🌱 Patch AM: Where Hill School stands among Philly’s biggest private schools this year

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In today's newsletter:

• Where Hill School stands among Philly's biggest private schools this year
• How did Pottstown-area eateries fare in the latest health inspections?

Also on today's calendar: Free art show- Allowed to See Differently and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid with a thundershower, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
• Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Hill Enrollment at Middle of Largest Private Schools' List (travelswiththepost.com) — Pottstown's Hill School ranks 23rd in enrollment among the Greater Philadelphia region's 54 largest private schools for the 2026–27 year, with 539 students reported. The piece also highlights Pottstown-based Schuylkill River Greenways, which has hired communications professional Jason Brudereck to boost awareness of its river and trail stewardship work across the region.
   

• Latest Chester County Inspections Flag Six Food Facilities (mychesco.com) — Chester County health inspectors recently cited six food businesses for issues ranging from unsafe temperatures to poor sanitizing, including problems with hot water and sanitizer at a Flagship Premium Cinemas in the Pottstown area. Two other organizations tied to Pottstown, including an OJR music group, were listed as compliant, and residents are urged to report suspected foodborne illness or unsanitary conditions to county health officials.
   

📸 Around Pottstown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pottstown

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• The Horsenecks and Burnt Mills Highballers →
  118 North, 118 N Wayne Ave, Wayne
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• Free art show- Allowed to See Differently →
  Black Moth Tattoo and Gallery, 2209 E High St, Pottstown
  10:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Red Horse Car Show →
  Pottstown, PA Calendar Pottstown, PA 19464
  1:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - BOROUGH HALL CLOSED →
  Pottstown, PA Calendar Pottstown, PA 19464
Thursday September 10
• ARC Blood Drive at Sanatoga Ridge Community →
  2461 E High St, Pottstown
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• 4th annual Community Day and Car Show →
  Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy, Douglassville
  10:00 am
• DJ Gary Wiley's Oldies, '80s & More Dance →
  Keystone Fire Company, 240 N Walnut St, Boyertown
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• The CFC Blended Burger Battle - POTTSTOWN, PA →
  The Alley on High Street, 228 E High St, Pottstown
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Adam Hunter →
  SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd, Pottstown
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Amber Wallin →
  SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd, Pottstown
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Goodnight, Texas at 118 North →
  118 North, 118 N Wayne Ave, Wayne
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Comedy Open Mic →
  SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd, Pottstown
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Root Settaz at 118 North →
  118 North, 118 N Wayne Ave, Wayne
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Dream Asia Food Festival 2026 →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Basic Cable: A Tribute to the Golden Age of MTV →
  118 North, 118 N Wayne Ave, Wayne
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Stock Associate (Early Morning) - Philadelphia Premium in Pottstown. Apply here.
• Deckers Outdoor Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate - UGG in Pottstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pottsgrove

• NJ Baseball Player Shot Twice By Upper Pottsgrove Police, Death Ruled Homicide: Coroner (dailyvoice.com)

Boyertown

• FOOTBALL: Upper Perk dominates on both sides of the ball in dominant shutout at Boyertown (readingeagle.com)
• A centuries-old farmhouse is being restored. But it's created a mystery (themorningsun.com)
• World War II 1-2 punch: Military and industry honored on Labor Day 1945 (republicanherald.com)

Ok Pottstown! 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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