The Post - Gilbertsville Edition

07/22/2025

Speedway Hosts A Triple: Modifieds, Sportsman, Vintage
T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars all have spots Saturday (July 26) on the Grandview Speedway track.

T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars all have spots Saturday at Grandview Speedway.

07/21/2025

Business: Online Sports Betting Reshapes Consumers', States' Finances
Consumer spending, tax revenues, and potential public health risks are examined in a new study of online sports betting conducted by university researchers.
https://travelswiththepost.com/2025/07/21/business -Sports-Betting

07/21/2025

Business: Boyertown Seeks Proposals for Full-Day Kindergarten Study
The Boyertown Area School District is asking qualified businesses for proposals to study the feasibility of starting a full-day kindergarten program.

The Boyertown Area School District is asking qualified businesses for proposals to study the feasibility of starting a full-day kindergarten program.

07/20/2025

Fifteen events were added Saturday (July 19, 2025) to the Travels With The Post calendar.

In Pottstown, two ticketed events, both on July 24;
In Limerick, two free events on July 24 and July 25;
In Trappe, one free event on Aug. 2, and one ticketed event on July 26;
In Boyertown, five ticketed events on July 26, Aug. 9 and 23, and Sept. 12 and 19;
In King of Prussia, two free events on July 24, and one free event each on July 25 and July 31.

See the calendar, available online: https://travelswiththepost.com/extended-calendar/

07/19/2025

Business: Genesis Files Bankruptcy; Christmas at Outlets
Genesis HealthCare, with facilities in Sanatoga, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Also, the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick enjoy Christmas in July.

Genesis HealthCare, with facilities in Sanatoga, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Also, the Philadelphia Premium Outlets enjoy Christmas in July.

07/16/2025

Eight events were added Wednesday (July 16) to the Travels With The Post calendar.

In Pottstown, one event: July 18;
In Skippack, one free event: July 17;
In Lower Frederick, three free events: July 19 and 29, and Aug. 14;
In Perkiomen, one free event: July 24;
In Trappe, one free event: July 31;
In Schwenksville, one free event: Aug. 7; and

See the calendar, available online:

Fun activities, live theater, outdoor adventures, and fine dining all are scheduled on this weekend's calendar in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties.

07/11/2025

Sunday Hunting Allowed; State Repeals Centuries-Old Ban
A ban against hunting on Sundays was Pennsylvania’s last remaining “Blue Law.” It was repealed Wednesday (July 9) by Gov. Josh Shapiro amid a gathering of hunters and hunting advocates.

A ban against hunting on Sundays was Pennsylvania’s last remaining “Blue Law.” It was repealed Wednesday (July 9) by Gov. Josh Shapiro.

07/10/2025

Foodie: Celebrate Ice Cream Month by Staying A Lick Ahead
Keep cool, be cool! July is National Ice Cream Month, and July 20 (Sunday) is National Ice Cream Day. Hey, a U.S. president even made it official! Pottstown Foodie offers celebratory suggestions.

Keep cool, be cool! July is National Ice Cream Month, and July 20 (Sunday) is National Ice Cream Day. Hey, a U.S. president even made it official!

07/09/2025

In Business: St. Luke's, Grand View Finish Merger; Hiring Relief for Medical Providers
In this edition of local business news, Grand View Healthcare is now part of St. Luke's University Health Network. Also, local medical providers who face physician or nursing shortages will find it easier to hire out-of-state licensees.

Grand View Healthcare is now part of St. Luke's University Health Network. Local medical providers will find it easier to hire out-of-state licensees.

07/08/2025

Thirty events were added Tuesday morning to the Travels With The Post calendar.

17 events over six months in Pottstown;
One September event in Royersford;
Five July events in eastern Berks County; and
Seven July events in western Montgomery County.

See the calendar, available online: https://travelswiththepost.com/extended-calendar/

07/05/2025

Mosquitoes Crashing Your Cookout? Five Bite-Free BBQ Tips
If mosquitoes are turning your local backyard picnics into meals where you and guests are the meat du jour, fight back. An expert suggests five tips to get rid of the party pests.

If mosquitoes are turning your backyard picnics into meals where you are the meat du jour, fight back. An expert suggests tips to get rid of the pests.

07/04/2025

As Independence Day celebrations approach, law enforcement agencies across Berks County are issuing a clear message to motorists: drive sober or face the consequences. Police departments throughout the county are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...