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Discover ‘Santa Saturday’ Magic Dec. 5 in Downtown Pottstown

POTTSTOWN, PA — When scouting for gifts during for the holiday season, shoppers in Downtown Pottstown can also discover something else that’s fun and enjoyable. Memories … and they won’t cost a dime. Downtown merchants and their representative, the Pottstown Business Improvement District Management Association, invite...

Pottstown, PA · 23h
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Bucks County Courier Times

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Montgomery County breaks ground on mausoleum for its unclaimed dead

For decades a Montgomery County Coroner’s Office storage room has served as the final resting place for the dead that no one wanted. Nearly 300 rectangle boxes containing the cremated remains of unclaimed individuals, including four miscarried or stillborn children and four nameless people, with nowhere to go. The oldest unclaimed remains are a local man who died in 1988. A record 61 people went unclaimed last year, according to Montgomery County coroner data. As of August, 29 people had gone unclaimed this year. Do you recognize a name here? Bucks and Montgomery counties have hundreds of unclaimed dead Dr. Janine Darby learned about the unclaimed dead numbers while attending a 2023 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new coroner offices in Eagleville. While touring the center, she found the room where the cremated remains of those whose deaths had been investigated by the coroner’s office were stored. It bothered her. A lot.“This was not a dignified resting place,” Darby said. When she took over as county coroner in January 2024, she made it a priority to fix it. Two years later, Montgomery County has broken ground for what will be one of only a handful of permanent final resting places for

Montgomery County, PA · 10h

BUCKSCO.Today

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Upper Bucks County Family Fun, From Carousel Rides to Camping

Bucks County family fun is easy to find in the upper end of the county. A historic carousel, a century-old five-and-dime, and a string of lakeside parks link Perkasie, Quakertown, Sellersville, and the townships around them. Perkasie’s Carousel, Pools, and Covered Bridge. Perkasie’s carousel tradition dates to 1891, and...

Bucks County, PA · 10h
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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d
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FOOTBALL: The Inter-AC Championship Will Come Down to a Meeting Between 4-0 Teams, While a Major Coaching Milestone at Episcopal Academy are the Headliners This Week

INTER-AC PICK-SIX: THE LEAGUE TITLE WILL COME DOWN TO A SHOWDOWN BETWEEN SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY AND MALVERN PREP. A MILESTONE WIN FOR EPISCOPAL ACADEMY’S TODD FAIRLIE. A BIG EFFORT BY HAVERFORD SCHOOL’S SENSATIONAL SOPHOMORE RUNNING BACK. PENN CHARTER AND GERMANTOWN ACADEMY READY TO RESUME A HISTORIC RIVALRY.

Newtown Square, PA · 17h

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The Capital Grille is offering a Wagyu burger with fries and wine starting at $35

The Capital Grille is offering a steakhouse meal at a relatively modest price: an American Wagyu burger, fries and a glass of wine starting at $35. The restaurant's Wagyu & Wine promotion runs through Sunday, Nov. 22, at participating locations, including Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Newtown and Cherry Hill. The offer is available only in the lounge, and prices vary by location.

Philadelphia, PA · 2h

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New Souderton Facility Offers 6,500 Square Feet of Indoor Softball Turf

Souderton knows softball. The Souderton Indians won their first PIAA state title in 2014. Nearby, North Penn went 28–0 on the way to the 2023 PIAA Class 6A crown. Now local players have an indoor facility built with them in mind, writes John Worthington for The Reporter. Iron Diamond...

Souderton, PA · 2d

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Men's Lacrosse Inks 10 on National Signing Day

VILLANOVA, Pa. – National Signing Day brings about a good deal of new blood for Villanova men's lacrosse as 10 newcomers pledged to the Wildcats on Wednesday. The signing class consists of two attackmen, three midfielders (one an SSDM), three poles (one primarily an LSM), a faceoff specialist and a goalkeeper, all of whom will join the 'Cats for the 2028 campaign and beyond.

Villanova, PA · 1d

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Lansdale Catholic (Boys)

(Ed. Note: This article is part of our 2026-27 season coverage, which will run for the six weeks preceding the first official games of the year on Nov. 1. To access all of our high school and college preview content for this season, click here.) ~~. Head coach vacancies in...

Lansdale, PA · 1d

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Collegeville Tree Lighting and Santa Visit 2026

Indoors at Troubles End Brewing. When: Sunday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. Where: Inside Collegeville Station at Troubles’ End Brewing, 50 West 3rd Ave. (map it) Starting at 4:30 p.m., everyone is invited to gather at Troubles End Brewing for holiday music. Santa will arrive at the front of Collegeville Station to join us about 4:40 p.m. on a Collegeville fire truck. Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate will be available for the kids in front of the Troubles End Bottle Shop on the first floor. We will all then follow Santa up to Troubles End Brewing on the second floor where Santa will light the indoor Christmas Tree! Santa then meets with all the good little children to ask them about their Christmas wishes, give them a small gift, and provide Mom and Dad with photo opportunities.

Collegeville, PA · 1d

Swooon

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National Dog Show 2026: Everything to Know

Plus, how it differs from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Oaks, PA · 23h

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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Bakeries, Farm Markets to Buy Pumpkin Pie in Chester County for Thanksgiving

Turkey may get top billing, but for many families, Thanksgiving isn’t complete until the pumpkin pie comes out. This year, instead of grabbing one off the grocery store shelf, consider Chester County’s bakeries and farm markets, where pies are made from scratch. Here are nine local spots to...

Chester County, PA · 2d

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The Time to Buy BJ Ranson Stock is Now, Plus a Shoutout to Fellow Big 5 Freshmen RJ Smith and Latief Lorenzano-White

The St. Joe’s Hawks are 3-0, and their 83-80 win over South Florida on Wednesday was their biggest one yet. USF is a good team. They fell to 1-2 with the loss, but preseason projections had them finishing third in the American after going 25–9 (15–3 in conference play) last year, a season they capped off with a conference championship win and an 11-seed in the NCAA tournament.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

MONTCO.Today

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House Calls, Word of Mouth are Chester County’s Measles Vaccine Strategy for Amish

In Chester County’s Amish communities, a single vaccination visit often leads to the next one. Dale Weiser, clinical services supervisor for the Chester County Health Department, has been bringing the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine directly to Amish homes since August, reports Maria Godoy for NPR. She has...

Chester County, PA · 10h

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100,000 Christmas lights, Santa on a fire truck and holiday festivities coming to West Chester

Downtown West Chester will be filled with Christmas lights this holiday season, with carolers walking the streets, Santa riding through town on a fire truck and a Christmas parade planned for early December. The borough's annual Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends begins Friday, Nov. 27, with an estimated...

West Chester, PA · 1d

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Jones’ Craft & Decor set to have grand opening at Montgomery Mall this weekend

Jones’ Craft & Decor will celebrate its second anniversary of new ownership with a new home. This weekend, the family-owned business will welcome customers to its new location at the Montgomery Mall on the lower level near Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Montgomeryville, PA · 1d

BUCKSCO.Today

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Pennsylvania Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Wissahickon Creek Fish

Pennsylvania has issued a “do not eat” advisory for all fish in the Wissahickon Creek basin after testing found PFOS, known as a “forever chemical”, in fish tissue, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios Philadelphia. The warning points to a bigger problem for local waterways. PFAS...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Harleysville Estate With 11 Generations of Rittenhouse Family History Is Up for Sale

A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...

Harleysville, PA · 2d