Building a Better Boyertown Archives

Chillin’ On Main Returns Saturday to Boyertown

Joe Zlomek December 1, 2021

The holidays are officially in full swing Saturday, as Building A Better Boyertown's annual "Chillin' On Main" celebration returns to Philadelphia Avenue in the borough. It offers shopping, food, beverages, and family activities, and plenty of parking nearby.

September Garden Tour Set in Pottstown, Boyertown

Joe Zlomek August 19, 2021

The beauty and natural wonder of gardens across Pottstown and Boyertown will be on display during the Sept. 18 fall tour planned by Mosaic Community Land Trust. And when you're done looking? Lunch!

Boyertown Going To The Dogs Again On Aug. 17

Joe Zlomek August 3, 2019

Downtown Boyertown will come alive with both humans and dogs Aug. 17 (Saturday) as the annual Dog Days of Summer event returns with activities for pets and pet lovers.

Perseverance Paying Off In Downtown Boyertown

Joe Zlomek March 11, 2019

It's taken three years to see a dream realized in downtown Boyertown, but the borough's Main Street revitalization agency cheered its progress Friday with the only-months-away opening of "Grind."

Be A Star! Extras Needed For Boyertown Filming

Joe Zlomek January 20, 2019

Extras are needed Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. for a film involving the Colebrookdale Railroad in Boyertown. You'll need to e-mail in advance to express interest, and there are dress requirements.

Boyertown Wins $300,000 PA Renovation Grant

Joe Zlomek January 4, 2018

Building A Better Boyertown won a $300,000 state grant Wednesday to help refurbish a "vacant and blighted" South Reading Avenue building into space for a restaurant and five apartments.