The Reading Fire Department responded to the report of a partial building collapse just after 1:00 AM early Wednesday morning in the 100 block of Poplar Street, directly across from the Poplar and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Initially dispatched as police on-scene with a partial building collapse, crews arrived to find a two and a half story end of the row building with debris and bricks in the street. The building itself was previously boarded up and appears abandoned. Firefighters evacuated

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The Reading Area Firefighters Museum, housed in the 1876 Liberty Fire Co. No. 5 station, protects generations of firefighting history by preserving memorabilia, antique furnishings, and John Wanamaker designed “best room.” An absolute must-visit for both kids and adults, the museum offers an unforgettable look into the stories and legacies of Reading & Berks County’s bravest. 📍501 S. 5th Street, Reading, Pennsylvania 🗓️ Open Thurs 9 AM - 12 PM, Sat 10 AM - 2 PM 💵 Admission: $10 Adults, Free f

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