Pottstown
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Local Entrepreneur is Betting Big on Pottstown’s Next Chapter
Pottstown’s revival isn’t happening by accident. It’s being fueled in part by entrepreneurs who see opportunity where others once saw decline. One of those believers is Aaron Jones, founder of Fenix Capital Group, who has spent the past few years renovating homes and investing in the Borough’s future. Jones, originally from Phoenixville, entered the real…
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Entrepreneur Danielle Kangas Appointed as Main Street Manager for PBIDMA
The Pottstown Business Improvement District Management Association (PBIDMA) announces the appointment of Danielle Kangas as the new Main Street Manager. With a robust background in both entrepreneurship and technology, Kangas is poised to lead initiatives aimed at the continuation of revitalizing Pottstown’s downtown corridor. “This is not just about managing a district; it’s about bringing…
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Pottstown BID Launches New Website to Boost Local Businesses and Events
Pottstown BID is dedicated to building community and things are just getting started. Pottstown BID recently announced their brand new website, which includes more local resources and information. The site now has tools to automatically include content, events, and information from participating local businesses through our partnership with Locable. On the new website, visitors be able…
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Why Pottstown Is the Perfect Place to Shop Small This Holiday Season
If you’re looking to make your holiday shopping more meaningful this season, downtown Pottstown offers a walkable collection of small businesses filled with personality, creativity, and heart. From handcrafted goods and vintage finds to fitness gear and formalwear, shopping local here means your dollars stay in the community while supporting neighbors and entrepreneurs. Enchanted Elements…
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Award-Winning Artillery Brewing Opens New Taproom in Pottstown, Its Largest Yet
Artillery Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery with locations in West Chester and Drexel Hill, has opened its newest and largest taproom in Pottstown, writes Maren Kaymak-Loveless for the Main Line Tonight. Blending local heritage and reclaimed materials with comfort food favorites, the 100-seat venue offers a unique experience. Artillery Brewing, known for its premium…
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Lawmakers Warn of “Health Care Desert” Risk After Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital
Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital are raising new concerns about access to medical care in western Montgomery County, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. The cuts are part of a 350-person reduction across Tower Health’s network. They have left local lawmakers questioning the future of the Pottstown facility. State Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Rep. Joe Ciresi…
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Pottstown Hospital Faces Cutbacks as Tower Health Tightens Operations
Tower Health announced plans to eliminate about 350 positions, roughly 3% of its workforce, and close select programs in an effort to remain financially stable, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pottstown Hospital will lose 131 administrative and clinical jobs over the next two months as the facility prepares to close its intensive…
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DCED Secretary to Speak at the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Pottstown’s Lead Economic Development Organization
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) will celebrate its 60th Anniversary with a special Pottstown Progress luncheon on November 13, 2025, at Brookside Country Club in Pottstown. This celebration recognizes PAED’s work in bringing this post-industrial borough into the 21st century. As part of the celebration, PAED is pleased to announce Secretary Rick Siger of the…
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Pottstown’s Top Sandwich Shops Every Local Should Know
Known for its industrial roots, historic architecture, and revitalized downtown, Pottstown has quietly built another claim to fame—its independent sandwich scene. From toasted bagels and hearty cheesesteaks and hoagies to inventive hot dogs and pub-style creations, the borough’s locally owned spots serve up as much personality as they do flavor. Here are a few of…
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Dwight City Group and PAED Drive Pottstown’s Next Chapter with 110 New Apartments
New York’s Dwight City Group is going all in on Pottstown. The developer is turning the former underutilized factory at 274 North Hanover Street into 85 new apartments. The project, which broke ground this summer, will feature amenities that today’s tenants are seeking, such as remote-work lounges, fitness areas, and a rooftop deck with panoramic…
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Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 11th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pottstown. VFTCB staff and Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello served more than 60 people a meal, including food donated by HUNGRY Catering, and ice cream donated…
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Pottstown’s ‘On The Third Day’ Closes After 18 Years of Faith and Friendship
Pottstown’s Christian bookstore, On The Third Day, has closed after nearly two decades of faith, family, and community, writes Donna Rovins for the Pottstown Mercury. The Pottstown institution shut its doors for good on July 26, ending an 18-year run under owner Charlene Palmer Wiggs. Wiggs, who took over the shop in 2007 from founders…
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PAED Celebrates 60 Years of Renewal and Growth in Pottstown
For six decades, Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) has served as the Borough’s driving force for revitalization, reinvention, and economic growth. Originally founded in 1965 and established as a 501c3 non-profit corporation, Pottstown Area Industrial Development (PAID), helped guide the region through the exodus of heavy industry and into a new era of diverse development.…
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Bucks County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about his active childhood in Moorestown, New Jersey, filled with wrestling, soccer, and working as a Swim Coach and Lifeguard. Richardson discovered his passion for comedy at a George Carlin show during his freshman year…
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PAED Spotlight: OWM Law Expands in Pottstown, Anchoring Premier Sunset Drive Property
O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, a leading regional law firm has planted deeper roots in Pottstown, signaling a new chapter for one of the borough’s most distinctive commercial properties. OWM Law now occupies 9,000 square feet of newly renovated office space at 1503 Sunset Drive. The move consolidates their long-standing connection to the community while positioning…
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Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville
Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in neighboring Chester County, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The layoffs primarily targeted management-level roles. The number of eliminated positions represents less than half a percent of Tower Health’s total workforce.…
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PAED Spotlight: Anthony Giordano and The Alley on High Street
Seven years ago, Anthony Giordano stood in front of a rundown parking lot on High Street in Pottstown and saw more than weeds and old cars. He saw potential. Giordano, a longtime restaurant industry veteran, had already opened a small vodka bar in town and was getting to know the community. What he really wanted,…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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