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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
March 28, 2019
The NAMM Foundation has recognized Phoenixville’s music education program as among the nation’s best. PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Phoenixville Area School District has been honored with a prestigious award recognizing its music education program. The NAMM Foundation designated Phoenixville among its “Best Communities for Music Education” for 2019. A total of 623 school districts from across the country were recognized. According to the NAMM Foundation, the award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have ... View Article
March 18, 2019
When the warm breezes of spring waft their way into Chester County, the local fox hunting horses and folks who love them sniff the air and know it’s time for the annual point-to-point races. The 2019 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point — scheduled for Sunday, April 7 — is one of the early ones. It offers a wide variety of activities at the Myrick Center in Pocopson Township including a generous number of child-friendly events and refreshments are available for purchase. This ... View Article
March 15, 2019
(Phoenixville, PA, February 2019) – Phoenixville Hospital was notified by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (Authority), that members of their Safety Coach Committee were named winners in its annual “I AM Patient Safety” contest. Members of the Safety Coach Committee include: Sandra Bach, Safety Coach Co-Champion and Lung Navigator; Jadwiga Bobowska, Risk Manager and Patient Safety Officer; Aileen Bojko, Safety Coach Co-Champion and Clinical Nurse Manager; Tracy Duffy, Director Staff Development; and Susan Reichenbach, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer. ... View Article
