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Edgewood Cemetery looking for patriots to bring new life to hallowed grounds
With the Fourth of July around the corner, U.S. flags will be proudly flown at locations across the country, and certainly here in Pottstown. Unfortunately, Edgewood Cemetery, located in the 900 block of High Street between Edgewood and Keim Streets, cannot fly a flag because the large flagpole located near the cemetery’s entrance deteriorated to…
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Where to see fireworks over the July 4 holiday
By Mark Schiele It can’t be the July 4 holiday weekend without fireworks, and Montgomery County has plenty of shows on tap to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Conshohocken kicks things off on July 3 with a display at Sutcliffe Park beginning at 9:45 p.m. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Norristown gets into the swing with a full schedule…
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Blue Elephant to offer Asian fusion cuisine in new Pottstown restaurant
By Mark Schiele Win Signature Restaurants is expanding its reach into Pottstown with the planned opening of the Blue Elephant. The projected opening date is in late August. The restaurant is located at 152 E. High St. in a former bank building that previously was home to The Brick House, which closed in September 2017.…
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Start your Christmas shopping early while celebrating the 4th of July!
To help raise funds for the 2019 PottstownGoFourth! celebration and fireworks on July 4 in Memorial Park, the GoFourth committee has created a stunning 2020 calendar depicting beautifully restored, historic Pottstown homes. The calendar spotlights a few of Pottstown’s architectural gems through artistically rendered photographs of homes or buildings that will be featured on the…
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Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation appoints new controller Michael Jamgochian
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation(PAHWF) has named Michael Jamgochian, CPA its new controller to spearhead the fiscal fitness of the organization and support its mission to inspire the health and prosperity for members of the greater Pottstown area. Jamgochian is responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting and reporting activities. Additionally, he will be…
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MCCC to hold a Community Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on June 20
When O’s, A’s and B’s are missing from words, it’s striking, but when O’s, A’s and B’s are missing from the blood supply, it’s dire. The American Red Cross is holding its Missing Types awareness campaign during June 11-30 to spread the message about the importance of blood and platelet donations. To encourage donors to…
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Montgomery County Community College is hosting a free Community Career Fair
Montgomery County Community College is hosting a free Community Career Fair. The fair will take place on Thursday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m., at its Sustainability and Innovation Hub building and adjacent parking lot located at 140 College Drive, Pottstown. The event combines a mini-job fair and related career services with fun activities for children…
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Soujourn’s paddlers to make their way to Pottstown
More than 200 people have signed on for an exciting journey on the water for the 21st Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn. Organized by the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area, the sojourn has evolved into a popular paddling event that has allowed more than 4,000 people from 25 states and four foreign countries to paddle the revolutionary…
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Get ready to tee off for the Valley Forge Invitational at Raven’s Claw
The ninth stop on the 2019 “Road to the LPGA” takes the Symetra Tour to Raven’s Claw Golf Club in the Keystone State for the second annual Valley Forge Invitational from May 31-June 2. Greeting the 132-player field in Pottstown, Pa. is a total purse of $125,000. Individuals are set to compete in a 54-hole…
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‘Pop-up Fun Nights’ to be offered for Pottstown youth
Pottstown residents generally agree that providing fun, healthy activities and youth mentorship strengthens the community and helps youths stay on a positive path – rather than out “on the streets.” Thanks to a Philadelphia-based charitable organization, Pottstown children and families will have monthly opportunities to gather throughout the Borough for themed “Pop-up Fun Nights” featuring…
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Social Innovations Lab students jump into the Shark Tank: Pitches touch on Pottstown area concerns
On Thursday, May 16, fourteen students from the Hobart’s Run-sponsored Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab (PASIL) pitched six different ideas addressing Pottstown issues with hopes of benefitting our community. The group was comprised of students from The Hill School and Pottstown High School ranging in age from 15 to 18. Their proposals were presented during…
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2nd annual Valley Forge Invitational tees up for ‘Road to the LPGA’
The ninth stop on the 2019 “Road to the LPGA” takes the Symetra Tour to Raven’s Claw Golf Club in the Keystone State for the second annual Valley Forge Invitational from May 31-June 2. “Having an event of this caliber makes a significant, positive economic impact on Montgomery County and the surrounding region,” said Mike…
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Pottstown GoFourth!: Family-friendly fun and fireworks
Volunteers have raised about $35,000 toward a $55,000 goal that will ensure a spectacular, old-fashioned fireworks display by International Fireworks of Douglassville, Pa., at 9:15 p.m. in Memorial Park on Thursday, July 4, as part of the Third Annual Pottstown GoFourth! Festival. The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival is many festivals – a music festival, a food…
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Norristown students will shine at MCCC’s Expressive Path Arts Showcase in Pottstown
Montgomery County Community College will host the 0 from May 23 to June 21 at the Fine Art Gallery, North Hall, 16 East High St., Pottstown. The exhibit is curated by Expressive Path, a non-profit organization that works with high schools and other youth non-profits on arts-based projects. The organization received a county grant to…
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Pottstown events teach environmental action by example
On April 27th, Pottstown events will go beyond talking the talk on saving the planet, and walk the walk as well. The walking starts with the Pottstown Climate March, but continues afterwards at the Pottstown EcoFest. There, vendors will put eco-friendly living into practice. According to Caitlin Mercer, an EcoFest organizer, “my favorite form of…
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Valley Forge Invitational player receives sponsors exemption
Valley Forge Toursim & Convention Board took the opportunity to announce a sponsors exemption for the 2nd annual Valley Forge Invitational to showcase another hidden gem in Montco. The Carousel at Pottstown was the site of a press conference hosted by VFTCB, where Ashley Grier, of Hagerstown, MD, told the crowd she was excited to…
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MCCC to host Earth Day events – free symposium featuring Environmental Scientist Dr. Pablo Canziano
In recognition of Earth Day, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will be hosting events raising awareness about sustainability and earth-friendly practices at both its Central Campus in Blue Bell and West Campus in Pottstown during April 22-24. On Monday, April 22, MCCC will host its Earth Day activities in the Central Campus quad, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue…
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Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference draws large crowd
More than 150 Pottstown investors, entrepreneurs, and citizens attended the Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference organized by Hobart’s Run and held on April 12 at The Hill School’s Center For The Arts. The key message of the day – shared by panelists, speakers, and guests – was that Pottstown not only is ripe for investment…
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