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October 23, 2017
Phoenixville’s steadfastness is one of the focal points of a new book written by Dar Williams, the popular musician who has spent two decades performing in small towns, writes Trent Gillies for CNBC. Williams, who has sold millions of albums, drew from her experiences traveling the country to create her book What I Found in a Thousand Towns. And the musician does not hide her love for Phoenixville. “They rose up from their post-industrial, post-steel mill past just on their ... View Article
September 29, 2017
PHOENIXVILLE, Pennsylvania, September 29, 2017 — On October 12, 2017, the University of Valley Forge (UVF) will install the Reverend David S. Kim as its tenth president, succeeding Dr. Don Meyer who retired in 2016 after 19 years of service. The UVF Board of Trustees unanimously affirmed Kim as its 10th president in the 2017 spring meeting on April 5. The Board additionally affirmed Dr. Ron McManus as the University’s first chancellor. Prior to joining the University of Valley Forge ... View Article
September 8, 2017
She’s seen a thousand towns give revitalization a shot, but Phoenixville was one of the few that caught her eye. After 25 years of touring the nation, singer and songwriter Dar Williams is offering her perspective of what makes a small town thrive. In “What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities,” Williams sings the praises of Phoenixville and seven other communities, particularly their ability to rally neighborhood support for ambitious projects, according ... View Article
September 7, 2017
New White Paper from Express Identifies 10 Places to Grow the Workforce During Low Unemployment Includes Recommendations for Employers and Policymakers Express Experts Weigh In _____________________ Malvern, PA, 9/5/2017 – Express Employment Professionals released a new white paper offering 10 places to grow the workforce at a time of low unemployment. With unemployment hitting new lows and job openings hitting new highs, finding workers can be a near-impossible task for some employers. To grow the workforce, policymakers and employers need ... View Article
September 7, 2017
Adult Mental Health First Aid is a new public education program designed to teach everyday citizens the skills to help another person who is struggling with a mental health concern or crisis. Participants will: Learn risk factors, warning signs and the impact of mental health concerns Practice the Mental Health First Aid action plan Learn local resources for mental health and substance use treatment Receive a comprehensive, user-friendly 138-page manual & certification Phoenixville Hospital—Conference Room 826 ... View Article
