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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
Police & Fire
Reading Police Search For Stolen Public Works Truck (UPDATED) Reading Police Search For Stolen Public Works Truck (UPDATED)
Reading Police Search For Stolen Public Works Truck (Updated) Update: The subject of this report surrendered to police, RPD said on Tuesday, Feb. 13.  Authorities in Reading are asking residents to keep an eye out for a stolen truck belonging to the city's Public Works Department.  Anyone who spots the yellow Ford Ranger or who can identify the pictured suspect is asked to contact investigators.  Suspect photo  Facebook/Reading Police Department Call Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116 or Northern Berks Regional Police Department at 610-655-4911. 

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by Mac Bullock
Obituaries
Nether Providence Mourns 'Best Public Works Director Around,' Dead At 58 Nether Providence Mourns 'Best Public Works Director Around,' Dead At 58
Nether Providence Mourns 'Best Public Works Director Around,' Dead At 58 Darryl Dixon Sr., the beloved Public Works Director for Nether Providence, died after a period of illness on Saturday, July 8, according to Township officials. He was 58. Dixon worked for 33 years in service of Nether Providence, first as a laborer in the Public Works department and then as Assistant Director before earning the top seat, said Township leaders.  "Arguably the most important person in the Township, Darryl led countless projects that made the community a better place," municipal officials said in a statement.  "Whether you realize it or not, everywhere you look in the Townsh…

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by Mac Bullock