The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

The Mercury is recognized as the smallest newspaper in the United States to have its employees win two Pulitzer Prizes. In 1979, Tom Kelly, a staff photographer, received the award for Spot News Photography. Then in 1990, Tom Hylton, also a staff member, was honored for his work in Editorial Writing. Over the last 75 years, The Mercury has earned hundreds of additional awards at both the state and national levels.

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Liberty trees planted in Paoli and Chadds Ford Revolutionary sites

2 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Bill Rettew

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Immaculata University launches Major-Payton School of Business

2 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Donna Rovins

Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making
Commentary by Will Wood: Coaching youth team was running with greats

3 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Will Wood

Commentary by Will Wood: Coaching youth team was running with greats
Celebrating 100 years of Route 10 with Saturday's caravan

4 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Bill Rettew

King of Prussia man draws prison for ‘perverse’ acts borne out of hatred of women
Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling launches $2 million renovation

4 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Donna Rovins

PHOENIXVILLE — Bluebird Distilling, 100 Bridge St., has kicked off a renovation of the craft distillery, representing a full-scale transformation of the distillery and tasting room and the start of a “new era” for Bluebird. The launch of the $2 million renovation coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Bluebird Distilling, which opened in May 2015.
$215 million Spring-Ford school budget raises taxes by 5%

4 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Evan Brandt

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Valley Forge Tourism Board touts Montgomery County as a destination

5 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Donna Rovins

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board celebrated tourism in Montgomery County this week during its annual Travel Rally. This is the ninth year for the event, which is an opportunity for the tourism agency to update attendees about new and returning events, capital improvement projects, new marketing efforts, and organization sales updates — and their impact on the county’s economy.
Jerry Shenk: Democrats, your party is dying

5 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Jerry Shenk

Surprisingly, a number of their media allies agree that the Democratic Party is dying — both literally and figuratively. The Nation headlined, “The Democratic Party Is Literally Dying,” and pointed out that of the 14 House members over 80, 11 are Democrats. In fact, the last eight House members who died in office were Democrats. Author Jeet Heer wrote, “In practice, the Democrats more closely resemble a hospice, if not a funeral home.
Small Talk: This guy can fix just about anything

6 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Bill Rettew

Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe’s 7-year-old son Callum was in tears. According to Daddy, Callum’s most prized possession, his stuffed animal “Blue Bear,” was missing some girth due to much wear and tear. The pair is inseparable, and Callum can’t go to bed without Blue Bear. Alas, Bob “Fix It Bob” Berkowitz and the Repair Café Downingtown saved the day and put some stuffing back into the toy bear and stitched him back up, making Callum and his father very happy.
Harper taking time with elbow recovery, but hopeful not IL time

1 week ago | pottsmerc.com | Rob Parent

Like their parent club, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs are racking up wins