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In today's newsletter:

• How a Pottstown bridge could soon honor a local Navy SEAL
• Pottstown community leader honored at growing regional women's REACH conference

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Ciresi introduces legislation to rename Pottstown bridge in honor of fallen serviceman (pahouse.com) — State Rep. Joe Ciresi has introduced a bill to rename Pottstown's North Hanover Street Bridge as the Commander Job W. Price Memorial Bridge, honoring the late Navy SEAL and Pottstown High School graduate. If approved, every driver crossing the span would see a tribute to his service and sacrifice in Afghanistan.
   

• TriCounty Area Chamber hosts sixth REACH conference (readingeagle.com) — A regional women's leadership REACH conference recently highlighted the impact of Pottstown through an award to Kimyetta Lewis for her work strengthening the local community. Hosted by the TriCounty Area Chamber, the event drew 160 attendees for panels, a keynote, and awards recognizing women and businesses advancing leadership, opportunity, and support across the tri-county area.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pottstown

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• Autumn Under the Glass - A Greenhouse Fall Festival →
  224 Nantmeal Rd, Glenmoore
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Hosting Open Mic →
  Pottstown PA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• The Table: Pottstown →
  Pottstown PA
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Alzheimer's Support Group: Balancing Independence and Support →
  Chestnut Knoll, 120 W 5th St, Boyertown
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Fall is the Perfect Time to Schedule your Pet Vaccines →
  1486 S Hanover St, Pottstown
  10:00 am
• Dr. Potts's Wartime Garden →
  Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W King St, Pottstown
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Estate of Terry Mayer Taxidermy | Online Auction in East Greenville →
  Online Auction
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Workers Pro Wrestling →
  Ringing Rocks Roller Rink, 815 White Pine Ln, Pottstown
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Oktoberfest 2026 →
  Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Ln, Reading
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Dementia education and support group: Is it normal aging? →
  Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy, Douglassville
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Kids Fall FunFest →
  Trinity Lighthouse, 66 South Limerick Road, Royersford, PA 19468
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Melle the dog was found on the golf course.
  A bit wet and scared but good. Thank you all including Bellewood staff and Pottstown police!!! We are so relieved!! (Nextdoor North Coventry Township)
• I am looking to repave my driveway.
  I've looked into a couple places but most will do only seal coating. Any suggestions on a place that could help me out? (Nextdoor North Coventry Township)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Pottstown. Apply here.
• Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Assistant Manager - Pottstown, PA in Pottstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boyertown

• Boyertown raises steins for 19th Oktoberfest (readingeagle.com)
• I Can't Believe the Commies Called a Shovel Pass to John Bates with the Game on the Line (crossingbroad.com)

Royersford

• Six U.S. 422 Ramps Will Close—How to Dodge the Delays (mychesco.com)

Collegeville

• Ted and Ann Marie Prusinski (thetimes-tribune.com)
• Watt a Night – Logan Watt Wins NASCAR Modified Feature and Grandview Speedway Point Title With Dramatic Late Race Drive, Steve Young Scores NASCAR Sportsman Win, Joe Toth Grabs Point Title (speedwaydigest.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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