While the weather outside was mostly frightful this week as rain and wind lashed the area again and again, it didn't stop area residents from getting out, having fun and promoting good causes. For a slideshow of photos from the past week, click here.

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The Coventry Youth Lacrosse Association under-11 teams recently had the chance to hone their skills and scrimmage on Owen J.'s synthetic fields. For a slideshow of photos from the scrimmage, click here.

The Pottstown PAL baseball's newest team, the Warriors, faced off against the Spartans recently.
For an audio slideshow of pictures from their recent game, click here.

Photos by Tom KellyIII

From graduations to flag commemorations, the past week held many ceremonies to honor things past and those yet to come. Click here for an audio slideshow of the best local photos of the past week.

Hope was in the air as the Relay for Life kicked off, local baseball and softball teams competed for titles and children eagerly looked forward to their last days of school.

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Two of the Pottstown Athletic League's dek hockey teams competed recently meeting in a 0-0 tie in a game between the Strikers and Yellow Jackets at West Pottsgrove Elementary. For a slideshow of photos from the game, click here.

Riders of all ages came out to Trilogy Park in Pottstown for a national championship race as part of the National Bike League. For a slideshow of photos from the three-day event, click here.

Pride and honor were on display this week as veterans were saluted and communities banded together to fight against cancer. For a slideshow of the best photos from the past week, click here.

Spring is winding down and summer will soon be here. Flags were laid at veterans graves. Baseball teams fought their way to the finals and hard-hitting messages were delivered. To watch a slideshow of photos from the past week, click here.

Area teams had impressive turnouts as they competed for titles in track and field, lacrosse, baseball and softball this past week. For a slideshow of photos from the past week, click here.

The Pottstown football team held a football basics camp. To see a slideshow of photos from the camp, click here.

Festivals galore and championship wins colored the first week of May. To watch a slideshow of photos from the past week, click on the headline above, or click here.

The Pottstown Little League fields were recently dedicated to Van and Laura Scott, longtime supporters. For a slideshow of photos from the event, click here.

If you can't stand the heat ... check out photos from the week of an early scorcher. Click here.

The Coventry Little League organization recently held opening day ceremonies at its Wampler Field complex. For a slideshow of photos from the event, click here.

Environmental awareness was the name of the game this past week. Click on the headline above to watch a slideshow of photos from The Mercury.

The Easter bunny surprised the youngsters, and local teams surprised their fans this past week. To watch a slideshow of photos, click on the headline above.

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For a slideshow of our best photos from the past week, click on the headline above.

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