Today's Phoenix ran an article written by Barry Cassidy in which he addressed the various rumors that have been circulating regarding the immediate futures of several local businesses. He paints a much rosier picture than some of the comments here would have you believe. From the article:
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On Monday someone came in and told me Molly Maguire's was closing. I knew that was not correct because they are expanding, not closing. Then about 20 minutes after than I heard from someone else that 101 was closing and the building was going to become a McDonalds. I knew that was not correct either.
Marietu' Fanny from the crepe joint at Bridge and Gay called me and was upset that she heard someone at the business association meeting say she was closing... She went on to tell me that they were doing well...
Then I heard probably the most outrageous rumor of all... Ellie's Choice is closing. Now think about this one, folks. Here, Ellie has been here for a long time, she was here in the day when we were fighting for control of the street. She was here when no one came here and she still made it. Business during the recession is still more than it was back then.
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Friday, Ellie called me and ask that I come over. She told me that Michelle from Irish Joe's called her and said someone heard she was closing. Anyone who has been to Irish Joe's knows they do a good business and under no stretch of the imagination is she closing. It is so mind-boggling.
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What can you do? What can you do with lies that are passed down the line? One thing you can do is to make a special effort to shop downtown. Come downtown and get the bargains made available by the economic downturn.
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This is a period of deflation and things are not worth as much as they were at one time. Prices go down, home values diminish and times are hard. Times may be hard but these folks mentioned above are not going out of business and deserve your business as they continue to exist. So come on down!
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Click here to read the full article.
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On Monday someone came in and told me Molly Maguire's was closing. I knew that was not correct because they are expanding, not closing. Then about 20 minutes after than I heard from someone else that 101 was closing and the building was going to become a McDonalds. I knew that was not correct either.
Marietu' Fanny from the crepe joint at Bridge and Gay called me and was upset that she heard someone at the business association meeting say she was closing... She went on to tell me that they were doing well...
Then I heard probably the most outrageous rumor of all... Ellie's Choice is closing. Now think about this one, folks. Here, Ellie has been here for a long time, she was here in the day when we were fighting for control of the street. She was here when no one came here and she still made it. Business during the recession is still more than it was back then.
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Friday, Ellie called me and ask that I come over. She told me that Michelle from Irish Joe's called her and said someone heard she was closing. Anyone who has been to Irish Joe's knows they do a good business and under no stretch of the imagination is she closing. It is so mind-boggling.
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What can you do? What can you do with lies that are passed down the line? One thing you can do is to make a special effort to shop downtown. Come downtown and get the bargains made available by the economic downturn.
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This is a period of deflation and things are not worth as much as they were at one time. Prices go down, home values diminish and times are hard. Times may be hard but these folks mentioned above are not going out of business and deserve your business as they continue to exist. So come on down!
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Click here to read the full article.
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Ann
@ Councilman Senley: He has missed a lot of meetings. He missed 2 in a row prior to being late for the most recent one. And prior to the new year he had missed a bunch of meetings. I've heard several councilmen complaining about his attendance record. Maybe one time he'll respond on his blog to his abysmal attendance record.
Stop worrying about ferris wheels, blue traffic lights/posts and whether PJ ryans is closing and focus on updating the intersections to hold up to the growing traffic patterns.
Either the intersections look like a maze or they are only one lane with no turning arrow forcing traffic to back up for miles.
Its not 1950 with only a couple pickup trucks in town.
Regarding Coucilman Senley, he is a fine young man but he has missed too many meetings. I am disappointed in his attitude and record.
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Folks, I am in the the construction development trade and let me tell you that no businesses dump hundreds of thousands of dollars into construction for a town that is "in trouble or closing". The truth is always one step ahead of what you actually see on the street. Stores closing is what you may see, but newer and better businesses moving in is the current that's rolling underneath the street. Every town has its progression of businesses from early beginnings to the opening of "mom & pop" stores, to restaurants and bars, and then to more gentrified businesses (which is the stage Phoenixville is in now). Enjoy the ride people, because it is not everyday that towns pick themselves up and continue to get better. Your town is a true gem. Learn to enjoy it!
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michaelj wrote on Mar 8, 2009 4:06 PM:
" I was also wondering about the liability of a town employee giving out liquor to the public during a town sponsored event.
Anyway....I could have predicted the closing of businesses in the downtown. Thats why we left. No customers. March is our 2 year anniv. since moving our business out of the downtown. Best move we ever made. Heck, we are paying less rent on the main line and we have more customers. Customers with JOBS! All Barry could do when we left was bad mouth us. What a lovely town leader! Barry wont leave Phoenixville, He is the king there. King of loser town! What a claim! And his blog just proves his unprofessionalism!
I dont think the rumor was Elle was closing. I think it was Ellie SHOULD be closing. Just got mixed up in whisper down the lane. Its nice for a junk shop with outdated merchandise! I always feel good knowing she is in her sidewalk chair, talking on the phone, puffing away.
Phoenixville is just a drinking town. Barry knows it, hence his bar expansion plan. A bar on every corner, and then some.
Yes, the town is great for arts and beer. Yes, we will wait and see first fridays are crowded. People will flock for free music and beer. But day time retail is just not there. At all. So if you like having a business that does well with drunks, 1 friday per month, then Phoenixville is the place for you!
Happy to be out of Pville, Michael Weinstein @ Charmingly Lindas Quality Consignments. "
in your product you would have
done well. I know personally
I have made a bank here.You
really have a piss poor attitude
Once you hit twenty years hey don't let you fail and people are forced to shop there right?
I was psyched for something like Panera... beads?!
Like I said, nice looking store. And I hope it does well. But in this 'bar town', I'm not sure a bead store is a good fit. Not to be doom and gloom (I know that 'son' guy who uses tons of exclamation points will yell at me), but I'm just saying ... beads!!!!
The "bread" misunderstanding is funny, because everyone thinks its a bread place. Maybe its wishful thinking. Maybe they should give away bread on their first day as a joke.
Glad I'm not the only one...I guess I should slow down, too. :-)
Although I must say this is geared towards the ladies.
Specifically, what is opening when?
CDiddy
can talk to people like that. threatening someone who come in just to say that there care was not even on the same road as the ticket says is crazy! that being said if he can do all this and the borough is fine with it what chance does any of residents or business owners have of getting rid of him? its quite clear from everyone i have spoken with which is pretty much every business owner and resident down here they all completely dislike him as a person and the job hes doing and if he can keep his job against all of that then i assume hes here to stay.