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November 28, 2016
Mike Dirks was recently certified as an Associate Entomologist by the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation. To achieve Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) status, a pest-control operator must have a minimum of seven years of verifiable pest management experience, the knowledge and ability to pass a rigorous test on insect pest control, a current U.S. pesticide applicators license, and a willingness to adhere to the ACE Code of Ethics. As part of the ACE Code of Ethics, an ACE will ... View Article
November 22, 2016
Philly Food Critic Craig LaBan on Bluebird Distilling The region’s craft distilling scene has continued to steam forward with ambitious new players, and many have been around long enough to begin producing spirits with the color of barrel age. But that doesn’t mean these liquors are necessarily mature. Despite its deep amber hue, for example, one whiff of the now widely available Four Grain Bourbon from Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville gives me a noseful of charred oak from a small ... View Article
November 21, 2016
PHOENIXVILLE – The Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its 11th annual Charity Gala on Saturday night. The Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud of its commitment to the community, and its contributions to the growth of Phoenixville, including its non-profit organizations. The proceeds from the Gala will not only benefit Orion, but will also support the programs and resources the Chamber provides to the Phoenixville community. Attendees danced the night away to the sounds of Rhythm and Blondes, ... View Article
November 18, 2016
The team that brings the burning of the phoenix to the neighborhood needs your help in generating much-needed funds to support this year’s Firebird Festival. If you’d like to help without making a direct donation, consider stopping into Stable 12 Brewing Company on Sunday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 27. Stable 12 will donate 10 percent of every food and drink check to the effort to preserve this legendary tradition. New to the craft beer scene in Chester County, Stable 12 ... View Article
November 18, 2016
Once again, the Phoenixville Candlelight Holiday Tour will be held Saturday December 3 from 3-7pm. Held annually the first Saturday of December, the tour features beautifully decorated homes, houses of worship and adaptive re-use. This year’s tour will feature twelve facilities including eight homes, two houses of worship, adaptive re use and the oldest house in Phoenixville. Points of interest include brass choir concerts, violin music, abundant holiday decorations including one home with a fully decorated tree on each floor, ... View Article
