Spring City
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Spring City Council Considers Property Tax Increase for 2027
Council members are weighing the borough's first property tax increase since 2020 as they review next year's budget.
Spring City Approves $45,576 in Main Street Stormwater Repairs
The repairs will address deteriorating underground pipes and minor sinkholes ahead of winter, while a larger project could cost up to $300,000.
Spring City Appoints Task Force to Guide Comprehensive Plan Update
The nine-member group will help shape the borough's first comprehensive plan update since 1992. Council also approved three appointments to local committees.
Spring City Councilor Proposes Smoking Ban at Borough Events
Councilor Sara Woll raised concerns about cigarette smoke during crowded community gatherings.
Spring City Approves Moving Community Day to Main Street in 2027
The decision follows a successful fall festival that brought record sales to downtown businesses, although council members raised concerns about traffic disruptions and additional costs.
Former Pop's Ice Cream Location Could Bring Sweet Treats Back to Spring City
The original ice cream shop at 85 N. Main Street is available for a new operator as downtown Spring City continues to welcome new businesses.
House Passes Firefighter Cancer Screening Bill Backed by Spring-Ford Leaders
Hours after Spring City Mayor Adam Alberico joined State Rep. Joe Ciresi and bipartisan lawmakers at a Capitol rally, the Pennsylvania House overwhelmingly approved the legislation.
Spring City Festival's Success Sparks Talk of More Main Street Closures
A local business owner reported his best sales day ever during the borough's Music & Market Festival on October 3, highlighting the potential of pedestrian-friendly events.
Spring City Saturday Invites Visitors to Explore Local Art, Shops, and Entertainment
The monthly initiative encourages residents and visitors to explore local businesses, meet artists, and support Spring City's growing downtown.
Two Community Cleanup Events Planned in Spring City This Weekend
Residents can help pick up litter along Main Street on Friday evening and at Brown Street Park on Sunday morning.
Spring City Hotel Restaurant to Reopen October 18 Under New Management
The longtime Main Street establishment will welcome customers back with a new menu featuring both classic favorites and new dishes.
Baithak Indian Cuisine Opens in Spring City, Replacing Desi Swaad
The North Indian restaurant in Riveredge Square will celebrate its grand opening celebration on Sunday.
Does Spring City Need Trash and Recycling Bins Along Main Street?
Some council members voiced support for the idea, while the borough manager raised questions about private sidewalks and who would empty the containers.
Spring City Adopts Overgrown Vegetation Ordinance With Faster Enforcement
The new rule caps grass and weeds at 10 inches and shortens the window to correct violations to five days.
Spring City to Research Ban on Stationary License Plate Cameras
Council members raised privacy and data-sharing concerns after officials explored the possibility of a license plate reader at Bridge and Main streets.
Spring City Music & Market Festival Set for Saturday
The annual event will bring live music, food, drinks, vendors, and family activities to Main Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spring-Ford Historical Society to Host Zion Lutheran Cemetery Tour
The tour will be held Sunday, October 4, at 1:30 p.m.
Developer's Engineer Defends 53-Home Ruth Farm Plan as Hearing Continues
East Vincent supervisors pressed the applicant's engineer about open space and other details of the proposal before continuing the hearing to October.
Spring City Mayor Invites Community to Join 9/11 Remembrance Run
A multi-day tribute run will pass through Spring City on Wednesday, September 9, as runners make their way to New York City.
East Vincent Opens Hearing on 53-Home Ruth Farm Development
The township's planning commission recommended denial of the AQ Dev proposal, citing unresolved questions.
Deezy’s Famous to Give 100 Local Kids Free Back-to-School Meals
The August 26 event will offer free cheeseburgers and fries at locations in Spring City and Pottstown.
Spring City Environmental Council Weighs In on Weeds Ordinance
The new advisory body recommended raising allowable vegetation height to 10 inches and broadening the managed meadow exemption.
East Vincent to Convert More Than Five Acres of Lawn to Meadow
Areas of land at the township’s municipal complex and Park on the Ridge are slated for conversion to meadow under a land trust program.
The Unlikely Bringer of Fresh Produce to Spring City
A Main Street smoke shop is filling a local need with weekly produce sales.
State Rep. Paul Friel Says Data Center Bills Stalled in State Senate
The state representative told a Spring City town hall eight House measures have not advanced amid about 50 data center proposals statewide.
Don’t Blink or You Might Miss It: How a Local Photo Project Brought Spring City Together
Photographer Brittany Salerno reflects on documenting the businesses and people that define Spring City's growing sense of community.
Spring City Leans Toward Special Exception for Data Center Zoning
Council members said they favor an approach that would allow them to take a public position rather than serve as the adjudicating body.
Spring City Crime Down 26.5 Percent Through First Half of 2026
The mayor and police chief said targeted traffic enforcement contributed to increased police activity.
Spring City Council Adopts Extended Main Street Parking Limits
The new ordinance expands the 90-minute restriction on the east side of Main Street to 9 p.m.
Spring City Officials to Discuss Data Center Regulations
Spring City Borough Council will consider a potential zoning amendment during Monday's meeting.
