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First-Time-Ever Valentine's Dinner and a Show at Pottstown's Own Steel River...
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Steel City Playhouse in Pottstown.Come and fall head over heels for A. R. Gurney’s “Love Letters”, the story of a lifelong correspondence between...
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Soroptimists Help Spruce Up Library Children's Area
From left, Leslie Stillings, Director of Youth Services is presented with $5,000 check from Soroptimist international, Rosemary Hoffman, Carol Schreiber, Heather Wanner, Kathy Yablonski, and in front,...
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Building Bridges in Douglas (Montgomery), Literally and Figuratively
Photo by Evan BrandtJustin Keller, recreational circuit rider for the Pottstown Metropolitan Area Regional Planning Committee, left, asks the Douglass Township Supervisors if they would like help with...
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Scenes of the Schuylkill at Valley Forge
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area.A new art exhibit at Valley Forge National Historical Park explores the varied beauty and character of the...
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North End Firehouse (Not) Feeling the Heat
The squirt 69 pumper is one of Pottstown's primary responders in case of a fire. It could be damaged if the boiler at the North End firehouse is not repaired quickly.Wednesday night's borough council...
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Valentine's Day Colonial Style at Pottsgrove Manor
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottsgrove Manor. They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.Connie UnangstIf that's true, it is also true that the way to a woman's heart is...
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First Niagara Donates $20,000 to Cluster Program
From left: Renee Murdock, First Niagara’s Community Development Officer-Eastern PA; Allan Altschull, Pottstown Cluster Board President, Bob Rettinger, First Niagara’s Branch Manager-East End/Pottstown;...
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Pottstown Health and Wellness Foundation Announces Latest Grant Round Worth...
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation.The Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation has announced its latest round of grant awards. The...
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School Board Halfway to Government Transparency
If everything goes as planned, The Mercury today will publish a story about the Pottstown School District's attempts to get the community more involved in the decisions that affect them most.It is an...
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Some Heat Over North End Fire Co. Boiler Request
The subject which got the most attention of borough council Monday night was the question of the North End fire Company's new boiler.Last week, Assistant Chief Dave Saylor appeared before council and...
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Elks, Plumbers Lend a Hand to Vets for Vets
Members of Pottstown Elks Lodge 814 and the Pottstown Area Master Plumbers Association present a $6,000 donation to the Vets for Vets organization in Pennsburg.Vets for Vets is an organization in...
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Genesis Offers Pottstown Classes on Homebuying
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Genesis Housing Corporation.Learn how to make the most of your money, to make smart money decisions and learn the best ways to reduce your debts. Learn how...
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Wednesday Briefing Set for Pottstown Off-Ramp on the Digital Super-Highway
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Pottstown Area Industrial Development Inc.The Pennsylvania Gigabit Revolution is a broadband initiative to maximize every possible synergy for six...
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The First Four
Today is the day that some of us get to stay home from work or school because -- presidents.Given the impracticality of giving people the day off for both George Washington's birthday and Abraham...
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PASC's Golden Apple Gala Set for March 12
The West Chester Swing Kings will provide the music for the 2016 Golden Apple Gala on March 12.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown Area Senior Center.The third annual Golden...
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Affordable Housing Abandoned for Senior Housing
Photo by Evan BrandtDeveloper Richard Mingey explains his proposal for property at the intersection of Route 100 and West Moyer Road in Upper Pottsgrove Tuesday night.Well the Upper Pottsgrove Township...
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Budget Mysteries and Soccer Triumphs in Pottsgrove
Photo by Evan BrandtThe Pottsgrove High School boys soccer team being recognized by the school board for its championship season.By about 10:15 p.m. I had had it.If you want to know what happened at...
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Salaries and Sensibilities in Pottstown Schools
Spiffy Panoramic photo by Evan BrandtDozens of green-shirted members of the Federation of Pottstown Teachers stand in solidarity as their spokesperson, Franklin Elementary School teacher Lindi...
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The Jazz Band Season Kicks Off in Pottsgrove
Photos by Evan BrandtThe awards for the 'Grove Jazz Fest Saturday await awarding.The Jazz Band season officially began, at least for my family, Saturday evening with the 'Grove Jazz...
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