Phoenixville
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Phoenixville 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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Blobfest Celebrates 25th Year with a Fundraising Goal
To celebrate Blobfest’s 25th year bringing whimsically weird fun to downtown Phoenixville, The Colonial Theatre is setting a goal to raise $25,000 by the end of the festival, Sunday, Jul. 14. From Jul. 12-14, the three-day festival pays homage to the Theatre’s starring role in the 1958 classic Steve McQueen film, The Blob. Phoenixville’s favorite movie monster oozed into town more…
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Art House Theater Day Returns to The Colonial Theatre Jul. 25
Art House Theater Day will return at The Colonial Theatre on Thursday, Jul. 25. For one day only, The Colonial Theatre will join independent theaters all over the country in celebrating the art house community and its commitment to preserving the power of cinematic storytelling. Screenings will include The Terminator (1984), Suburbia (1984), and the local…
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The Colonial Theatre Celebrates 25 Years of Blobfest with the Annual Festival’s Return in July
This summer, festival lovers, film buffs, and horror movie fans alike will head to the historic Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville) to take part in The Colonial Theatre’s 25th annual Blobfest. From Jul. 12-14, the three-day festival pays homage to the Theatre’s starring role in the 1958 classic Steve McQueen film, The Blob. Phoenixville’s…
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1950s Ranch Home in Phoenixville Gets Total Contemporary Remodel
When the owners of a 1950s ranch home in Phoenixville purchased their new residence, it had almost all the original elements. Yet, the rooms were closed off from each other and had low ceilings. They decided to do a complete contemporary remodel, according to contemporist.com. With nearly 3,500 square feet of living space, the couple…
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Sequel to the Critically Acclaimed ‘Mare of Easttown’ Begins Filming in Phoenixville
The HBO sequel to Mare of Easttown is set to begin filming in Phoenixville this week, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The filming of Task, featuring Mark Ruffalo, will lead to road closures and fresh excitement for the new show that has gained a cult following. The show stars Ruffalo as an FBI agent from…
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Long-Awaited Brewery Officially Opens Its Doors in Phoenixville
A beloved microbrewer in the region, known for their unique can releases, has officially opened their new taproom in Phoenixville, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. After a long construction, Twelve78 Brewing Company opened its doors at 35 Bridge Street, just past the Mont Clare bridge. The grand opening was successful, with the taproom crowded throughout…
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WSJ: Phoenixville Businessman Pays 2014 Boston Marathon Winner’s Prize Money from His Pocket
Doug Guyer, a Phoenixville businessman and longtime Boston Marathon fan, decided to take matters into his own hands after finding out that the 2014 Boston Marathon winner Buzunesh Deba had not yet been paid her prize money by the Boston Athletic Association, writes Rachel Bachman for The Wall Street Journal. She was supposed to receive…
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Large Phoenixville Apartment Complex Sells to New York Firm for $90 Million
A large Phoenixville apartment complex has been sold to an entity connected with New York financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald for $90.3 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller of the 349-unit Riverworks complex was Pantzer Properties. The development is set on 30 acres located on the north side of French…
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The Colonial Theatre Launches Fundraiser To Bring ‘That Thing You Do!’ to Viewers in Its Original 35mm Format
The Colonial Theatre is embarking on an exciting campaign to preserve the magic of cinema by bringing the beloved film That Thing You Do! to the big screen in its original 35mm format. As part of its ongoing efforts to celebrate the art of filmmaking and preserve the tradition of celluloid, The Colonial Theatre invites…
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Local TowerDIRECT Ambulances are First in PA to Have Supplies for Blood Transfusions
TowerDIRECT ambulances, Tower Health’s nonprofit company, are the first in Pennsylvania to carry blood and supplies to be able to administer life-saving blood transfusions to patients en route to hospitals, writes Dave Mekeel for The Daily Local News. 50 TowerDIRECT paramedics are now trained in the Phoenixville and Reading areas where Tower Health still has…
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Twelve78 Brewing Company, a New Brewery in Phoenixville, is Set to Open May 17
A new brewery is arriving in Phoenixville this month, writes John Vaccarelli for Breweries in PA. The new brewery, named Twelve78 Brewing Company, is set to open on May 17 at 35 Bridge Street. Twelve78 Brewing Company, owned by Phoenixville locals Steve and Kara Rogacki, started three years ago at local festivals. The couple has…
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Hankin Group Cuts the Ribbon for Hankin Manor with Community Leaders in Phoenixville
Hankin Group, a leading real estate developer, celebrated the grand opening of Hankin Manor, a state-of-the-art, affordable, senior housing community in the heart of Phoenixville Borough, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with community leaders and instrumental partners. Hankin Manor sits on the site of the former Borough maintenance facility, and residents have already begun moving in,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Stone-front Traditional in Phoenixville
A beautiful stone-front traditional home on 0.33 acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Phoenixville. This stunning residence offers luxury living at its finest. It is located on a premiere lot just minutes from thriving downtown Phoenixville. The open-concept living spaces are ideal for entertaining. Highlights include a charming front…
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Representative Houlahan Steps In to Help Save Phoenixville Area High School’s Air Force Program
Phoenixville Area High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program might be saved from closure, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. Last November, the Air Force informed Phoenixville Schools Superintendent Missy McTiernan that the unit would be dissolved at the end of the school year, as the program had failed to maintain a minimum…
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Tower Health’s Phoenixville Hospital Under New Leadership
Tower Health-owned Phoenixville Hospital has new leadership, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. Dr. Richard McLaughlin took over as the new president and CEO of both the Chester County medical facility and Pottstown Hospital on April 8. “I am excited to be stepping into the role of president and CEO,” said McLaughlin. “I…
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Phoenixville Yoga Instructor, Competitive Bodybuilder Shares Her Health and Wellness Journey
Margaret Andrzejewski is an accomplished licensed chiropractor, yoga instructor, and competitive bodybuilder in Phoenixville, but she had to overcome considerable adversity to bring her wellness journey to that point, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. “For the first seven years of my life, I lived with my parents, who were both cocaine and…
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‘New Approach to an American Bar’: Phoenixville’s Beverage Wall at Rivertown Taps
Wall of beer? Say less. At Rivertown Taps, you can self-serve beer from the tap wall — the first of its kind in Phoenixville, writes Timothy Walton for 6ABC. The building housing Rivertown Taps dates back to the 1880s and is in Phoenixville’s historic district. The project was started by chef Lewis Leiterman and his…
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