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Hi there, Pottstown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Pottstown jury responded to the mayor's daylight assault case
  • Could North Charlotte Street become Pottstown's next arts hot spot?
  • See how Pottstown teams fared in Wednesday's PAC action

Also on today's calendar: Workers Pro Wrestling and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Breezy with a shower possible, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jury convicts man of groping Pottstown mayor on downtown street (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Pottstown residents are learning that a local man has been convicted of indecently groping Mayor Stephanie Henrick in 2024 as she walked to National Night Out, with video and police work helping secure the verdict. He remains jailed without bail pending sentencing, will undergo evaluations, and must register as a sex offender, while Henrick hopes her decision to report encourages other victims to come forward.
   

• Area Arts Districts are Thriving. Add One Here, BID Suggests (travelswiththepost.com) — Pottstown's Business Improvement District is pitching a new North Charlotte Street Arts District that could transform long-vacant storefronts into galleries, studios, and creative businesses. Over five years, the plan envisions art walks, public art, and a signature annual event, potentially tapping state creative-district grants and inviting local property owners, artists, and organizations to get involved now.
   

• High School Roundup (Sept. 23): OJR's Matlack, PV's Patel claim league crowns as 30-plus PAC golfers qualify for districts (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Student-athletes from around the Pioneer Athletic Conference, including Pottstown High School, wrapped up a busy Wednesday with league golf championships, tennis sweeps, and cross country wins. Methacton topped Pottstown in girls tennis, while Owen J. Roberts and Perkiomen Valley golfers and runners secured district berths and team victories that local fans will be tracking into October.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Pottstown. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - Stowe Chili's in Pottstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • How to Turn Your Creative Skills Into a Thriving Online Course Business (town.news)
  • Phillies Hypothetical: Are You Throwing Zack Wheeler on Sunday if the 4 Seed is in Play? (crossingbroad.com)

Royersford

  • Magic Memories Early Learning Schools Examines Inclusive Preschool Classrooms in Everyday Early Learning (commercialappeal.com)
  • Resurfacing continues on Route 422 in Limerick, Upper Providence townships (pottsmerc.com)

Phoenixville

  • Where Flock Cameras Are Located Around The Phoenixville Area (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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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