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MCCC’s Wellness Center Recognized in ‘EdTech’ Magazine for Modern Approach to Mental Health
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) was recently recognized in EdTech magazine for taking a proactive approach to student mental health with its innovative Wellness Center at the Pottstown campus. Recognizing the growing need for accessible support, MCCC has integrated technology and physical resources to create a space where students can relax, recharge, and seek help.…
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Pottstown’s Loren Gray Keeps it Real as a TikTok Influencer
Pottstown’s Loren Gray is redefining the influencer world, writes Elizabeth Macbride for Forbes. At 22 years old, she boasts 90 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, earning over $1 million annually. Her role in Netflix’s Incoming, which climbed the platform’s charts last summer, showcases her expanding reach beyond social media. Gray balances her online persona…
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A Piece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy is Revitalized in Pottstown
In 1949, The Fellowship House in Pottstown hosted a young Martin Luther King Jr., who sought inspiration from a sermon that would shape his philosophy on non-violence. Seventy-five years later, this historic site is being revitalized by Working Together and Executive Director Ted Edwards, writes Evan Brandt for The Times Herald. Edwards purchased The Fellowship…
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SCORE Bucks County Helps Therapist Unleash Expansion Opportunities for Animal-Assisted Practice
Therapist Annalisa Smithson hadn’t contemplated incorporating animals into her sessions until a 10-pound Maltese hopped into a client’s lap. The office dog at the center where she had been working served as an informal – and completely accidental – icebreaker for a veteran struggling with addiction issues and post-traumatic stress disorder. “We didn’t have enough…
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Pottstown Animal House Project Helps Pets with Families Facing Financial Struggles
Animal House Project in Pottstown offers support and resources to families struggling to afford care for their four-legged companions, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The initiative provides people with necessities for their pets, including food, brushes, and toys. “Animal House Project operates a companion and rescued pet food pantry,” said Marybeth Yannessa, board president of…
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Norfolk Southern Wants Pottstown ‘Tent City’ Gone
Norfolk Southern wants to see all the people living in Pottstown’s unhoused encampment known as “Tent City” gone from its property by January 2, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The stretch of forest on the western edge of the borough has been home to as many as 30 people over the years. The encampment…
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Pottstown Welcomes New England-Based Discount Retailer Ocean State Job Lot
A Rhode Island-based retail store Ocean State Job Lot, is coming to Pottstown, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The store specializes in selling brand-name household goods, pet supplies, and gourmet foods at deep discounts, is coming to the Pottstown Plaza this fall. This marks the fourth installment in the region for the…
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Pottstown FARM Popular Hub for Local Goods and Community Support
The Pottstown FARM (Farm & Artisan Regional Market) is an incredible open-air farmers market that brings fresh, local agricultural products and other goods to the entire community from May through October, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Its innovative programming helps support access to food and food security for youth and underserved communities. The Pottstown…
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MCCC Challenger Learning Center Launches New ‘Earth Odyssey’ Mission
An out-of-this-world mission is being prepped for launch at Montgomery County Community College’s Challenger Learning Center at Montco Pottstown. Liftoff is scheduled for early 2025. In the “Earth Odyssey” mission, set to debut in January at the space-themed simulation facility located at 140 College Dr., Pottstown, a satellite collecting data about climate change starts to malfunction. Students…
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Pottstown Winery Closes After 31 Years, 3,000 Gallons of Wine for Sale in Bulk
George Kline, the owner of West Hanover Winery which has locations in Pottstown and Harrisburg, has decided to retire from the vino business, writes Mac Bell for ABC27. Kline said he and his wife decided to close the winery because of his health problems and desire to enjoy life. “I have been having some health…
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Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The annual Scenes of the Schuylkill art show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, reports the Pottstown Mercury. The event is hosted by the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area. This juried exhibition invites artists to showcase the beauty, history, and people of the Schuylkill River watershed through their art. Selected works will be on…
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Pottstown Regional Public Library Feels Impact of Budget Cuts
Due to budget shortfalls, the Pottstown Regional Public Library will reduce its weekly operating hours, reports Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. Starting this month, the hours will drop to the state minimum 45. The library’s board attributes this change partially to the lack of financial support from Upper and West Pottsgrove townships. Although Lower…
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WSJ: Manoj Bhargava, Hill School Grad Turned Billionaire Commits to Philanthropy
Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-Hour Energy and graduate of The Hill School in Pottstown, has committed much of his fortune to philanthropic efforts, writes Margot Patrick for The Wall Street Journal. He is particularly aimed at helping those in need in India. After dropping out of Princeton University in the 1970s, Bhargava spent time in…
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Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown Finds New Advocates to Keep It Alive
Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown, which dates back to the 1800s, now has a new team of advocates to keep it alive, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The board of volunteers works throughout the entire year to raise funds for the historic cemetery, which usually requires around $25,000 annually to maintain its landscape. Andrew Minostra…
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Pottstown Latin Fest Returns to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Annual Pottstown Latin Fest returns, reports Reading Eagle. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14 on the PECO Pavilion at Riverfront Park. The event returns for its 9th year to as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event, held by Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos will go from noon until 5 PM. Rain…
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Fight on Makenna Foundation: Pottstown Dad Champions Quality of Life for Pediatric Cancer Families
After losing his daughter to leukemia six years ago, Rich Massi of Pottstown started the Fight On Makenna Foundation to help children and families dealing with pediatric cancer, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. “Our mission is pretty simple,” said Massi. “We decided to really focus on improving the quality of life for the kids…
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Gazzos Steaks Opens First Shop in Pottstown to Huge Crowds
Gazzos Steaks, which built its reputation from a signature food truck and online followers, opened its first shop Saturday on South Hannover Street in Pottstown, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. The grand opening had more than 40 people waiting in line for cheesesteaks, with one customer sleeping overnight in his car so he…
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Pottstown School District and MCCC To Launch Innovative STEM Program for Pottstown Middle School
The Pottstown School District and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) are preparing to launch Montco 360, an immersive STEM program for selected eighth-grade Pottstown Middle School students held on MCCC’s Pottstown Campus. The innovative program will provide 18 students with hands-on learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, physics, and math. Alongside meeting curriculum requirements, the program…
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