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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Fall daytime flushing of the Public Water System will begin Monday, September 20, 2010. The flushing of the system is expected to last 5 weeks. Flushing will be done between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. If water appears brown or rust colored, run the cold water for a few minutes until...
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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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A controlled hunt for whitetail deer will be held in Lorimer Park, in an effort to control and maintain the herd. The hunt will take place on Monday, November 8, 2010, and will be performed by hunters using conventional archery equipment or crossbows. Lorimer Park and the Pennypack Trail will be closed to all...
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HARRISBURG – Attorney General Tom Corbett announced that agents from the Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Section have filed additional criminal charges against two insurance agents from Montgomery County accused of stealing in excess of $1 million that was supposed to pay for workers’ compensation insurance, liability coverage and other insurance policies for various businesses,...
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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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HARRISBURG – State agents today charged three as a result of an ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of large quantities of cocaine and marijuana in Lackawanna County. Attorney General Tom Corbett said today’s arrests are the second phase of a two-year investigation, known as “Operation Rewind,” into the alleged trafficking and sale...
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Absent the extraordinary federal policy actions taken in the wake of the Great Recession, Pennsylvania and the nation would be looking at double-digit unemployment rates today, according to a new report from the Keystone Research Center. Economists Alan Blinder and Mark Zandi estimate the national unemployment would now be approaching 16% without the economic...
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Neuronetics, Inc., maker of the NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy® system, has been selected by the World Economic Forum as a 2011 Technology Pioneer. Through a rigorous screening process, the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers program identifies companies from around the world that develop and apply the most innovative and transformational technologies that...
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The revenue generated by Pennsylvania’s nine casinos was 5.19% more in August 2010 compared to total revenue in August of last year. The Gaming Control Board reported today that slot machines produced gross revenue of $196,635,849 in August of this year and $108,121,631 in tax revenue. That compares to $186,936,232 in gross revenue and...
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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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Time is running out for the holder of a Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket worth $200,000 from the Sept. 19, 2009, drawing to claim the prize. The ticket and prize will expire one year from the date of the drawing, but an in-person claim should be presented to the Lottery by Friday, Sept. 17. “The...
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Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF 1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, according to Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Robert P. French. The team, which is based out of Harrisburg with members from throughout Pennsylvania, will be staged at...
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September 3, 2010 Small businesses, churches and other organizations cautioned about Internet travel scams HARRISBURG – Attorney General Tom Corbett today urged small businesses, churches and other organizations to be wary of Internet travel scams. “Modern computer technology makes it quick and easy for thieves to generate Internet ads of email messages seeking assistance...
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Blox Sustainable Building Systems, a new company that manufactures environmentally sustainable modular construction units for commercial and residential purposes, will receive $50,000 to purchase equipment and complete renovations at the at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Pottstown. Blox has 65 skilled employees manufacturing the modular units and 11 administrative employees. It has eight...
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Montgomery County will host the 11th Annual Scottish-Irish Festival Friday, September 10th through Sunday, Sept. 12th at Green Lane Park in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. Enjoy this three days of family-oriented fun, including live music and dance, food, arts and crafts, exhibits and demonstrations from the Scottish and Irish cultures. The fun begins at 6...
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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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