Spring City
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First Bank House of the Week: Cozy Country Home in Spring City
A beautiful country home on 24.1 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Spring City. . . This charming residence blends classic country elegance with modern functionality. Sophisticated details include hardwood floors, wainscotting, and thoughtful architectural touches throughout, that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Among the highlights are the bright living room…
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Plan for Major Data Center at Former Pennhurst Site Faces Resident Opposition
A plan to redevelop the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital site in East Vincent Township into a large-scale data center is meeting resistance from nearby residents, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Megan Heiken, who recently purchased a home near the site, recently launched an online petition, urging her neighbors and local officials…
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Spring City Elementary School Principal Sees Triumphant Return to School After Beating Cancer
Returning to school carried a greater meaning for Spring City Elementary School principal Sue Choi this year, writes staff for The Daily Local News. On Oct. 1, the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Choi returned to school after personally beating breast cancer. Her return honored the end of a year-long health challenge after…
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Spring City Baker Offers Sports-Themed Cookie Decorating Class
Baked by Jul, based in Spring City, is offering cookie decorating classes that are perfect for game day celebrations, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX29 Philadelphia. The next class is set for Oct. 11 at Bald Birds Brewing in Audubon. The cost of admission is $45. The cookies are perfect for any Philly sports team, whether…
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Spring City-Based Longstreth Sporting Goods Stages Inaugural All-American Field Hockey Game in Conshohocken
Spring City-based Longstreth Sporting Goods, a longtime supporter of women’s sports, recently staged its inaugural field hockey Senior All-American Game at the Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The retail store, which has been a community staple since 1986, specializes in field hockey equipment. “Our mission is to support women’s…
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Philadelphia’s Punch Buggy Brewing Expanding into Chester County with New Location
Philadelphia-based Punch Buggy Brewing is planning to expand into Chester County with a new taproom in Spring City that is expected to open by September, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was founded in 2019 by Rob Clark, Patrick Coyne, John Riley, Matthew Rowland, and Ryan Russo. The brewery currently operates its…
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Spring City Family Supports Community Through Food, Clothing Pantry
A Spring City family is continuing their community support work through their food and clothing pantry, You Are Worth It (YAWI) Community Outreach, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Adina Rowan Nelson originally began the idea in 2018 at her home. Nelson provided over 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to her local community out of…
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Two Local Pumpkin Patches to Visit this Fall to Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin
The entirety of Pennsylvania is known for its pumpkins, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Just last year, the state had 5,800 acres of pumpkin, resulting in 90 million pounds of pumpkin production, according to the state agriculture department. Picking pumpkins from the local patch supports our nearby farmers and the local agricultural industry. Have…
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Mother-Daughter Duo from Spring City Take On Bike Ride to Support Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis
Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger, a mother-daughter duo from Spring City, decided to participate in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride to support the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS), inspired by her cousin who has long participated, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News. They are training for the 25-mile route, set for…
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Transfer of Ownership Ensures Agriculture Staple in Spring City Finds New Lease on Life
Anna and Aldo Magazzeni, former longtime owners of Spring City staple Pughtown Agway, decided to retire and sell their popular store, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple, now in their 70s, bought the store after graduating college and have since turned it into something much more. Under their management, Pughtown Agway became…
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Phillie Phanatic Surprises World War II Army Veteran on His 100th Birthday in Spring City
Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and Phillies fan, celebrated his 100th year in Chester County at a special birthday party, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Trumbetas was stunned when he saw his birthday surprise, saying, “I can’t believe it.” The Phillie Phanatic pulled up to the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Spring…
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New Cat Cafe Gets Its Claws in Spring City
Cat and coffee lovers, get ready! Craig’s Cat Cafe is preparing to sink its claws into Spring City, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. To be located at 11 Bridge Street, Craig’s Cat Cafe will have on-site foster cats up for adoption, coffee, and waffles for guests. There is no set opening date, but the owners…
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First Bank House of the Week: Cozy Cape Code-Style Home in Spring City
A beautiful Cape Cod home on 5.4 stunning acres with three bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Spring City. . . Nestled in a scenic surrounding, this lovely home offers much coveted privacy and tranquility. A kitchen that is a culinary masterpiece features a spacious island with bar seating, abundant counter and…
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Toll Brothers Buy 21-Acre Property in Spring City with Plans to Construct 33 Homes
Toll Brothers recently purchased a 21-acre site in Spring City near Phoenixville where it plans to construct 33 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based homebuilder bought the land at 25 Seven Stars Road for $2.64 million. The land, which was owned by the Soltys family since at least…
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Spring City Adds Pop of Color with Large-Scale Mural on Main Street
The new, colorful mural on Spring City Main Street was painted by local artist Ellie McIntosh as part of a partnership between her and the Spring City Improvements League, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. McIntosh was commissioned to paint the large-scale outdoor mural on the building at 126 N. Main…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: 8-Acre Spring City Property Offers Endless Possibilities
A stunning traditional home with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Spring City. The residence is perfectly nestled on 8.1 gorgeous acres that offer endless possibilities. Inside, the home boasts a spacious family room with a two-story wall of windows, stone gas fireplace, and lovely views of the…
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New Installation Spotlights the Remembrance of Lives Lost at Pennhurst
A new multimedia installation from the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University shines a light on lives lost at Pennhurst State School and Hospital in Spring City, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The institute partnered with community activists who are either people with disabilities or have disabled family members as well as a…
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Spring City Elementary School May Undergo $17 Million Renovation
The Spring-Ford School Board voted 8-1 to move toward the renovation and expansion of Spring City Elementary School worth $17.4 million, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. The vote still does not commit the district fully to the project. The school district administration, along with the school board’s building committee, set up the…
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