News
March 20, 2017
Horse races are a favorite family outing in Chester County Just as there were hints of a very early spring – temperatures in the 60s, flowers popping up and birds everywhere, reality hit us with a mid-March snow storm. But don’t despair, a sure sign of spring in Chester County is just weeks away! The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point, slated for Sunday, April 2 at Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center on Route 842, approximately six miles west of West Chester ... View Article
March 16, 2017
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
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
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
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
