Pottstown, PA Local News, Events, and Information

Boyertown Mon. Dec 29 2025

Director's Band Invites You to Get into New Year's Spirit with Matinee Dance

Directors Band will help usher in New Year's Eve.

Bally Sun. Dec 28 2025

Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Fruitcake Finale

In her final installment regarding this tasty holiday treat, our columnist traces the history of fruitcakes from the Romans to present day.

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Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Fruitcake Finale

Lesley Misko Editor

Pottstown Weather: Monday December 29

High: 50°

Low: 26°

Wind: 22 MPH W

Chance of rain: 83%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 50 and low of 26 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Mist during the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear in the evening, mist overnight.

Boyertown Sun. Dec 28 2025

"B Inspired" Offers Jane's Top Christmas Specials

Do you have a favorite "Christmas Special?" In this week's "B Inspired" podcast, I offer Albert Brooks' Defending Your Life and Shakespeare's King Lear as mine!

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B Inspired Offers Jane's Top Christmas Specials

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Boyertown Sat. Dec 27 2025

Shakespeare Asks, "What's in a Name?" Lehigh Valley Health Network Shares Most Popular

Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, shares the most popular 2025 baby names.

Lesley Misko Editor

Shakespeare Asks, What's in a Name? Lehigh Valley Health Network Shares Most Popular

Lesley Misko Editor

Boyertown Fri. Dec 26 2025

Boxing Day: Celebrations Take Many Forms on December 26

While Boxing Day never caught on in America, its history and activities--religious and secular--have evolved in "the colonies."

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Boxing Day: Celebrations Take Many Forms on December 26

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Boyertown Thu. Dec 25 2025

"Good Tidings To All ..."

"We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"

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Lesley Misko Editor

Boyertown Thu. Dec 25 2025

"B Inspired" Features Favorite Things

In recalling a "favorite thing" throughout my life, son Jeff and I want others to look for theirs to inspire and to celebrate the miracles around them.

Lesley Misko Editor

Lesley Misko Editor

Boyertown Wed. Dec 24 2025

SCROOGE: Bah! Humbug!

Craig Bennett provokes a teachable moment in the message of his lone holiday decoration.

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Lesley Misko Editor

Boyertown Tue. Dec 23 2025

Rosalie Birt Adds to Belsnickel Figure Collection

For over 50 years one family in Boyertown has crafted collectible Belsnickel figures.

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Rosalie Birt Adds to Belsnickel Figure Collection

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Boyertown Mon. Dec 22 2025

Lighting History: The Story and Symbolism of the Chanukah Menorah

For the past eight nights Jewish area residents have had their menorahs on display as part of the celebration of Chanukah.

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Lighting History: The Story and Symbolism of the Chanukah Menorah

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Bally Sun. Dec 21 2025

Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Potato Latkes

A simple fried pancake offers a beloved reminder of faith, perseverance, and hope.

Lesley Misko Editor

Philosophizing About Food With Francine: Potato Latkes

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Boyertown Sun. Dec 21 2025

Last Minute Art-ful Gifts Available at Studio B Fine Art Gallery

Gifts of art and for lovers of all-things Boyertown can be found at Studio B Fine Art Gallery.

Lesley Misko Editor

Last Minute Art-ful Gifts Available at Studio B Fine Art Gallery

Lesley Misko Editor