Phoenixville Named a Top ‘Town of the Philadelphia Countryside’

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January 27, 2015 Phoenixville Named a Top ‘Town of the Philadelphia Countryside’

Phoenixville Named a Top ‘Town of the Philadelphia Countryside’

VISIT PHILADELPHIA™ just made it easier to explore 15 quaint towns and neighborhoods in the five-county region. A new marketing effort, entitled Towns of the Philadelphia Countryside, reveals the treasures found throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The campaign encourages locals and visitors to explore the towns’ storied streets, boundless recreational opportunities, lush gardens, authentic historic sites, treasure filled museums, buzzed-about restaurants, lauded wineries and breweries, independent shops and not-to-be-missed festivals. The programs’ main component is a highly ... View Article

January 26, 2015

Aqua Pennsylvania to Close Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) Weekdays in Schuylkill Township for Water Main Installation

King of Prussia– Aqua Pennsylvania will close Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) between Whitehorse Road and Kleyona Avenue in Schuylkill Township, Chester County, starting Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for water main replacement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. The weekday closure will be in effect through Wednesday, Feb. 25. During construction, Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) through traffic will be detoured over Whitehorse Road, Pothouse Road and Route 29 (Main Street). Local access ... View Article

January 22, 2015 Taste of Phoenixville Sells Out!

Taste of Phoenixville Sells Out!

The following is taken from a newsletter sent to the Chamber.   TASTE OF PHOENIXVILLE SELLS OUT! The 13th annual Taste of Phoenixville event was a huge success with over 600 guests and 25 restaurants participating Over 600 guests enjoyed the 13th annual Taste of Phoenixville on Thursday, January 15th, at the Phoenixville Foundry. 26 restaurants offered their finest cuisine for the guests and our friends from the HythaFam band entertained the crowd with their musical melodies. The event raised ... View Article

January 21, 2015 Renaissance Academy Earns Middle States Accreditation

Renaissance Academy Earns Middle States Accreditation

The following is taken from a press release published by Renaissance Academy Charter School. Phoenixville, PA – The Renaissance Academy Charter School is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, a worldwide leader in accreditation and continuous school improvement. “We are pleased to have earned accreditation by the Middle States Association (MSA) and to share our success with the greater school community, especially the teachers, parents and students ... View Article

January 13, 2015 ART FIX: Starting off the New Year with Art, Creativity, and Music!

ART FIX: Starting off the New Year with Art, Creativity, and Music!

By: Katie Naber   The Art Gallery at Franklin Commons, a relatively new gallery to Phoenixville, will kick off the New Year with “Romance & Magic.” The Opening Reception for this brand new art exhibition will be Saturday, January 17 from 1-4 pm, and is FREE and open to the public. Come see this fantastic new show, which will only be on display through February 27! Artists and writers, alike, are invited to submit works to the exhibition. One of ... View Article