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From the Reading Eagle (07/29/10):

The results are in: Most people want a passenger rail line from Wyomissing to Norristown, but virtually no one wants to pay for it.

Survey results released Wednesday show overwhelming support of the Norristown Extension, previously called the R-6 Extension, that supporters say would bring jobs, tourists and new residents to the area.

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From the Reading Eagle (07/29/10):

Berks County's top appointed official unexpectedly announced his resignation from his $105,000 post on Wednesday

Carl W. Staples, who had been chief operations officer for 10 months, said he received a private sector job offer he couldn't refuse.

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From the Reading Eagle (07/28/10):

The reality TV show about to begin renovating a Berks County home still needs skilled framers, masons and anyone who can operate heavy equipment, the location manager said Tuesday.

Patrick Thompson of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" said the show has enough unskilled volunteers, but anyone willing to volunteer to fill the needed skilled jobs should register on the Internet.

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