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| Relocation - 4/14/2013
Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it was nice. Willcox on the other hand which is located half hour from the Mexican border. This town had a pop of a little over 3,000 people and we were being flooded from Non legal's from the border, creating lots of drug related crimes, no jobs, stores shutting down all over town, the town was failing slowly but surely, its a shame because it could of been a great little historic town to live in.
I lived in Prescott Arizona as well and this town has everything you need shopping was, Restaurants, historic sites, parks, paths, jobs, the works, The Navajo indians were great people to live around. We miss the West coast so very much and seek to move back if I can find a job ( Company willing to hire a person from out of state ) [read more...]
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| A rest stop between Philly and NYC. - 11/9/2010
Reading is a small mixed version of Philadelphia and New York City. It's hard to find any actual natives of Reading anymore because everyone seams to be from somewhere else? Only Ex-cons who fled their cities looking for new stomping grounds and immigrants who hideout here while in between jobs or crimes are what seem to have taken over this area. The city is not very appealing and claims to be on the rise but all I saw was that a few eyesores were knocked down and parking lots were built over the craters they left behind. There are more banks than anyone actually needs. Who in Reading has so much money anyway? Everyone here claims to be so broke and destitute? Crime is constant and cops look the otherway for fear of being a victim themselves. Also a major problem with bored teens who think they are gangsters who are above the law and go around committing crimes all in the name of trying to prove something to their peers. They are out of control and the parents don't seem to care? Most people here have negative attitudes and constantly cry the "poor me" woes,or walk around with a major chip on their shoulder. Only things I did like were the surrounding areas outside the inner city. Like Grings Mill park and the trail that bikers and walkers can enjoy during the seasons changing. Lots of good shopping at the outlets and the auctions/farmers markets in the areas of Boyertown,Leesport,and Ephrata. The cost of living isn't as high as other places but finding a permanent job around the city is not an easy task. This place seams to be monopolized by the temp agencies and no one ever delivers when they promise you a permanent position from any of the temp to perm jobs they advertise? Your best bet for work is looking to commute to the neighboring cities like Allentown area and Philadelphia areas. Over all. Reading is nothing more than a rest stop on anyone's journey to someplace else. [read more...]
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| Reading - 5/18/2010
Berks County, PA is a beautiful area filled with rolling hills and trees. The people are friendly and the cost of living is affordable compared to neighboring Philadelphia. We live in Mt. Penn about 30 minutes East of Lancaster, PA.[read more...]
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| Climate - 3/28/2010
Humid Summers, beautiful spring and fall, Cols winters with a mix of snow and ice[read more...]
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| reading, pa - 8/11/2008
reading is a great place to live. it's multicultural. it's got art and music. it's safer than most places and much less expensive.[read more...]
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| mid size towns in pa - 5/12/2008
mid size towns in pa[read more...]
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| Reading is getting BETTER - 5/22/2007
I have lived in Reading for over 30 years. The city was a great place to live 30 years ago and then it went down hill. Or previous mayor hurt the city with bad management. The city is now making a comeback. Our current mayor is doing a good job at bringing improvements and jobs back to the City of Reading. I see a new Reading emerging.[read more...]
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| Inaccurate representation - 5/15/2007
I agree that the rankings for "Reading" must be including many of the surrounding suburban areas and this greatly skews the results. Life in Sinking Spring or Wyomissing is a far cry from life in the city of Reading.
The commute to and through Reading is so bad that it's hard to imagine how it could be worse. The 222 bypass was a welcome addition but there's no fluidity to the flow of traffic, mainly along route 422. I understand that constraining traffic with traffic lights and reduced speed limits through surrounding towns helps to draw consumers to nearby businesses but there should also be routes that don't restrict you from getting into the city with a minimum of hassle. It takes me 40 minutes to go 13 miles to get into Reading. That's an average of 20 miles per hour for a mere 13 miles!
Yes, Reading is making great efforts to improve the city with Goggle Works, the new Sovereign Center, etc... but those things won't lower the crime rate. If anything it'll increase it unless there are also steps taken to reduce it or at least keep it from rising.[read more...]
