Tuesday, June 9, 2009

The Southeastern Veterans Center could get 120 new rooms. According to Whatsthe422.com, the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to build 120 new rooms to replace outdated housing.

A four story, 140,000-square-foot building would be added to Coates Hall. The plans can be reviewed by the public at the Spring City Library and the Veterans Center. The development plans would have to be approved by East Vincent.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009


The Cup, the iconicly shaped restaurant in the 900 block of North Charlotte Street, is going on the auction block. The restaurant was left standing for some time after its last resurgence in 2004.

According to signs posted outside the building, the auction will take place June 29 with two days of open house for those interested.

The Realtor is Tranzzon which says on its Web site that the bidding will start at $350,000. According to the Realty/Auction agency, the restaurant is fully equipped.

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The Huparoon Coffee House has unfortunately seen its last customer some time ago. Temporarily closed for health reasons, the building is now empty and has a "for rent" sign in the window.

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The newly renamed Elmer S. Friedberg American Legion Post is offering bus seats to the internment ceremony for the former general at Arlington Cemetery, according to The Sanatoga Post.

The post's honor guard will be participating in the internment ceremony on July 1.

Tickets for the bus, which are $35, must be reserved by June 15 if you are interested in attending. The bus seats 52. For more information, call post Commander Ed Clark at 610-323-8905.

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The Live the Dream Foundation is hosting its annual Howard Brown Skoolz Classic Charity Basketball Showcase on Saturday at Pottstown High School.

Admission to the event, which raises funds for the Howard Brown athletic scholarship fund, is just $1. The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. with the following schedule of events.

Noon Skoolz Future Starz (Featuring Olivet Boys & Girls Club)

1 p.m. Delaware High School All-Stars vs Pottstown Warriors AAU

2 p.m. Brunish’s Hot Shot Contest/Applebees Slam Dunk Competitions

3 p.m. Alexa Artis Women’s All-Star Game

4 p.m. Howard Brown & The Legends of the PAC

For more information, call 610-624-3215 or e-mail livethedreamfoundation@gmail.com

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