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Coffee in hand, Collegeville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Ursinus’s new Bloomberg Lab change opportunities for Collegeville students?
  • Which Collegeville restaurant just failed key food safety checks?
  • How will Collegeville factor into this high-stakes 2026 Senate race?

Also on today's calendar: 🪄✨ HARRY POTTER Trivia Night (21+) ✨🪄 FREE Drink Token w/ Admission and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Collegevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 20.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wall Street Comes to Ursinus College with Bloomberg Lab Launch (montco.today) — Collegeville’s Ursinus College has opened a new Bloomberg Lab in Myrin Library, giving students real-time access to Wall Street-style financial data and professional certifications. With 12 Bloomberg terminals and multidisciplinary access, the space offers powerful training for careers in finance and data-driven fields while honoring the vision of late professor Scott Deacle.
   

• Montgomery County food safety inspections found roach carcasses and rodent dropping throughout (readingeagle.com) — Montgomery County’s latest food safety inspections include Ember & Ale on Market Street in Collegeville, where inspectors cited issues with date-marking prepared foods and missing sanitizer test strips, with some items discarded. The broader report also details violations and follow-up actions at dozens of other restaurants across the county, offering a snapshot of current health-code concerns diners may want to know about.
   

• Towamencin's Kofi Osei To Run For PA State Senate (patch.com) — Collegeville voters are part of Pennsylvania’s 24th Senate district, where Towamencin supervisor Kofi Osei has launched a 2026 campaign to challenge Republican incumbent Tracy Pennycuick. The race, expected to be costly and closely watched, reflects recent Democratic gains in Montgomery County suburbs and could influence control of the state Senate.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
    If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
  • Lost Cat : anyone lost their Cat a black and white Cat sitting on my deck this evening with a blue collar .
    Cat runs away when approached . Pls DM . See pic below (Nextdoor Arcola)
  • Primrose School posted a job opening for Infant Toddler Teacher in Collegeville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Phoenixville

  • Truck Stuck Under Pawlings Road Bridge In Schuylkill Twp. For Hours (patch.com)
  • Starting At $120K A Year: Phoenixville Police Department Hiring New Officers (patch.com)

King of Prussia

  • Two Major King of Prussia Hotels Hit the Market Ahead of Colossal Year for Tourists (montco.today)
  • Take a Trip to See Philadelphia's New Netflix House Immersive Experience (northernvirginiamag.com)
  • Radnor Township Hosting First-Ever Chanukah Festival (jewishexponent.com)

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