Archive | June, 2011

S-F Hopes To Benefit From Some Tech Center Marketing

Low enrollment among Spring-Ford Area High School students at the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center costs the school district a bundle. One possible solution: better marketing.

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Posted in Education, Limerick, Spring-Ford Schools3 Comments

Local 422 Commute, Even If Tolled, Might Be Free

Travel between proposed tolling points on U.S. Route 422 would continue to be free for local commuters, if the plan ever gets approved, a regional official told planners Wednesday in Pottstown.

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Posted in Chester County, Government, Montgomery County, Transportation1 Comment

With Tolls, Experts Say, 422 Could Be Solvable Problem

Why start with proposed tolls on U.S. Route 422 rather than on other major local highways? Essentially, it was explained last week, because there are few other options for substantial traffic improvements there.

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Posted in Chester County, Government, Montgomery County, Transportation1 Comment

Week’s End Deadline Looms For State Voucher Bills

A bill instituting school choice vouchers, advocated by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, may not be passed by the state Legislature before it adjourns for the summer.

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Posted in Education, Government, PoliticsComments Off

First United Church of Christ In Royersford

In Royersford, These Folks Really Love Their Church

In a world occasionally filled with negativity, it’s refreshing to hear about something people enjoy. In this case, members of the congregation describe their joy with First United Church of Christ in Royersford.

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Posted in People, Religion, Royersford, Social, Video2 Comments

Area’s State Rep Hopes To Close Retail Theft Loophole

A law proposed by state Rep. Tom Quigley, who represents Limerick in the House, would close a loophole that allows multiple-offender thieves to benefit from reduced punishments.

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Posted in Business, Courts, Government, Police, Politics, Royersford1 Comment

For Royersford Delivery, Program Needs Volunteers

Montgomery County’s Meals On Wheels program, which delivers in Royersford, has again issued a call for volunteers. It needs people willing to help package food, and others to deliver it.

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Posted in Food, Montgomery County, Royersford, Social1 Comment

Action Anticipated This Week On School Choice Vouchers

Legislators have plenty of choices in the school choice debate. Now, according to Limerick state representative Tom Quigley, they’re mulling their options. A vote is expected this week.

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Posted in Chester County, Education, Government, Limerick, Politics1 Comment

Some Lanes To Close At Night On 422 To June 30

One of two lanes on either side of U.S. Route 422, near the Valley Forge Convention Center, may be closed during overnight hours while road crews do paving work in the area, PennDOT reported.

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Posted in Government, King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Safety, Transportation, Valley Forge1 Comment

High-Scoring Students A Win For Limerick Center

A majority of Spring-Ford, Pottsgrove and Upper Perkiomen school district students taking career-specific courses at the Western Center in Limerick have been rated as competent or advanced in their knowledge.

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Posted in Education, Employment, Limerick, Montgomery County, Spring-Ford Schools1 Comment

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