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🌱 Patch AM: How new tax-credit donations could boost Pottstown kids’ library programs

Spotted on the Pottstown calendar: Holiday Maker's Market

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Hi Pottstown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new tax-credit donations could boost Pottstown kids’ library programs
  • How did Pottstown’s Trojans dominate Upper Perk on the court?
  • Would you welcome guests bringing leftover containers to your Pottstown feast?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Maker's Market and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 28, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 31 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pottstown library now eligible for tax break donations (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Pottstown Regional Public Library is now approved to receive Educational Improvement Tax Credit donations, opening a new way for local businesses to fund its Summer Reading and STEM/STEAM programs for kids. With demand for youth services growing, the library hopes these tax-advantaged contributions will expand hands-on learning, workshops, and enrichment opportunities for Pottstown children year-round.
   

• Mercury Roundup (Dec. 11): Perkiomen Valley girls basketball edges Spring-Ford for 11th straight win over Rams (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Pottstown hoops fans have plenty to cheer about, with both the girls and boys Trojans earning convincing PAC Frontier wins over Upper Perkiomen to stay hot early in the season. A wider roundup also recaps strong performances by neighboring schools in basketball and swimming, giving local sports followers a snapshot of how area rivals are shaping up.
   

• Yes, It's Rude To Bring Leftover Containers To Holiday Meals: Block Talk (patch.com) — Holiday hosts in Pottstown get a shout-out in a national Patch etiquette discussion about whether guests should bring their own containers for leftovers. One local reader, Kass, actually welcomes guests arriving with containers so she can share extra food, contrasting with many others who see it as rude and presumptuous.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this anyone’s cat ?
    He’s been coming around my house for weeks at nighttime . Last night meowing at my front door so I brought him in for the night . Very very friendly… (Nextdoor West Pottsgrove Township)
  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - PT in Pottstown. Apply here.
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Pottstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pottsgrove

  • U.S. 422 Lane Closures Return Next Week, Bringing Fresh Headaches for Commuters (mychesco.com)

Gilbertsville

  • $1 million just the beginning for Boyertown Landfill contamination (readingeagle.com)

Phoenixville

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

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