The Post - Gilbertsville Edition

08/30/2025

Business: Dick’s Expands Role as Film-Maker; Silvi Materials Grows Its Market
Dick's Sporting Goods is expanding its role in film-making. Silvi Materials is growing its market with an acquisition. New Balance will open a Pottstown store. Pep Boys earns a Forbes magazine honor.

In this edition of local business news, Dick's Sporting Goods expands its role in film-making. Also, local construction supplier Silvi Mate...

08/27/2025

'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.

“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 MCCC.

08/27/2025

Eight Area Farms Permanently Preserved by State Board
Acreage of eight farms in Berks, Montgomery, and Chester counties were permanently protected Thursday from residential or commercial development. They were among 33 farms preserved statewide.

Acreage of 8 farms in Berks, Montgomery, and Chester counties were permanently protected Thursday (Aug. 21, 2025) from residential or commercial development

08/21/2025

Business: Giant Distributes Tree Grants; Marquis Selects Boyertown Executive
The Giant Company distributes grant money in Schwenksville and Valley Forge to plant native trees. Also, a Boyertown Area Multi-Service employee is selected by publishers of Marquis Who's Who as a top executive.

The Giant Company distributes grant money locally to plant native trees. Also, a Boyertown Multi-Service employee is recognized as a top executive.

08/16/2025

First Energy Gift Feeds Thousands in Berks; Constellation Donation Benefits Barth
A gift from FirstEnergy Foundation helped feed food-insecure families in Berks County. Constellation Energy Corp. donated to build a playground in Pottstown.

Constellation Energy Corp. donated to build a playground in Pottstown. A gift from FirstEnergy Foundation helped feed food-insecure families in Berks County.

08/12/2025

State to Auction Restaurant Licenses; New Fromm VP
The PA Liquor Control Board plans to auction a Berks County restaurant license. Fromm Electric, with a branch in Pottstown, names its new vice president of operations.

The PA Liquor Control Board plans to auction a Berks County restaurant license. Fromm Electric, with a branch in Pottstown, names a new VP of operations.

08/09/2025

Schwenkfelder Pennsburg Talk Takes AI Dive Into History
Writings that survived in the Upper Perkiomen Valley and elsewhere over centuries are being explored with artificial intelligence. An Aug. 13 (Wednesday) discussion in Pennsburg PA describes how.

Schwenkfelders writings that have survived over centuries are being explored with artificial intelligence. An Aug. 13 discussion in Pennsburg PA describes how.

08/08/2025

Potassium Iodide Offered Aug. 14 in Pottstown, Boyertown
Potassium iodide tablets could be used as a preventative measure against radiation-related illness. They will be distributed free Aug. 14 at four locations.

Potassium iodide tablets could help prevent a radiation-related illness. They will be distributed free Aug. 14 at four TriCounty PA area locations.

08/07/2025

It’s a beautiful day Birdsboro!!

Get out and enjoy it!!

Breakfast and lunch till 2 pm
Dinner starts at 4 pm

08/07/2025

Expect More Heat Next Year! Plan Annual Flowers Now
Some garden annuals slowed or stopped flowering this summer due to heat stall. The good news: they should recover as temps cool. But maybe now’s the time to re-think what you grow next year.

Some garden annuals slowed or stopped flowering this summer due to heat stall. Maybe now’s the time to re-think what you grow next year.

08/07/2025

Heritage India Festival Expanding Aug. 23-24 to Oaks
The festival celebrates South Asian foods, culture, arts, and commerce. It’s operated in the Washington DC area since 2001, and is expanding to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

The Heritage India Festival celebrates South Asian foods, culture, arts, and commerce. It’s expanding from Washington DC to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center