Tony Phyrillas
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Pottstown, PA, United States
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Saint Mary Fish Fry Dinners return Fridays in Schwenksville
SCHWENKSVILLE — The popular Saint Mary Fish Fry Dinners are back at Saint Mary Roman Catholic, Church 40 Spring Mount Road. On Friday, March 17, 24 and 31, from 4-7 p.m., Saint Mary Parish is hosti… → Read More
Lowman S. Henry: Pennsylvania’s supremely activist justices – Daily Local
The judiciary is the most overlooked branch of our federal and state governments. It is a supposedly co-equal branch of government that actually wields more absolute authority than the other two with its highest courts often being the final word on any issue. → Read More
Pottstown-area churches to hold Christmas Eve, Christmas Day services
Trinity UCC POTTSTOWN — Sunday Worship Service at Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will take place in person as a joint service held at Zions UCC at 10:15 on Sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas refreshments w… → Read More
Upcoming programs at Phoenixville Public Library
Christmas concert Enjoy a rock ‘n roll Christmas with the ZenTorpedoZ! Phoenixville Public Library will host a free Christmas concert by The ZenTorpedoZ on Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:45 PM. It&#… → Read More
Lowman S. Henry: Pennsylvania’s New Abnormal Government
As the dust settles on the General Election the only certainty is that state government will be very different come January. A new Governor will take office, the state Senate will have new leadersh… → Read More
Pottstown-area churches schedule worship services, fundraisers
Tri-County Bible GILBERTSVILLE — The Ball Brothers Quartet will be presenting a concert at the Tri-County Bible Church, 142 Buchert Road, on Sunday morning, Oct. 9. The Ball Brothers have a worldwi… → Read More
Phoenixville Public Library offers free programs
DIY Workshop Phoenixville Public Library will host an “Essential Oils 101 DIY Workshop” on Monday, Sept. 12, at 6:45 PM. Megan Koppel will lead the workshop. Learn the foundational essential oils… → Read More
Montgomery County drivers among worst violators in school zones, passing buses
With the start of a new school year just around the corner, state officials are reminding drivers of two important state laws to ensure the safety of students heading to and from school. Drivers in… → Read More
Pottstown-area churches schedule worship services, special events
St. Peter’s Lutheran POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Tenth Sunday of Pentecost at our 9 a.m. Worship Service. Worship with us online via Fac… → Read More
Sound Off taking a break
Mercury Editor Tony Phyrillas is on vacation this week. Sound Off will resume when Phyrillas returns. → Read More
John C. Morgan: We need compromise to keep our union
The now dirty word “compromise” has always been part of our national identity. Perhaps it’s time to refocus our energies on compromises that both seek the common good and individual rights. Either … → Read More
Phoenixville Firebird Festival rescheduled for Dec. 18
The 18th annual community celebration, which culminates with setting the giant wooden Firebird on fire, was postponed because of high winds on Dec. 11. → Read More
PennDOT Photo License Center opens Monday at new Pottstown location
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the PennDOT Photo License Center, formerly located at 377 E. High St., will open Monday, Dec. 13, at its new location at 204 Shoemaker Road. → Read More
Route 422 overnight closure begins Nov. 29 in Lower Pottsgrove
Eastbound and westbound Route 422 will be closed and detoured between the Armand Hammer Boulevard and Sanatoga interchanges on Monday, Nov. 29, through Friday, Dec. 3, from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., for bridge construction under a project to replace the structures that carry Park Road and Pleasantview Road over the expressway in Lower Pottsgrove. → Read More
Jerry Shenk: Who is this ‘Brandon’ guy?
Who is this “Brandon” guy, and why is everybody cheering him on? “Brandon” is getting enthusiastic “Let’s go!” encouragement all over America. The dude is so well-known, he could probably run for n… → Read More
Guest column: Professionalism codes threaten students’ off-campus expression
Many colleges and universities use professionalism codes to justify disciplining students for off-campus, online expression. Such codes impose a cult of conformity upon students and threaten studen… → Read More
D.A.: Man, woman fatally shot in New Hanover; third shooting victim hospitalized
NEW HANOVER — A man and a woman were fatally shot Monday night and a third gunshot victim was hospitalized in what authorities described as a "domestic" incident that turned → Read More
Barnhardt wins Dem nod for Berks County commissioner with absentee ballots
READING — Berks County Commissioner Kevin S. Barnhardt, the lone Democrat on the three-member governing body, will live to fight in the November election after absentee ballots were counted. → Read More
Marijuana listening tour coming to Berks County
READING — Berks County residents will get their say on legalizing recreational marijuana use in Pennsylvania when a top state official brings his listening tour to the area. → Read More
Woman struck, killed by freight train in Royersford
ROYERSFORD >> A female pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train Sunday morning. → Read More