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Hello again Pottstown! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Pottstown projects just scored nearly $800,000 in grants
  • Which new Pottstown eateries opened their doors in 2025?

Also on today's calendar: Big Talent, Small Works 9th Annual Sales Exhibition and 8 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: A morning flurry; breezy, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 32 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pa. law enforcement agencies among recipients of millions in grant funding (police1.com) — Pottstown is set to receive about $800,000 in state gaming-funded grants for projects including a new fire truck, community center renovations, and lead service line replacements. Additional funding will improve the Pottstown Multimodal Station and support nearby townships’ police, EMS, parks, and infrastructure. These investments aim to boost safety, transportation, and quality of life across the region.
   

• 2025 in review: Restaurants that opened in Chester County this year (readingeagle.com) — Pottstown food lovers gained several new options in 2025, including Little Bay Caribbean Kitchen on South Hanover Street, Primos Hoagies on West Schuylkill Road, and Rise & Shine Cafe on Pottstown Pike. This Chester County roundup highlights dozens of newly opened restaurants and food trucks, giving you fresh ideas for day trips and nearby dining beyond the borough, from Phoenixville to West Chester and beyond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A crash on RT-309 NB before Paper Mill Rd. in Flourtown, Montgomery Co., PA, has cleared, and all lanes are now open.
    5:33AM on Dec 31: A crash on RT-309 northbound before Paper Mill Rd. in Flourtown, Montgomery County, PA, has closed all lanes. (Nextdoor )
  • ATTENTION CAT LOVERS
    My friend has a young cat with a Grade 2 Heart Murmur. Her primary Vet suggested a Cardiologist evaluation (for a cardiac baseline). Metropolitan… (Nextdoor Central Pottstown)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Pottstown. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Pottstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gilbertsville

  • MCCC nursing graduates ready to join healthcare workforce (pottsmerc.com)

Royersford

  • Ciresi applauds nearly $247K secured for Traffic Management Center in Limerick Township (pahouse.com)
  • AI regulation bill gets notes in Pennsylvania (northpennnow.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just heard a golfer say he had four strokes on the first hole!
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