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News about travels, leisure, dining, events, entertainment, and business in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties.
Duryea Day Celebration Returns Saturday in Boyertown
The bustling Duryea Day antique and classic car, and truck show returns Saturday (Aug. 30) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to Boyertown Community Park. Its flea market is back, too!
Two New Art Exhibits, and a Reception, at Schwenkfelder in Pennsburg
Sculptures and quilts occupy the newest exhibit spaces at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg. Attend a Sunday (Aug. 31) sculpture reception for free.
‘The Magic School Bus’ Musical at MCCC Theater Sept. 21
“The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” a musical geared toward children ages 4-10, will be offered Sept. 21 (Sunday) in two performances at the Montco Cultural Center.
Free Norristown Zoo Visits Labor Day; New Art in Berman Museum at Ursinus
Want family fun on Labor Day? Visit Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo for free Sept. 1 (Monday). Also, view two new exhibitions opening Sept. 18 at the Berman Museum of Art in Collegeville.
Local Calendar | What’s Ahead
Duryea Day Celebration Returns Saturday in Boyertown
The bustling Duryea Day antique and classic car, and truck show returns Saturday (Aug. 30) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to Boyertown Community Park. Its flea market is back, too!
New Art Exhibits, and Aug. 31 Reception, at Pennsburg’s Schwenkfelder
See new sculptures and quilts that occupy exhibit spaces at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg. Also, attend a Sunday (Aug. 31) reception.
Elmwood Park Zoo Offers Free Admission on Labor Day, Sept. 1
Want family fun on Labor Day without spending a dime on admission fees? Visit the Elmwood Park Zoo for free on Sept. 1 (Monday). Register online.
Collegeville Plans Sept. 6 for ‘Colossal Sale’ Bargains
The annual Colossal Yard Sale for Collegeville and Trappe is scheduled for Sept. 6 (Saturday). It provides a free bargain-filled walk through Waterworks Park.
Suicide Prevention Efforts Benefit from Sept. 13 Show
A vehicle show Sept. 13 at Memorial Park hopes to raise money for, and awareness of, suicide prevention. A non-profit founded by a local Navy veteran is organizing the event.
Pennsylvania Fig Festival Returns Sept. 13 to Pottstown
Last year’s Pennsylvania Fig Festival was an attendance success, despite rain. This year’s festival is scheduled for Sept. 13 (Saturday) in Pottstown, and will be even bigger.
Fourth MontCo Jazz Fest, Live and Local, Opens Sept. 16
Jazz bands, soloists, and singers all will make Montgomery County shine Sept. 16-21 in its 4th Jazz Fest. Shows are in Pottstown, Collegeville, Norristown, and King of Prussia.
Berman Museum Sept. 18 Reception Debuts Two New Exhibitions
“New Neighbors,” and recent acquisitions to its permanent collection, are the subjects of new exhibitions opening Sept. 18 at the Berman Museum at Ursinus College.
‘The Magic School Bus’ Musical at MCCC Theater Sept. 21
“The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” a musical for children ages 4-10, will be offered Sept. 21 (Sunday) in two performances at the Montco Cultural Center.
Sen. Muth Schedules Annual Veterans Expo Sept. 27 in Oaks
The annual expo by Sen. Katie Muth for veterans of Pennsylvania’s 44th Senate District is scheduled for Sept. 27. A free lunch is provided. Advance registration is required.
Oct. 22 Deadline for Hill Student Philanthropy Grant Applications
The Hill School Student Philanthropy Council is taking grant applications from non-profits through Oct. 22 for 2026 projects that directly affect the Pottstown area.
Local Business | At Work
Eight Area Farms Permanently Preserved by State Board
Acreage of eight farms in Berks, Montgomery, and Chester counties was permanently protected Thursday from residential or commercial development.
Giant Awards Grants for Native Tree Planting Locally
The Giant Company, known for its food stores, has awarded thousands of dollars to eight recipients in the TriCounty region. They money will be used to plant native trees.
Pottstown Foodie | Chow Down
Grumpy’s in Pottstown Ranks on Yelp List of Top 100 U.S. Sandwich Shops
Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwiches, in Pottstown, has earned a place in dining history. It received a ranking among Yelp’s first-ever list of Top 100 Sandwich Shops in the United States.
Berks County Restaurant License Goes Up for Auction
Interested in obtaining a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board license available in Berks County? Sealed bids are due for submission by Oct. 6. The minimum starting price: $25,000.
Spare Change at Taco Bell Results in Local, State Grants
A Montgomery County non-profit organization is among eight in Pennsylvania that during August received community grants from the Taco Ball Foundation Inc.
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