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June 28, 2019
The all-volunteer staffed Thrift Shop of Phoenixville, donated $54,000 to local non-profit organizations this year. Since opening in 1975, the shop has donated $950,000 in its 44 year history of giving back to the community. A large group of Thrift Shop volunteers, community members, and Phoenixville Hospital Leaders attended the donation ceremony and the reception that followed. Thrift Shop President, Elaine Locascio, presented representatives from each recipient organization with their donation checks. Following is a list of the 2019 recipients: ... View Article
June 5, 2019
Come and join the festivities at Camphill Kimberton! On Saturday, July 13th from 3-9 pm we are once again hosting our beloved annual Hootenanny Festival. Enjoy local organic food as well as live music outside in our biodynamic agricultural community. Additionally, there will be Vendors, Contra Dancing, Face Painting, Hayrides and a Bubble man! You might even spot some cows and chicken at our local dairy and see where your food was grown at our very own vegetable farm. All ... View Article
May 17, 2019
Phoenixville’s rebirth has been lauded as nothing short of remarkable. However, if the borough, appropriately named after a bird that obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor, were to fulfill its fate and have a second life after its steel mill closed and ushered in a period of economic hardship, something or someone had to be the catalyst. Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust. The community bank with roots dating back to 1911 provided the spark that ... View Article
May 13, 2019
A new independent bookstore in Phoenixville is hoping to carve a niche in the Age of Amazon by becoming a true community bookshop, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Reads & Company is co-owned by Jason Hafer, who used to own and run Wolfgang Books in Phoenixville, and former QVC executive Robb Cadigan. The pair seems to possess enough knowledge and market-savvy to make the 2,400-square-foot store a hit. They attracted more than 2,000 followers to their Facebook page before the store even ... View Article
April 22, 2019
Photo Caption: Pam Leiby, Director of Senior & Volunteer Services at Phoenixville Hospital presents the Volunteer Achievement Award to Ann Jones of Phoenixville for over 5,000 hours of service. In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Phoenixville Hospital held their annual Volunteer Appreciation lunch at Spring Hollow Golf Club in Spring City on Friday, April 12th. It was a beautiful day to celebrate all those who give of their time to volunteer at Phoenixville Hospital. Phoenixville Hospital is so appreciative ... View Article
