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High winds knock out power for thousands in Berks
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
Strong winds whipping through the region have led to thousands of Berks County customers losing power, with reports of downed trees and power lines reported…
Officials identify body found near Schuylkill River Trail in Reading
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
The Berks County coroner’s office has identified a body found Friday near the Schuylkill River Trail. Scott R. Boyer, 67, was identified through a fingerprint…
Reading Zoning Hearing Board grants relief for neighborhood bar parking
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
The Reading Zoning Hearing Board has approved the revised plan for a controversial parking lot at a northwest neighborhood sports bar. The zoning board rendered…
Ringgold Band concert to celebrate Black composers, artists and activists
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
The Ringgold Band will commemorate Black History Month with a free concert celebrating Black artists, composers and activists. Held each February, the monthlong observance pays…
Zoren: Super Bowl was much better than ever hoped for
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
What a great week to be a spectator! And even a radio listener. Last Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX and Friday’s victory parade made the Philadelphia…
Parent: So, what are fans of Philly sports teams going to do now?
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
Ah, February. The time of year when sports takes a deathly boring holiday. OK, so those “Go Birds!” guys just won the Super Bowl and…
A border agent’s death and a Pa. couple’s murder are linked to cultlike Zizian group
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
By Holly Ramer, Patrick Whittle and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press In the wooded outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a perplexed landlord noticed odd sights…
Berks coroner seeking family of 82-year-old who died in nursing care center
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
The Berks County coroner’s office is seeking relatives of an 82-year-old woman who died in a nursing care facility in Spring Township. Officials said Joyce…
Wanted in Berks: February 16, 2025
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: James Harner James Harner, 56, whose last known address was in the 1300 block of…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: February 16, 2025
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
Daily • Monday-Friday: Route 422, Route 12 to North Wyomissing Boulevard, Wyomissing, bridge repair, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Tuesday-Friday: Route 422, Lebanon County…
Campus notes and scholarships: February 16, 2025
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
The following area students received bachelor of science degrees from the University of Tampa, Fla., at the December commencement ceremony: Antonia Daddario, Boyertown, cybersecurity; Collin…
Daily docket: February 16, 2025
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
Daily thought “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was…
Reading Theater Project announces 5-Minute Fringe Festival [Spotlight]
By The Citizen on February 16, 2025
The Reading Theater Project has announced the 10th annual 5-Minute Fringe Festival: Inspired by True Events. This live theater production will feature new work by…
Gala to honor those who go above and beyond for Boyertown community
By The Citizen on February 15, 2025
BOYERTOWN — The 71st Boyertown Citizen of the Year Gala in April will recognize those who go above and beyond to help the Boyertown community.…
Winter weather advisory continues, high winds warning added for PA, NJ [Updated]
By The Citizen on February 15, 2025
The winter weather advisory posted Friday by the National Weather Service continues through 10 p.m. Saturday for Berks, Upper Bucks, western Montgomery and now western…