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Chrysanthemum Festival Starts at Longwood Gardens
During the Chrysanthemum Festival, October 19 through November 22, more than 20,000 colorful, blooming chrysanthemums flourish in the palatial Conservatory. Longwood’s experts have trained these fall favorites into unique forms including towering single-stemmed beauties and thousand-bloomers. The show reaches its peak bloom during the first three weeks on November. This year, a cloud of topiary... »
Watch the Pottstown Mayor Debate Here
Pottstown Mayor Sharon Thomas and Candidate Jerry Stick accepted our Debate invitation and joined us for a good spirited debate about their positions and views on local issues. You can view the full debate here: http://PottstownMayor.com These questions were asked: 1. What do you think is Pottstown’s greatest challenge and how do you plan to address this... »
Attention Peco Customers
PECO received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in August to launch a CFL bulb program early. Customers are able to purchase discounted CFL bulbs from local stores. More than 800 stores will carry the discounted bulbs by December 2009. To learn more or locate a store carrying PECO doscounted CFL bulbs visit www.peco.com/SAVE ... »
PennDOT Prepared for Winter, Encourages Motorists to Plan Ahead
PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., announced that more than 2,200 plow trucks are ready to go when that first winter storm strikes the commonwealth. “As caretaker of nearly 40,000 miles of state roads and 25,000 bridges, PennDOT strives to be as prepared as possible for whatever winter throws at us,” Biehler said. “We started... »
In a Dog-Eat-Dog World, Local Pet Retailer Finds Her Niche
POTTSTOWN, Pa., PRNewswire – Today’s climate of big box competition and belt tightening can be tough on small retailers. Lacking the arsenal of resources that bigger retailers have to ensure profitability, small retailers must rely on gut instinct and innovation to stay alive. That’s just what Diane Dietch of Pottstown, PA-based Diane’s Discount Pet Supplies and Adoption Center has... »
Tricks and Treats With Halloween Sweets
The bewitching season is here! Gather the goblins, conjure up some creative costumes and prepare scary, scrumptious sweets for a great ghostly gathering. Making these frighteningly fabulous party treats together is a perfect way for mom and the kids to share some spooktacular fun. -Cast a spell right from the start with a Happy Haunted House.... »
Home Fire Sprinklers Fight Fire Faster
Having a fire is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. If a fire started in your home would you be able to escape unharmed? Would your children? In a fire, heat and smoke quickly build and spread, room to room. The smoke doesn’t make any sound. It is filled with poison gases that can kill. Research shows... »
Residents from Lansdale’s Brittany Pointe Estates Exhibit Work
The Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at Montgomery County Community College an exhibit of mixed media work by the residents of Brittany Pointe Estates, a retirement community in Lansdale. The show will be on display through Nov. 6, with an opening reception to meet the artists on Oct. 21 from 5-7 p.m.... »
Exelon Nuclear To Perform Routine Siren Testing Around Limerick Generating Station
POTTSTOWN, PA – Exelon Nuclear will conduct a routine test of the emergency siren systems surrounding its Limerick Generating Station at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2009. Residents near the plant may hear a steady three-minute tone. The test is performed on the first Monday of each month as part of Exelon Nuclear’s comprehensive Emergency... »
Pottstown Herald Newspaper Sponsors Pottstown Mayoral Debate
On Thursday October 15th at 7pm, the Pottstown Herald Newspaper will host a debate at their main office location. This debate will be limited to the first 50 RSVP’s. All are welcome to attend, this event is open to the public. Format will be Question & Answer. Questions will be collected from local residents from the... »
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