Pottstown's newest mural is bringing a vibrancy to the corner of High and Beech Streets. Created by local artist Nicole McGonigal, it transforms an ordinary traffic signal box into a colorful work of art. Featuring beautifully painted vintage vehicles, including a classic Volkswagen Bus, Volkswagen Beetle, and a 1950s-era Chevrolet. The design honors the timeless appeal of old-school automobiles represents Pottstown's cruising culture. The artwork is set against a lively back

Local band Livewire filled Lower Pottsgrove Township's Sanatoga Park with classic rock music in support of an all-inclusive playground project planned for the park. Part of the Township's popular Summer Concert Series that runs from June to August, Livewire took the stage at the amphitheater on Sunday evening and entertained the crowd with rock hits from the 70s to the 00s. The concert was a fundraising event for the Adventure Grove Playground, an all-abilities playground ini

Photo by: Borough of Pottstown Parks & Recreation Pottstown came together on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day in a big way as the community marked America's 250th birthday with a full day of events, family fun, and an exciting fireworks finale. The celebration began bright and early with the annual Patriotic 5K, where runners and walkers of all ages kicked off the holiday despite the early hot weather. Photo by: Borough of Pottstown Parks & Recreation Following the race,

Another year, and even more signal box murals are adding color to the streets of Pottstown. Residents and visitors will soon notice three newly painted signal boxes at two busy intersections, each bringing their own unique style to the community. Kayla Ackelson painting the Signal Box Mural via Instagram (@kaylaackelson) At the corner of King Street and Route 100, two adjacent traffic signal boxes have been transformed by local artist Kayla Ackelson. These murals mark Kayla's

Construction is officially underway at Brookside Park, located at the intersection of Hale Street and Virginia Street in Pottstown. This is a complete park redevelopment project that will feature brand-new playground equipment, a Bankshot basketball court, new swings, improved ADA accessibility, and upgraded park amenities. This project is made possible through grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Community Conservation and Partnership Program ($1

Construction of the mini pitch at Pollock Park A brand-new soccer mini pitch has officially been completed at Pollock Park, located at 839 Cross Street, bringing new recreation space to the neighborhood. The installation adds a small-sided soccer facility, giving local youth a safe and accessible place to stay active. The project was made possible through a public-private partnership between the Borough of Pottstown and several organizations committed to expanding youth acces

This past weekend, the Pottstown community had plenty of reasons to get outside and explore, with three unique events taking place across the Borough that brought history and culture together. At Pottsgrove Manor, the Annual Colonial Mayfair invited visitors to step back in time. The grounds were filled with demonstrations, crafts, and activities that highlighted 18th-century life, including a blacksmith and 18th-century-style cooking. There were also tons of history about Po

Musical Feature at the New Playground Construction at East Coventry's Towpath Park, located at 1675 New Schuylkill Road, is now complete. The project added a new ADA-accessible riverside trail connecting to the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT), creating a scenic loop for walkers, runners, and cyclists. The playground was relocated, the swings were reused new playground equipment, including a musical feature, an activity wall was installed. Park updates also include an expanded 60

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC) has secured funding through recent grants awarded by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). These grants, totaling over $2.2 million, will support a variety of projects across the region. Washington Township Park DCED’s Local Share Account Grant Program has provided $817,375 to several PARRC municipalities. These funds are for specific

South Street Park as a blank slate After being closed for improvements this year, South Street Park (447 South Street) has officially reopened, and the upgrades were well worth the wait. The playground has undergone a full redevelopment, bringing safer, more accessible, and engaging recreation opportunities to the neighborhood. New playground equipment was installed to improve safety and accessibility, making the park a more welcoming space for Construction at South Street Pa

Amy Stephen painting the Signal Box Mural Just when we thought the mural season had wrapped up for the year, we have a surprise to share; one more signal box mural has been brought to Pottstown! This unexpected addition marks the 14 th signal box mural in the ongoing Pottstown Public Arts project, a partnership of Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC), the Borough of Pottstown Recreation Department, ArtFusion 19464, with funding from a private donor. The mural

Construction is now complete at Old Timer’s Field in West Pottsgrove Township, located at 980 Grosstown Road. The project has brought exciting improvements to this community field. Upgrades include field enhancements such as a new backstop, outfield fencing, and improved drainage. The project also included ADA accessibility improvements, include resurfaced parking spaces, and the installation of new lighting to enhance the park's visibility for evening games. Construction at

(Pictured from left to right) State Rep. Joe Ciresi, Tricia McCloskey, Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henricks, and Michael Lenhart On...

On Saturday, September 29th, Lower Pottsgrove Township hosted its Empower Your Park event at Ringing Rocks Park. The goal of the event...

Just as the summer slips away and fall creeps in, one more signal box mural has been completed as the warm weather starts to dwindle. The...

Signage at Ralph F. Murgia Park in West Pottsgrove Township Recent upgrades in both West and Lower Pottsgrove Townships are enhancing...

A NBPM Focus Group at the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee has partnered with the...

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC) StoryMap is now available to view. It is an interactive and user-friendly...

The Pottstown Area Regional Planning Commission (PARRC) communities received several grants in the first half of 2025 to benefit local...

Towpath Park Big changes are coming to local parks across the Pottstown region. The new park improvements aim to create accessible and...