Archive | November, 2011

College Provides Career Education Benefits To Veterans

With Video. Thanks in part to federal assistance under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, veterans attending Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown or Blue Bell PA receive expanded assistance with their career education. The college offers a dedicated veterans affairs office to help.

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Posted in Education, Employment, Government, Military, Montgomery County, Video, Video FeatureComments Off

CJ’s Tire Praised By MDA For Its Support, Fund-Raising

The local company – it operates stores in Limerick and Kimberton – won an award from the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Posted in Business, Limerick, Phoenixville, Social3 Comments

Limerick Outlets Pack ‘Em In; Sanatoga Exit Jammed

Twitter users were broadcasting in force late Thursday night and Friday morning to report on shopping conditions (busy, busy, busy), traffic (long delays on Route 422) and bargains (from “not bad” to “not at all”) in the Limerick outlets. Note: this story takes a few seconds to load.

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Posted in Business, Holiday, Limerick, People, Personal Finance, SocialComments Off

Holiday Gift From Royersford And Beyond: Warm Feet

A Royersford worker whose brother commands a helicopter task force in Afghanistan is helping to publicize the only item on his holiday wish list: warm socks. He’s hoping for a couple of hundred pairs. They’re not for him, but for the soldiers he leads.

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Posted in Business, Government, Holiday, Military, People, Royersford2 Comments

Kimberton Waldorf Juried Craft Show In Its 35th Year

The 35th annual juried craft show sponsored by the Kimberton Waldorf School will be held Dec. 2 (2011; Friday) from 6-10 p.m., and Dec. 3 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school, on Seven Stars Road n Kimberton PA. Admission costs $5.

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Posted in Business, Chester County, Holiday, Phoenixville2 Comments

Limerick, Royersford Companies Collect Toys For Tots

Every kid wants a new toy for a holiday gift. Some get plenty of them. For those who don’t, and especially for those who are accustomed to getting none, the Marine Corps’ Toys For Tots is operating locally again this year.

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Posted in Business, Holiday, Limerick, Montgomery County, Phoenixville, Royersford, Social1 Comment

Employment Workshop Set For Dec. 15 In Phoenixville

The event for job-seekers, sponsored by the Chester County Workforce Investment Board, is free and open to the public.

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Posted in Chester County, Employment, Government, Phoenixville2 Comments

A Royersford Store So New, Its Sign Isn’t Out Yet

Open Door Ministry has launched a new retail outlet, called Faith’s Fashion, next door to its 350 Main St., Royersford PA headquarters. Its grand opening will be celebrated Friday.

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Posted in Business, Religion, Royersford, Social2 Comments

Lawmakers Should Rescind Fed Home Lender Bonuses

Federal bureaucrats approved bonuses totaling nearly $13 million to the top executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, even though both agencies needed multi-billion dollar bailouts. Limerick’s congressman thinks that’s not right.

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Posted in Business, Commentary, Government, Limerick, Real Estate, Sunday Contributor1 Comment

Limerick Rep. Gerlach Votes For Balanced Budget Rule

The constitutional amendment would have required Congress to annually produce a balanced federal budget. The measure failed to pass the House by 29 votes.

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Posted in Government, Limerick, Politics1 Comment

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