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News from the YWCA
Blogger's Note: The following information comes from a newsletter from YWCA Tri-County Area.Director SearchThe YWCA on King Street has announced a search for a full-time permanent executive...
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Hope Takes Flight
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown Visiting Nurse Association.Pottstown Visiting Nurse Association will celebrate life with its Annual “Hope Takes Flight” Butterfly Release on...
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Healthy Head-Banging
Kourage Norris and her award-winning poster.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the tireless, never-sleeping, always-sending-us-something John Armato.Pottstown High School student Kourage...
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Perkiomen Creek Sojourn
So maybe the idea of the Schuylkill River Sojourn tickles your fancy, but you've never done anything like that before, so you're not so sure you want to sign up for too many days.Well, there is a way...
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It Would Have Been 'Gauche' to Win
Photo Courtesy of John ArmatoAbigail studying with her father Erich RichterBlogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.Pottstown Middle School eighth grader Abigail...
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Dress for Success
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottsgrove ManorThe Mantuamaker is coming to Pottstown.On Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 11:00am to 3:00pm, historic Pottsgrove Manor will host a living...
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Council Talks Stormwater, Railroads and Crime
Photo by Evan BrandtYeah, I know, this has nothing to do with the council meeting topics other than the fact that these soap box derby cars are on display in borough hall, along with a placard...
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On the Other Hand....
Blogger's Note:The following was submitted as a letter to the editor at The Mercury, but was rejected because the newspaper does not publish un-signed letters. However, the editor passed it along to me...
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Every Penny Counts
Photo Courtesy of John ArmatoDiana Dotterer's fourth grade class were the top fundraisers.Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School DistrictWhen it comes to fundraising, every...
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Gateway to College
Eight students recently graduated from high school through Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College program. Pictured are (first row, from left) College President Dr. Karen A. Stout;...
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Crime and Protest
Photo by Evan Brandt and his trusty iPhoneProtesters hold signs calling for the ouster of Pottstown Council President Stephen Toroney prior to Monday's council meeting. Toroney declined their...
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Refusing to Live in Fear, A Valuable Lesson
Photo by Evan BrandtKids made up a sizable portion of the marchers during Tuesday's anti-violence march.Feeling safe.In the end, that's a basic need we all crave, but it is being denied to people who...
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The Grass is Always Greener
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottstown Borough.The Borough of Pottstown is pleased to announce the grand opening of Manatawny Green, Pottstown’s own miniature golf course, located at 71...
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A Valedictory Message from The Shire
Mercury Photo by John StricklerPottstown High School's 2014 Valedictorian Nicole Grassi gives her speech.Blogger's Note: Wednesday night was Pottstown High School's graduation ceremony. What follows...
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Pottsgrove Senior Wins $10,000 Arts Scholarship
Scholarship winner Jaid Mark with her work, "Her Flaws."Blogger's Note:The following was provided by ArtFusion 19464.On Saturday, May 31, the Greater Pottstown Foundation awarded a $10,000 scholarship...
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It's Never Too Late for Education
GED graduates stand with faculty, staff and community supporters.Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Montgomery County Community College.Forty-five students earned their General Education...
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West Pottsgrove Township will hold a Community Day on Saturday, June 21 at the community pool on 953 Von Steuben Dr.Admission to the pool will cost only $1, with $1 burgers, $1 hot dogs and $1...
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Fun in the Sun
Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Pottstown Middle SchoolPottstown Middle School fifth grade students took a break from their regular academic classroom subjects to take part in an...
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Flag-Waving Fun at Star-Spangled Sunnybrook
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Sunnybrook Ballroom.Kick-off your July 4th week family celebration at the historic SunnyBrook Ballroom.Use the courts to play some basketball and...
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Girls on the Run
Barth's Girls on the Run after the race at Wissahickon High School.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Barth Elementary SchoolHow many third and fourth grade girls do you know who would spend...
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