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Hill School’s Student Philanthropy Council Invites Applications for Grant Program
The student-run Student Philanthropy Council at The Hill School is now accepting applications from Pottstown area nonprofit organizations for its SPC grant program. Interested organizations can complete an online form and submit a Request for Proposal. Information on the application process can be found here. All completed applications must be submitted by November 17, 2023,…
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Volunteers Gravely Needed for Edgewood Historic Cemetery Cleanup
As volunteers from different organizations prepare for the “Walk to Remember” living history tours at Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High St. in Pottstown on Saturday, October 7, there is a grave need for assistance in cleaning up the cemetery for the big event. On Saturday, September 30, volunteers are needed from 9 a.m.…
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‘The Very Best’ in Pottstown Celebrates the Past as It Looks to the Future
“The Very Best” hot dog shop has been a staple of the Pottstown community for over 100 years and owner Josh Souders hopes the restaurant will continue to serve up tasty food and plenty of nostalgia for another hundred years, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. The hot dogs that the restaurant is named after were…
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Panda Express Is Opening a New Pottstown Restaurant; Grand Opening Is September 9
Soon the Pottstown community will be able to enjoy more choices when it comes to dining out, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The fast-food chain Panda Express is opening at new location at 218 Upland Square. The grand opening will be Saturday, September 9. The first 88 guests will receive special gifts. Panda Express is…
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Hill School Football Team Starts New Season on Newly Renovated Madden Stadium
The Hill School football program is entering the new season with one major change: all practices, scrimmages, and games will be played at the newly-renovated Madden Stadium, writes Evan Wheaton for The Pottstown Mercury. The new stadium in Pottstown comes complete with turf, bleachers, and a dazzling scoreboard that has play clocks on either end.…
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Tower Health, Owner of Pottstown Hospital, Plans for Profitability in 2024
Tower Health, the owner of Pottstown Hospital, could be on the upswing. The Berks County-based health system cut its operating deficit by more than 70 million, which is down 33 percent compared to 2022, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The health system also saw a slight revenue increase and predicts it will…
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CHDC Is Offering Two Free Educational Events on Importance of Cancer Screenings
Community Health and Dental Care is offering two free educational events on the importance of colorectal and breast cancer screenings at the CHDC office at the Coventry Mall in Pottstown. All the events are open to CHDC patients and members of the community. Attendees will learn how early detection can prevent serious diagnosis as well…
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Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown Makes a Promise to Pottstown
Steel River Playhouse is bringing to life a new play telling the story of Pottstown. A Promise to Pottstown is a beautiful piece about Pottstown based on nearly 100 interviews done with area residents. Community partners include the YWCA, PTICC (Pottstown Trauma Informed Community Connection), the Pottstown School District, and the Pottstown Health and Wellness…
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Join 6th Annual Fete en Blanc Pottstown’s 2023 Supporters
Fete en Blanc is rapidly approaching! This “Dinner in White” party will be held rain or shine on Friday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Pottstown’s Smith Family Plaza, where a sold-out crowd of 750 guests from the Borough and surrounding municipalities will enjoy picnic dinners, live music, and camaraderie. Planning partners Pottstown…
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Downtown Pottstown Is One of the Hottest Neighborhoods in Philly Area
Despite rising home prices and interest rates, it still might be the perfect time for you to buy a home, writes Nydia Han and Heather Gruber for 6ABC. The Philadelphia housing market has the third highest growth rate in the country, according to a new report. Prices in the Philadelphia metro market are up almost…
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See Your Favorite Dr. Seuss Characters Come to Life at Pottstown’s Steel River Playhouse
The Steel River Playhouse at 245 E. High Street in Pottstown is kicking off its 2023-2024 season with Seussical the Musical, with book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Director Lisa Hendricks and Music Director Nathan M. Kendrick are joined by Choreographer Isabella Yackanicz and a…
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On Your Mark, Get Set… BOO! Hobart’s Run Preps for Halloween-Themed Run by the River
Hobart’s Run is again preparing for its annual 5k, Hobart’s Run by the River – and this year it 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…
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Pottstown’s CHDC: A Patient Story About Growth and Second Chances
Read Mindy’s inspirational story and learn what message she has to share with anyone struggling with addiction, and why she thanks the team at CHDC for their role in her sobriety. What brought you to CHDC and how long have you been a patient here? I first started coming here back in 2017 for the…
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Pottstown’s Community Health & Dental Care Celebrates 2023 National Health Center Week
Community Health & Dental Care invites you to celebrate 2023 National Health Center Week by attending a Health Fair on Friday, August 11, 2023. National Health Center Week is coming August 6 -12, 2023. It is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over…
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First-ever Walking Tour of Pottstown’s Edgewood Historic Cemetery Coming in October
A first-ever walking tour of Edgewood Historic Cemetery, 989 E. High St. in Pottstown, is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. Volunteers hope to conduct three walking tours, with the first stepping off at 1 p.m. During this “Walk to Remember,” tour guides and period costumed storytellers will describe the interesting people buried in this…
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Opens New Office in Pottstown
Continuing its expansion into Montgomery County, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has opened a new office in Pottstown, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. CHOP Primary Care Sunnybrook is the fifth CHOP primary care office in the county. It is located in the Sunnybrook Village community at 800 Heritage Drive. “The practice provides comprehensive primary care…
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Pottstown Jeweler Hopes Hollywood Event Will Give Her Pieces a Chance to Shine
Pottstown’s Ginger Herbein of Sincerely Ginger Jewelry is heading to a Hollywood party in September to showcase some of her pieces, writes Lisa Dukart for PHLINNO. Sincerely Ginger Jewelry will be a sponsor at The Retreat, a two-day event prior to the Emmys which honors the work of the television industry. Herbein started her fine…
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Pottstown’s Payton Ridenour Selected to 2023 BMX Racing World Championship Team
Payton Ridenour, a 19-year-old Pottstown woman, has been chosen for the 2023 BMX Racing World Championship Team, writes Angelina Palermo for USA Cycling. She was appointed to the Elite Women’s team along with four other athletes. To be a professional athlete in BMX is a dream come true for Ridenour. She said, “Growing up, I…
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