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Sewer main break closes Route 252 in Valley Forge Park

Sewer main break closes Route 252 in Valley Forge Park

TREDYFFRIN — Millions of gallons of raw sewage were released into a small creek near Valley Forge National Historical Park after a sewer main broke Tuesday. ...

By Richard Ilgenfritz rilgenfritz@21st-centurymedia.com |

Phoenixville reviews students’ literacy progress

PHOENIXVILLE — Assistant Superintendent Regina Palubinsky updated the Phoenixville Area School Board at last week’s workshop meeting on progress district students are making in literacy proficiency. ...

By Frank Otto fotto@21st-CenturyMedia.com |

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