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Exelon Nuclear to Perform Testing of New Sirens Around Limerick Generating Station

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POTTSTOWN, Pa – Residents in the 10-mile emergency planning zone around Limerick Generating Station may hear two siren tests on Monday, Jan. 3, as Exelon Nuclear will conduct a system-wide test of its new, state-of-the-art emergency siren system at 2:05 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3. This siren activation will be in addition to the...
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Comcast Connects Troops With Loved Ones for the Holidays

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“Troop Greetings On Demand” Delivers Nearly 1,200 Greetings To Families Comcast recently announced the launch of “Troop Greetings On Demand,” an annual service that delivers special holiday greetings from military personnel stationed overseas to their loved ones back home to watch whenever and as often as they wish.  For the seventh consecutive year, Comcast...
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Pennsylvania DEP Announces Small Business Advantage Grants

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HARRISBURG, Pa.,PRNewswire-USNewswire — State investments are helping Pennsylvania small-business owners continue to lower their operating costs by conserving energy and reducing pollution, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today. Hanger announced that 90 small businesses across the state will receive more than $560,000 in grants through the Small Business Advantage program to...
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A Cleaner Pottstown: Neighbors Helping Neighborhoods

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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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If The BP Oil Spill Was In Pottstown What Would It Look Like?

If The BP Oil Spill Was In Pottstown What Would It Look Like?

The image to the left shows what Pottstown and surrounding would look like as of June 15, 2010 if it were centered on 19464. An explosion on the BP operated Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed eleven crew members on April 20, 2010, sparking the greatest environmental disaster in United States history. In combination with...
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Pottstown Herald Newspaper Acquires PottstownNewspaper.com

Pottstown Herald Newspaper Acquires PottstownNewspaper.com

The Pottstown Herald Newspaper announced today the acquisition of a top newspaper domain name for the Pottstown Area. On June 7, 2010 we secured PottstownNewspaper.com This acquisition will allow us to capture more web traffic and type in traffic via Google, Yahoo, Bing and the other search engines. This will result in more people...
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PA Sunshine Program Pays Out 1000th Rebate after Only First Year

PA Sunshine Program Pays Out 1000th Rebate after Only First Year

After a little more than a year, the PA Sunshine Solar Rebate Program has proved immensely successful and popular, having enabled thousands of Pennsylvania homeowners and small businesses to lower their energy bills with the help of the sun’s power. Those projects are paying dividends for the state’s economy and putting people to work...
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Pennsylvania School Sued in “Sexting” Case

Pennsylvania School Sued in “Sexting” Case

A Pennsylvania school district that was at the center of a highly publicized “sexting” case was sued Thursday by a teenager who claims her principal confiscated her cell phone, found nude images she had taken of herself and turned it over to prosecutors. Tunkhannock Area High School Principal Gregory Ellsworth illegally searched the 17-year-old’s...
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Gadgets on the Go, Must-have tech items for your next trip

Gadgets on the Go, Must-have tech items for your next trip

Are you planning a quick weekend getaway, a family vacation or a business trip? Here’s a round-up of some nifty gadgets that can make traveling easier, more efficient and just plain fun. Luggage Smarts * Weigh, Don’t Pay: If you can never seem to pack light or you plan on shopping during your trip,...
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Premier Urgent Care Opens in Limerick

Premier Urgent Care Opens in Limerick

Limerick, Pa.— Bridging the gap between hospital emergency rooms and primary care providers, Premier Urgent Care is bringing a new health care option to the Greater Philadelphia area with the opening of its urgent care center in Limerick, Pa. The new Limerick location is the sixth urgent care center opened by Premier since 2006....
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