Founded in 1752 and officially incorporated in 1815, modern-day Pottstown , PA is a small borough of Montgomery County nestled within the rolling hills of the region—with a legacy that is closely tied to the iron, steel, and manufacturing industries. From the beginning, Pottstown thrived as the dema...
Read MoreNorthampton County was founded back in 1752, and it is hard to imagine what those first settlers would have thought about the way modern life is now when you visit this beautiful and thriving region of Pennsylvania. While the local scenery and natural wonders of the area still shine through among th...
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Across the country, women are responsible for over 80% of consumer decisions, and their voices are heard every year through the Women’s Choice Awards. As a national survey that is designed to give women a collective voice for recognizing outstanding businesses throughout the nation, this prestigious...
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Every year, over 35 million people in the United States use professional movers to relocate to a new home, but did you know that around half of these moves happen in the short summer months? With kids finishing up the school year and the family calendar clearing out, the summer season is the ideal t...
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Anyone who lives in the Lehigh Valley is bound to tell you one thing about this past winter—it was too long! Finally, sunshine is beginning to return to the area and the forecasters calling for the return of spring-like weather, so now is the time to put away those heavy winter coats and get out int...
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Situated at the meeting of the French Creek and the Schuylkill River, Phoenixville has one of the longest histories of any area of Pennsylvania. Incorporated in 1849, Phoenixville derives its name from Lewis Wernwag, who bought the French Creek Nail Works in 1813—the first nail factory in the United...
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Norristown is a large and popular community in southeastern Pennsylvania with a great history and so much going on! Over the years, the borough’s economy has morphed from its original base of textile and rolling mills, foundries, ice houses, cigar factories, and lumber yards. Today, the economy is b...
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One of the more popular and “populated” areas of Montgomery County is Abington Township. Incorporated in 1704, this county has seen centuries of growth, expansion, and historical events. Over the years, there have been countless notable people from all walks of life with roots tied to Abington Towns...
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Relatively small in terms of population, at just 8,798 residents as of the 2016 census, Quakertown has been big in the history of Pennsylvania. Quakertown cherishes its rich history, as there has been quite a bit of work done in the past and present to preserve it. Quakertown’s History Preserved...
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Have you ever heard the story of how Levittown, PA was developed? Levittown, a planned community with a population of 52,983 (based on 2010 census), is located approximately 22 miles away from downtown Philadelphia and is generally recognized as the largest suburb of Philadelphia. Levittown is an es...
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