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What's up Pottstown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Pottstown and its PAC rivals fare under Friday night lights?
  • How to ride the Secret Valley train from Boyertown to Pottstown

Also on today's calendar: Veteran Child Abuse Prosecutor Exposes: How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Snapchat and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Turning sunny; warmer, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High School Roundup (Oct. 2): PJP football rebounds with shutout of Boyertown; Lian, DeCicco fall one win shy of girls' tennis states (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Pottstown High School's football team took a tough 45-0 loss to Upper Perkiomen, while several other nearby programs, including Pope John Paul II and Phoenixville, earned dominant wins in Pioneer Athletic Conference play. The roundup also highlights strong local performances in field hockey, girls' tennis, soccer, and volleyball, giving Pottstown-area fans a clear picture of how neighboring schools are faring.
   

• This 2-Hour Pennsylvania Train Ride Through The Secret Valley Is An Unforgettable Way To See Fall (newsbreak.com) — A heritage excursion train runs between Boyertown and Pottstown, offering local riders a two-hour fall foliage trip through the secluded "Secret Valley" with restored vintage cars, dining options, and an open-air car for photos. The article explains the line's colonial iron history, themed rides, and practical tips on timing, tickets, and what to expect when you board in nearby Boyertown.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Magnus, a cat who went missing in Pottstown, PA, has been safely reunited with their family after 25 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our 6-month-old… (Nextdoor Central Pottstown)
  • Greetings from Animal House Project Retail Outlet!
    I am thrilled to have my art work here to help benefit Animal House Project's mission. (Nextdoor West Pottstown)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Cook in Pottstown. Apply here.
  • Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for Dairy Clerk in Phoenixville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pottsgrove

  • Football Recap: Tough Loss for Upper Merion Area (maxpreps.com)

Boyertown

  • World War II troops get patriotic sendoff at Boyertown train (readingeagle.com)
  • Student Representatives Issue Report to the Boyertown School Board (town.news)
  • School Board Reviews Policy on Current Events in the Classroom (town.news)

Chesterbrook

  • Restaurants Cited By Health Inspectors; Company Lays Off 169 Workers: Main Line Business News (patch.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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