Phoenixville wins certification in sustainability
Phoenixville Borough announced today it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania program. Phoenixville is recognized at the bronze level of certification for meeting the program’s rigorous performance criteria, which provides a foundational approach for building communities that thrive.
Sustainable Pennsylvania is managed...
Phoenixville installs solar panels at Borough Hall
Phoenixville Borough Hall
On September 12, 2017, the Borough of Phoenixville became the first community in Pennsylvania to pledge a transition to 100% clean renewable energy by the year 2035. The Borough made great strides toward that goal with the recently completed installation of solar panels on the roof of Borough Hall. The project included a new 27.26kWDC solar panel array, new ballasted racking...
Phoenixville gets $900K grant for 2nd phase of Paradise St. connector
The Borough of Phoenixville was recently awarded $900,000 in grant funding from the Chester County Department of Community Development for the second phase of the Paradise Street connector project. This project will enhance traffic control as well as promote pedestrian and emergency responder safety.
Upon learning of the award, Borough Council President Jonathan Ewald said, “We are thrilled to announce...
Phoenixville upgrades 16 electric vehicle chargers
The Borough of Phoenixville recently upgraded 16 of their existing electric vehicle (EV) chargers to Generation 3 Tesla chargers in several Borough-owned parking lots. The Borough partnered with All Phase Electric to install the chargers, which offer two charging plugs; one fitted with the standard Tesla charging adapter and the other with an integrated adapter for universal charging. Eight (8) of...
County awards Phoenixville revitalization grant
The Chester County Department of Community Development awarded the Borough of Phoenixville a grant of $727,278 as part of the Community Revitalization Program for the Bridge Street and Starr Street (SR-29) intersection improvement project. The project will modernize the existing three-way intersection, allowing for better flow of traffic and increased pedestrian safety by adding a straight-through...
Phoenixville council votes to bring back PVX Inside Out for 2023
On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Borough Council members unanimously voted to bring back PXV Inside Out in 2023. The Open Air Experience will take place May 26th through October 9th of next year. Council President Jonathan Ewald said, “After the continued success of PXV Inside Out and the street closure program, Borough Council wanted to establish next summer’s dates early to allow businesses, nonprofit...
What To Do: Busy weekend of events to celebrate with your favorite Dad
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The West Chester Railroad
Father’s Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages.
In the United States, Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd and celebrated...
Phoenixville shows its pride with rainbow crosswalks
On Sunday, June 5th, local volunteers joined together with members of the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County to paint the crosswalks rainbow at Bridge Street and Church Alley. Dating back to the late 1970s, the rainbow flag is an enduring symbol of pride and support for the LGBTQ community. The first of its kind in Chester County, this mural, dubbed ‘Pride Walk’ is a large-scale visual representation...
PXV Inside Out brings the community together
Heartwood Park was officially opened as part of PXV Inside Out.
This past Friday evening saw the much-anticipated return of First Friday in Phoenixville. Taking place during the PXV Inside Out road closure, the event featured a wide variety of vendors in the Main and Bridge Street parking lot, along with musical acts scattered throughout downtown. Happening at the same time, a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Phoenixville announces return of PVX Inside Out
Beginning May 27th and running through October 3rd, Phoenixville Borough brings back its much-anticipated open-air experience, called PXV Inside Out. Visitors and community members can join together and take part in the rich culture and diversity of the Borough.
Each week, Bridge Street will close to vehicular traffic between Starr Street and Main Street, and from Main Street to Gay Street at 2:00pm...
