Unemployment Rate Improves In Pottstown Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Montgomery County is lower than the Pennsylvania average.

Mr. Rodriguez Goes To Harrisburg: Pottstown Will Level Up

Stephen Rodriquez spoke today in Harrisburg, thankful for legislation that will help poorer school districts, but ready to keep working.

Montgomery County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Pottstown area compares to Pennsylvania for coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Decreases In Pottstown Area: Feds

Montgomery County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Gov. Wolf To Discuss Charter School Reform In Pottstown

The governor's plan would protect students by holding underperforming charter schools accountable to provide a quality education.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Pottstown Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Pottstown area compares.

Ballot Drop Box Location For Pottstown Is MCCC

In Pottstown, ballots can be dropped off at a secure ballot box at Montgomery County Community College.

Federal Tax Refunds In Montgomery County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed For MLK Day

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online.

Pottstown Releases Council GO-TO Meeting For December 14 2020, 7:00 PM

Please join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

How Is Voting Going In Pottstown? Tell Us

What was your experience like at your polling place? Did you encounter long lines or significant wait times?

Pottstown Council Go-To Meeting Scheduled

The Pottstown Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Senate Votes To Strengthen Penalties Against Child Pornography

The bill would increase the penalty for creating child pornography from a second-degree felony to a first-degree felony.

Ashwood Apartment Fire Declared A Disaster

Displaced victims of the Ashwood Apartments fire can apply for low-interest federal loans after Gov. Wolf declared the event a disaster.

Pottstown Boro Council Seeks Grant For Police Vehicle Cameras

The borough will apply for a funds to buy cameras for police vehicles, and will place an ATM on public property on High Street.

PA Offering Tax Credits For Start-Up Farmers

Applications are now being accepted for start-up farmer tax credits in Pennsylvania.

Pottstown Borough Invites Public To Join Online Council Meeting

The public can participate in the July 13 Pottstown Borough Council meeting by calling in or using an app.

Tower Health An 'Insult To Pottstown,' Lawmaker Says

Tower's layoffs of 1,000 employees impacted both Phoenixville and Pottstown, communities "rocked by Tower's greed," a local lawmaker said.

Pottstown Patient First Now Offering Antibody Testing

Coronavirus antibody testing is now available at Patient First locations around the region, including Pottstown.

Pottstown Drive-In Movie Theatre Open Again This Weekend

Miss going to the movies? While theatres remain closed, a special drive-in theatre is again offering drive-in shows this weekend.

Keim Street Gateway Plan Presentation To Be Held During Borough Council Meeting

Residents can participate in the meeting online.

Pottstown Borough Council Meeting Set For June 8

Public comments can be submitted via e-mail.

Pottstown Announces Tax Collector Vacancy

The successful applicant will fill the remainder of the current term, which ends on Dec. 31, 2021.

Pottstown Borough Council Committee Of The Whole Meeting Set For June 3

Social distancing will be enforced during the session, which begins at 7 p.m.

Pottstown Borough Council To Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment During June 8 Meeting

The move would create a Keystone Employment and Economic Plan Overlay District.

Montco Community College Employee Competes On NBC's 'Titan Games'

The local man is competing for $100,000 on the upcoming season Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's hit competition show.

Public Hearing To Be Held June 1 On Club Liquor License Application

Pottstown's Montgomery Lodge is seeking approval from the borough for the license.

Pottstown Zoning Hearing For 434 Johnson Street Set For May 27

The Zoom meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Pottstown Zoning Hearing For 17 North Hanover Street Set For May 27

The Zoon meeting begins at 8 p.m.

Pottstown Looking To Fill Tax Collector Vacancy

Applications must be submitted by May 26.

Temporary Coronavirus Testing Site Opening In Pottstown Saturday

A temporary coronavirus testing site will open up for one day this weekend in Pottstown.

2020 Candidate Profile: Frank Gillen, State Rep., 26th District

Get to know Frank Gillen, candidate for state legislature in the 26th district, covering parts of the North Coventry and Pottstown areas.

PA Court Reverses Ruling On Rental Inspections In Pottstown

Inspectors can no longer enter Pottstown homes without cause and without the consent of residents, the court ruled, siding with renters.

Montco Gets $1.8 Million To Fight Lead Poisoning In Pottstown

Montgomery County has received a major grant from the federal government to help battle lead poisoning in Pottstown.

Cancer-Linked Contaminants In Pottstown Drinking Water: Report

A new study found drinking water is often less safe than what the federal government may deem legal.

Boil Water Advisory Issued In Pottstown

A water main was busted open during construction on Wednesday, leading to a potential contamination of the local water.

Opioid Addiction Can Strike Seniors, Too, Pottstown Program Warns

“A Senior’s Story of Opioid Addiction, Recovery, and Hope” aims to educate and warn the senior community of Pottstown.

Pottstown Is USA's 1st City To Have Flexible Plastic Recycling

Plastic bags, wraps, packaging, product packaging, and more, a significant part of modern waste, can be recycled in the innovative program.

PA Health Officials Giving Out Free Naloxone Kits In Pottstown

Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversing drug, will be free to residents as part of a state initiative to curb the number of overdoses.

Mosquitoes Positive For West Nile In Pottstown, West Pottsgrove

Two more mosquito samples in Pottstown and West Pottsgrove have tested positive for West Nile Virus, state officials confirmed.