The Post - Gilbertsville Edition

02/24/2025

In Foodie: 22 Local Choices Appear in Magazine’s BYOB Guide
You discovered the perfect bottle of wine for your next meal. Two questions face you: with whom do you want to share it, and which local BYOB suits you best? Main Line Today magazine has 22 suggestions.

You discovered the perfect bottle of wine! Who do you want to share it with?, and which local BYOB suits you best? Main Line Today magazine has 22 suggestions.

02/23/2025

In Business: HNL Enhances Tests for Bird Flu; Chestnut Knoll Rewards Employee Attendance
HNL Lab Medicine, which operates in Gilbertsville, steps up tests for bird flu. At Chestnut Knoll Senior Living in Boyertown, management thanks perfect attendance employees.

HNL Lab Medicine, which operates in Gilbertsville, steps up tests for bird flu. Management at Chestnut Knoll in Boyertown thanks perfect attendance employees.

02/20/2025

What's Coming on the Calendar at Travels With The Post
The sounds of music are all over the weekend calendar. Listen or dance to performances between now and Sunday in Trappe, Sanatoga, Pottstown, Royersford, and Boyertown. Oh, and more than a dozen free activities are available too.

These calendar items of free and ticketed public entertainment and civic interest are scheduled for Monday through Sunday (Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2025).

02/19/2025

Southeast PA Legislators Host REAL ID Webinar Wednesday
Area representatives in the Pennsylvania Senate and House will hold a webinar Wednesday (Feb. 19) at 6:30 p.m. on how to obtain the new REAL ID card, and why it’s useful.

Members of the Pennsylvania Legislature, who represent TriCounty region voters, will hold a Feb. 19 webinar on how to obtain a REAL ID card, and why it’s useful

02/18/2025

BJWC is happy to announce we will be holding our Once Upon a Prom event again this year!
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If you would like to donate a dress, a purse or accessories you may drop off your donation at Zuber Realty (201 E Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown) by February 25th! Thank you for your support in making this event a success.

02/18/2025

Want a Romantic Night Away? National Trust Suggests Three PA Hotels
The fondest wish of most people who have found their soulmates may be to spend more quality time with them. If you need a suggestion on where, try any of Pennsylvania’s three “most romantic hotels.”

The fondest wish of most people who have found their soulmates may be to spend more quality time with them. Try any of Pennsylvania’s three most romantic hotels

02/17/2025

In Business: Four Local Banks Join 'America's Best;' Building Materials Supplier a 'Best Employer'
Four TriCounty financial institutions, one with operations in Gilbertsville, Boyertown, and Bechtelsville, are named to a 2025 list of "America's Best Banks." Also, an area construction supplier wins a "Best Large Employer" ranking.

Four regional financial institutions are named to a 2025 list of "America's Best Banks." An area construction goods company wins a "Best Large Employer" ranking

02/14/2025

Delaware Wins as River of 2025; Perkiomen Creek Attracted 28% of Public's Votes
The Delaware River, which appealed to 36% of public voters, is again Pennsylvania’s River of the Year. The choice was announced Thursday. Regional contender the Perkiomen Creek made a respectable showing.

The Delaware River is again Pennsylvania’s River of the Year, named Thursday. Our region's contender, the Perkiomen Creek, made a good showing for 3rd place

02/10/2025

Bird Flu Prompts Changes for Those Hoping to Witness Annual Geese Migration
With 12 photos. Occasionally during February, Pennsylvania residents and other travelers trek out to Lancaster County to witness a natural wonder, the great snow geese migration. It may be limited this year by bird flu worries.

Bird flu may limit this year's opportunities to visit a Lancaster County wildlife area and witness its natural wonder, the great snow geese migration.

02/06/2025

Boyertown Dinner Celebrates Women ‘Making HERstory’
“Making HERstory,” a first annual dinner event created by Building A Better Boyertown and scheduled for March 8, will celebrate the many accomplishments and community leadership of local women.

“Making HERstory,” a first annual dinner event scheduled for March 8, will celebrate the many accomplishments and community leadership of Boyertown area women.

01/31/2025

ArtsQuest Schedules 9 Tribute Band Shows in February
The ArtsQuest’s Musikfest Café and its nearby Fowler Blast Furnace Room will be the venues for a series of nine February performances by some of the nation’s greatest tribute bands.

The ArtsQuest Musikfest Café in Bethlehem PA is the venue for a series of February 2025 performances by some of the nation’s greatest tribute bands.

01/28/2025

Christa McAuliffe Legacy, as Teacher and Astronaut, Thrives in Concord NH
With 8 photos. Teacher Christa McAuliffe perished 39 years ago Tuesday (Jan. 28) in the Challenger space shuttle disaster. However her dream, of teaching students more about the universe they inhabit, still lives on.

Teacher Christa McAuliffe perished 39 years ago Tuesday (Jan. 28) in the Challenger space shuttle disaster. Her dream of teaching students still lives on.

01/27/2025

You May Not Need a REAL ID, but Pennsylvania Suggests You Get One. Here’s Why, How, Where, and What It Costs
Planning to take a domestic commercial airline flight, or enter a military base, or even some federal buildings, after May 7? “Acceptable” identification is a must. For many in PA, that likely means “REAL ID.”

Plan to take any domestic commercial airline flight, or enter a military base after May 7? “Acceptable” identification, like REAL ID, will be required.

01/23/2025

Racing Icons Headline Oaks’ Weekend Motorsports Show
Hot new and legendary cars. Drivers whose exploits thrill fans. Racing product exhibits galore. All are available Friday and Saturday at the 2025 Pioneer Pole Building (PPB) Motorsports Show in Oaks.

Hot cars. Thrilling drivers. Racing roduct exhibits. All are available Friday and Saturday at the 2025 Pioneer Pole Building (PPB) Motorsports Show in Oaks.

01/23/2025

Open House March 9 at Boone Celebrates PA’s Birthday
The historic 579-acre Daniel Boone Homestead in Birdsboro opens its gates and buildings for free on March 9 from noon to 4 p.m. It’s part of celebrating Pennsylvania’s birthday.

The historic 579-acre Daniel Boone Homestead in Birdsboro holds a free Charter Day open house March 9 from noon to 4 p.m. to celebrate Pennsylvania's birthday.

01/22/2025

In Business: Tower Expands Meds Free Delivery; TP Companies Repeat Sponsorship; Bayada Marks 50th
Tower Health's Reading Hospital is expanding medication free delivery. Limerick-based TP Trailers and TP Equipment continue as Grandview Speedway sponsors. Bayada Home Health Care offices observe the firm’s anniversary.

Tower Health's Reading Hospital expands medication free delivery. Limerick-based TP Trailers and TP Equipment continue as Grandview Speedway sponsors.

01/22/2025

Fun Activities Sunday in Pennsburg Predict Winter’s End
Can end-of-winter predictions by famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil be bested by a group of local kids and families? Find out by joining the fun, for free, Sunday at the Schwenkfelder in Pennsburg.

Can groundhog Punxsutawney Phil's weather predictions be beaten? Find out by joining the fun, for free, Sunday at the Schwenkfelder Center in Pennsburg.