Keeping Tuned Up Brewery Alive — and Spring City 'a Little Weird'
The new owners hope to grow the brewery without changing what made it special in the first place.
Spring City Strip Club No Longer Operating, Liquor License Expired
The club sits in a largely residential neighborhood near the Gay Street access to the Schuylkill River Trail.
State Rep. Paul Friel to Host Town Hall in Spring City on August 4
All residents are welcome to attend.
Dylan Hutchinson: A Vision for a Greener, Cleaner, More Transparent Spring City
The Spring City councilor who initiated the creation of the borough's environmental advisory council shares his vision for the newly formed group.
More Than a Cat Cafe: Spring City Business Celebrates Second Anniversary
Owner Rachel Craig hopes the milestone helps more local residents discover the coffee shop, adoptable cats, and unique experience.
Gary Brown: They Told You the EAC Is ‘Only Advisory.’ Watch How Fast That Changes.
One of the most vocal critics of Spring City's environmental advisory council explains why he believes the newly created body deserves closer scrutiny.
Spring City Creates Environmental Advisory Council Amid Split Public Opinion
Councilor Dylan Hutchinson said the volunteer body will advise on tree planting, stormwater mitigation, and data center concerns, not regulate private yards.
Spring City Looks to Free Up Downtown Parking for Businesses
Mayor Adam Alberico's proposal would extend 90-minute parking limits to 9 p.m. along part of Main Street.
Mayor Adam: I Don't See Red. I Don't See Blue. I Only See You.
Drawing on recent experiences, the mayor of Spring City reflects on leadership, unity, and the importance of seeing neighbors before political labels.
Data Center Developer Appeals Denial of Pennhurst Proposal
The developer argues East Vincent supervisors misinterpreted the township's zoning ordinance when rejecting the proposed hyperscale data center.
The Duo Bringing Jamaican Flavor, Reggae Vibes to a Spring City Gas Station
Caribbean Wave Healthy Life is proving authentic Jamaican cuisine can thrive in an unexpected location.
Firefighter Cancer Screening Bill Advances With Bipartisan Backing
The Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted Wednesday to advance House Bill 2394.
Punch Buggy Brewing Ready to Open Spring City Taproom
The long-awaited brewery will bring craft beer, cheesesteaks, live music, and community gathering space to the former Mowrey-Latshaw Hardware Store.
East Vincent Considers Later Construction Start Time as Noise Complaints Mount
Under the existing ordinance, construction activity is permitted beginning at 5:30 a.m.
Spring City Moves Toward Environmental Council, Tables Plastic Bag Discussion
Spring City residents and officials discussed environmental priorities at the June 1 council meeting.
Spring City Leaders to Explore Plastic Bag Ban, Environmental Advisory Council
The proposals are aimed at reducing environmental impacts and promoting conservation efforts in the borough.
The Spring City Barbershop Bringing Back the Neighborhood Hangout
The new Main Street shop combines modern barbering with Justin Kyle’s broader vision of creating a community-focused space.
East Vincent Supervisors Deny Data Center Proposal for Pennhurst Site
The unanimous vote followed a high-profile hearing centered on whether the project qualified as a mixed-use development and could meet the township’s zoning standards.
Chaos Tattoo Open House Highlights Growing Creative Community
Owner Bridget Gatcha has expanded from a single piercing shop into a growing network of creative businesses at Riveredge Square.
Spring City Walking Tour Offers Free Glimpse Into Borough History
A free walking tour of downtown Spring City is open to everyone this Thursday, May 14.
Heavy Traffic Possible in Royersford, Spring City on Saturday
Multiple events are expected to bring significant traffic to Royersford and Spring City on May 16.
Alisan Road Mercantile Launches Community Summer Photo Project in Spring City
The initiative aims to highlight the borough through the perspectives of the people who live and work there.
Pennhurst Burning Draws Scrutiny in East Vincent
Residents near the Pennhurst property reported strong odors and smoke after burning activity on the site.
Spring City's 34-Year-Old Comprehensive Plan Is Getting an Overhaul
The Chester County Planning Commission outlined the process to modernize the borough's blueprint for the future.
Spring City Eyes Faster Fines for Overgrown Properties
A proposed ordinance would cut the enforcement window from 30 days to 10 for high grass violations.
New Date Announced for Next Pennhurst Data Center Hearing
The second session had tentatively been expected to continue on May 18.
Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Office Coming to Spring-Ford to Document History
Royersford and Spring City have been selected for a community-wide documentation survey on April 29.
‘Tell Us Why’: Party Status Process Sparks Tension at East Vincent Data Center Hearing
More than four hours of testimony, objections, and frustration left residents questioning how decisions were made as the hearing stretched late into the night.
East Vincent Pursues Multiple Grants for Park Improvements and Conservation Planning
Township supervisors approved three grant applications aimed at upgrading Park on the Ridge.
Spring in the City 5K Returns to Schuylkill River Trail
The annual run and walk returns with a flat, scenic course and community focus.
Spring-Ford Leaders Push for Free Cancer Screenings for Pennsylvania Firefighters
Fire officials and elected leaders from the Spring-Ford area are lobbying Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass a House bill that would provide free cancer screenings for firefighters statewide every year.
