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Hello Pottstown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Pottstown’s new county-funded homeless shelter actually work?
- Why a young Pottstown man is heading to state prison
- How a Pottstown native nearly pitched Toronto to a World Series
Also on today's calendar: Buffalo Wild Wings ‘GO’ Grand Opening and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Pottstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Pottstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 36, low: 21.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 30 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Montco is addressing homelessness with an unusually bipartisan effort (inquirer.com) — Montgomery County leaders are moving ahead with an emergency short‑term shelter in Pottstown as part of a three-shelter network opening this year to address rising homelessness. Commissioners from both parties describe rare cooperation on funding, zoning battles, and a new housing blueprint that could shape future affordable housing and shelter options affecting Pottstown residents.
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• Pottstown man sent to prison for conspiring in shooting incident (readingeagle.com) — A 20-year-old Pottstown resident has been sentenced to state prison and probation for his role in a 2024 shooting that seriously injured a teenage girl. Prosecutors say he drove a relative to the Norristown Bright Hope community, joined a fight, and helped her flee after she fired the shot, with Pottstown police helping build the case.
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• Looking back at Blue Jays' biggest surprise of 2025 (clutchpoints.com) — A rising Toronto Blue Jays pitcher with roots in Pottstown, Trey Yesavage, turned heads in 2025 by jumping from Single-A to starring in the postseason and World Series. The 22-year-old right-hander’s strong regular-season debut and gutsy playoff performances have positioned him as a key arm to watch heading into 2026.
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📸 Around Pottstown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pottstown
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★ Featured events ★
- Buffalo Wild Wings ‘GO’ Grand Opening
1810 E Ridge Pike, Royersford
12:00 pm
Sunday January 4
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Other local events
- Free art show- Metamorphosis- works by Anastasia Alexandrin
Black Moth Tattoo and Gallery , 2209 E High St Suite 3 , Pottstown
10:00 am - Council Reorganization - 5:30 PM
Pottstown, PA Calendar Pottstown, PA 19464 - BeVisionary Singles @ Artillery Pottstown
Artillery Brewing - Pottstown , 305 E High St , Pottstown
7:00 pm - Committee of the Whole - 7:00 PM
Pottstown, PA Calendar Pottstown, PA 19464 - Blood Drive
Sanatoga Ridge Community , 2461 E High St , Pottstown
2:00 pm - Dementia education and support group
Keystone Villa at Douglassville , 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy , Douglassville
6:30 pm - Council - 7:00 PM
Pottstown, PA Calendar Pottstown, PA 19464
7:00 pm - Human Relations - 6:00 PM
Pottstown, PA Calendar Pottstown, PA 19464 - Health and Wellness Expo inside The SunnyBrook Ballroom
SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook , 50 Sunnybrook Rd , Pottstown
11:00 am
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Saturday January 17
📣 Pottstown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Citizens Bank: Stop Funding Cruelty Limerick
Citizens , 429 W Ridge Pike , Limerick
11:00 am - Pet Vaccines with Purpose!!
1486 S Hanover St , Pottstown
3:00 pm - Family Sensory Art - Berwyn, PA 2026
Upper Main Line YMCA , 1416 Berwyn Paoli Rd , Berwyn
10:00 am - OJR Battle of the Bands
Owen J Roberts School District , 981 Ridge Road , Pottstown
6:00 pm
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Friday January 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FROM A WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONSIDERING THE RECENT ATTACK, I THOUGHT IT WAS RELEVANT!
We’ve seen not one—but four—news stories tonight sounding the alarm about coyotes being “more active in neighborhoods,” with some even speculating… (Nextdoor Pottstown/Spring City) - Take a fat shiitake - cut stem off to make it flat - place in cast iron and another cast iron on top of it to squish it.
Cook on medium for 20 minutes. Flip and do the same thing on other side. Top with honey or maple syrup. Such a great snack or breakfast side! (Nextdoor Lower Pottsgrove)
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Pottstown. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Pottstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Collegeville
- ‘Jeopardy!': Who is Competing in Champions Wildcard After Second Chance Crowns Winners? (kpvi.com)
Audubon
- Popular Buffalo Wing Chain To Expand In Montgomery County (patch.com)
Chesterbrook
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-- The Patch AM Team
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