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Phoenixville Woman Who Volunteered for World Central Kitchen Grieves Those Killed at Location in Gaza
Olga Sorzano, of Phoenixville, is grieving the loss of seven World Central Kitchen volunteers who were killed in an airstrike in Gaza last week, writes Natasha Brown for CBS News Philadelphia. The owner of Baba’s Brew, a local kombucha brewing company, is a former World Central Kitchen volunteer herself. She helped the organization in 2022…
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‘Little Orange Flags,’ Short Film Shot in Phoenixville, Premiers at Film Festival
Little Orange Flags, a short film shot in Phoenixville by writer, director, and producer team Julianna and Matthew Bonifacio, premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival on April 7, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. It was filmed through their company, Lizzy & Dicky Studios. The 17-minute coming-of-age picture tells the story of Iris, a…
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Phoenixville Area High School Looking for Ways to Keep JROTC Program Running
Phoenixville Area High School is looking for ways to keep the JROTC program running after it was informed by the Air Force that it would be discontinued at the end of the school year, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The school was informed that the reason for the discontinuation of the program was…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Negandhi, Anchor at ESPN, Keeps Philadelphia Teams Close to His Heart
Phoenixville native Kevin Negandhi is currently one of the most recognizable faces at ESPN, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. But before becoming anchor of the network’s 6 PM edition of its flagship program SportsCenter, he made history as the first Indian American national sports anchor. “In the beginning, I had to work…
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The Colonial Theatre Presents Women of the Colonial
In honor of Women’s History Month, The Colonial Theatre will host an all-star lineup of the theatre’s past and present female leaders who will gather for a panel discussion moderated by The Colonial’s current executive director, Jennifer L. Carlson. The event will take place at the White Rabbit Theatre on Mar. 23, and from 12-1:00…
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Phoenixville Gets New Coffee Shop, Bakery Thanks to Nonprofit Organizations Coming Together
260 Bridge Cafe is Phoenixville’s newest coffee shop and bakery located on the former site of the Black Walnut Winery, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The cafe is alive thanks to the contribution of Partners Creating Community, an organization of several nonprofits in the area that work together to improve the lives and opportunities of…
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Phoenixville’s Cult Science-Fiction Movie Initiated Spread of the Term ‘Blob’
The Blob, a 1958 cult science-fiction movie filmed in Phoenixville, initiated the spread of the word “blob” into many new contexts, including in science and politics, writes Ben Zimmer for The Wall Street Journal. The movie, which is rumored to be getting another reimagining (previous remakes were made in 1972 and 1988), focuses on a…
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Phoenixville Ready to Welcome Newest Brewery This March
Twelve78 Brewing Company is expecting to open the doors on the newest brewery in Phoenixville sometime in March, and it will bring a famous neighbor with it, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Construction on the new space has been underway for some time. Once it is completed and open, the popular Pottstown cheesesteak food…
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This Phoenixville Nurse Took in Her Homeless Patient’s Dog While He Received Medical Care
Michelle Lombardi, a nurse at Phoenixville Hospital, is receiving recognition from her workplace and the community for her exceptional care for a patient, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Lombardi is an ICU nurse and was recently faced with a harrowing and unfortunate situation: her patient was homeless, in need of medical care, and didn’t have…
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Phoenixville High School Grad Heads to Finals of Global Photography Competition
Tyler Smiley, a 2014 graduate of Phoenixville High School, is on his way to the final round of the global Bird Photographer of the Year competition, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Out of the 10 photos that Smiley submitted, two of them advanced to the final round. His images included birds from in…
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Grab Some of the Best Bagels in the Philadelphia Region at This Phoenixville Cafe
The Philadelphia region is home to many great bagel shops thanks to the recent beagle renaissance, and one of the best among them is in Phoenixville, write Alexandra Jones, Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, and Sarah Maiellano for the Philadelphia Magazine. Unlike many other local shops that focus on serving Philadelphia-style bagels, Sweet Brew Cafe serves the real…
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Owner of Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville Took Big Risk During Pandemic — And It Paid Off
Jared Adkins has operated Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville since 2014. When businesses started to close in 2020 due to the pandemic, the majority of his twenty-two staff left. However, instead of scaling down his operation, Adkins decided to expand, writes Emma Minor for the Main Line Today. “I decided to buy a very big coffee…
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The Colonial Theatre Aims to Reach Its $10,000 Goal for Building Improvement Fund by World Theatre Day
Just a week into its Building Improvement Challenge, The Colonial Theatre is already halfway to its goal of raising $10,000 in 60 days. Striving for a deadline of Mar. 27 (World Theatre Day), the theatre is still taking donations to help get to the finish line. One of The Colonial Theatre’s loyal donors, who…
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New Restaurant Soko Bag Brings International Twist to Phoenixville with Korean Fried Chicken
Soko Bag, a new restaurant in Phoenixville that sells Korean fried chicken and beer, has an international history, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When owners Shea Roggio and J.H. “Alice” Chang were laid off during the pandemic, they decided to fly to South Korea. After landing in Seoul around 4:30 AM, they stopped…
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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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Chester 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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Jazz Comes Up Close and Personal at The Colonial Theatre
Phoenixville record store Forever Changes and The Colonial Theatre present the inaugural Intimate Concert in The Berry on Jan. 18. The smallest of the venue’s three auditoriums, The Berry is ideally suited for performances that bring together artists and audiences. William Davis (saxophone and flute), Steven Ford (guitar), Bert Harris (bass), and Pio Voluntad (drums) are The…
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Phoenixville School’s Cross Country Team Goes the Extra Mile for Those in Need of Shoes
The cross country team at Renaissance Academy Charter School in Phoenixville is collecting shoes during the offseason for a good cause, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. The team collects footwear from the members of the community to donate them to people who need them. “I have way too many shoes in my house and I…
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