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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
April 22, 2019
WASHINGTON – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Accelerated Payments for Small Businesses Act (H.R. 2322) alongside several of her colleagues from both sides of the aisle. The Lead Democrat on the legislation, Representative Houlahan is proud to see Congress working proactively to ensure small businesses both in PA and across the country receive their pay for government contracting work in a timely fashion. The bill would direct federal government agencies that contract with small businesses, which comprise 99.7% of all ... View Article
April 8, 2019
By Barry Cassidy The Phoenixville Train Project initiated by Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler’s “Mayor’s Task Force” moved closer toward realization after a series of public meetings. On March 12, Phoenixville Borough Council approved by a 7-0 vote the appointment of an individual to be part of a multijurisdictional review committee to arrange for the financing of the train project. The following day, March 13, the Phoenixville School District agreed to provide a person to serve on the committee. On April ... View Article
