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Fears Of Church Collapse Shut Down Reading Streets (UPDATED) Fears Of Church Collapse Shut Down Reading Streets (UPDATED)
Fears Of Church Collapse Shut Down Reading Streets (Updated) The Public Works Department in Reading is demolishing an abandoned church at Perkiomen Avenue and Spruce Street, according to city officials.  Authorities said the church is in danger of collapsing.  "To ensure public safety, a portion of the church tower needs to be taken down," the Mayor's office said in a release.  Perkiomen Avenue is closed from Mineral Spring Road to South 14th Street and Spruce Street is closed from Mineral Spring Road to Miller Street until the work is done, officials said.  Update: Work is expected to continue through Friday, May…

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by Mac Bullock
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UPDATE: Missing Berks County Woman, 1-Year-Old Girl Found Safe UPDATE: Missing Berks County Woman, 1-Year-Old Girl Found Safe
Update: Missing Berks County Woman, 1-Year-Old Girl Found Safe UPDATE: Mary Caraballo, 33, and 1-year-old Williany Caraballo were found safe in Florida with family, police announced Thursday afternoon. ***Original story below**** Pennsylvania State Police and Reading police are seeking the public's help in locating a woman and young girl who have gone missing from Berks County.  Mary Caraballo, 33, and 1-year-old Williany Caraballo were last seen near Spruce Street in Reading around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, police said on Twitter. Police believe they may be at special risk of harm or injury or may be confused. Anyone with information is asked…

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by Nicole Acosta