturday in the girls portion of the Schuylkill Valley Track and Invitational. Hardy…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: April 27, 2025
By The Citizen on April 27, 2025
Long-term • Through Nov. 30: Route 100, County Line Road to Old Route 100, Colebrookdale and Washington townships and Bally, paving and milling, 7 p.m.…
IronPigs’ extra-inning setback ends five-game winning streak
By The Citizen on April 26, 2025
Dom Nunez hit a two-out, three-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to give Columbus an 8-5 victory Saturday night over the…
Jesus Luzardo helps Phils snap streak, beating streaking Cubs
By The Citizen on April 26, 2025
CHICAGO — Jesús Luzardo pitched six effective innings, and the Phillies stopped a five-game slide with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.…
Phillies rout Cubs as offense stirs, Luzardo stars
By The Citizen on April 26, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Jesús Luzardo pitched six effective innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies stopped a five-game slide with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs…