Phoenixville
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As beer has supplanted steel, Phoenixville reaps economic rewards
The craft breweries and distillery in Phoenixville are creating new economic opportunities for a borough that has become known throughout the region for its craft alcohol scene, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Phoenixville is currently home to seven breweries and one distillery. These make up anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of…
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Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust a catalyst behind borough’s economic rebirth
Phoenixville’s rebirth has been lauded as nothing short of remarkable. However, if the borough, appropriately named after a bird that obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor, were to fulfill its fate and have a second life after its steel mill closed and ushered in a period of economic hardship, something…
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REFINERY: Where local talent meets mainstream style
Friday, May 3 will mark the first in a frenzy of highly anticipated First Fridays in the thriving downtown streets of Phoenixville. Come rain or shine, thousands of spirited patrons will put their workweeks behind them and swarm to the red-hot live music venues, galleries, craft breweries, restaurants and progressive new fashion boutiques of Bridge…
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Phoenixville Federal Bank reopens Royersford Branch
Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust is always improving to offer better services and convenience for their customers, so they are happy to announce that the Royersford Branch is now officially re-opened and ready to serve the community. The Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce assisted with the branch’s ribbon cutting held recently. Several local civic leaders, business…
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Phoenixville rail project moves forward
By Barry Cassidy The Phoenixville Train Project initiated by Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler’s “Mayor’s Task Force” moved closer toward realization after a series of public meetings. On March 12, Phoenixville Borough Council approved by a 7-0 vote the appointment of an individual to be part of a multijurisdictional review committee to arrange for the financing…
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Phoenixville Beer and Wine Festival coming soon; Get your tickets now
The Kimberton Fairgrounds will be the place to be on Mother’s Day weekend, as the Phoenixville Beer and Wine Festival kicks off its third year with an unlimited sampling of more than 150 beers and wines from area breweries and wineries. Slated for Saturday, May 11 from 12-4 PM, the premier festival of its kind…
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Forbes in awe of Phoenixville’s booming craft-brewery scene
Phoenixville’s downtown revitalization plan has been especially good for the borough’s craft-brewery scene, with 10 breweries and distilleries operating in the area, writes Gary Stoller for Forbes. So many breweries in a borough of less than 20,000 residents is not usually a recipe for success. But instead of focusing just on the local population, the…
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Steel City Coffeehouse opening new brewery
Pennsylvania beer growth is not slowing down in 2019! And adding to that growth will be Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery in Phoenixville, PA. Join them as they officially cut the ribbon on their brewery (adding to their already long standing coffeehouse) on Wednesday, January 30th. Celebrate with them along with the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce at…
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MCCC’s Workforce Development Division offers OSHA training course starting Oct. 15
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) offers a new OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) course through its Workforce Development Division, in October. The OSHA 30-hour certificate course will be held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Career Technical High School at Pickering Campus in Phoenixville, Pa. This course will provide OSHA 30-hour training for the construction industry, teach health…
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Leadership changes as Colonial Theatre reaps rewards of expansion
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville’s anchor destination and the home of “The Blob,” is thriving as a result of the expansion it underwent in 2017. Over the past year, the landmark theater has seen an increase in its staff, attendance and revenue figures, writes Kenneth Hilario at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] When the Colonial expanded in 2017,…
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Achieving More extends a lending independence hand
The Philadelphia area has long been associated with independence—from Independence Mall to Valley Forge National Historical Park. The battle for independence was led by George Washington 242 years ago and culminated in the historic swipes of our forefathers’ pens. Today, independence means different things to different people, but is still rooted in equality and the…
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Award-Winning Vocalist to Perform in Phoenixville to Raise Funds for Community Coalition
Join The Community Coalition – a Phoenixville-based organization with an innovative model of collaboration among five Chester County nonprofits dedicated to fundraising together and sharing resources – on Thursday, May 24 for Cabaret Night with Carolyn Montgomery at the Colonial Theatre. Montgomery is an award-winning singer/songwriter based in New York City whom Stephen Holden of…
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Phoenixville’s revitalization a lesson to other downtrodden towns
Phoenixville’s revitalization is the result of a decades-long campaign to redefine the town and attract new life and reinvestment in the borough, writes Graham Copeland for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Phoenixville has risen from the ashes and is once again a jewel of Chester County. It has welcomed new apartments, shops, and restaurants, all of…
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