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Thank You School Board (Yes, You Read that Right)
So given the hard time the media generally gives government institutions, you might think that as a journalist, I probably have a pretty low opinion of elected officials.That's true in specific cases I...
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Not all prisoners are imprisoned justly.Blogger's Note:On Jan. 7 my father posted on Facebook about the death of his friend Harvey Shapiro. A New York poet and former editor, Shapiro was the person...
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Impactfulness at Rupert
Student Onjelay Nixon and teacher Mandi LangdonBlogger's Note:Once again, the I'MPACT Team at Rupert Elementary has taken to the streets of Pottstown, rewarded deserving students. Huzzah!The Rupert...
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Getting the Royal Boot
On Sunday, Jan. 27, the Reading Royals will be hosting "In Ian's Boots Night!" The Royals will host the Las Vegas Wranglers with the game starting at 4:05pm. During this game, the Royals will recognize...
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Presidential Timbre
George Washington took the oath of office on a balconyof Federal Hall in New York City.Having just closed the nation's 57th inauguration, I think its safe to say that presidents are on people's minds...
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This Joint was Jumpin'
Edgewood students Raquel Villegas and Ivyjahana Taylor 'jumped' at the chance to help others.Blogger's Note:This post really has heart....Desmond Thompsongot some seriousair time.The students at...
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Recycle Mania!
Blogger's Note:This just in from Alana Mauger over at the college.Montgomery County Community College will once again take part in RecycleMania, a nationwide tournament among colleges and universities...
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Pennsylvania Embracing Failure
Albert Einstein is perhaps our most famous theorist. Turns out, the evidence has proven him right. Win.Lately, I have begun to espouse a new philosophy which is distinctly non-philosophical -- "show me...
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Ground has Been Broken on New Hill School Housing
Blogger's Note:The following was posted on The Hill School's web site recently and pointed out by Communications Director Cathy Skitko. It has been edited somewhat.On a cold, clear Jan. 18 night Hill...
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A Little Help?
Don't let these warm temperatures fool you.It's still winter.But that doesn't mean the Boys of Summer are not already gearing up for another season.And while the boys of the Pottstown High School...
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An Outbreak of Common Sense in the Commonwealth?
AYP? Ummm, NOT SO MUCH: Once the federal government required all charter schools to analyze their test scores the same way as traditional public schools, there were no more smiles or banners for...
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History of Blacks at Hopewell
Mt. Frisby AME Church, located near Hopewell Furnace, at the former African-American community of Six Penny.Blogger's Note:The following is from Laura Catalano at the Schuylkill River National Heritage...
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I Think that I Shall Never See...
Thinking of spring, and these blooming callery pear trees on Beech Street, as the cold winter winds blow.Trees are among the oldest life forms on this planet.And whether for its spring time flowering,...
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What You Should Know About Bullying
Blogger's Note:The following is provided by Beth Trapani and was written by Pottsgrove Middle School Principal Bill Ziegler about Jan. 29 school session for parents about bullying.At tonight’s...
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365, 12, 7, 24
Well Friday marked another milestone in the life of this Digital Notebook blog of mine.That was the day that marked a full year of daily posts.It was on Feb. 1 of 2012 that I began my experiment of...
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D.A.R.E-ing to be Great at Rupert
The Fifth Grade at Rupert Elementary School recently completed the 10-week D.A.R.E. program.Blogger's Note:Once again, we find ourselves thanking the tireless John Armato for more news about what's...
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Cub Reporters? Not Likely
Scouts from Pack 146 get a sneak peak at the front page of Tuesday's Mercury from editor Jim Wright during a visit to the newspaper offices Monday night.So who asks more questions than reporters?As it...
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Skating Against Cancer
The Hill School will host its Sixth Annual "Skate Against Cancer" event on Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Thomas Eccleston, Jr. Rink and Edward Tuck Hall ArenaHill School students Mackenzie...
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Pottstown Borough Briefs
No! Not that kind of brief. NEWS BRIEFS. Sheesh.A couple of little news briefs from Wednesday night's Borough Council work session for your consideration:Hole in the Ground No More?Repairs on the...
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MC3 Alumni Hall of Fame
Blogger's Note: Alana Mauger from Montgomery County Community College wants to hear your success stories former students....Montgomery County Community College’s Alumni Association Board of Directors...
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