Royersford
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: 26 Major Road, Royersford, Is No Minor-League Home
With MLB currently dominating headlines in Montgomery County (and everywhere else), a Royersford real estate opportunity that is currently at bat seems appropriate. Even its address — 26 Major Road — evokes Phillies baseball images of offensive homers and defensive outfield snags. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom custom built home sits on a 2.8-acre lot, a “field…
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Retro Retail: Collegeville Was Once Home to a Top-Three Halloween Costume Manufacturer in the U.S.
As Montgomery County kids make their final decisions about Halloween 2022 garb, parents may fondly recall former costumes of their own. The Collegeville Costume Company — long-historied, nationally marketed, now-shuttered — may have been that beloved getup’s source. The firm began in the 1920s as an American flag producer. “Our store is part of that…
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If Montgomery County Halloween Events Were Pieces of Candy, Area Trick-or-Treat Bags Would Overflow
Haunted by the thoughts of missing out on Montgomery County’s bumper crop of Halloween celebrations? Fear not. The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has assembled a Halloween event calendar with October events that are both monstrous and mild. Daily Fun Brick-or-Treat This Halloween, LEGO Monsters have taken over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and they’re…
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Atop Quality Ranking of Montco High Schools Come Data on the Districts behind Them
In conjunction with the recently published list of top Montgomery County high schools comes a similarly themed Niche.com assessment of the Montco school districts in which they operate. Niche has identified 11 of them to be among the top 50 school districts in Pa. for 2023. To determine 2023’s best school districts, Niche analyzed U.S.…
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Lost Planet Brewery in Royersford Keeps It ‘Low Key’
A 10-barrel brewery occupying Royersford’s first firehouse is having a quiet opening according to BreweriesinPA.com. Lost Planet Brewery was keeping eager residents updated throughout the year on the process, but by late July … radio silence. This. of course. perplexed thirsty beer aficionados and the Royersford community who were wondering what happened at 301 Walnut…
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinals List Reveals In-County High School High Achievers
The 2022 list of National Merit Semifinalists reveals the top PSAT scorers in Pa., a measure that may contribute to their earning of National Merit Scholarship achievement. Kristen A. Graham checked her spelling and her math in filing the related story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The local scholastic standouts were among the highest scorers on…
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Royersford Family Remembers Nine-Year-Old Daughter with ‘Be Kind’ Reminder
The Smith family of Royersford spent Sept. 20 on a social media mission to remind followers of the importance of being courteous, decent, and gentle in daily interactions. A 6abc digital staff report covered the #BeeKindElla initiative. The effort was made in honor of Ella Smith, a nine-year-old who passed away from a rare form…
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Meteorologist Takes Trip Down Memory Lane at Spring-Ford High
Action News Meteorologist Brittany Boyer reconnected with her roots at Spring-Ford Area High School to visit the teachers that shaped her passion. In a special report for Action News, Boyer reunited with her broadcasting teacher Cheryl Murgia. It’s been 15 years since Boyers graduated from Spring-Ford in Royersford, but her face is not forgotten in…
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Couch to 5K? Hold My Beer; Rofo Fire Dept. Throws Down Couch-to-Burning-Building Challenge
The Royersford Fire Department is inviting everyday residents to experience for themselves the life of a suburban firefighter. Joe Zlomek suited up to bring the story to The Sanatoga Post. The department will train volunteers in a three-day regimen of mock exercises designed to give them the unique experience of safely dousing flames. Only 10…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Nine Montgomery County Schools Offer Honors-Level Scholastics
Nine Montco high schools are among the 40 top-rated learning institutions in Phila. and its suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine. To determine the top-performing city and suburban public high schools, the publication’s editors used the latest available data from the Pa. Department of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics.…
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Despite a Zero Chance of Snow, Pottstown Will Soon Be Covered in White
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) and Hobart’s Run are hosting their fifth annual Fête en Blanc in Pottstown. The unique, al fresco dining experience is Sept. 9, 6–9 p.m., at the Smith Family Plaza at Borough Hall, 150 E. High Street, in Pottstown. The dinner is modeled after a traditional fête en blanc or dîner…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Royersford Twin That’s Singularly Charming
309 Washington Street, Royersford, may be attached to another home, but it stands alone in terms of a cozy retreat with a modern and stylish interior. Further, its setting in the borough gives its owners walkable access to local treasures, including Victory Park, Annamarie’s Place (mmmm… breakfast), and the Royersford Library. Experiencing the home begins…
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Mennonite Heritage Center Program Explores Local Connections to Underground Railroad
A presentation at the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville will connect locals with a historic movement they may not immediately associate with Montgomery County: The Underground Railroad. In an area steeped in Revolutionary War history, the Civil War and its related topics can sometimes fade from public consciousness. The upcoming presentation by local historian Ryan…
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Montco’s Eclectic Retailers Help Students Return to Class with Class
Many back-to-school shopping guides concentrate on the littles, outfitting elementary school kids for their return to schoolrooms. But in doing so, they miss a larger demographic — the needs of middle-, high-, and college-bound students. The following recommendations from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, should suit students of all ages, as well as…
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Royersford Ambulance Service Gets $60,000 for New Emergency Response SUV
Friendship Ambulance, Royersford, is buying a new SUV ambulance. Funding the vehicle is a $60,000 grant from the Pa. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. Jon Campisi answered the call to cover the story for the Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch. The rescue service — a division of the Royersford Fire Department — sees the new SUV…
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Montco’s Monarch Butterflies Are Departing — Like Fluttery Vacationers — for Winters in the Warmth
What does a Monarch Butterfly have in common with certain Montgomery County residents? They not only hate the cold weather, they migrate to warmer climates to avoid it. But considering the fragile insects’ exit to Mexico and beyond isn’t here just yet, opportunities remain to appreciate and support them. Franki Rudnesky reported a local one…
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Montco Is Home to 23 Least Budget-Friendly Communities in the State, Including Number One
A Seattle software company’s national and statewide analyses of household expenses reveals Montgomery County communities in which monthly bill paying takes the least — and largest — bites. The study by fintech firm doxo shows that nationwide, the monthly outlay for bills is $2,003, which goes to the following: Mortgage Rent Auto loans Utilities Auto…
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Popular ‘TikTok’ Dentist from Royersford Helps Children Maintain Dignity Through Support for Fostering Hope PA
Royersford’s Dr. Peter Lim, who is well known to his social media fans as “the TikTok dentist” whose great dance moves and a propensity to calm his patients down by singing to them, is also helping children maintain dignity through his support for Fostering Hope PA, a local nonprofit that serves families and children in…
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