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The Pottstown Mercury newspaper was founded in 1931 by Shandy Hill and William Hiester. Today it serves readers in parts of Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties in Pennsylvania.
High school basketball scores from across the state trib.al/w5TE8KX
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Feb. 13
High school basketball scores from across the state
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February 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
High school basketball scores from across the state trib.al/w5TE8KX
The 18th-seeded Royals scored the first 19 points of the game en route to a 58-48 win over 15th-seeded Great Valley. The win puts Upper Darby (13-10 overall) into the second round next Tuesday against Methacton. It also ends the Patriots (17-7) season. trib.al/3t263nO
District 1 Class 6A Boys Basketball: Great Valley can’t overcome slow start vs. Upper Darby
No. 18 Upper Darby scored the first 19 points of the game en route to a 58-48 win over 15th-seeded Great Valley in the first round of the District 1 Class 6A tournament Friday.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:28 AM
The 18th-seeded Royals scored the first 19 points of the game en route to a 58-48 win over 15th-seeded Great Valley. The win puts Upper Darby (13-10 overall) into the second round next Tuesday against Methacton. It also ends the Patriots (17-7) season. trib.al/3t263nO
Abington principal placed on leave amid allegations about social media posts trib.al/ffqKswr
Abington principal placed on leave amid allegations about social media posts
Abington Senior High School principal placed on administrative leave over “allegations of inappropriate social media posts.”
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February 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Abington principal placed on leave amid allegations about social media posts trib.al/ffqKswr
Gov. Josh Shapiro pledges to ‘pursue every option to prevent’ ICE detention centers in Berks, Schuylkill counties trib.al/Afqfzd7
Gov. Josh Shapiro pledges to ‘pursue every option to prevent’ ICE detention centers in Berks, Schuylkill counties
Gov. Josh Shapiro has issued a warning to the federal government about plans to build federal detention centers in Pennsylvania.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro pledges to ‘pursue every option to prevent’ ICE detention centers in Berks, Schuylkill counties trib.al/Afqfzd7
Possible snow tonight, then warming to above normal in southeastern PA, NJ trib.al/rtP8RKm
Possible snow tonight, then warming to above normal in southeastern PA, NJ
A coating of snow is possible Friday night into Saturday in areas north of I-78 in PA and I-195 in NJ. Next week: It’s almost a heat wave compared to the bitter, blustery weather so far this …
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February 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Possible snow tonight, then warming to above normal in southeastern PA, NJ trib.al/rtP8RKm
Girls wrestling keeps growing and the postseason brackets keep getting deeper. Here's a look at the opening round of the girls' postseason. trib.al/SBr4Ppg
Previewing the girls District 1/12 wrestling tournament
Girls wrestling keeps growing and the postseason brackets keep getting deeper. Here’s a look at the opening round of the girls’ postseason.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Girls wrestling keeps growing and the postseason brackets keep getting deeper. Here's a look at the opening round of the girls' postseason. trib.al/SBr4Ppg
High school basketball scores from across the state trib.al/FhCO7PV
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Thursday, Feb. 12
High school basketball scores from across the state
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February 13, 2026 at 6:10 AM
High school basketball scores from across the state trib.al/FhCO7PV
Montco commissioners pledge ‘collaboration’ at State of the County trib.al/CwXe1DD
Montco commissioners pledge ‘collaboration’ at State of the County
‘We won’t let political gridlock get in the way of progress,’ Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chairwoman Jamila Winder says.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Montco commissioners pledge ‘collaboration’ at State of the County trib.al/CwXe1DD
Abbie Kelly scored eight of her game-high 17 points in the third quarter to help No. 4 Archbishop Wood take control of the game and defeat No. 5 Archbishop Ryan in the PCL quarterfinals. trib.al/hqBaPj9
