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An emergency crew works to dismantle a Poplar Street home in Reading, following a partial building collapse.

Who owns Reading’s blighted homes? The answer is often unclear.

by Hanna Holthaus of Spotlight PA

Not knowing who owns the buildings and how to contact them can limit the city's efforts to increase the housing stock and tax base.

John Schueller is a Tulpehocken Township farmer.

Pa. farmer wins transparency battle after township spent thousands fighting to keep records secret

by Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA

Suzanne Harteg

Meet a longtime volunteer who helps keep families in crisis together

by Susan Shelly McGovern for Spotlight PA

Berks County residents participate in a Community Forum organized by Berks County Community Foundation at the John R. Post Center in Reading, PA.

Spotlight PA to host Community Forums starting in January 2026

by Spotlight PA Staff

El complejo de apartamentos de tres pisos en 501 North 8th St. en Reading permaneció vallado el 18 de julio después de que la pared sur se derrumbara el 5 de julio.

Reading no inspecciona las propiedades en arriendo con la frecuencia que debería. Aquí le explicamos cómo detectar problemas usted mismo.

by Hanna Holthaus de Spotlight PA

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