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| Changing direction - 4/4/2007
I read two interesting posts here, and to a degree, I think they both have some points. Reading has a high crime rate, no doubt about that. The people in general are decent, but unfortunately tough crime policies in NYC have driven some of that element to Reading. I have bought and sold property in Reading and the value of places is definitely rising, but it is still possible to get a home in a better neighborhood for under $60,000. easily under that.
There are plans to turn the city around and with The Google Works, the new arena, the Sovereign Center and new building on the community college and the theaters, along with the riverfront development, I think the city has reached it's low, and it heading back toward better times.[read more...]
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| Worst City ever - 12/29/2006
I grew up in Reading and left after high school. Reading WAS a nice city in the 70's but gradually grew to the worst city ever. Caused by corrupt politics, poor city management and misguided priorities. The surrounding areas are somewhat better, but the square headed Pa Dutch mentality still prevails. Don't move there or invest in that city!!
A few good things still exist, The Pagoda, Stokesay Castle, can't think of anything else..Take the 222 bypass recently completed and avoid the city. The bypass around Reading was stalled by the narrow minded citizens and politico's for many years while nearby Allentown and Lancaster progresses into the 20/21st century. Reading is #1 in Penna for crime/murder per 100,000.[read more...]
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| Worst City ever - 12/29/2006
I grew up in Reading and left after high school. Reading WAS a nice city in the 70's but gradually grew to the worst city ever. Caused by corrupt politics, poor city management and misguided priorities. The surrounding areas are somewhat better, but the square headed Pa Dutch mentality still prevails. Don't move there or invest in that city!!
A few good things still exist, The Pagoda, Stokesay Castle, can't think of anything else..Take the 222 bypass recently completed and avoid the city. The bypass around Reading was stalled by the narrow minded citizens and politico's for many years while nearby Allentown and Lancaster progresses into the 20/21st century.[read more...]
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| Realtor & Mortgage Broker - 12/3/2006
Reading,PA one of the small town that move a great Real State Sales in the area, A good place with a big government Grant,Economic Development plans and big money to turn the city. I am sorry so sorry that some poeple not millionair see the City of Reading,PA as a bad location because ignorance and said hispania. That is not what Mr. Albert Boscov,s President/CEO of Boscov,s Stores has to said about Reading,PA On
US AIR WAYS MAGAZINE Nov/2006 at http://www.gobep.com/media/print/reading_profile.pdf
I am HISPANIC with a lot of ???? because the City of Reading. We are working to turn this city into the next greenville,Sc It takes time. Mr.Rendell,PA/GOV Announces $47 Million To Support Real Estate Development, Attract New Business on December 1, 2006. He is helping this community with incentives for business such as Koz-Zones No taxes for business untill year 2014 in some areas of Reading,PA, Government grant for Historic Preservation homes using federal funds For homes build before 1936 this mean a historical preservation city were you can get FREE money to fix you property in this community or get tax credit for the preservation. Tax Credits just because you are investing in the area. HUD EZ/EC Zones FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVES, STATE TAX INCENTIVES: STIMULATING EMPOWERMENT ZONE AND ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. LOW interes rates rate loan and grant for those with big dream of owning a business. A new train system coming soon in a county of Berks that has a 350,000 people and growing. were vacancy rate for rental is normally less than 6%. Prices for homes still affortable under the HUD housing limits.If you want to see more please visit
www.newpa.com
www.readingpa.com
www.gobep.com/
http://www.gobep.com/media/print/reading_profile.pdf
Greater Reading and Berks County a "hidden jewel." ... learn more from
opportunities that ignonances miss! Yes it is good a Hispania $$$$$$$$$
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| Reading, PA - 2/25/2006
There's nothing good to say about Reading.[read more...]
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| Reading Hispania - 10/6/2005
The number on this site are inaccurate. In the City of Reading, the majority of the population is Hispanic. Last local tally was 51.8% hispanic, and 48.4% white. This site might be including teh suburban areas around Reading (Sinking Spring, Wyomissing, Bernville, etc) but downtown Reading, despite it's economic troubles and vacant buildings has a very good Mecixan/Latino culture thirving amidst a beautiful old Pennsylvania town.[read more...]
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