Pottstown
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Pottstown Native Levi Stoudt Fuels Comeback Hopes in Phillies System
Levi Stoudt used to sit in the stands at Coca-Cola Park and Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium, dreaming about one day pitching for the teams he was watching, writes Tom Housenick for The Reporter. Now he’s doing exactly that, and it might be his ticket back to the majors. The 28-year-old right-hander, born in Pottstown and raised…
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A Voice for Every Neighbor: Level Flat Association Awarded $12,000 Grant to Put the Power of Connection in Pottstown’s Hands
For too many families in our region, being heard shouldn’t depend on whether you have the right technology, the right access, or the right room to speak in. Level Flat Association has spent years working to change that — and now, with a $12,000 grant from the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, that work is about to…
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Pottstown Couple Fights to Save Historic Farm After Tax Sale
Andrew and April Gawrys are fighting to keep historic Spring Meadow Farm in Pottstown after it was sold in September by Chester County Tax Claim Bureau along with their nearby home, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. The couple sells organically fed beef, chicken, and freezer meats at the Spring Meadow Farm Store. They also…
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Pottstown’s GoFourth! Festival Is Back — and This Year, It’s Personal
Mark your calendar: July 4, 2026, Memorial Park, all day. The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival is returning for its 10th season, and this year it’s not just celebrating America’s birthday — it’s celebrating 250 years of it. That’s right. The country turns 250 this summer, and Pottstown is throwing a party worthy of the milestone. “This…
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Tower Health’s Finances Are Complicated. Here’s an Honest Read.
Tower Health’s latest financials carry both a warning and a reason for cautious optimism, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tower Health reported a $3.6 million operating loss over the first nine months of its fiscal year. The more recent trend is encouraging: the quarter ending March 31, 2026 posted a $12.4 million operating…
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Pottstown’s Sly Fox Taps Into Low-Alcohol Trend with New Beer Line
Pottstown’s Sly Fox Brewing Co. is leaning into changing drinking habits with the launch of a new low alcohol beer brand, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Sly Fox designed the beer for today’s more health-conscious consumer. The Pottstown brewery has introduced its “Soul Tone” line, featuring beers with just 2.5% alcohol by…
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State Education Funding Boosts Pottstown, but Gaps Persist
New state education funding is beginning to make an impact in Montgomery County, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, the Pottstown School District is seeing measurable improvements, even as financial challenges persist. Pennsylvania’s updated school funding formula is directing more money to underfunded districts like Pottstown. Local leaders say those investments…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open positions like Part-Time Student Services Assistant (Pottstown Campus). The Part-time Student Services Assistant will provide support to both new and returning students at the College as part of the College’s mission of access, retention, and completion, with responsibility…
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Daryl Hall, on Tour, Recalls His Pottstown Past; Forgetting It Would Be ‘No Can Do’
Daryl Hall, currently on a Midwest tour, had another interview opportunity to cite his Pottstown upbringing. Carol Nicksin captured his memories in Milwaukee Magazine. Hall was a superstar singer with guitarist, backup vocalist John Oates. Their 20-year collaborations resulted in accolades that included: The current tour is an offshoot of Hall’s “Live from Daryl’s House,”…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Full-Time Teaching Faculty in Exercise Science and Wellness (Blue Bell and Pottstown); Full-Time Teaching Faculty in Biology (Anatomy and Physiology); and Full-Time Custodian – Third Shift (Pottstown Campus) Full-Time Teaching Faculty in Exercise Science and Wellness (Blue…
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Montgomery County Tackles Homelessness with Hotel Stays
Montgomery County is seeing real results from an innovative effort to combat homelessness that’s giving residents more than just a roof over their heads, writes Kim Hudson for CBS Philadelphia. Montco’s Emergency Hotel Program in Pottstown provides temporary housing in local hotels for individuals and families in crisis. Backed by nearly $2 million in funding,…
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MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Library at the End of the World’ April 23-26
Making its world premiere on stage at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown Campus, MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre will present The Library at the End of the World. The Montco Cultural Center will host performances Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26, in the Pottstown Theatre (North Hall 228, Pottstown Campus, 16 E. High…
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Montgomery County Community College Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools Designation
Montgomery County Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Designation, recognized as a 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly School. Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles like Part-Time Student Services Assistant (Blue Bell) and Part-Time Challenger Learning Center Facilitator (Pottstown). Part-Time Student Services Assistant (Blue Bell Campus – Multiple Openings) The Part-time Student Services Assistant will provide support to both new and returning students…
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Baseball Helps Reality Television Star — a Doctor from Pottstown — Come to Terms with His Sexuality
Before becoming a successful doctor known for his role on the TLC reality show My Feet Are Killing Me, Pottstown native Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, according to an essay he wrote for Outsports. For years, baseball was his life. However, his desire to be a…
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MCCC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns 2025 REACH Recognition
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Alpha Kappa Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently celebrated a milestone achievement, as it was named a 2025 REACH chapter by the organization. PTK’s REACH (Recognizing Excellence in Acceptance and Completion with Honors) Rewards program recognizes and rewards chapters that excel in membership development. To…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Inaugural Pedal for the Future Community Festival Apr. 18
Come and enjoy a spring day of fun at Montgomery County Community College’s Pedal for the Future Community Festival on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at its Pottstown Campus, South Hall, 101 College Drive in Pottstown. The event is free and will be held rain or shine. “All members of the community are…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with MONTCO Today about his active childhood in Moorestown, N.J., filled with wrestling, soccer, and working as a Swim Coach and Lifeguard. Richardson discovered his passion for comedy at a George Carlin show during his freshman year of…
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