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Pottstown library program preps skywatchers for coming eclipse
"Seeing an eclipse can be a life-changing experience, it was for me."
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From the Ground Up: Going down a rabbit hole of rice colors
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Lowman Henry: Photo voter ID will restore election integrity
Democrat leadership, however, continues to peddle the false narrative that a photo voter ID requirement would somehow make it more difficult for people to vote. Given the fact you need a photo ID to buy cough syrup at your local...
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Berks voting machines being put to the test
Coronavirus
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Health workers fear it’s profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission
Many worry the CDC is repeating past mistakes as it develops a crucial set of guidelines.
Business
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PLANNING AHEAD: Three midnights could decide your health care coverage
Three midnights could decide your health care coverage
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Comcast continues to expand in Chester County
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Windstar Cruises’ guests can now spend the night on Marlon Brando’s private island
The late American actor first purchased the atoll in the 1960s. In 1999, he asked...
Sports
![FRANCONIA — No matter the elements, Braden Welsh is confident the Spring-Ford boys lacrosse team can come through. “Doesn’t really matter if we’re playing in snow, sleet, rain, 90 degrees,” Welsh said. “If we put our best lacrosse out there we know we’re going to probably most likely come out on top.” The Rams had to contend with some wet weather along with host Souderton Wednesday night, as a light rain during the non-league contest grew steadier approaching halftime and continued into the third quarter. But the conditions did little to throw off Welsh, the junior riffling a pair of […] FRANCONIA — No matter the elements, Braden Welsh is confident the Spring-Ford boys lacrosse team can come through. “Doesn’t really matter if we’re playing in snow, sleet, rain, 90 degrees,” Welsh said. “If we put our best lacrosse out there we know we’re going to probably most likely come out on top.” The Rams had to contend with some wet weather along with host Souderton Wednesday night, as a light rain during the non-league contest grew steadier approaching halftime and continued into the third quarter. But the conditions did little to throw off Welsh, the junior riffling a pair of […]](https://www.pottsmerc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LAN-L-BOYSLAXSFSOUD032724-01.jpg?w=493)
BOYS LACROSSE: Welsh’s 5 goals help Spring-Ford hold off Souderton for 3rd straight win
FRANCONIA — No matter the elements, Braden Welsh is confident the Spring-Ford boys lacrosse team...
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Phillies home opener at Citizens Bank Park postponed
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![The U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference Wednesday that authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo the maintenance. He added that they were not informed of any problems. The ship collided into a support pillar early Tuesday, causing the span to buckle into the river. The bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water were recovered earlier in the day. The others are presumed dead. The U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference Wednesday that authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo the maintenance. He added that they were not informed of any problems. The ship collided into a support pillar early Tuesday, causing the span to buckle into the river. The bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water were recovered earlier in the day. The others are presumed dead.](https://www.pottsmerc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Maryland_Bridge_Collapse_56353_f6cda7.jpg?w=525)
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Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
The U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge...
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Wednesday, March 27
Chrissy Houlahan and Madeleine Dean, the pro-invasion open-border sisters, have brazenly and unapologetically shown their...