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Time to go off 422’s beaten path, says Australian professor
It’s time to take a novel approach to transportation, given the continuing growing congestion problems. A professor of sustainability at Australia’s Curtin University, Peter Newman, presented just what that could look like when he visited the Pottstown campus of the Montgomery County Community College. He was invited by state Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-146th Dist., who…
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First Energy adds some steam to Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust
The FirstEnergy Foundation is pleased to announce a recent partnership with the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust that will support the non-profit’s operations and education-centered trains. “The Colebrookdale Railroad’s initiatives line with the First Energy Foundation’s focus on improving the vitality of communities within our service area, promoting local and regional economic development, advancing an educated…
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People can paddle in the Schuylkill Sojourn for free
The annual Schuylkill River Sojourn is summer camp, a regional history exploration, and bonding experience all rolled into one. People of all experience levels are invited to come along for the fun paddling event which takes place inside a kayak or canoe. For the 21st year, people throughout the area and several states other than Pennsylvania will…
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Pottstown Investors Conference announces additional keynote speakers
Pottstown Investors Conference organizers announced two additional keynote speakers for the April 12 event. Nationally recognized urban and economic policy experts Diana Lind and Alan Berube will offer presentations on sustainable communities. According to information provided by the conference’s co-sponsors: The Hill School and Hobart’s Run, the speakers were recommended by Don Chen, president of…
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Keynote speakers confirmed for Pottstown Investors Conference
Planners for the Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference on Friday, April 12 (see details below) have confirmed and funded the participation of two notable keynote speakers who were highly recommended by Don Chen, president of the nationally esteemed Surdna Foundation. Based in New York City, Surdna is an organization which, according to its mission, “seeks…
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Hobart’s Ram Run 5K to benefit Pottstown community
The Third Annual Hobart’s Ram Run 5K will take place on Sunday, April 28, beginning at the William West Hauser ’81 Track on The Hill School’s Far Fields (located across from the School’s 860 Beech Street entrance). Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the run sets off at 9 a.m., with an awards presentation for…
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Pottstown Investors Conference to advance local economic development
The Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference will be held Friday, April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Hill School’s Center For The Arts, 760 Beech St., Pottstown, Pa. This conference is geared toward real estate investors, developers, business owners, entrepreneurs, state and federal officials, and Pottstown community leaders. There is no charge to…
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Once-struggling Coventry Mall increases foot traffic … through professional wrestling
To increase foot traffic, the Coventry Mall in North Coventry Township has added professional wrestling, in the form of the World Wide Wrestling Alliance, to its offerings, writes Jim Vasil for WFMZ 69 News. A shuttered shoe store has been turned into a makeshift arena with nearly 400 fans showing up to the shows on…
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New Pharmacy Technician Program at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College and the University of the Sciences have partnered to offer a comprehensive 50-hour pharmacy technician training program to help meet the growing demand for employees in this field. This 50-hour Pharmacy Technician Program prepares individuals to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and provides an externship for students to…
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Groundbreaking set for Colebrookdale’s Steel River Station
The Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust and its family of donors, sponsors, and friends, are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the Pottstown Steel River Station in Memorial Park on March 16th at 10:15 am. The public is invited to join elected officials and Station sponsors at a ceremony in Memorial Park where the Colebrookdale Railroad…
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Tower Health Urgent Care earns national accreditation
Tower Health Urgent Care is proud to announce that the recently acquired 19 locations have achieved Accreditation through the Urgent Care Association (UCA), which is the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers. This recognition was earned through a comprehensive survey, which included onsite visits at each location by UCA Accreditation surveyors. This accreditation ensures Tower…
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Coventry Mall finds way to lure back stores and shoppers
For the longest time Coventry Mall, which serves the Pottstown vicinity, was losing stores and shoppers with no real hope for revitalization. But then Pennmark Management Co. came along, purchased the 802,000 square-foot retail center and turned things around in a big way. Prior to purchase, the mall saw more than 20 stores leave and…
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Pottstown area will soon offer a new movie theater complex
Flagship Cinemas, a movie theater chain based in Cambridge, Mass., recently purchased the former Carmike Coventry 8 located on the outskirts of Pottstown and plans to open a “premium” movie theater in that location. The purchase deal was for $1.05 million for the property on Laurelwood Road. The four-parcel property was sold by Plymouth Meeting…
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‘This Old Hobart’s Run House’ coming together
This Old Hobart’s Run House, Episode 3 shows students and teachers from The Hill School as well as players and coaches from Pottstown’s St. Aloysius School‘s girls’ basketball team as they helped on a recent Saturday morning with this Hobart’s Run house rehabilitation. The house – which was facing foreclosure – was purchased by The Hill School for…
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Groundbreaking for new ‘river station’ set for Pottstown
The Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust and its family of donors, sponsors, and friends, are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the Pottstown Steel River Station in Memorial Park on March 16th at 10:15 am. The public is invited to join elected officials and Station sponsors at a ceremony in Memorial Park where the Colebrookdale Railroad…
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Tower Health and Drexel University sign medical school academic agreement; further plans for new campus
Tower Health and Drexel University have secured appropriate accreditation approval to establish a new four-year regional campus of Drexel University College of Medicine in West Reading near Reading Hospital. A 20-year academic agreement between Tower Health and Drexel University was signed today. The campus will be operational for the 2020-2021 academic year. “Our affiliation with…
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MCCC to hold Red Cross Blood Drive and Wellness Fair
February is American Heart Month, and one of the best health-related activities you can do this month is to give the gift of life through donating blood. You can make your donation at Montgomery County Community College’s American Red Cross Community Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at West Campus, South Hall…
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Montgomery County Community College to host blood drive, wellness fair
February is American Heart Month, and one of the best health-related activities you can do this month is to give the gift of life through donating blood. You can make your donation at Montgomery County Community College’s American Red Cross Community Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at West Campus, South Hall…
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