By Evan Brandt, The Mercury POTTSTOWN — A $1 million grant to create six miles of new bike lanes and to improve sidewalks for walking is about more than concrete and paint. […]
$1M grant will improve walking, biking in Pottstown
By Evan Brandt, The Mercury POTTSTOWN — A $1 million grant has been awarded to the borough to help create and improve safe walking and biking routes in town, particularly around schools. […]
Take a run then have a Brick House breakfast at this year’s Summer River Run
By Mercury Staff POTTSTOWN — Get a great workout today, followed by a Brick House breakfast at the 3rd annual CrossFit Summer River Run. The run is free and starts at 8 […]
Photos: Youth agility course is early kickoff to ‘National Park and Recreation Month’
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN — Kids lined up to show their athletic ability and swiftness during a free youth agility course Wednesday at Memorial Park. Pottstown YMCA Youth Sports Director […]
Walk along the riverside at this week’s Mercury Mile
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN — This week’s mile is at Riverfront Park along the Schuylkill River Trail Participants will meet at 140 College Drive at noon on Thursday to walk. […]
Beginners learn to paddle their way toward fitness
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN — Novice paddlers often join the Schuylkill River Sojourn not knowing what to expect, but soon find out the sport is a fun way to exercise. […]
Win family membership at the Y during fitness event at Memorial Park
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN — The local YMCA will raffle a free 3-month family membership at a fitness event in Memorial Park on Wednesday. Come out to a family agility […]
Runway takes on new meaning at Heritage Field in Limerick (photos)
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury LIMERICK — They probably meant something different when they named it a runway, but run is what hundreds of people did on the Heritage Field Airport […]
Run a mile down the Limerick Airport runway at tonight’s race
By Mercury Staff The Chester County Running Store is hosting a mile race down the Limerick Airport runway tonight. The store owner and race director, Don Morrison said the whole airport will […]
Fit for Life Video: Mountain biker and distance runner enjoy 20-year friendship
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury The phrase “fit for life” describes not only the healthy activity of Cassy Bradley and Andy Keegan; it also describes their friendship. A professional mountain biker and […]