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They'll Do ANYTHING for Reading
Mercury Photo by John StricklerLincoln Principal Calista Boyer got cold comfort from her students' meeting of reading goals inthe first quarter of the year.For teachers and principals in the Pottstown...
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Two New Principals and a Uniform Debate
With the help of a telephone, the Pottstown School Board mustered a quorum Thursday night to conduct their business.With four members absent -- Polly Weand, Mary-Beth Bacallao, Judyth Zahora and the...
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Rumble Brings Railroad Price Cut for Rambler Riders
Well, not only is the Pottstown Volleyball Rumble a hoot, lots of gun and the largest grass volleyball tournament in the universe, it also prompted a price cut on the Colebrookdale Railroad.Friday...
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Summer Reading and Fun, Every Day at the Library
Mercury Photo by John StricklerThe Pottstown Regional Public Library has kicked off its Summer Reading program and (hopefully) there is still time to sign up.There are two age groups in the program,...
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THIS is Why Everyone HATES Harrisburg
With sad predictability, the process of adopting a budget in Pennsylvania has devolved to the usual last-minute maneuvers, rushed half-baked proposals and political stunts that looks for all its...
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Suspension of PHS Uniform Policy Extended
Mercury File PhotoAre school uniforms a thing of the past at Pottstown High School? Sort of.I won't beat around the bush, I know why you're all here.Although the school board left it to the very last...
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A Ride on the Colebrookdale
Photos and video by Evan BrandtThe partially refurbished dining car is just one of the delights on the Colebrookdale Railroad's Secret Valley Line.So I am pleased to report that a ride on the...
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Road Work, Park Contest and a 'Respectful' Refusal
Photo by Evan BrandtThis sign at the park and ballfield at the township building explains how people can help the township win $10,000 to make improvements.Wednesday night's meeting of the board of...
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Marine Robotics Takes Hill Students to Competition in New Foundland
Members of The Hill School's robotics team at the Marine Advanced Technology Education International Robotics Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland. That's in Canada.Blogger's Note:The following was...
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Walks on the Wing
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Montgomery CountyCome to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 9 a.m for a fun and educational guided walk all about birds. This is...
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Fundraiser Will Help Pottsgrove Marching Band Get to the Peach Bowl
The Pottsgrove High School Marching Band will be heading to the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in December.The Marching Band and parents are fundraising on Saturday, July 25 from 10:30 to 3 p.m. and again in...
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Shakespeare in the Park(s); for Free, Times Three
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Montgomery CountyThe Commonwealth Classic Theater Company’s production of Shakespeare’s "The Tempest" makes three stops in Montgomery County this summer,...
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Honoring Marable, Energy-Efficient Street Lights.
One of my favorite Mercury photos ofNewstell Marable addressing Pottstown CouncilThree major topics dominated discussion at last night's Pottstown Borough Council meeting.One was how to honor the...
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Free Hazardous Collection at Spring-Ford Tomorrow
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Montgomery County.The third recycling date for the collection of household hazardous waste sponsored by Montgomery County will take place Saturday, July 11,...
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Mr. Ziegler Goes to China
William ZieglerBlogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottsgrove School DistrictThe National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is bridging the globe to conduct a July series of...
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Summer School (The FUN Kind) with Rupert
Parents and students of Rupert Elementary School may think they're done with school for the summer, but school might not be done with them.As part of an effort to keep connections with the school and...
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Summers with Shakespeare
(Most) Photos by Evan BrandtShakespeare's "The Tempest" being performed by the Commonwealth Classic Theatre Co. Saturday at the Green Lane Park AmphitheaterLike most high school students, I did not...
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And You Can Take That to the (Land) Bank
Most of Monday night's borough council meeting was taken up with discussion of land banks.What's a land bank you ask?It is a entity which takes possession of property, often blighted property and...
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Free Music Downloads at the Library
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown Regional Public LibraryStarting July 31, Pottstown Regional Public Library will offer access to Freegal Music Service. The addition of this...
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Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder at Pottsgrove Manor
Learn about colonial cosmetics at a special program Saturday at Pottsgrove Manor.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottsgrove Manor.Learn how colonial women beautified themselves with “In...
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