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State Providing $100 Million to Install New EV Chargers
If you drive an electric vehicle (EV), here’s welcome news. Montgomery and Chester counties will be among the first to receive more EV chargers. Berks will get its share awhile later.
Pottstown Fire Birdz Opens Friday With Free Food
A new restaurant serving Halal chicken as spicy entrées will open Friday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. at 149 E. High St. in downtown Pottstown. Visit Fire Birdz, and you may leave with free food.
Arboretum Plans Volunteer Coffee, Recycling, Egg Hunt
Three separate March events will keep the public entertained at Althouse Arboretum on Gilbertsville Road. Planned are a coffee meeting for volunteers, a community recycling day, and its popular Easter egg hunt.
TRAAC Celebrates Black History in Feb. 27 Program
Music, dance, and change-maker awards are included in a Black history “journey” planned at Pottstown’s TriCounty Active Adult Center. The event is free, and the public is invited.
Local News | What’s Happening
PA Becomes Pocono Race Naming Sponsor for 3rd Year
Visit PA, the state’s tourism promoter, is sponsoring NASCAR’s “The Great American Getaway 400” race June 14 at Pocono Raceway for a third consecutive year.
Local Calendar | What’s Ahead
Hill, Spring-Ford Jazz Musicians to Compete in Bethlehem
Students jazz musicians from both local schools will participate Feb. 22 in the 14th annual SteelStacks High School Jazz Band Showcase.
‘Beehive’ Musical at Steel River Through Feb. 22
Relive your years in the 1960s! Enjoy dynamic all-female cast performances in “Beehive: A ’60s Musical,” on stage at Pottstown’s Steel River Playhouse through Feb. 22.
Heritage Center Groundhog Fun Rescheduled to Feb. 22
The start of an extended winter delayed a Groundhog Day celebration in Pennsburg. It’s been rescheduled for Feb. 22 at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
TRAAC Celebrates Black History in Feb. 27 Program
Music, dance, and change-maker awards are included in a Black history “journey” planned at Pottstown’s TriCounty Active Adult Center. The Feb. 27 event is free to the public.
Arboretum Plans Volunteer Coffee, Recycling, Egg Hunt
Three coming events will keep the public entertained at Althouse Arboretum. Planned are a coffee meeting for volunteers, a March 14 recycling day, and its Easter egg hunt.
Grandview Speedway Zooms Into 64th Year on April 4
Grandview Speedway fans enjoyed nail-biting contests last year. Will they see even more drama beginning April 4? Time will tell, as the track marks its 64th anniversary.
What’s Coming on the Calendar at Travels With The Post
Fine dining, great entertainment, sports, and local organizations and businesses with fun activities. About half of them are free! See what’s happening on the Travels calendar for dates through March 2026.
Local Business | At Work
Foodie: ‘Food From The Soul’ Outgrows Its Former Space
Pottstown restaurant Food From The Soul is renovating a new location to move further downtown. Also, Punch Buggy Brewing Company looks to open a taproom in Spring City.
Foodie: Three Brothers Grill to Add to ‘The Cup’ History
Three Brothers Grill signage reports it plans to open a restaurant on North Charlotte Street. Chili’s restaurant in Pottstown is forming a new club. And a Tropical Smoothie Cafe dog treat.
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