Pottstown
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Lawsuit Against Pottstown: Homeless Sweep ‘Violates Its Citizens’ Constitutional Rights’
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Borough of Pottstown by Community Justice Project and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania on behalf of homeless individuals residing in the College Drive Encampment along the Schuylkill River Trail in Pottstown, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The Borough of Pottstown posted signs in October alerting the…
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MCCC Adds Green Space to Pottstown Campus
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) started construction at its Pottstown Campus to convert a parking lot into a green space. The near one-acre parking area at the college’s North Hall building will be transformed into a grass-covered space with a new retaining wall, site lighting, and drainage along the Manatawny Creek. Construction started Oct. 24…
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Vesta Kitchen Opening Pottstown Retail Space in Spring 2024
Chester County Chef John Alff has announced he will open a brick-and-mortar store for his food business, Vesta Kitchen & Catering. It will debut in Spring 2024 in the Suburbia Shopping Center at 50 Glocker Way in Pottstown. Based in Phoenixville since 2018, Vesta Kitchen has appeared at local farmers’ markets and various food stores…
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This Year’s Historic Pottstown Holiday Tours Features Homes in Chicken Hill
Admirers of history, architecture, and the charm of older homes are in for a treat with the Pottstown GoFourth! 5th Annual Historic Pottstown Holiday Tour on Sunday, December 3. Tourgoers will have the opportunity to explore homes in the Chicken Hill Section of town, and beyond. This year’s tour has a special focus: the recently…
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In Perfect Harmony: Ringing Hills Chorus Celebrates Annual Concert in Pottstown
The Ringing Hills Chorus celebrated its annual concert this past weekend at Grace Lutheran Church in Pottstown, according to 6abc. The group enjoys singing barbershop harmonies and practices every Tuesday night. “We are a group of women who like to sing,” said Julie MacGregor. MacGregor has been involved with the Ringing Hills Chorus for 25…
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AI Technology Will Help Pottstown’s VideoRay Enhance Underwater Operations
Pottstown’s VideoRay is looking to bolster its underwater operations with AI technology through the acquisition of Blue Ring Imaging, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based company, writes Donna Rovins for the Times Herald. The producer of the Mission Specialist Defender underwater robot will utilize Blue Ring’s AI technology to push “the boundaries of underwater operations with man-portable…
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Pottstown’s Manatawny Still Works One of the Top Distilleries in Philly Area
When Nick Valada of The Philadelphia Inquirer curated a list of the best distilleries in and near Philadelphia, Pottstown’s Manatawny Still Works of course made the list. The distillery is known most for its high-quality, small-batch American Whiskey, but it also produces vodkas, gins, rums, and brandies. Manatawny Still Works was founded in 2013 and…
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Pottstown Hospital at Center of Potential Landmark Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of a Commonwealth Court decision that rescinded Tower Health’s Pottstown Hospital’s property tax exemption, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lower court said the hospital wasn’t eligible for the tax exemption normally given to nonprofits because its executive’s salaries were based on…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Invites You to Submit Original Work to Art Show
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is inviting artists to submit original pieces for the 19th Annual Scenes of the Schuylkill Juried Art Show and Sale to be held November 13th to December 10th at the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College. The Best in Show artist or photographer will receive a $500 prize. Pieces ranked…
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After Grumpy’s Sandwich Challenge, Community Invited to Open House Oct. 26 to Meet Winners
The unveiling of the mystery ingredients—chicken breasts, bacon, dried cranberries and jalapeno-flavored potato chips—marked the start of the second annual Grumpy’s Sandwich Challenge held at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown Campus during the evening of Oct. 12. MCCC’s Culinary Arts students had only 45 minutes to create the best-tasting sandwich using the mystery ingredients, as…
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What Parents Should Know About Childhood Obesity from a CHDC Pediatrician
Advances in medical sciences have helped all of us to live better and longer lives. However, the rise in obesity is threatening this quality of life. Obesity is more than just a consequence of over-eating or poor eating habits. It is a complex chronic disease that can be controlled, treated, and prevented, just like other…
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Chief Medical Officer at Community Health & Dental Care Receives 2023 APEX Award
Community Health & Dental Care pediatric provider and Chief Medical Officer, Irene Shepherd, received the 2023 APEX – Outstanding Primary Care Clinician Award at the 2023 Annual Pennsylvania Association for Community Health Centers Conference held between October 10 and October 12 at the Lancaster Marriott in Lancaster. The Outstanding Primary Care Clinician Award is presented…
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MCCC Art Exhibit to Showcase Renaissance Through Mid-20th Century
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) art exhibit features works for every palate, from the Renaissance through modern art, Japanese art, and fine art, spanning various time periods. The show, which opens on Oct. 16 at the college’s Blue Bell Fine Arts Gallery, is a veritable feast for the eyes. The two strengths of this collection…
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Engineering/Makerspace Workshops Coming Back to Pottstown
Educational, fun classes again will be offered this fall to adults and kids by Dr. Hoda Ehsan, chair of the Engineering Department at The Hill School. The workshops will be offered at the Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab at 249 E. High Street (behind the Espresso Yourself Book Cafe in the front of the building).…
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MCCC and Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwiches Hold Sandwich Competition Tonight
Teams of Montgomery County Community College’s culinary arts students will use their creativity and skills to develop the best-tasting sandwich during Grumpy’s Sandwich Challenge tonight at 6 PM. The event takes place in the South Hall building of the Pottstown Campus. The community is invited to come and cheer on the teams as they have…
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The Hobart’s Run 5K Is Still Looking for Sponsors; Deadline to be Listed on Race T-shirt Is October 13
This year’s Hobart’s Run by the River will offer a spooky twist, as the event will be held just before Halloween. The Run by the River will take place on Sunday, October 29, beginning at 9 a.m. (8 a.m. registration) at scenic Riverfront Park in Pottstown. Runners are encouraged to get into a creepy, funny,…
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Come Visit with ‘The Addams Family’ at the Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown
You can visit with one of America’s favorite families starting on Friday, October 13. The “Addams Family” at the Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown is bringing back all the Addams characters you’ve come to love to celebrate the Halloween season. The show, which will run through the 29th on the main stage, will tell an…
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Pottstown High School Student Composes Jazz Masterpiece for Global Stage
A 15-year-old student from Pottstown High School is making waves in the music world. Colin Plank’s composition “Get Lost,” is a jazzy ensemble of layers of instruments that is now available for bands all over the globe to purchase and perform, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS Philadelphia. Music was always an imperative part of…
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