Pottstown, PA Local News, Events, and Information

Boyertown Mon. Feb 9 2026

"Robin's Library Bear" Joins the Bear Fever Collection at Middle School East Library

Fans of Boyertown's Bear Fever community art project will want to know that a new bear has arrived dedicated to East librarian, the late Robin Sowers, and it's a real beauty.

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Robin's Library Bear Joins the Bear Fever Collection at Middle School East Library

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Bally Sun. Feb 8 2026

Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Dutch Baby Pancakes

More Deutsch than Dutch, our columnist recounts the origins of this beloved breakfast treat.

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Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Dutch Baby Pancakes

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Pottstown Weather: Friday July 31

High: 85°

Low: 66°

Wind: 4 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 6%

Sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, sunny in the evening, clear overnight.

Boyertown Sat. Feb 7 2026

Congratulations to Ellen Martignetti Recipient of the James K. Boyer Quality of Life Award

Ellen Martignetti, Building a Better Boyertown's Main Street Manager will be presented the James K. Boyer Quality of Life Award at La Massaria at Bella Vista on March 26, 2026.

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Congratulations to Ellen Martignetti Recipient of the James K. Boyer Quality of Life Award

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Boyertown Fri. Feb 6 2026

Studio B's Summer Art & Community Project to Highlight Service to One Another

Studio B wants you to tell your stories of service to one another as part of its summer project "In Service."

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Studio B's Summer Art & Community Project to Highlight Service to One Another

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Boyertown Thu. Feb 5 2026

Those Wednesday Phone Calls

A seemingly frivolous plan showed profound compassion by providing a treasured lifeline.

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Boyertown Wed. Feb 4 2026

Reading Fiction Matters: Craig Bennett Explains

In a follow-up to a previous column, Craig Bennett expands on the value of reading fiction--especially for the guys.

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Reading Fiction Matters: Craig Bennett Explains

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Boyertown Tue. Feb 3 2026

Boyertown Community Library Earns Poetry Grant

PA Humanities Announces 2026 Rain Poetry Grant Awardees, Supporting Youth Creativity in 10 Pennsylvania Communities

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Boyertown Community Library Earns Poetry Grant

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Boyertown Mon. Feb 2 2026

Studio B Announces Award Winners in "LAND" Exhibit

Kristen T. Woodward is awarded Best in Show for her encaustic "In the Soil" piece--a welcome reminder of warmer days .

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Studio B Announces Award Winners in LAND Exhibit

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Bally Sun. Feb 1 2026

Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Schnitzel With Noodles

One of our favorite things has its roots in a 19th century Austrian field marshall's victorious campaign against Sardinia.

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Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Schnitzel With Noodles

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Boyertown Sun. Feb 1 2026

Echoes of Boyertown: The Boyertown Burial Casket Company

A shortage of burial coffins during the cold winter of 1893 led to the creation of the Boyertown Burial Casket Company.

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Echoes of Boyertown: The Boyertown Burial Casket Company

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Boyertown Sat. Jan 31 2026

The Kind of Creative Routine That Actually Survives Chaos

Ray Flynn offers needed suggestions for folks who live on the ledge of "overload" to help them avoid burn out.

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The Kind of Creative Routine That Actually Survives Chaos

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Boyertown Fri. Jan 30 2026

ENCORE ARTICLE: St. Luke’s Clothing Rack Expands Reach as Community Need Grows

The long-standing Community Clothing Rack offers free clothing and compassionate service to anyone in need, powered entirely by dedicated volunteers and generous local donations.

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ENCORE ARTICLE: St. Luke’s Clothing Rack Expands Reach as Community Need Grows

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