Governor Tom Corbett today declared a statewide disaster emergency to enable state, county and municipal governments to respond effectively to the impact of Hurricane Irene, a massive storm expected to impact much of the eastern half of the state. The proclamation authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel as necessary to...
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School supply lists seem to get longer each year, and when you have more than one child to shop for, it can really add up. So it’s no surprise that just about everyone is looking for ways to shop smarter. In the most recent Back-to-School Shopping Forecast survey from PriceGrabber, 95 percent of shoppers...
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Montgomery County Head Start families and supporters mobilize to save funding for critical education, health and support service programs The future of more than 218,000 children hangs in the balance as the largest budget cuts in Head Start’s history are being debated by members of Congress. This week, those same elected officials have left...
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Three new leases have been signed at Upland Square in Pottstown, PA. Leasing efforts at Upland Square are spearheaded by Fameco principal Adam Kohler and senior sales associate Cathy Agnew. - AC Moore has signed a lease for 21,600 square feet and is expected to open in Spring 2011. - Hibachi Grill & Supreme...
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The Borough of Pottstown has built a new online report form called “A cleaner Pottstown.” This form allows borough residents to notify the city of issues in their neighborhoods while helping others. We are working to improve the quality of life in Pottstown. We believe that for homeowners and renters alike we can help...
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Piles of old tires can not only look unsightly, but also can create a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. To mitigate these problems, the Montgomery County Commissioners have authorized the Waste System Authority to hold a free tire collection so that residents can get rid of these hard-to-dispose-of items. On Saturday, September 25th from...
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The Freedom Valley YMCA Synchronized Swim Team (FVS) completed its 2010 season this summer with a strong showing at the Keystone State Games in York, but it was just one of several prestigious end-of-season competitions for the four-year-old team. Some of the team’s newest swimmers Gabrielle Bianco of Phoenixville, Jennifer Dinnocenti of Spring City,...
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Fun, food, education, entertainment and shopping will be on the minds of families throughout Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania as the 4th annual Redner’s Markets Family Expo, sponsored by Redner’s Warehouse Markets; comes to the Greater Reading Expo Center, Reading, PA on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th. The Redner’s...
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Secretary of Banking Steve Kaplan recently congratulated 2 local Pennsylvania high school students who were recently awarded college scholarships by the Charles Schwab Foundation in recognition of their achievements in the National Financial Capability Challenge, an annual online competition sponsored by the U.S. departments of Education and Treasury. The two students are De-Anna Real,...
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The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to feature tri-county area school district superintendents as the keynote presentation at the first Membership Breakfast of the 2010-2011 program year. Presentations will focus on education plans and strategies within the tri-county area. The Membership Breakfast will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 7...
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