Phoenixville
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Big Inch Oil Pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville Helped Allies Win World War II
The so-called Big Inch pipeline, the 1,400-mile oil pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville built in early World War II helped allies win the war, writes Mark E. Dixon for the Main Line Today. Built with U.S. taxpayer money, the pipeline went from Phoenixville to oil refineries in Delaware County and New York, protecting the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jared Adkins, Owner, Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave
Jared Adkins, owner of Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave, a European-inspired coffee shop with locations in Chestnut Hill and Ardmore, grew up in Skippack. His parents were also entrepreneurs who owned several daycares and a construction company, where Adkins worked as a teenager. After college, he discovered a passion for brewing beer and…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis and Sosie Bacon, writes Chris Compendio for the PhillyVoice. The foursome will play an eclectic filmmaking family that are working on a low-budget slasher film. The story covers them as…
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DCCC Now Offers Culinary Arts Classes in Phoenixville
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is bringing its award-winning Culinary Arts program to Phoenixville. Registration is now open for classes that will start in January 2025 at the Phoenixville Area Senior Center (153 Church Street, Phoenixville). Students will receive hands-on learning in a commercial kitchen from skilled chef instructors, right in the heart of Phoenixville’s thriving restaurant…
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Chester County Town Named One of the Cutest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with this gem and many others nearby, it’s no wonder locals and visitor alike adore it, according to a report by World Atlas. While not ranked in order, Phoenixville is one…
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Phoenixville Organist Helps Phillies Create Unforgettable Atmosphere
Brian “Maestro” Anderson, the official organist of the Philadelphia Phillies, helps the team create an unforgettable atmosphere during games at Citizens Bank Park, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Rainey, the Phillies’ director of video production, first contacted Anderson to record a Dr. Dre song on his organ. That song turned out great…
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s SpaceX Flying Over Chester County
Although the SpaceX launch happened in Cape Canaveral, Florida, it was visible hundreds of miles away in Chester County, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Those who were up early on Tuesday morning reported seeing a “streak of white light moving across the sky.” The white light was the launch that sent four civilians…
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Phoenixville’s ‘Grandpop Bubbles’ Brings Life-Sized Bubbles to Community
Brian Maloney, also known as Grandpop Bubbles, spends time making his personally designed and handmade bubbling gear and bubble juice, writes Courtney Ott for FOX43. Recently, the Phoenixville native held a “Free Bubble Festival” at the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg. The festival featured a variety of bubble instruments, such as bubble wands, tri strings, poles,…
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The Colonial Theatre Will Feature Art House Cinema Monthly Starting in September
The Colonial Theatre will spotlight Art House Cinema titles, one Sunday a month, starting in September. The first two titles are already set, with tickets available now. Keep an eye out for additional titles in November and December. “We have heard from several long-time patrons and members who want this type of programming again at…
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Pluto TV Will Host “Free Movie Weekend” at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
On August 3 and 4, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville will be hosting a “Free Movie Weekend” for all residents, courtesy of Pluto TV. The “Free Movie Weekend” is a part of Pluto TV’s “Summer of Cinema” campaign, which provides complimentary movie tickets during select weekends to independent and family-owned theaters around the country all…
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Blobfest Uplifts Small Businesses in Phoenixville
After 25 years, Blobfest in Phoenixville has become a staple event in the community, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. The festival draws in thousands of people to pay homage to the 1958 film The Blob, which was filmed in Chester County. This year’s festival runs from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July…
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Nearby Chester County Neighbors Raise Concerns About Wawa and Sheetz Wrecking ‘Suburban Oasis’
Both Wawa and Sheetz aim to build their convenience stores at the same Phoenixville intersection, but neighbors aren’t having it as they raise concerns about what the builds would bring to their “suburban oasis,” writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Members of Protecting Schuylkill Township, which seeks to protect the quality of life for…
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Sequel to the Critically Acclaimed ‘Mare of Easttown’ Begins Filming in Phoenixville
The HBO sequel to Mare of Easttown is set to begin filming in Phoenixville this week, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The filming of Task, featuring Mark Ruffalo, will lead to road closures and fresh excitement for the new show that has gained a cult following. The show stars Ruffalo as an FBI agent from…
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Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was the one mostly eating the…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies in the district’s treatment of boys’ and girls’ sports. When her cross-country team won the…
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Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was the one mostly eating the…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Continues to be a Lifeline for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need. This vital program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that community members have access to nutritious and wholesome food. PACS’s Food Market is a cornerstone of…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she was very involved in school activities, including track, band, and the school newspaper, and got her first part-time job at age 13. After studying theatre at Temple University, Carlson worked…
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