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Taylor Swift’s Songwriting Passion Could Have Roots in Pottstown’s Wyndcroft School
West Reading-raised Taylor Swift’s passion for songwriting traces back to her elementary school days at Wyndcroft School in Pottstown, according to her former music teacher, Barbara Kolvek, writes Amanda Goh for Business Insider. Speaking to CBS Philadelphia, Kolvek recalled Swift’s early inclination towards poetry, noting that even during music class, Swift was often found…
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Pottstown Native Spearheads Colebrookdale Railroad’s Rebirth
The rebirth of the Colebrookdale Railroad as a successful tourist railroad was sparked by Pottstown native Nathaniel Guest and a supportive community, writes Dale W. Woodland for Trains.com. The Colebrookdale Railroad revitalized a former Reading Company branch in southeastern Pennsylvania. The rebirth process began once Guest learned that the railroad was slated to be officially…
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See Which Montco Beer Garden Is Among Best in Pennsylvania
Beer gardens are cherished, seasonal rendezvous points for friends and communities to gather, relax, and enjoy some fresh brews, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. One of Pennsylvania’s best beer gardens is right here in Montgomery County. Iron Gate Biergarten, set in an alley in downtown Pottstown, offers superb industrial appeal. It is open from…
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Pottstown Home to One of Ten Hidden Hot Rod Garages of Super-Rich
Pottstown is home to one of ten hidden muscle car and hot rod garages of the super-rich that took amazing dedication over years and in some cases decades to build to help preserve some of the world’s most prized cars, writes Johnny Hunkins for Hot Rod. The owner of the Pottstown garage is Matt Murray…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the 15 Most Expensive High Schools in America
Education in the United States wears many price tags, but one local high school is among those that will break the bank for learning, writes Michael Rivera for the Southwest Journal. The Hill School in Pottstown has an annual tuition fee of $61,410, which is the sixth-highest tuition in the country. The school is also…
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Montgomery County Community College’s New Food Recovery Program Aims to Tackle Food Waste and Insecurity
During the fall 2023 semester, Food Sustainability Fellow in the Hospitality Institute Jennifer Fanega, recorded 470 pounds of food being sent to landfills from the Culinary and Baking and Pastry arts programs on the Blue Bell Campus. “Food that was perfectly edible was being wasted,” said Karima Roepel, Director of the Hospitality Institute. “If the excess…
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CHDC Welcomes Pediatrician Joshua B. Williamson, M.D.
Community Health & Dental Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Joshua B. Williamson, M.D. as a Board-certified Pediatrician, specializing in sports medicine, to its Pottstown health center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road. Pediatric appointments for ages newborn through age 17 are now available with Dr. Williamson. To schedule, please call 610-326-9460 and a member…
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Community Health & Dental Care Shares a Patient Story for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to share Frank’s CHDC Patient Story to spread awareness about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer. After watching this disease take the lives of his mom and brother within a few short years, Frank and his family learned the importance of regular screenings to…
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Montgomery County Tasks a Pottstown Nonprofit to Provide ‘Eviction Prevention Services’
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently authorized almost $3 million to be allocated to YWCA Tri-County Area, of Pottstown to offer “eviction protection services” until June 30, 2025, with the possibility of a renewal of the agreement, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter via Main Line Times & Suburban. The funding was made possible from…
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Annual Pottstown’s Progress Luncheon Showcases Vision for a Brighter Future
The annual Pottstown’s Progress Luncheon, organized by the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Pottstown Area Economic Development, took place on February 14 at the historic Sunnybrook Ballroom, writes Mahnoor Jehangir for BNN. The highlight of the event at Sunnybrook Ballroom was the honoring of individuals who have made major contributions to the…
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‘Steel Magnolias’ Will Come to Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown
Steel River Playhouse (245 E. High Street) will celebrate long-lasting friendships that endure through life’s ups and downs in a small, Southern town in its production of Steel Magnolias. Bless your heart, what could be more important than family, friends, and good hair? Welcome to Truvy’s Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, La., where all the ladies…
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Jefferson Health Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery is Leaving for Smaller Local Health System
Rohinton Morris, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Jefferson Health is heading to Tower Health to serve as the chief there, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Tower Health is based in Berks County and oversees Pottstown Hospital. On why he is making the move, Morris said that he has grown frustrated with the…
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National Children’s Dental Health Month: Have You Scheduled Your Kids’ Next Dental Appointment?
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the perfect time for a reminder about the importance of your children’s oral health. When was the last time your kids have been to the dentist? Scheduling regular dental visits for your children will help give them a good start to a lifetime of healthy teeth and…
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First Bank House of the Week: Attractive Colonial in Pottstown
An attractive colonial home on 1.22 beautiful, wooded acres with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Pottstown. … … This lovely residence welcomes you with its bright two-story foyer with gleaming hardwood floors. Other highlights include an elegant formal dining room, a comfortable home office, a family…
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Work Begins on Converting Pottstown Furniture Store into Apartments, Commercial Space
Construction has already begun on a downtown Pottstown project to convert a former furniture store into apartment and commercial space, according to WFMZ 69 News. The Pottstown Area Economic Development said that the property at 269 and 305 High Street used to be Lastick Furniture. The store closed in 2022 and now the two buildings…
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Pottstown Native Bobby Shantz Ties the Late Al Monchak as Oldest Phillies Alumnus Ever
Bobby Shantz, a baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and thePhiladelphia Phillies, matches the late Al Monchak as the oldest Philadelphia Phillies player at 98, writes Larry Shenk for MLB.com. Bobby Shantz was born in Pottstown on September 26, 1925, and on last report lives in Ambler. He was a left-handed pitcher and…
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Steel River Playhouse Announces Retirement of Artistic Director
Steel River Playhouse announces with regret that Leena Devlin will step down from her role as Managing Artistic Director, effective June 30, 2024. Devlin will remain active as a Steel River Playhouse Board member. She has dedicated her creative vision to Steel River for 17 years in various capacities, serving the past 10 years as…
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Goodwill Keystone Area Is Expanding into Pottstown This Spring to Help More Families
Goodwill Keystone Area is opening a store in Pottstown this spring, writes Donna Rovins for The Mercury. To help build up inventory for and bring attention to the opening of the new location, Goodwill Keystone Area held a donation drive on January 20. Mark McGaffin, director of communications and marketing for Goodwill Keystone Area, said…
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