Community Corner
Phoenixville Community Open-Air Market Returns
Local artists painted a colorful rainbow to celebrate the LGBTQ month.
PHOENIXVILLE , PA—The Phoenixville community joined with LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County Sunday to paint a permanent rainbow on the crosswalks at Bridge Street and Church Alley.
The street mural is named "Pride Walk" in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, brightening up the downtown district for the return of Open-Air Market, which began last weekend and continues through the first week in October.
The 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge Street are closed during weekends.
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The Open Air market kicked off with First Friday featuring musical acts, food vendors, arts and crafts, yoga classes and more.
The festivities included a ribbon cutting ceremony at Heartwood Park, which was revitalized through private donations, and features a pavilion and bench seating where guests can enjoy a respite from activities downtown.
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Saturday featured a new event hosted by the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Rhythm & Brews.
In addition to a pop-up beer garden highlighting a variety of local brews, the festivities included music and a cornhole tournament.
More information on First Friday is available here.
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