By Joseph Pisani, AP Business Writer NEW YORK >> Slim one-room gyms are in, and the low cost of starting them is turning gym rats and workout instructors into entrepreneurs. There are […]
Schuylkill River Trail leads in national contest for ‘best urban trail’
By Carl Rotenberg, crotenberg@21st-centurymedia.com, @CarlWriter on Twitter CONSHOHOCKEN >> In a Reader’s Choice contest between 20 trail systems nationwide the Schuylkill River Trail is currently leading the contest for the top choice […]
Recipe: Using a spiral cutter to put a healthy twist on french fries
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press I’ve been watching the “zoodle” craze from the sidelines. Admittedly, I’ve been tempted to jump in. Noodles made from healthy zucchini using a super-cool spiral cutter? Yes, […]
Pottstown Rumble volleyball tournament serves up juniors, masters matches
By Thomas Nash, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> Whether it’s your first time or your 24th time, you can’t help but to fall in love with the Pottstown Rumble each year. Day 2 […]
Olympic champion May-Treanor kicks off Pottstown Rumble with Dream in Gold clinics
By Thomas Nash, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> Misty May-Treanor kicked off the 2015 Pottstown Rumble on Thursday hosting two sessions of her “Dream in Gold Clinic” at Pottstown’s Memorial Park. After missing […]
McDonald’s: Fewer Happy Meal orders opting for soda
By Candice Choi, , The Associated Press NEW YORK >> McDonald’s says fewer people are picking soda for Happy Meals after it stopped listing the drinks as an option on its menu […]
DCNR reveals statewide recreation plan at Pottstown Volleyball Rumble (photos, video)
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> About 15 people riding yellow Bike Pottstown bicycles pedaled their way onto the lush green fields of Memorial Park Thursday to center court of the […]
Hip-hop girls dance crew will showcase talents at Saturday event in L. Pottsgrove
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury A new and upcoming dance crew called “Royal Dancing Prodigies” will have their first showcase Saturday at the Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School gym. The urban dance group […]
Stakeout: Helping plants grow up by staking them properly
By Lee Reich, Associated Press “Grow up.” That’s what I tell some of my plants. Upright plants, bathed in air, are less apt to get fungal diseases, and those bearing fruits — […]
Whole Foods: New chain to be named for ‘365’ store brand
By Candice Choi, AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK >> Whole Foods says it will name its new chain of smaller stores with lower prices after its “365 Everyday Value” house brand. […]