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Can a New Building Sustain Edgewood Cemetery?
Photos and fuzzy videos by Evan BrandtLIFESAVER: Pottstown Police Officer Gregory Fritz is congratulated by Mayor Stephanie Henrick after being presented with a Lifesaving Award for saving the life of...
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U. Pottsgrove Budget Won't Hike Taxes, Sewer Fees
The good news is it doesn't look like there will be either a tax hike, or a sewer rate hike in 2020.The bad news is I had to sit through a nearly three-hour budget session in order to type the above...
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Pottstown Marching Band Scores Third Place in Return to Regional Competition...
The Pottstown High School Marching Band performs.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.Congratulations to the Pottstown High School Trojan Marching Band on their...
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Dean Introduces Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Abusive Debt Collection...
Submitted PhotoU.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-4th Dist., right, with an unnamed servicemember at the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the office of...
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Borough and Police Said to be Close to New Contract
There were not a lot of headlines to come out of last night's borough council meeting.The meeting was less than 30-minutes long and the big item on the agenda, the possible approval of a new police...
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Dennin Challenges Toepel for 147th Dist. House Seat
Jill DenninBlogger's Note:The following was (mostly) provided by candidate Jill Dennin.Just five days after voters went to the polls ending the 2019 election cycle, a Boyertown School Board member has...
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Phoenixville Board OKs 2-Year Teacher Pact, Sets Nov. 21 Public Hearing for...
The 30-acre property at 622 Hares Hill Road in East Pikeland that the Phoenixville School District is considering buying for $3.5 million.Perhaps the two most important things discussed by the...
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Township Supervisor Helps Dairy Celebrate Holidays
 The holiday celebration at Suloman's Milk Store will feature pony rides, above.At right, New Hanover Township Supervisor Ross Snook seems well-suited to wear a Santa suit.New Hanover Township...
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PHS National Honor Society Inducts 18 Members
This year's Pottstown High School National Honor SocietyBlogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.The Fall may mark the time of the year when nature prepares to slow...
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Neighborhood Project Helps With YWCA Spruce-Up
A new sign and fresh paint at the YWCA Tri-County Area location at 315 King St.A new sign and fresh paint at 300 King St.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by YWCA Tri-County Area.Thanks to the...
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143 55-and-Older Homes Get Upper Pottsgrove OK
The first phase of the Kummerer Trace project, shown above and given preliminary/final site plan approval last night, calls for 143 homes on 49 acres between Pine Ford Road, Kummerer Road and...
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$30M Limerick Budget for 2020 Won't Raise Taxes
Photo by Evan BrandtLimerick Supervisors Chairman Ken Sperring Jr., left, thanks state Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-146th Dist., for delivering a check for state grants to the township totaling more than $1...
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W. Pottsgrove Tree Lighting on Dec. 5, Sign Snafu
Photos by Evan BrandtThis tree, planted earlier this month, will be lit Dec. 5.Having decided against holding community day in the fall this year, West Pottsgrove Township officials are hoping to start...
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Board OKs $3.5M Land Purchase for New School
Photos by Evan BrandtA sign along Route 724 advertises the 29.9 acres in East Pikeland Township which the Phoenixville School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to spend $3.5 million to purchase....
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Donate Blood By Dec. 18, Get $5 Amazon Gift Card
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the American Red Cross.The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to...
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Losing the News: The National Crisis in Local News
Photo courtesy of Todd BainbridgeDo you recognize this building being built? It only took me about 30 seconds.As a history buff, I often find myself looking backward for clarity and similarities during...
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$78K in State Grants Will Aid Seniors and Housing
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the office of state Rep. Joe Ciresi.State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-146th Dist., has announced that Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credits have been approved...
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Historic House Tour Dec. 8 Supports 4th's Fireworks
The Historic Holiday House Tour Trolley passes the Elks Club on High Street during a previous year's tour.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by tour organizers.The Borough of Pottstown boasts...
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12th Night Tours Begin Nov. 29 at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove ManorBlogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottsgrove Manor.Include Pottsgrove Manor’s Twelfth Night Tours in your yuletide season to unwrap the history behind many holiday...
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PHS Powder Puff Game Tackles Childhood Cancer
The Pottstown High School Powder Puff football game aims to put childhood cancer on the run.Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.The traditional Pottstown/Owen J....
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