Phoenixville
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Following Complaint from Local Family, Feds Open Title IX Investigation in Phoenixville Area School District
In November, the U.S. Department of Education launched an official investigation into potential Title IX violations in Phoenixville Area School District’s athletic programs, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. Title IX ensures equal treatment by prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any activities receiving federal funds. The investigation comes after 11 months of review, following the…
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This Chester County Town Listed as an Underrated Small Town in Pennsylvania
Phoenixville has been listed as a great, underrated small town to visit for those looking for alternatives to Jim Thorpe or other cute small towns in state, writes Joseph Adebisi for The Travel. While Jim Thorpe attracts many tourists and visitors every year, there is something to be said about a small town in Chester…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jared Adkins, Owner, Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave
Jared Adkins, owner of Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave, a European-inspired coffee shop with locations in Chestnut Hill and Ardmore, grew up in Skippack. His parents were also entrepreneurs who owned several daycares and a construction company, where Adkins worked as a teenager. After college, he discovered a passion for brewing beer and…
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Phoenixville Man Who Found a Purple Pearl in His Appetizer Learns How Much It’s Worth
Scott Overland, the Board Vice President for the Phoenixville Area School District, lucked into finding one of the rarest purple pearls in his clam appetizer, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Overland was dining with his wife in August, when they made the incredible find. The discovery was so unusual that it drew a wave of…
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Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was the one mostly eating the…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis and Sosie Bacon, writes Chris Compendio for the PhillyVoice. The foursome will play an eclectic filmmaking family that are working on a low-budget slasher film. The story covers them as…
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After 10 Years of Popularity, Iron Hill Brewery’s Phoenixville Location Closes
Iron Hill Brewery, popular in Phoenixville for over a decade, has permanently closed, according to employees, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. While it’s unclear what led to the closure, increasing competition and rising costs could have been a reason. This is not the only restaurant to close in Phoenixville recently, as PJ Ryan’s also shut…
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Phoenixville Organist Helps Phillies Create Unforgettable Atmosphere
Brian “Maestro” Anderson, the official organist of the Philadelphia Phillies, helps the team create an unforgettable atmosphere during games at Citizens Bank Park, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Rainey, the Phillies’ director of video production, first contacted Anderson to record a Dr. Dre song on his organ. That song turned out great…
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s SpaceX Flying Over Chester County
Although the SpaceX launch happened in Cape Canaveral, Florida, it was visible hundreds of miles away in Chester County, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Those who were up early on Tuesday morning reported seeing a “streak of white light moving across the sky.” The white light was the launch that sent four civilians…
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Phoenixville Native Kevin Bacon Prefers Being Famous
Donning a disguise, Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon tried walking around as a regular person in a Los Angeles mall, and the famous actor ended up hating every moment of it, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “People were kind of pushing past me, not being nice,” he said. “Nobody said, ‘I love you.’ I had…
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Nearby Chester County Neighbors Raise Concerns About Wawa and Sheetz Wrecking ‘Suburban Oasis’
Both Wawa and Sheetz aim to build their convenience stores at the same Phoenixville intersection, but neighbors aren’t having it as they raise concerns about what the builds would bring to their “suburban oasis,” writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Members of Protecting Schuylkill Township, which seeks to protect the quality of life for…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies in the district’s treatment of boys’ and girls’ sports. When her cross-country team won the…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Continues to be a Lifeline for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) nourishes the community of Chester County and beyond through its Food Market and other services to help those in need. This vital program plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that community members have access to nutritious and wholesome food. PACS’s Food Market is a cornerstone of…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she was very involved in school activities, including track, band, and the school newspaper, and got her first part-time job at age 13. After studying theatre at Temple University, Carlson worked…
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Overflowing with Breweries, Shops, and Eateries, Phoenixville Is Perfect Town to Spend Day
With all of its breweries, shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots, Phoenixville has more than enough to offer those looking for a place to spend a fun day out, writes Noah Rymsza for Main Line Today. Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Your Mom’s Place. The popular eatery offers great food and friendly service…
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Phoenixville Woman, Daughter of Basketball Legend, Crowned Miss Pennsylvania 2022
Having recently been crowned Miss Pennsylvania 2022 and already turning her attention to The Miss USA 2022 pageant in October, Phoenixville resident Billie Owens credits her father, basketball legend Billy Owens, for her competitive genes, writes Geoff Herbert for The Syracuse Post-Standard. Owens, who graduated from Syracuse University, where her father was an All-American basketball…
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Phoenixville Coffee Shop Owners’ Idea for Second Food Service Business Percolates into Reality
Laura Vernola and her husband Ed Simpson have run Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery in Phoenixille for the past six years Their most recent venture came alive midway through the pandemic in the village of Mont Clare, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. The process of securing the site of the former Eagles…
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Phoenixville’s CCWMG — Renowned for Retainer-Based Financial Planning — Welcomes New Managing Director
Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, which employs a retainer-based planning model that is making waves in the industry, is currently in growth mode. Wayne resident Derek Dobin, who boasts 20-plus years of experience in finance and engineering, is the latest addition to the Phoenixville firm’s roster of professionals who utilize a team approach to help…
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