PHILADELPHIA — Sixers coach Nick Nurse was not caught by surprise by Thursday’s news that Jared McCain’s knee meniscus repair would cost him the balance…
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Coroner called to crash on Route 222 in northeastern Berks
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
The Berks County coroner’s office has been dispatched to a crash on Route 222 in Maxatawny Township. The crash happened about 5:30 a.m. in front…
Gut-wrenching Orange Bowl loss overshadows Penn State’s memorable season [opinion]
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Sadness and grief filled the air inside the Penn State locker room late Thursday night. Tears flowed from brawny young men,…
Berks fire crews battle 2-alarm overnight house fire
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
Berks County fire crews remain on the scene of a two-alarm overnight house fire in Bern Township, emergency officials said. The blaze was discovered about…
Sixers’ Jared McCain ‘progressing well,’ done for the season
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
The Sixers announced late Thursday night that rookie guard Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a left knee…
Flyers celebrate Ed Snider’s legacy and passion
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Ed Snider achieved as much as any sports owner could in Philadelphia. He co-founded the Flyers and oversaw their Broad Street Bullies heyday.…
Phils successfully avoid arbitration with six players
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
Showing an affinity for working hard on deadline, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski and his staff successfully avoided salary arbitration with all six eligible players on…
Jalen Hurts a ‘full participant’ as Eagles hone their game for Packers
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Despite Saquon Barkley’s historic 2,000-yard rushing campaign, and despite having the best defense in the league in most major categories, the Eagles’ postseason…
Kutztown High School inducts two into Athletic Hall of Fame
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
Amy (Fister) Brandeburg and Jeffrey Zimmerman were inducted into the Kutztown Area High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Dec. 20. Amy Brandeburg Brandeburg is…
Jalen Hurts returns to practice for Eagles
By The Citizen on January 8, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Just days before the playoffs begin with a Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts returned to the…
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts back in action
By The Citizen on January 8, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Just days before the playoffs begin with a Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts returned to the…
Penn State vs. Notre Dame: Berks coaches, players pick the winner
By The Citizen on January 8, 2025
The No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions will face off against the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night,…
Hart-less goaltending corps among things holding Flyers back
By The Citizen on January 7, 2025
With former coach and player Craig Berube bringing his tough Toronto Maple Leafs to the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday, John Tortorella spoke hours before the…
Sixers’ Paul George pressing, still struggling to find his shooting touch
By The Citizen on January 7, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Whatever the preseason expectations were on Paul George in Philadelphia, the in-season results have been clear. Offense is the last aspect of the…
Berks high school rifle roundup for Jan. 7
By The Citizen on January 7, 2025
Ephrata 495, Wilson 490 Ephrata – Alyssa Vasyanovich 100, Anastasia Lehman 100, Dylan Oberholtzer 99, Eden Cunnane 98, Riley Boley 98. Wilson – Natalie Rapp 99, Reece…
Senate Majority Policy Committee to examine reuse of long-vacant state properties
By The Citizen on January 7, 2025
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by State Sen. Dave Argall, R-29, Rush Twp., kicks off its slate of public hearings and workshops this week,…