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🌱 Patch AM: How you can ride Pottstown’s river trail and support it Sept. 19

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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 you can ride Pottstown's river trail and support it Sept. 19
  • What's planned at Pottstown FARM's upcoming Zucchini Festival and Races?
  • Which Pottstown spots made Montco's ultimate fried chicken list?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Pennsburg | Tools | Furniture | Jewelry | Art | Fitness Equipment and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Saturday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greenways 'Ride for the River' Fund-Raiser Returns Sept. 19 (travelswiththepost.com subscription) — Pottstown cyclists and families can join the Schuylkill River Greenways' "Ride for the River" fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19, starting and ending at Riverfront Park on College Drive. Riders can choose 4-, 15-, or 37-mile routes along the Schuylkill River Trail, then relax at an after-party featuring local businesses, all while supporting trail maintenance and river protection.
   

2. Fall in love with Montco farmers markets this autumn (eatdrinkmontco.com) — Pottstown residents can shop over 20 vendors at Pottstown FARM on East High Street, where local food, artisan goods, and kid-friendly programs like the Two Bite Club make Saturdays lively. The market also supports Operation 143 and is planning a Zucchini Festival and Races on September 19, giving families fresh reasons to visit through October.
   

3. The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken in Montgomery County (vista.today) — Pottstown diners get special attention in this countywide fried chicken guide, which spotlights Food From the Soul's new, larger High Street location and Asad's Hot Chicken's local outpost. If you're craving wings, tenders, or Nashville-style heat, you'll find several nearby options plus ideas for fried chicken road trips across Montgomery County.
   

4. Berks sports roundup for Sept. 9: Girls tennis, field hockey, golf results (centredaily.com) — Pottstown field hockey fell 4–0 to Brandywine Heights in the latest Berks County sports action, part of a roundup that also covers tennis, golf, and soccer results. Local sports fans can track how nearby schools are performing early in the fall season and see where Pottstown stands against regional rivals.
   

5. Khristi LaurenAdams (cbn.com) — Pottstown readers may recognize Khristi Lauren Adams from her work as Firestone Endowment Chaplain and religious studies instructor at The Hill School, where she also co-directs diversity efforts. Her broader ministry includes writing, speaking, and leading "The Becoming Conference," which focuses on empowering girls ages 13 to 18, drawing on her academic and pastoral background.
   

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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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