Foam Boss Tapped to Run Spring City Pool Snack Bar This Summer
The local business is planning a kid-friendly menu designed to keep meals under $10.
East Vincent Township Seeks Federal Earmark to Save Historic Parker Ford Tavern
The township has submitted a request to U.S. Senator John Fetterman's office for a federal earmark to rehabilitate the historic tavern.
East Vincent Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Revised Pennhurst Data Center Plan
Commissioners cited major deficiencies and zoning conflicts.
Pennhurst Data Center Applicant Will Not Appear at Thursday's Planning Commission Meeting
The applicant also did not appear when an earlier version of the plan was reviewed in February.
Brown Street Park Parking Lot Set for Overhaul Ahead of Summer Season
A repaving project will improve access, safety, and traffic flow just in time for the pool opening and Community Day.
Spring City Awards $8.8M Contract for New Borough Hall
The proposed facility will feature updated municipal offices, a larger public meeting space, and supporting infrastructure designed to accommodate future growth.
Spring City Council Fills Key Roles at April Meeting
Officials appointed a new emergency management coordinator, welcomed a new council member, and approved the hiring of a full-time police officer.
East Vincent Supports County Statement on Immigration, Policing
A statement from the Chester County District Attorney and Police Chiefs Association was read into the record at the Board of Supervisors' March meeting.
A Year In, MYTECH Automotive Aims to Keep Spring City Moving
MYTECH Automotive is growing its reputation in the Spring-Ford area through skilled work, straightforward service, and a personal touch.
Spring City Zoning Board Grants Relief for Twin-Home Plan on Poplar Street Lot
Zoning relief includes variances for steep-slope disturbance and parking depth.
5 Things Happening in Spring City This Spring
Spring is shaping up to be a busy season in Spring City.
Mayor Adam: Empty Storefronts Are Holding Spring City Back
"Spring City is ready to grow. The big question is this: are our landlords ready too?"
Spring City Feels Different This Time: A Conversation With The Gem
A small music venue, a growing Main Street, and the people betting on what Spring City could become.
Data Centers: Limerick Ordinance Review Begins as East Vincent Reschedules Hearing
April proceedings for both projects are expected to draw significant public attention.
Spring City Borough Council Appoints Dylan Hutchinson to Fill Vacancy
The vacancy was created when former Councilor John McGuire stepped down on March 9.
Pennhurst Data Center Conditional Use Hearing Postponed Due to Severe Weather
The hearing was originally scheduled for Monday, March 16.
New General Store in Spring City Highlights Locally Made Goods, Community Connections
Alisan Road Mercantile features goods from more than 50 local vendors.
Spring City Borough Council to Consider Appointment for Vacant Seat at March 16 Special Meeting
Interested candidates should apply by Wednesday, March 11.
Local Voices: Q&A With Spring City Mayor Adam Alberico
"If we want businesses to succeed, we have to create an environment that supports them," the mayor said.
Traffic Circle for Route 724 Corridor Under Consideration
Residents will have opportunities to weigh in as East Vincent Township officials evaluate possible traffic improvements at Route 724 and Bridge Street.
Love to Sprinkle Bakery Closes Royersford Storefront Weeks After Opening
The bakery plans to continue offering specialty items through custom orders.
East Vincent Advances Repairs to Parker Ford Tavern, Approves Demolition of Historic Structures at Sheeder Road
Officials said the tavern project marks an early step toward long-term preservation, while residents raised concerns about losing historic structures elsewhere in the township.
East Vincent Residents Report Unexplained Sound; Township Investigating Source
“We’re trying to put a puzzle together on this,” said Township Manager Bob Zienkowski.
Spring City Recognizes Police Officer’s Bravery, Honors Longtime Streets Supervisor at Council Meeting
The recognitions highlighted a moment of bravery by a responding officer and the decades-long commitment of a public works employee.
John McGuire to Step Down from Spring City Borough Council to Launch Local News Venture
McGuire, who has served on council since 2023, said he is stepping down to avoid potential conflicts as he launches Spring-Ford Press.
Vacant 121 N. Main Street to Become Parking Lot as Owner Addresses Spring City Council Concerns
After demolishing the former building in 2025, longtime property owner Bill Hoffman told borough council he plans to convert the brick-filled lot into parking, as officials push to improve Main Street’s appearance and support new business growth.
Pennhurst Data Center Hearing Moved to East Vincent Elementary School Amid High Public Interest
East Vincent Township supervisors will hold a March 16 conditional use hearing on the proposed data center project.
Spring City Police Step Up Speed Enforcement With Data-Driven Patrols
Police Chief Ryan White says Bridge Street has been identified as an early enforcement priority.
Spring City Committee Recommends State Senator Staffer for Emergency Management Post
EMC candidate Anthony Fiore says he aims to help the borough meet emergencies “correctly, accurately, and effectively.”
East Vincent Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Pennhurst Data Center Proposal
Planning commission cites zoning noncompliance, environmental concerns, and incomplete plans in unanimous recommendation against Pennhurst data center proposal.