Evan Brandt
@pottstownnews.bsky.social
I have been a newspaper journalist for more than 35 years, 27 of those years at The Mercury in Pottstown, PA.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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December 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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evan-brandt.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-... Like a family Bible, the tree ornaments are the story of our family's life together.
The Memory Tree
Growing up, I was the only member of our family of four, until it fractured, that was a full-on advocate of Christmas. I was always the one...
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December 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
evan-brandt.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-... Like a family Bible, the tree ornaments are the story of our family's life together.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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December 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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December 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/20/n... “In addition, the proposed budget directs funding towards our capital reserve fund for the construction of a new township building at Hanover Meadows."
North Coventry 2026 budget raises taxes 4%
“The deficit will be addressed through a balanced approach, using general fund reserves for approximately 50 percent of the shortfall, with the remainder offset by the tax increase.”
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December 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/20/n... “In addition, the proposed budget directs funding towards our capital reserve fund for the construction of a new township building at Hanover Meadows."
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December 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/19/l... The bid came from Family Service of Eagleville and was for $1,010,000, an offer the commissioners unanimously accepted.
Lower Pottsgrove sells township building for $1 million
The bid came from Family Service of Eagleville and was for $1,010,000, an offer the commissioners unanimously accepted.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/19/l... The bid came from Family Service of Eagleville and was for $1,010,000, an offer the commissioners unanimously accepted.
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/19/g... In The Mercury’s coverage area, the 41 grants add up to nearly $6 million in state funding for local projects — $800,000 of that for projects in Pottstown.
Gaming revenue brings $6 million in grants to region
“As a long-time advocate for resuming commuter rail service from Philadelphia to Reading, I am especially thrilled that this funding will allow the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to ente…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/19/g... In The Mercury’s coverage area, the 41 grants add up to nearly $6 million in state funding for local projects — $800,000 of that for projects in Pottstown.
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/19/l... “Because there is a lot of institutional knowledge between these two guys and I don’t know how we’re going to get by without them, but we’re going to try.”
Lower Pottsgrove honors outgoing officials
“I only have this because you encouraged me and you were there to support me as well, so this belongs to you guys, everyone one of you, just as much as it belongs to me because you’re a…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/19/l... “Because there is a lot of institutional knowledge between these two guys and I don’t know how we’re going to get by without them, but we’re going to try.”
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December 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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I'm out! My vacation starts now. I will be off until Jan. 2. You can try to reach me if necessary, but no promises.
December 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I'm out! My vacation starts now. I will be off until Jan. 2. You can try to reach me if necessary, but no promises.
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/18/l... "State legislatures are often first to confront these challenges and best able to address them as they arise,” said Pennycuick.
Area state legislators respond to Trump AI executive order
“State legislatures are often first to confront these challenges and best able to address them as they arise.”
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December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/18/l... "State legislatures are often first to confront these challenges and best able to address them as they arise,” said Pennycuick.
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/18/e... “The board cannot prejudice itself for or against a data center.”
East Vincent halts consideration of data center zoning
Faced with a legal challenge to its existing zoning, and a potential legal challenge to a new data center zoning ordinance under consideration, township supervisors at a special meeting Wednesday n…
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December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/18/e... “The board cannot prejudice itself for or against a data center.”
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/18/m... “Sitko Tree Farm has been creating holiday memories for Montgomery County families for over 100 years.”
Montgomery County’s 200th preserved farm grows Christmas trees
“Sitko Tree Farm has been creating holiday memories for Montgomery County families for over 100 years.”
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December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/18/m... “Sitko Tree Farm has been creating holiday memories for Montgomery County families for over 100 years.”
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December 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/16/t... “The mold problem in that building, I don’t think will ever go away.”
Township building issues loom for incoming Upper Pottsgrove commissioners
“The mold problem in that building, I don’t think will ever go away.”
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December 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/16/t... “The mold problem in that building, I don’t think will ever go away.”
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/15/t... 6 of those programs benefit Pottstown is some way.
Tax credits fund $500,000 to 8 Montco agencies aiding low-income families
Through the NAP, businesses can receive tax credits of up to 95 percent on contributions they make to a qualifying community project.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/15/t... 6 of those programs benefit Pottstown is some way.
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/16/p... The 132-year-old Phoenix Wheel delighted thousands of visitors to Asbury Park, the crown jewel of the Jersey Shore, for nearly a century from 1895 to 1988.
‘Phoenix Wheel’ built in Phoenixville returns home this spring
PHOENIXVILLE — The 132-year-old Phoenix Wheel delighted thousands of visitors to Asbury Park, the crown jewel of the Jersey Shore, for nearly a century from 1895 to 1988. Next spring, the vintage a…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/16/p... The 132-year-old Phoenix Wheel delighted thousands of visitors to Asbury Park, the crown jewel of the Jersey Shore, for nearly a century from 1895 to 1988.
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/16/s... The carousel has been named as one of five finalists in the Marconi KID’s Family Favorite Awards in the local attraction category.
Santa pays a visit to the Carousel at Pottstown
“Events like the Santa visit remind us why the Carousel at Pottstown means so much — it’s powered by dedicated volunteers and staff, crowds of joyful families, and a whole lot of community pr…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
www.pottsmerc.com/2025/12/16/s... The carousel has been named as one of five finalists in the Marconi KID’s Family Favorite Awards in the local attraction category.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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These identically dressed little girls were positively delighted to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Carousel at Pottstown event Saturday. youtu.be/1Qow-UQE_QQ?...
Visiting Santa at the Pottstown Carousel
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December 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
These identically dressed little girls were positively delighted to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Carousel at Pottstown event Saturday. youtu.be/1Qow-UQE_QQ?...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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December 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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