1. There are no entries for Phoenixville. It will be way more fun if there are entries, because there's a voting period where everyone can chime in and cast their votes for their favorite holiday house. But, there is a bright side to this. If you enter now, you would be the only one from Phoenixville, so you wouldn't have any competition at all to move on to the next level. Of course, competition is healthy, so here's hoping more than one entry comes in! 2. You have to go here to enter: http://deckthehouse.patch.com/contest/phoenixville It only takes a few minutes to enter, and if you have…
As we slip further into fall, events are plentiful in the Phoenixville area and it also seems that hot topics are on everyone’s minds. A post last week about benches being removed from the Kiwanis Children’s Plaza sparked quite the debate, and at its regular monthly meeting, the Phoenixville Town Watch group hopes to further the discussion. Here’s more info on that and more in this edition of Five Things. Downtown Discussion. Tonight at the Baptist Church of Phoenixville at Church and Gay streets, the Phoenixville Town Watch group will broach a dicey topic as of late—crime downtown and what …
Last Day to Help Selvin Lopez-Mauricio: Franco Ristorante in downtown Phoenixville is holding a three-day event to help the family of Selvin Lopez-Mauricio, 22. He was killed in a shooting in downtown Phoenixville. The murder remains unsolved, and the family of Lopez-Mauricio hopes to be able to send him home to family in Guatamala, according to the event page on Facebook. To help out, Franco Ristorante will donate 10 percent of the gross proceeds today to the cause, and there is also a monetary donation box set up. Irish Joe’s Shuts its Doors: Sadly, Irish Joe’s Café, located in the 100 …
We all know you're going to be turning to Patch for local updates on the storm this weekend; however, we want to make sure you know other places to go just to be safe. Here is a list of five places to turn for extra help. Remember to keep us posted on how you're doing throughout the storm. People in town care about each other, so we want to keep all of our friends up to date on what's going on. If you have time, send us over pictures, stories, thoughts and tips at Lynn.Jusinski@patch.com. Be cautious and use good judgment. 1. Chester County Preparation - ReadyNotifyPA will keep you updated …
The summer months are notoriously slow for blood donations, and you can help ensure local hospitals receive the blood they need to keep patients alive. Rita’s Ice in East Pikeland Township on Schuylkill Road will host a blood drive for Miller-Keystone Blood Center on Thursday, Aug. 25. Appointments are preferred, and you can make one by calling 1-800-223-6667. Walk-ins are also welcome. The drive will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you’re already registered or thinking of signing up, here are a few facts about giving blood, courtesy of Miller-Keystone Blood Center. The blood you donate …
It’s a nice day to take a stroll. Head downtown this evening to join the Schuylkill River Heritage Center and The Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area (HSPA) for a free walking tour of downtown Phoenixville. Find out all about this and four other things you should know today. Town Tours and Village Walks Program: Meet at the Foundry at 5:30 p.m. to take this free historic walking tour, which hones in on local history and the Civil War. The tour will head up Main Street, continue on to Reeves Park and then wrap up at the HSPA, where there is a Civil War exhibit on display. See the event…
As the area prepares for the Kimberton Fair starting July 25 and eases into the dog days of summer, here are a few things to know today, July 19. School Board Meets Tonight: Yes, the board was supposed to be taking it relatively easy in July, with no meetings scheduled. However, tonight, a personnel committee meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by a special meeting of the board of directors at 6:45 p.m. Come to find out what’s happening, or just to check out the new administration building on City Line Avenue. Here’s the agenda for tonight. Fire Policeman Dies in the Line of Duty: According…
Press Conference on 422 Tolls Today: Republican state Reps. Warren Kampf, Mike Vereb, Marcy Toepel and Tom Quigley will gather today at 2 p.m. in the 422 Business Center for a press conference on possible tolls on Route 422. The latest plan includes tolling from Douglassville to Route 202 in King of Prussia at a cost of $2.75 to travel that distance. Hearing for Stabbing Defendant Scheduled for Today: A hearing is scheduled for today for 17-year-old Joseph Graham of Phoenixville, who was charged as an adult with attempted homicide and other charges after a stabbing in the 300 block of …
After a dreary week, the weather really turned around for today’s Dogwood Parade. For those of you heading out, have fun and for those of you marching, I hope you wore comfortable shoes. Now, onto our top five things to know today for May 21. --“Scissors stabbing” didn’t occur. I had a couple questions from readers about this. According to Phoenixville Police, though a report of a mother stabbing her juvenile daughter with scissors was dispatched in Phoenixville this week, the incident was nothing of the sort. When police arrived, they found a mother and daughter who had been in a physical …
The ballots across the Phoenixville area today will feature several contested races on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Polls open bright and early at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Phoenixville Patch will have the results later tonight, so stay tuned. If you’re going out to the polls today, here are a few things to know. Where to Vote. The Pennsylvania Department of State has a handy dandy tool that lets you put in your address and then tells you your polling place if you’re unsure where to go. For those voting at the Phoenixville Public Library, the Dogwood Festival begins …
This week, like most, got away from me. I went to some great events, met new people and yes, the majority of my stuff is finally now in only one apartment. Moving is just not fun. Today’s five things feature three “Phoenixville area people in the news elsewhere” type of things. I really like the engagement story. Phoenixville dad sues Apple. A local man made national news when he filed a suit against Steve Jobs and company. Garen Meguerian’s class-action suit says the app store on devices like iPods and iPhones make it too easy for kids to rack up credit card charges. Meguerian’s daughter …
It’s a spanking new edition of Five Things to Know Today on this rainy and awful Tuesday. I suppose we have to pay for the sun and 80-degree weather yesterday, right? This week is a full one Phoenixville Patch. As always, let me know if there’s something I’m missing at lynn.jusinski@patch.com Local Hopes to Win Big in Contest: It’s not Phoenixville, but it’s pretty darn close. Annamarie Chestnut, owner of Annamarie’s on Main Street in Royersford, is one of four finalists in the Macy’s Million Dollar Makeover contest. That’s nationwide, so the fact that someone so local is involved is exciting…
This weekend was crazy busy in the Phoenixville area. See the fourth item on today’s five things list for proof. The week on tap will also likely be jam-packed, and I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of municipal meetings. The fifth week of the month is a notoriously slow one for local reporters, as municipalities typically schedule meetings only for the first four weeks of the month (thanks, February). So, without further ado, here are my five things to know on this beautiful, sunny, Phillies-ful Sunday. Library Budget: I’m going to be taking a closer look at this piece of …
Yes, I am a copycat. Many of our Patch sites across the nation do a little feature called “Five Things You Need to Know Today,” and I am officially hijacking that idea and planting it right here on Phoenixville Patch. I’d initially scoffed at the idea, until my collection of random notes to myself swelled. Some things are definitely worth of the “pages” of Phoenixville Patch, but might not work as standalone stories. You’ll find that sort of thing here, along with previews of stuff I’m working on, random things I spot around the area and upcoming events that didn’t make it to the weekly …
