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Operation Holiday Delivers Holiday Cheer Every Year
Photos by Evan BrandtVolunteers inside The Mercury celebrate the packing of the last box Thursday morning. About 300 boxes of food were distributed to needy families Thursday.I have struggled to find...
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Pottstown Pride Society Mixer Garners $1K Donation
From left, David Charles, Chris Golden, Codilia Arcay, Joe Rusiewicz, Howard Brown.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Foundation for Pottstown Education.The Pottstown Pride Society, a...
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Limiting Diversity, Ownership Stifles 1st Amendment
As I have at times had to remind a few of The Mercury's Facebook commenters when they cite the "First Amendment" as reason to leave an offensive post on our page -- "Freedom of speech belongs to you....
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Upper Perk Reverses Vote to Kill New Middle School
Photos by Evan BrandtA standing-room only crowd applauds the Tuesday night reversal of the Dec. 4 vote to halt the construction of the new Upper Perkiomen Middle School on Montgomery Avenue.What's done...
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Schuylkill Trail Bridge Helped by State Grant
Cyclists cross Route 724 at the Schuylkill River Trail intersection in Monocacy during Ride for the River in September.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Schuylkill River Greenways Schuylkill...
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Tax Credit Helps Bank Support Pottstown Schools
From left, Strunk Senior Vice President Tompkins VIST Bank, Foundation of Pottstown Education Executive Director, Joe Rusiewicz and Joe Cavallo, Assistant Vice President Business Development Officer...
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Give Blood for the Holidays and Give Life
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the American Red CrossThe American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give more life to patients now and into the new year by giving blood or...
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Exelon Workers Deliver Christmas Cheer to YWCA
 Blogger's Note:The following was provided by YWCA Tri-County.Games, dolls, trucks, stuffed animals, and clothing arrived at YWCA Tri-County Area’s Early Education Center this week – not brought by...
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Pottstown DECA Welcomes New Members, Officers
Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.Recently, the Pottstown High School DECA Club, an association of marketing students, elected a new slate of officers and...
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Costello Lauds Passage of Fire Grant Funding
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, R-6th Dist., meets with Limerick firefighters.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by Ryan Costello's office.Rep. Ryan Costello, R-6th Dist., Â applauded House passage of...
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3rd Teacher Buys New Home in Pottstown With Foundation for Pottstown...
Rupert Elementary teacher Jamie Fazekas in front of her new home.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Foundation for Pottstown Education.Rupert Elementary Third Grade Teacher, Jamie Fazekas...
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DRBC River in Winter Photo Contest Announced
The pedestrian bridge over Manatawny Creek in Pottstown's Riverfront Park.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Delaware River Basin Commission.The Delaware River Basin Commission has...
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Cooper Named to New Wellness Foundation Post
Ashia CooperBlogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation.The Pottstown Area Health &Â Wellness Foundation recently welcomed Ashia Cooper to its...
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Happy New Year From The Digital Notebook
The staff at The Digital Notebook wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
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Pottstown Baseball: A Home Run for the Holidays
From left, Pottstown High School Baseball Assist. Coach Todd Endy and players, Darion Miller, Aidan Leh and Jeremy Adams pack up food for a holiday meal for needy Pottstown family.Blogger's Note:The...
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Oaths Made and Promises Pending in Pottstown
Photos by Evan BrandtNewly elected Third Ward Councilman Donald J. Lebedynsky, left, takes the oath of office Tuesday night, as dictated by newly elected Mayor Stephanie Henrick, while newly installed...
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Homemade Caps Keeping Heads Warm at Barth
Christine Rhoads stopped by to make sure the caps she knit for Kathy Eagle's 1st grade class all fit.Blogger's Note:The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.As a winter storm...
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Wellness Foundation Announces $1 Million in Grants
Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation.The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded $1,048,204 in grant requests during the...
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Hylton to Spend $20K on Street Tree Maintenance
Photos by Evan BrandtThis large stump in front of 353 King St. will be removed by Hylton's contractor at a cost of $570.Borough council will vote Monday whether to allow Thomas Hylton to remove and...
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Hopewell to Host Schuylkill Heritage Area Talk
Blogger's Note:The following is provided by the Friends of Hopewell Furnace.Did you know that you may live in a National Heritage Area?On Sunday, Jan. 14, Deputy Director of the Schuylkill River...
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