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Senior housing complex heading to Reading
A multimillion-dollar senior housing project should be completed by mid-year, an official said.
Housing Development Corp. MidAtlantic in Lancaster is building the Market Square Apartments on Penn Street in Reading.
State celebrates merger of Berks and Lancaster transit systems
A ceremonial day was held late last week to mark the largest consolidation of transit authorities in Pennsylvania – one that could save tax payers about $4.5 million over five years.
Read More »Agency announces investments in early stage firms, manufacturers
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania's board of directors approved the investment of $205,000 in support of regional economic development for two Bethlehem companies and one in Berks County.
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Berks industrial oven manufacturer expanding
Reading Bakery Systems is expanding its manufacturing facility in Robesonia to meet the increased demand for the company's commercial ovens.
Read More »Met-Ed revives lineman training program
Metropolitan Edison is reviving a lineman training program with Reading Area Community College that it shelved in 2011 because of the recession.
Read More »Bottom Dollar files layoff notices
A total of 2,200 layoffs are expected with the closing of 66 Bottom Dollar Food stores next year, about 1,600 of which will be in Pennsylvania.
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Berks and Lancaster transit-system merger effective Jan. 1
For months, Berks Area Regional Transit Authority has been considering a merger with Red Rose Transit Authority in Lancaster County.
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Reward increased to $85,000 in Reading fire
Wednesday afternoon at the site of the Reading Outlets Center fire on Eighth and Oley streets, the reward for the arrest and conviction of the arsonist(s) was raised to a potential $85,000.
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Fire marshal and feds to give update today on Reading Outlets fire
This afternoon, the Reading Fire Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire Arms and Explosives will address the city with the latest on the Oct. 18 arson that destroyed the Reading Outlets Center.
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