February 1, 2019
(Philadelphia, PA) – The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC) Share-A-Ride ridematch service offers an easy way for commuters and employers to participate in a new vanpool incentive program, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The new statewide grant initiative, called the Pennsylvania Vanpool Incentive Program, or PVIP, provides an economic incentive to create new vanpools by subsidizing vanpool rider fees. Share-A-Ride (SAR) is a quick, easy and free way for commuters working in southeastern Pennsylvania to connect via ... View Article
January 31, 2019
The Phoenixville Area School District is joining the growing number of school districts that are implementing later start times, writes Sarah Hoover for Keystone Crossroads. Starting next year, high school and middle school classes in Phoenixville will begin 45 minutes later and elementary schools 35 minutes later. According to Superintendent Alan Fegley, officials considered concerns over child care, transportation, and after-school activities. “We can make the move to a more timely start that is more in line with the circadian rhythms ... View Article
January 16, 2019
Lou Beccaria Retirement Announcement
January 15, 2019
For months, social media has been alive with chatter about the renovations of the Byrne Mansion at 400 Main Street in Phoenixville. Next week, the R. Strunk Funeral Home opens its grand doors to the public for a ribbon cutting and what everyone has been waiting for: the renovation reveal. On Thursday, January 24th at 4 PM, Dodi and Bobby Strunk, owners of R Strunk Funeral Home and Cremation Services and new occupants of the building, will be joined by ... View Article
December 20, 2018
Effective December 1, 2018, Tower Health has lowered charges for a wide range of services, procedures, tests, medications, and supplies at Brandywine, Chestnut Hill, Jennersville, Phoenixville, and Pottstown Hospitals. Across the five hospitals, reductions will average approximately 30 percent. The unprecedented move comes after Tower Health hired an independent, third-party reviewer to analyze the “charge master” at each hospital, comparing it against other hospitals in its region. Based on that analysis, Tower Health lowered charges at these five hospitals to ... View Article
