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Big 5 Basketball: Eric Dixon scores 25 as Villanova routs DePaul
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
Staff and Wire Reports PHILADELPHIA — Eric Dixon scored 25 points Saturday in Villanova’s 100-56 win against DePaul at the Pavilion.. Dixon added five rebounds…
Penn State notes: Nick Singleton is glad he picked Lions over Notre Dame
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
When Nick Singleton committed to Penn State over Notre Dame in 2021, he never thought he’d play against the Fighting Irish. But that will happen…
Hikers bundle up for wellness walk around Wertz’s Red Bridge
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
On snowy weekend mornings, many people prefer to pile on the blankets and sleep in—but not Lisa Messina. Messina, of Blandon, was one of a…
James Franklin, Marcus Freeman hope they can inspire more change [opinion]
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
Three years ago, James Franklin made it clear that change needed to happen when it came to the paucity of Black head coaches in major…
Tanner McKee likely to get first NFL start at quarterback for Eagles
By The Citizen on January 3, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Just a week before the playoffs begin, the Eagles could be down to their third-string quarterback. Jalen Hurts was still in concussion protocol…
Top Reading Eagle photographs of 2024
By The Citizen on January 3, 2025
Take a trip back through 2024 with this gallery of Berks County photographs by Reading Eagle photographer Bill Uhrich. Bill Uhrich top photos…
As week drags on, concussed Jalen Hurts still inactive
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly lost in the shuffle around the Eagles’ decision to sit Saquon Barkley against the Giants was the fact that quarterback Jalen Hurts…
All-State Football Team: 11 Berks players earn recognition
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
Eleven Berks County football players have earned statewide recognition for the 2024 season, as recognized by the Pennsylvania Football Writers. Schuylkill Valley led the way…
Reading mayor to host annual Three Kings Day toy giveaway
By The Citizen on January 2, 2025
Reading Mayor Eddie Moran will host his annual Three King’s Day celebration toy and giveaway on Jan. 6. Moran began the traditional celebration in 2020…
Mouth-watering aroma of roasted pork, kraut fill halls of Berks churches
By The Citizen on January 1, 2025
The savory aroma of pork and sauerkraut permeated the social hall of United Church of Christ of Robesonia on Wednesday. It was one of several…
Woman burned alive in Coney Island subway train identified as New Jersey 57-year-old
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
The homeless woman torched to death at a Brooklyn subway stop has been identified as a 57-year-old woman from New Jersey, officials said Tuesday. Debrina…
Berks woman charged in food stamp fraud totaling $7,800
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
State authorities have accused a Shillington woman of fraudulently receiving about $7,800 in government food benefits by failing to report income from two employers as…
PA approves revitalization zone for Reading
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
Reading has earned state designation as a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone, or CRIZ, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced Monday. This milestone positions the city…
4 things to look for in Berks in 2025
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
As the calendar is ready to be flipped to 2025, here are four things to keep an eye on in the new year in Berks…
Nick Sirianni, Eagles in wait and see mode approaching not-so-grand finale
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
If you were seeking answers of substance to all things Eagles approaching their regular season finale, Nick Sirianni was on hand to avoid them Monday.…