St. John’s Lutheran Church in Boyertown sent a team of 11 to Cuernavaca, Mexico, in February to observe, learn, and grow in faith. Joining the…
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Edmundo Sosa the spark the shorthanded Phils need to ignite a comeback
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — For not the first time in his Phillies career, Edmundo Sosa provided a spark Monday when given a chance in a big spot.…
Pa. mail ballots don’t need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Election boards in Pennsylvania’s 67 counties may not invalidate mail-in ballots simply because they lack accurate, handwritten dates on their exterior return envelopes, a federal…
Tatum: AI reboots agency efforts to introduce hybrid gray squirrel
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Many years ago, this column documented the Game Commission’s failed pursuit of a new hybrid game animal, namely the creation of a genetically altered antlered…
99-year-old Berks WWII veteran recalls caring for wounded soldiers
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
When the free world was tearing at the seams, Betty O’Connell did her part to patch it up. In 1945, World War II raged across…
Down to his last shot at the majors, an IronPig record holder is making sure he has no regrets
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
Brandon Leibrandt received his bachelor’s degree last spring in sport administration from Florida State University and was two months away from becoming a father for…
Zoren: Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ a television drama of the highest order
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
“Adolescence,” a four-part series on Netflix has been controversial among some commentators because one of the things it explores is masculinity. The show does delve…
New Villanova coach Kevin Willard seeking support he felt he didn’t get at Maryland
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
RADNOR — Kevin Willard publicly campaigned — pleaded, really — during Maryland’s run to the Sweet 16 for more from the university and athletic department…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: March 30, 2025
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
Daily • Tuesday-Wednesday: Interstate 78 in both directions, Exit 29 (Route 61) to Route 30 (Hamburg), overnight construction, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Monday-Friday:…
Wanted in Berks: March 30, 2025
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Mario Villalobos-Berrios • Mario Villalobos-Berrios, 34, whose last known address was in the 700 block…
Daily docket: March 30, 2025
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
Daily thought Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will…
If Rick Tocchet becomes available, he should be Flyers’ top coaching choice
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
If this were a dream scenario, the most logical choice for next head coach of the Flyers would not currently be in the midst of…
Kutztown-area community members add skills to engage struggling youths
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
Dorothy recalled how her mental health started declining in early adolescence. “I lost interest in things that I had a lot of passion for,” said…
South Schuylkill Garden Club tea to feature fashionable hats
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
The South Schuylkill Garden Club is holding its annual April Tea on April 15 at 5 p.m. in First United Church of Christ, 110 Route…
High school basketball: After historic run, Berks Catholic eyeing next season
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
Berks Catholic can look back with pride and ahead with optimism. After coming within one win of scaling the PIAA basketball summit, the Saints can…
Berks softball: Lainee Guldner helps Fleetwood to win over Berks Catholic
By The Citizen on March 28, 2025
Lainee Guldner knocked in 4 runs as Fleetwood defeated Berks Catholic 12-1 in five innings in a high school softball game on Friday. Guldner went…