🌱 How did your favorite Kutztown eateries score on recent health inspections?
Kutztown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Kutztown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did your favorite Kutztown eateries score on recent health inspections?
- Can Kutztown field hockey turn preseason hype into a PSAC title?
Also on today's calendar: Kutztown Pipe Band/Kutztown Celtic Session and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Mainly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Berks County food safety inspections for the week of Aug. 10-16 (spotlightpa.org) — Several Berks County restaurants, including Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery and multiple Kutztown spots like Pop’s Malt Shoppe and Quality Shoppe, were inspected by the state this week. Some locations logged temperature-control and cleanliness violations, while others in Kutztown passed with no issues. Residents can check detailed reports online to see how their favorite local eateries scored. 
• Golden Bears positioned first in PSAC Preseason poll (kubears.com) — Kutztown University’s field hockey team is again picked to win the PSAC, coming off a record 20-2 season and returning three All-Americans. The Golden Bears open on the road Sept. 3, then host a four-team tournament at Andre Reed Stadium Sept. 5-6, giving local fans an early chance to see this nationally ranked squad at home.
📸 Around Kutztown
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Buccaneer Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps →
Kutztown Park Band Shell, 421 E Main St, Kutztown
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
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Kutztown Pipe Band/Kutztown Celtic Session →
Kutztown Park Band Shell, 421 E Main St, Kutztown
4:00 pm -
Kutztown Pipe Band/Kutztown Celtic Session in the Kutztown Park Band Shell →
Kutztown Park Band Shell, 421 E Main St, Kutztown
4:00 pm -
The Mudflaps →
Kutztown Park Band Shell, 421 E Main St, Kutztown
7:00 pm -
Comedy Under the Barns →
Kutztown Fairgrounds, 450 Wentz St, Kutztown
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 12
📣 Kutztown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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âď¸ Kindergarten Meet + Greet/Bus Ride đ
Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
1:00 pm -
Elementary School Meet the Teacher
Brandywine Heights Area SD 445 W Barkley St, Topton, PA 19562, USA
2:00 pm -
âď¸ PreK Orientation + Meet the Teacher đ
Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
3:00 pm -
Perry - Open House (Grades 1-5)
Hamburg Area SD 201 4th St, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, USA
4:15 pm -
âď¸ 1st + 2nd Grade Meet the Teacher đ
Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
5:00 pm -
âď¸ 3rd Grade Meet the Teacher đ
Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
6:00 pm -
Himalayan Singing Bowls →
Shumei Pennsylvania Center, S Kemp St, Lyons
2:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Kutztown. Apply here.
- Kutztown University posted a job opening for 26-27 Custodial Worker 1 in Kutztown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kutztown here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Berks golf roundup: Twin Valley, Oley Valley and Exeter get three wins (readingeagle.com)
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- Events roundup: Celebrate culture, music and more time for summer fun (pottsmerc.com)
Ok Kutztown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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