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Archbishop Wood uses big second half to beat Archbishop Ryan in PCL quarterfinals
Abbie Kelly scored eight of her game-high 17 points in the third quarter to help No. 4 Archbishop Wood take control of the game and defeat No. 5 Archbishop Ryan in the PCL quarterfinals.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Abbie Kelly scored eight of her game-high 17 points in the third quarter to help No. 4 Archbishop Wood take control of the game and defeat No. 5 Archbishop Ryan in the PCL quarterfinals. trib.al/hqBaPj9
Animal Rescue League of Berks nominated for Snippy Award for animal sterilizations, adoptions in 2025 trib.al/vqYgwcE
Animal Rescue League of Berks nominated for Snippy Award for animal sterilizations, adoptions in 2025
The Cumru Township shelter and animal welfare organization conducted 4,840 spay and neuter procedures last year.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Animal Rescue League of Berks nominated for Snippy Award for animal sterilizations, adoptions in 2025 trib.al/vqYgwcE
Berkshire Mall under threat of closing after HVAC, sprinkler failure trib.al/Lve8slO
Berkshire Mall under threat of closing after HVAC, sprinkler failure
Some of the mall’s heating and ventilation units malfunctioned, causing the sprinkler system to freeze, Wyomissing officials said.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Berkshire Mall under threat of closing after HVAC, sprinkler failure trib.al/Lve8slO
Upper Dublin man charged with criminal solicitation to murder 3 people trib.al/luML1fN
Upper Dublin man charged with criminal solicitation to murder 3 people
Eric Berkowitz accused of attempting to hire hit man to kill his ex-girlfriend and 2 men she dated in New York.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Upper Dublin man charged with criminal solicitation to murder 3 people trib.al/luML1fN
Pro bono name change clinic open for Montgomery County residents trib.al/j00Inoa
Pro bono name change clinic open for Montgomery County residents
Adult residents, especially those who are trans or gender-expansive, can sign up for free legal help with the name change process.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Pro bono name change clinic open for Montgomery County residents trib.al/j00Inoa
Boyertown pressing ahead with full-day kindergarten trib.al/oiOFC3v
Boyertown pressing ahead with full-day kindergarten
“I think we need more data. There are a lot of moving parts here. We’re looking at possible re-districting, putting up modulars.”
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February 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Boyertown pressing ahead with full-day kindergarten trib.al/oiOFC3v
Elsewhere on Wednesday, Norristown topped Penn Wood in the Eagles' final dual meet of the 2025-26 season. trib.al/TiA3lp1
Mercury Wrestling Roundup (Feb. 11): Perkiomen Valley rides mid-meet wave of falls to 39-30 victory over Methacton
Elsewhere on Wednesday, Norristown topped Penn Wood in the Eagles’ final dual meet of the 2025-26 season.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Elsewhere on Wednesday, Norristown topped Penn Wood in the Eagles' final dual meet of the 2025-26 season. trib.al/TiA3lp1
Reavy helped guide the Rams to an 18-5-1 overall record, including a 10-game win streak, 12 shutouts and a PAC championship that had painstakingly eluded the program in preceding seasons. trib.al/qWcLsK5
GIRLS SOCCER ALL-AREA: Reavy’s role in returning Spring-Ford to PAC supremacy earns her Mercury Player of the Year nod
Reavy helped guide the Rams to an 18-5-1 overall record, including a 10-game win streak, 12 shutouts and a PAC championship that had painstakingly eluded the program in preceding seasons.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Reavy helped guide the Rams to an 18-5-1 overall record, including a 10-game win streak, 12 shutouts and a PAC championship that had painstakingly eluded the program in preceding seasons. trib.al/qWcLsK5
Montgomery County food safety inspections found mold, rodent droppings and roaches trib.al/dTzLnEJ
Montgomery County food safety inspections found mold, rodent droppings and roaches
Here are the violations reported in food safety inspection reports from Montgomery County conducted the week of Feb. 1-7, 2026.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Montgomery County food safety inspections found mold, rodent droppings and roaches trib.al/dTzLnEJ
