Film Producer, Who Made a Small Phoenixville Theatre World Famous, Dies at 98

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March 16, 2017 Film Producer, Who Made a Small Phoenixville Theatre World Famous, Dies at 98

Film Producer, Who Made a Small Phoenixville Theatre World Famous, Dies at 98

Jack H. Harris, the producer who made a small Phoenixville theatre world famous in his movie The Blob, died on Tuesday at the age of 98. Harris, a Philadelphia native, spent his childhood performing in Vaudeville with the Cliff Edwards Kiddie Revue. He later collaborated with the Valley Forge religious film studio in making The Blob, and showed his eye for talent by casting the then-27-year-old Steve McQueen in the lead role. The movie was directed by Methodist minister Irving ... View Article

March 14, 2017

Snow Emergency update!

From the office of Borough Manager,  Mr. E. Jean Krack Phoenixville Borough will lift its Snow Emergency at 8:00 pm March 14, 2017.  Parking will be allowed on Snow Emergency Routes at that time.  Trash collection was suspended on Tuesday.  Residents in those neighborhoods will have their trash and recyclables picked up on Saturday, March 18, 2017.    

March 14, 2017 Association for the Colonial Theatre Announces Participation in Fourth Annual National Evening of Science on Screen®

Association for the Colonial Theatre Announces Participation in Fourth Annual National Evening of Science on Screen®

  Independent Cinemas in 28 Cities will Present Unique Events Pairing Films with Science Speakers on March 28    Amherst, MA • Ann Arbor, MI • Athens, OH • Athens, GA • Austin, TX • Bloomington, IN • Brookline, MA • Coos Bay, OR • Hartford, CT • Huntington, NY • Juneau, AK • Maitland, FL • Minneapolis, MN • Montgomery, AL • Nashville, TN • Omaha, NE • Phoenixville, PA • Portland, OR • Salina, KS • San Rafael, CA ... View Article

March 14, 2017 Colonial Theatre Hiring- Part time Front of House Manager

Colonial Theatre Hiring- Part time Front of House Manager

Greetings Colonial Fans!  While the expansion of the historic Colonial Theatre is coming to an end (set to open end of April or early May), we are looking for a part time front of house manager. Position would require working at least 3-5 days a week and you must be available to work holidays. Must be willing to fill in positions such as box office or concession if needed. Theatre experience preferred. The job entails running daily theatre operations for ... View Article

March 13, 2017

Snow Emergency In Effect March 13, 2017, 1600 hours – March 15, 2017, 1400 hours

In response to the anticipated serious weather approaching the area; The Mayor’s Office of the Borough of Phoenixville is issuing a Snow Emergency declaration in accordance with Title 35 and the Borough Emergency Operations Plan.  In accordance with these plans, the Mayor directs the Police Department and Parking Enforcement to ensure vehicles are removed from Snow Emergency Routes, up to and including towing of private vehicles. The Mayor of Phoenixville hereby further directs the Office of Emergency Management to coordinate ... View Article