Pottstown
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Montgomery County Tackles Homelessness with Hotel Stays
Montgomery County is seeing real results from an innovative effort to combat homelessness that’s giving residents more than just a roof over their heads, writes Kim Hudson for CBS Philadelphia. Montco’s Emergency Hotel Program in Pottstown provides temporary housing in local hotels for individuals and families in crisis. Backed by nearly $2 million in funding,…
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Hard Work and Unshakeable Hope: Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Its First Pottstown Rehab
On the afternoon of February 12th, Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers, and supporters all gathered on Cherry Street to celebrate the home dedication of Salif and Didy, the newest Habitat homeowners. The freshly renovated kitchen and living room were packed with over 40 core Habitat volunteers, staff, and community partners, each of whom had contributed…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Lawmakers Warn of “Health Care Desert” Risk After Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital
Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital are raising new concerns about access to medical care in western Montgomery County, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. The cuts are part of a 350-person reduction across Tower Health’s network. They have left local lawmakers questioning the future of the Pottstown facility. State Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Rep. Joe Ciresi…
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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…
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Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 11th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pottstown. VFTCB staff and Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello served more than 60 people a meal, including food donated by HUNGRY Catering, and ice cream donated…
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Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville
Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in neighboring Chester County, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The layoffs primarily targeted management-level roles. The number of eliminated positions represents less than half a percent of Tower Health’s total workforce.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with DELCO Today about his active childhood in Moorestown, N.J., filled with wrestling, soccer, and working as a Swim Coach and Lifeguard. Richardson discovered his passion for comedy at a George Carlin show during his freshman year of…
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Pottstown’s Manatawny Still Works Closed Permanently Sunday
Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery and tasting room, shut down permanently Sunday, closing all locations including its Ardmore, East Passyunk, and Fishtown cocktail bars, write Jenn Ladd and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 11-year-old, award-winning distillery announced its imminent closure on social media on Friday. “Now’s your last chance to stop into…
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Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores, Including One in Montgomery County
In an effort to prevent bankruptcy, Kohl’s is planning on closing 27 underperforming stores by April 2025, including one in Montgomery County, writes Kelly Tyko for Axios. “As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy, it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of…
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Royal Farms Sets Opening Date for New Pottstown Store
Royal Farms is spreading its wings in Montgomery County, the company announced in a press release. The convenience store chain known for its crispy, golden “World-Famous Chicken” will open a new location in Pottstown on June 9, offering round-the-clock access to made-to-order meals, fuel, and grab-and-go essentials. The new location will feature 16 fuel dispensers,…
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Real Estate Group Buys Up Suburbia Shopping Center in Pottstown for $27 Million
Suburbia Shopping Center in Pottstown recently sold to Lancaster-based High Real Estate Group for $27 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 26-acre shopping center, located at 80 Glocker Way off Route 100, is anchored by a Giant grocery store, with other tenants including Dollar Tree, Starbucks, UPS Store, and Tower Health.…
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Discovery Channel’s ‘Filthy Fortunes’ Helps Woman Tackle Cluttered Pottstown Property
The new Discovery Channel show Filthy Fortunes helped Barbra Levan clear out the sprawling, cluttered property in Pottstown inherited from her father, uncovering valuables and cherished memories along the way, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Levan’s father was an old-school machinist and collector who amassed numerous tools and equipment from his machine shop,…
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Pottstown Couple Fights to Save Historic Farm After Tax Sale
Andrew and April Gawrys are fighting to keep historic Spring Meadow Farm in Pottstown after it was sold in September by Chester County Tax Claim Bureau along with their nearby home, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. The couple sells organically fed beef, chicken, and freezer meats at the Spring Meadow Farm Store. They also…
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Pottstown TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse
TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne Garvey for Realtor.com. In 2022, she purchased the property which had been neglected for years until a contractor restored it. Gray expressed admiration for maintaining the house’s historical integrity, calling…
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Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores, Including One in Montgomery County
In an effort to prevent bankruptcy, Kohl’s is planning on closing 27 underperforming stores by April 2025, including one in Montgomery County, writes Kelly Tyko for Axios. “As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy, it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of…
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The Kings of Ka-Ching: Pottstown’s Got One of the Most Expensive High Schools in the U.S.
The most expensive high schools in the U.S. can be pricier than some universities. That’s no exception for an independent Pottstown boarding school on 860 Beach Street. The Hill School’s annual tuition currently runs at a whopping $61,410 writes Jami Farkas for GoBankingRates.com. Founded in 1851 by Reverand Matthew Meigs, the elite school was just…
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TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse
TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne Garvey for Realtor.com. In 2022, she purchased the property which had been neglected for years until a contractor restored it. Gray expressed admiration for maintaining the house’s historical integrity, calling…
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