The Colonial Theatre reopened its doors in May of 2017 after some expansion and renovation, and so far, the community has been nothing but supportive. In fact, an anonymous contributor has offered the newly established Association for the Colonial Theatre (or A-C-T) a matching grant challenge. If the Colonial can raise $100,000 by May 31st...
Prepare for an early start the morning of January 31st, so you can witness something that hasn’t been seen in 152 years. The convergence of three lunar phenomena, a super moon, a blood moon, and a blue moon, will all be in effect and visible to a lot of people in the US and around the world.
For those who don’t know, lets break down what t...
Its about that time again! The Rotary Club of Phoenixville is hosting its 6th annual spelling bee. This event will be taking place at the Phoenixville area middle school on Saturday, February 10, running from 9-3. This spelling bee will contain students from the middle school and various elementary schools, and give them a chance to compet...
Horace Ashenfelter, a Phoenixville native who set a world record in the steeplechase at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, died at 94 years on Saturday morning, Janurary 6th.
His Olympic 3000m steeplechase victory was played up in the press because at the time the Cold War had just gotten under way and Ashenfelter was an FBI agent...
Tuesday, January 2nd was an exciting night for the community of Phoenixville! The Installation Ceremony of Phoenixville Mayor and Council members took place in a crowded Borough Hall. Mayor Peter Urscheler along with council members were sworn in as Judge Anthony Sarcione administered the Oath of Office. Mayor Urscheler had some opening re...
