Save The Vale Rio Diner!
The borough of Phoenixville, PA is considering a proposal to replace the landmark Vale Rio Diner and historic Fountain Inn in the heart of the borough, with a Walgreens and Starbucks. The town has... continue reading »
"Keep it there, even though the food sucks now"
"Why the heck would we need a wallgreens and a starrbucks?/ STARRBUCKS?/ GET OUT OF HERE"
"You've got to be kidding me!!! THE VALE RIO IS A LANDMARK! THE BLOB WAS FILMED THERE FOR GOD SAKES!!!!"
"Hold a town meeting. See what the elderly who are most effected by drugstores, the young and middle-aged adults who know where the town has been and are guiding its direction, and the youth who will live with the results of our actions have to say. Let "
"That corner just wouldn't be the same without the Val and the Dog"
"Down with Walgreens, Up with the Val"
"I grew up in Phoenixville and have been around to see it come into its own as a town. There are currently at least 4 coffee shops on Bridge Street alone, and a Starbucks is unnecessary. "
"That's ridiculous. But it could be worse; they could put a walmart in."
"Please do not tear this down for a not needed starbucks in our town. People do not need jobs that bad to demolish a character-adding landmark of our great town. GO BUILD ELSEWHERE!! Thank you."
"I heard from a Vale waitress that the deal is off. The new Ice cream parlor was supposed to be the Walgreens."
"The historic landmarks such as the Val Rio, the Fountain Inn, and the Colonial Theatre are probably the main reason Phoenixville was the only place I ever wanted to call my home. That along with the local buisnesses and the general sense of communtiy. P"
"This is outrageous. Giving into big business. what a disgrace! Hang your heads in shame."
"Both are historic sites that shouldn't be removed."
