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March 24, 2021
BOYERTOWN, PA. – Passengers on the Colebrookdale Railroad’s luxury high-end excursion trains will enjoy the sights and sounds of a steam locomotive in the future, with a series of big announcements to come. The Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust, the non-profit restoring and operating the Colebrookdale Railroad between Pottstown, Montgomery County, and Boyertown, Berks County, has announced that it is launching a steam program this year and is seeking funds in support of the same. “In many ways, the Colebrookdale was made ... View Article
March 23, 2021
Phoenixville Hospital Supports Colon Cancer Awareness Month Simple Screening Can Save Your Life (PHOENIXVILLE, PA – March 2021) — Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in both men and women combined. But it is a highly preventable and treatable disease. March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, a time when patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates across the country share their stories and increase awareness about colorectal cancer prevention and the importance of early detection. At Phoenixville Hospital – Tower Health, ... View Article
March 17, 2021
Highlighting Tompkins VIST Bank’s $2,500 Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit donation to the Methacton Educational Foundation in Montgomery County are, from left, Christine Steere, director, Methacton Education Foundation; Caroline Buto, branch manager, Tompkins VIST Bank; Dr. Amy Mangano, principal, Arcola Intermediate School; Dr. David Zerbe, superintendent, Methacton School District; Nikki Krelovich, executive director, Methacton Education Foundation; Elizabeth Drummond, director, Methacton School Board; Alicia Miller, assistant branch manager, Tompkins VIST Bank. The donation is part of Tompkins VIST Bank’s commitment of ... View Article
March 17, 2021
Boyertown, PA: Bring your friends for a leisurely, pedal-powered adventure deep into the tall forests of the Secret Valley, crossing bridges, chasing creeks, and taking in all of the wonders. Keep an eye out for our wildlife, including deer, fox, heron, and bald eagles! The Secret Valley Rail Bike Explorers offer a pioneering, empowerment-centered educational and recreational program that aims to provide all persons of all abilities access to the nature and history of Pennsylvania’s Secret Valley. The first of ... View Article
March 15, 2021
As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits. Effective April 4, restaurants may resume bar service; alcohol service will be allowed without the purchase of food; the curfew for removing alcoholic drinks from tables will be lifted; and indoor dining capacity will be raised to 75 percent for those restaurants that are currently self-certified and ... View Article
