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Pottsgrove Manor: Home to Checkered Legacy of Pottstown’s Founder
The Pottsgrove Manor, once the home of John Potts, the founder of Pottstown, is widely regarded as an incredible piece of architecture, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. The residence was built in 1752 for Potts, who was a highly successful iron master. The home has three full stories, an attic, a basement, as well as…
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Judge Slams Hammer on Upper Pottsgrove Open Space Project
A Montgomery County judge has ruled in favor of residents who oppose a plan to build a $5.5 million municipal complex on an Upper Pottsgrove Township farm set aside for open space, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision by Court of Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey S. Saltz affirms that land obtained for…
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Pottsgrove School District One of the Best for Music Education
Pottsgrove School District has earned notable recognition for its commitment to music education, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. The Pottsgrove School District is named one of the Best Communities for Music Education for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants. The award is determined by…
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Upper Pottsgrove Breaks Ground for Municipal Complex Despite Concerns of Residents
In a decision that may set a legal precedent for other municipalities, Upper Pottsgrove has moved forward on building a new municipal complex on land originally designated as open space, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Township officials announced on Tuesday that they were beginning work on the new complex’s parking lot despite an…
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West Pottsgrove’s Rory Ehrlich Wins National Mullet Competition
Rory Ehrlich, a 6-year-old boy from West Pottsgrove Township, has won the 2023 USA Mullet Championship. He was a contestant in the children’s division of the competition and first garnered attention when he advanced to the final round, writes Deanna Durante, Emily Rose Grassi, and Cherise Lynch for NBC 10. Each competitor is asked to…
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This West Pottsgrove Boy Wants You to Vote for Him in National Mullet Contest
When he was 5, Rory Ehrlich of West Pottsgrove asked his barber at Sal’s Barbershop in Boyertown for a mullet. His mother, Airen Ehrlich, 33, said that his interest in the haircut seemed to come out of nowhere, but it may be because it is a popular choice for many baseball players like John Kruk.…
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Upper Pottsgrove Residents Protest to Save Smola Farm
Upper Pottsgrove residents are up in arms regarding a plan to build $5.5 million municipal buildings on the former Smola Farm. On Jan. 17, a crowd of protestors spilled out of the room holding a public meeting with the township commissioners, reported Evan Brandt for The Mercury. Residents who oppose the plan say that the land…
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Former Pottsgrove School District Public Speaking Teacher Now Vocalizing to Find ALS Cure
A retired Pottsgrove School District public-speaking teacher continues to use his voice for education. He’s participating in studies to treat his own ailment: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Bo Koltnow reported his new direction for WFMZ 69 News. Todd Kelly, 59, is a medical rarity: He’s one of only 10 percent of ALS…
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Five Montco Museums and Cultural Sites Get the Green
Several Montco museums and cultural sites won big bucks. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission awarded three counties, including Montco, a total of $159,000 in support grants, writes Joe Zlomek for The Sanatoga Post. The National Audubon Society, Audubon Award: $9,070 This non-profit is dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats. Schwenkfelder Library…
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Montgomery County Community College Theatre Arts Program Presents Two Upcoming Student Productions
Montgomery County Community College’s Theatre Arts Program will present two upcoming performances that will feature the talent that emerges from the college’s Theatre Arts department. Two of the program’s student groups, The Drama Club and West End Student Theatre, are responsible for the full execution of the theatre productions taking place on MCCC’s Blue Bell…
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Pottstown’s Medicare Education Services Presents Ask Dave: Finding Information on Medicare
Owner and agent David Morrison of Medicare Education Services uses his decades of experience in the fields of education and insurance benefits to guide his clients through the Medicare election process, ensuring that every person feels like the Medicare process is easy to navigate, and he’s here to help. Every month Dave answers questions from our Montco Today readers about Medicare. Medicare Education Services was founded…
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Pottsgrove Middle School Students Ensure Families in Need Have Food on Their Thanksgiving Table
Pottsgrove Middle School students and staff worked hard over the last month to accumulate more than 2,500 pounds of food that will be distributed to school district families in need on Monday as part of the “Middle School Market,” writes Joe Zlomek for The Sanatoga Post. The aim is to ensure that each family has…
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Wall Street Journal: Pottsgrove High School Principal Believes Supreme Court Decision on Student Speech ‘Muddies the Waters’ for Future Cases
Bill Ziegler, principal at Pottsgrove High School, believes that last week’s decision by the Supreme Court on student speech will complicate how he and other school leaders across the country will handle situations involving off-campus speech, write Yoree Koh and Ray A. Smith for The Wall Street Journal. In an 8-1 ruling, the court deemed…
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Pottsgrove Teenager Among World’s Top Ten Highest Earning Esports Players
Thanks to his Fortnite prowess, Pottsgrove teenager has found his place among the top ten highest earning esports players in the world, writes Andrew Boggs for Esports Bets. Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf is fourth on the list of the highest-ranking players from around the esports world – discounting some of the winners of The International competition…
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Pottsgrove Fortnight Gamer and Marketing Director Make Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List
Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, a 16-year-old gamer from Pottsgrove, and Jessica Romanelli David, the director of marketing at West Conshohocken-based SeventySix Capital, have made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2020, writes Paige Gross for the Technical.ly. The annual list highlights entrepreneurs who are “proof positive that the future will be new, exciting, and profoundly different.”…
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Local Teachers Use Impeachment Process as Teaching Moment
Bill Hawthorne, who teaches honors civics and AP government at Pottsgrove High School, is teaching his students about the impeachment process using the ongoing hearings, write Ellie Silverman, Maddie Hanna, and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hawthorne originally planned to teach a section on mass media in the spring, but he decided to…
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Dine All Day in Pottstown
By Christine Tarlecki Pottstown is going through a rebirth and what is really coming alive is the #PottstownDiningScene. The only problem you’ll have is deciding where to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of the best things about Pottstown is many restaurants’ use of local farm-fresh ingredients. The High Street Terminal, for instance, located at 300…
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Montco teen wins $3 million in Fortnite tournament
The first winner of the Fortnite World Championship, held in New York City last weekend, was a 16-year old kid from Pottsgrove, PA. He became a multi-millionaire overnight, writes Paige Gross for Technical.ly. Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf is his name. He fought his way through professional players and world-famous online streamers to win the $3 million…
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