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Air Raid Siren Tested at Reading City Hall

Reading Magazine - October 20, 2017

The City of Reading tested their air raid siren Friday morning at approximately 8:35am. Heard throughout the city the siren is located on top...

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Reading Skatepark Association holds Public Design Meeting

Reading Magazine - October 11, 2017

The Reading Skatepark Association is moving forward with their mission to build a skate park on Riverfront Drive in the City of Reading. The...

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Yocum Institute breaks ground on vacant building in West Lawn

Jason Hugg - September 12, 2017

For years the building at 3000 Penn Avenue in West Lawn has been vacant just waiting for the right owner. Now it will take...

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Walnuttown Fire Company celebrates 100th Anniversary with parade

Reading Magazine - August 28, 2017

The Walnuttown Fire Company in Fleetwood celebrated their 100th year anniversary Saturday with a parade and community party. Starting at Willow Creek Elementary, 35...

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Literacy Council unveils Little Free Library in West Lawn

Jason Hugg - July 24, 2017

The Literacy Council of Reading-Berks dedicated a new Little Free Library Monday night at their office in West Lawn. The ceremony was somewhat quick...