• Pottstown Hospital Faces Cutbacks as Tower Health Tightens Operations

    Pottstown Hospital Faces Cutbacks as Tower Health Tightens Operations

    Tower Health announced plans to eliminate about 350 positions, roughly 3% of its workforce, and close select programs in an effort to remain financially stable, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pottstown Hospital will lose 131 administrative and clinical jobs over the next two months as the facility prepares to close its intensive…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Assistant Director of Procurement Services and Director of Computer and Information Sciences Programs. Assistant Director of Procurement Services The Assistant Director of Procurement Services is responsible for overseeing the…

  • Cross Street Park in Pottstown: From Industrial Site to Community Gathering Point

    Cross Street Park in Pottstown: From Industrial Site to Community Gathering Point

    A once-polluted industrial site in Pottstown has been reborn as Cross Street Park, turning what was once a brownfield into a community hub, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The park occupies a 0.86-acre site once home to Chem-Rex, later known as Degussa Construction Chemicals. Years of chemical production left behind heavy metal contamination that…

  • MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Moors’ Nov. 6-9

    MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Moors’ Nov. 6-9

    Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Theatre Arts Program and West End Student Theater invite the community to experience their fall production of The Moors, a dark comedy written by acclaimed Playwright and Author Jen Silverman. Directed by Jessica DalCanton, MCCC Assistant Professor of Theatre, the performance promises an engaging blend of wit and intrigue. Performances…

  • Pottstown Phenom Strikes Out Ohtani Under Baseball’s Brightest Lights

    Pottstown Phenom Strikes Out Ohtani Under Baseball’s Brightest Lights

    It’s been a storybook rise for Pottstown’s Trey Yesavage, who just became the youngest pitcher in more than seven decades to start Game 1 of the World Series, writes Maddy Dickens for Sports Illustrated. The 22-year-old Blue Jays rookie took the mound against the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out Shohei Ohtani to open…

  • MCCC Challenger Learning Center Launches Second International, Virtual Mission in Morocco

    MCCC Challenger Learning Center Launches Second International, Virtual Mission in Morocco

    About 24 students in Morocco participated in Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) second-ever international, virtual mission simulation through the Challenger Learning Center at Montco Pottstown recently. At 5:00 AM EST on Wednesday, Oct. 8, students studying at the National School of Applied Science in Agadir, Morocco, launched the Destination Moon simulation, a dynamic science, technology,…

  • Pottstown’s Top Sandwich Shops Every Local Should Know

    Pottstown’s Top Sandwich Shops Every Local Should Know

    Known for its industrial roots, historic architecture, and revitalized downtown, Pottstown has quietly built another claim to fame—its independent sandwich scene. From toasted bagels and hearty cheesesteaks and hoagies to inventive hot dogs and pub-style creations, the borough’s locally owned spots serve up as much personality as they do flavor. Here are a few of…

  • MCCC releases 2024-2025 Annual Year in Review ‘Together We Transform Lives’

    MCCC releases 2024-2025 Annual Year in Review ‘Together We Transform Lives’

    In its newly released 2024-2025 Annual Year in Review, “Together We Transform Lives,” Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) details a year defined by academic excellence, student and employee achievements, community engagement, and economic growth. From earning regional reaccreditation with accolades to launching an innovative Hospitality Institute, MCCC continues to demonstrate its leadership in higher education and…

  • Rookie Phenom from Pottstown Keeps Blue Jays Alive in ALCS

    Rookie Phenom from Pottstown Keeps Blue Jays Alive in ALCS

    Just months after making his major league debut, Pottstown native Trey Yesavage has become one of the breakout stories of baseball’s postseason, writes Jorge Castillo for ESPN. He is a key reason the Toronto Blue Jays are still alive in the American League Championship Series. Yesavage, only 22 years old, took the mound Sunday for…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such Part-Time Student Services Assistant and Part-Time Employee Development and Talent Management Coordinator. Part-Time Student Services Assistant The Part-time Student Services Assistant will provide support toboth new and returning students…

  • Technology and Entrepreneurship: Join the Business Breakthrough Roundtable with Jen Gilburg

    Technology and Entrepreneurship: Join the Business Breakthrough Roundtable with Jen Gilburg

    Are you a technology leader looking to engage directly with economic development policy and shape the future of the Tech sector in Pennsylvania? Join the Montgomery County Commerce Department on Oct. 14, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown Campus (101 College Dr., Pottstown) for a Business Breakthrough Roundtable…

  • MCCC Hospitality Institute Opens Bistro 1964 and Bakery 340 for Fall Semester

    MCCC Hospitality Institute Opens Bistro 1964 and Bakery 340 for Fall Semester

    Two new food options are now open to the public this fall inside Montgomery County Community College’s Hospitality Institute. Bistro 1964 and Bakery 340 are the educational restaurant and bakery operated seasonally by students in the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs. They are located in the Hospitality Institute on the Blue Bell Campus, 340…

  • Discover Your Path: Montgomery County Community College Fall Open House Events

    Discover Your Path: Montgomery County Community College Fall Open House Events

    Earning a college degree doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, especially when you start at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). This fall, prospective students and their families are invited to discover the many opportunities available during MCCC’s upcoming Open House events. The Pottstown Campus Open House will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10-11:30 AM,…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Senior Director of IT Security and Part-Time Custodian – 2nd Shift. Senior Director of IT Security The Senior Director of IT Security, who serves as the Information Security…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, including the role of Vice President for Finance and Enrollment Services. Vice President for Finance and Enrollment Services The ideal candidate will be an experienced, collaborative, innovative, strategic-minded financial leader whopossesses and demonstrates…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team. Full-Time Groundskeeper The Full-Time Groundskeeper creates and maintains the appearance of the college grounds and buildings’ exterior. Essential Education, Training, Skills, and Work Experience: Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply…

  • Pottstown Lands $3M DYWIDAG Steel Manufacturing and Distribution Center

    Pottstown Lands $3M DYWIDAG Steel Manufacturing and Distribution Center

    Global steel manufacturer, DYWIDAG is investing $3 million to open a new hub in Pottstown, writes Donna Rovins for the Pottstown Mercury. The manufacturing and distribution center will bring new jobs and fresh momentum to the town’s industrial corridor. The global steel and geotechnical engineering leader will occupy 46,900 square feet at the Pottstown Industrial…

  • Dwight City Group and PAED Drive Pottstown’s Next Chapter with 110 New Apartments

    Dwight City Group and PAED Drive Pottstown’s Next Chapter with 110 New Apartments

    New York’s Dwight City Group is going all in on Pottstown. The developer is turning the former underutilized factory at 274 North Hanover Street into 85 new apartments. The project, which broke ground this summer, will feature amenities that today’s tenants are seeking, such as remote-work lounges, fitness areas, and a rooftop deck with panoramic…