With a couple key wins, and of course a little bit of controversy, East topped Rustin, 33-25. It was the first time, ever, East has beaten Rustin and Henderson in the same season, for the unofficial West Chester championship. It was also East’s first win over Rustin since 2020. trib.al/1i7xooW
In historic fashion, West Chester East wrestlers edge Rustin
With a couple key wins, and of course a little bit of controversy, East topped Rustin, 33-25. It was the first time, ever, East has beaten Rustin and Henderson in the same season, for the unofficia…
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February 12, 2026 at 6:56 AM
With a couple key wins, and of course a little bit of controversy, East topped Rustin, 33-25. It was the first time, ever, East has beaten Rustin and Henderson in the same season, for the unofficial West Chester championship. It was also East’s first win over Rustin since 2020. trib.al/1i7xooW
Norristown Area High School classes resume following lockdown trib.al/b8dvBGt
Norristown Area High School classes resume following lockdown
NAHS students resumed classes Wednesday after reports of a weapon in the building led to a “lengthy lockdown” on Tuesday.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Norristown Area High School classes resume following lockdown trib.al/b8dvBGt
Berks County Prison Board defends its policy on ICE detainers trib.al/gPVhNUV
Berks County Prison Board defends its policy on ICE detainers
In April, the board voted to comply with a directive from ICE to detain individuals for up to 48 hours in some circumstances.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Berks County Prison Board defends its policy on ICE detainers trib.al/gPVhNUV
Montgomery County Democrats urge Republicans to condemn Trump racist post trib.al/NnVuh8U
Montgomery County Democrats urge Republicans to condemn Trump racist post
Dozens of Montco Democrats categorically condemn Trump’s Truth Social post as “an unmistakable act of racism.”
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February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Montgomery County Democrats urge Republicans to condemn Trump racist post trib.al/NnVuh8U
Sgt. Werner named new Upper Pottsgrove police chief trib.al/2ZD2K3Z
Sgt. Werner named new Upper Pottsgrove police chief
“I know the department is in strong hands.”
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February 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Sgt. Werner named new Upper Pottsgrove police chief trib.al/2ZD2K3Z
BENSALEM – Kobe Bazemore tracked down the ball along the sideline for a steal then found Horace Jackson IV in transition for a slam as the Upper Dublin boys basketball team raced out to a 9-0 lead over Cheltenham in the Suburban One League championship game. trib.al/3zgKlGp
BOYS BASKETBALL: Upper Dublin rolls past Cheltenham to win 3rd straight SOL championship
BENSALEM – Kobe Bazemore tracked down the ball along the sideline for a steal then found Horace Jackson IV in transition for a slam as the Upper Dublin boys basketball team raced out to a 9-0 lead …
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February 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
BENSALEM – Kobe Bazemore tracked down the ball along the sideline for a steal then found Horace Jackson IV in transition for a slam as the Upper Dublin boys basketball team raced out to a 9-0 lead over Cheltenham in the Suburban One League championship game. trib.al/3zgKlGp
Prosecutors appeal ruling that vacated Norristown man’s 2006 homicide conviction trib.al/0ZVyVNz
Prosecutors appeal ruling that vacated Norristown man’s 2006 homicide conviction
Montgomery County prosecutors have appealed a federal judge’s decision that granted a Norristown man, who is serving a life prison term, a new trial on charges he killed his mother by brutally stab…
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February 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Prosecutors appeal ruling that vacated Norristown man’s 2006 homicide conviction trib.al/0ZVyVNz
Houlahan delivers State of Sixth address trib.al/PBwC1aI
Houlahan delivers State of Sixth address
The Congresswoman said she chose to not talk politics so much, but policy, during a time when she said, “long standing checks and balances are really being tested as I’ve never seen before.”
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February 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Houlahan delivers State of Sixth address trib.al/PBwC1aI