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Phoenixville's Year In Review: The Biggest Stories Of 2017
A new mayor, debate over development, the fight against drug abuse, new breweries: there was plenty to talk about in 2017.
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The year is almost in the books and needless to say, 2017 had some notable stories.
From a new mayor and borough councilmen being elected, multiple new breweries opening, a murder in Children's Plaza on Bridge Street, and ongoing debates over parking, traffic, and development, there was plenty to talk about in the Phoenixville area this year.
Below are ten of the biggest stories from Phoenixville over the past calendar year:
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10. Rep. Costello Splits From Trump, Leads GOP Fight Against Climate Change With Reps. Fitzpatrick, Meehan
Costello, Phoenixville's voice in U.S. Congress, led 17 Republicans, including local Reps. Fitzpatrick and Meehan, in a break from President Trump to fight climate change.
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9. Carfentanil Supplier In Phoenixville Fatal Overdose Stands Trial
The emergence of the elephant tranquilizer carfentanil on the Phoenixville-area opioid market was one of the more alarming developments of 2017.
8. Six Phoenixville Residents Died From Drug Overdose Deaths In 2016
Six Phoenixville residents were among the 97 drug overdose deaths in Chester County in 2016, the Chester County Coroner's Office said.
7. Phoenixville Becomes 1st PA Municipality To Commit To 100 Percent Clean Energy
Phoenixville became the first municipality in Pennsylvania, and 44th nationwide, to make the commitment. West Chester would soon follow suit.
6. Group Mobilizes To Bring SEPTA Rail To King Of Prussia
The move could have implications for Phoenixville traffic, though criticism arose when officials made no mention of plans to extend a rail along 422.
5. Phoenixville Murder Suspect Arrested In Philadelphia: Cops
A murder in Children's Plaza on Bridge Street shook a community unaccustomed to that level violence.
4. Wawa In Schuykill Township Remains Controversial Issue
The possibility of a Wawa coming to Route 23 in Schuylkill Township is still under consideration. Is it a good idea?
3. Phoenixville's SteelTown Village To Begin Construction
The controversial proposal for affordable housing in Phoenixville was finally approved.
2. Conshohocken Brewing To Open Up New Location In Phoenixville
Several breweries either opened or announced openings in the borough in 2017. Conshohocken Brewery's "Game Room" will open on Bridge Street in 2018.
1. Peter Urscheler Wins Phoenixville Mayor's Race, Leads Dem Sweep
Democrat Peter Urscheler was elected the next mayor of Phoenixville, while Democrats swept important elections across the borough.
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