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Super Summer Saturday in Pottstown
Saturday is going to be one of those days when its hard to decide what to do around town.As yesterday's story in Time-Out announced, it is the second of the borough's Bicentennial Community Days, this...
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The Legs on the Bus Go Walk Walk Walk
Yes it's July.Yes, it's hot as blazes.And yes, school is just around the corner.So in addition to getting supplies, and uniforms and shoes, and back-packs, parents at Rupert Elementary School need to...
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Some Meetings are Like Rainbows ... Some Aren't
Photo by Evan BrandtA rainbow appeared over Smith Family Plaza in downtown Pottstown Tuesday just as the Pottstown Borough Authority meeting was breaking up.So ha!Admit it. You were fooled by the...
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School Supply Donations Sought
Congregation Hesed Shel Emet and Bethel Community Church of Pottstown is accepting school supplies in an effort to assist 500 students as the start of school approaches. All residents of the community...
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A Resounding Silence
If last night's commissioners meeting is any indication, the taxpayers of Lower Pottsgrove Township don't appear to be all that concerned by the fact that one of their township commissioners has not...
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Beef & Victory Beer Benefits ArtFusion 19464
Today is the last day to get a $5 discount on tickets to the Saturday, Aug. 8 fifth annual beef and beer fundraiser for ArtFusion 19464.This year’s event will again be held at the ArtFusion facility at...
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Mango Men Tonight at Sanatoga Bandshell
The Barbone Street Band played at the Sanatoga bandshell on July 19.The Lower Pottsgrove Township Summer Concert Series will present "Mango Men" tonight at the bandshell in Sanatoga Park at 6 p.m.The...
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Living History Sundays Coming to Pottsgrove Manor
Gunsmithing will be among the activities at Pottsgrove Manor during Living History Sundays in August.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottsgrove ManorCome spend a casual summer Sunday...
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Going to (Geo-Hydrology) School in New Hanover
First of all, allow me to wax on a bit about what a charming locale was chosen for a municipal meeting, the old historic schoolhouse in New Hanover.It had the two things I most appreciate in a historic...
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Political Kabuki and Property Tax Reform
Photo by Evan BrandtGov. Tom Wolf, speaking at Phoenixville Area Middle School, stands between placards prepared by his staff espousing the benefits of his budget proposal, left, and the deficiencies...
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Changing the Borough's Rental Rules
Photo by Evan BrandtSay what you want about Pottstown, but the folks who take care of the landscaping around borough hall are doing one hell of a job. This was my view as I walked to the meeting and I...
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Getting a Jump on Kindergarten
The first day of school, particularly when it's your child's FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL EVER, can take some getting used to.But thanks to a new, free program being offered through the Pottstown School...
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Aug. 8 Car and Bike Show to Benefit Veterans
Attention motor-heads!There is still time to register your vehicle for the Second Annual Car and Bike Show at the Southeast Veteran's Center at Spring City.The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain...
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Starfest Set for this Weekend (Weather Permitting)
This year's "Starfest" stargazing event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 (or on Sunday, Aug., 9 if it rains.)This extremely cool event, which will be held the weekend of Aug. 15 and Aug. 16 if the...
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No Resignation in L. Pottsgrove, But a Call for One
The Lower Pottsgrove Township Commissioners extracted themselves as much as possible from the Shawn Watson controversy Monday night by voted unanimously to call for his resignation.They also pointed...
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A Great Night to be Out Covering National Night Out
There is always some nice sidewalk chalk work at the National Night Out event at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ at King and North Charlotte streets.Every year, it seems, the celebrations,...
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A New Police Chaplain, a New Obstacle for Fecera's
Wednesday night's borough council meeting was only about an hour long, but boy, they sure covered a lot of ground.Among the first orders of business was the appointment of the Rev. Bishop Everett...
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Color me Pottstown
Photos by Evan BrandtPottstown Public Library Director Susan Davis with her very own copy of Pottstown's Very Own Coloring Book.Some people like to view Pottostown through rose-colored lenses.The old...
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Pennsylvania's Taxation Without Representation
A U.S Appellate Court ruled last week that the restrictive a voter ID law adopted in Texas discriminates against minorities and violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.This comes as no surprise to those...
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Colebrookdale RR to Get New Car, Steam Engine
Once a Pullman sleeping car, the 'Lake Girard' will soon be plying the tracks of the Colebrookdale Railroad.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the good folks at the Colebrookdale Railroad.The...
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