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Hey there, Pottstown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new Pottstown restaurants opened their doors in 2025?
  • How will Montco’s tax hike affect Pottstown community college students?

Also on today's calendar: Blood Drive and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: A.M. freezing drizzle; cloudy, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 36, low: 33.
  • Monday: Windy; a little morning rain, with a high of 56 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2025 in review: Restaurants opened in Montgomery County this year (dailylocal.com) — Several new eateries and drink spots opened in Pottstown this year, from Marisol’s Bakery & Cafe and Sunset Hill Brewing Company on High Street to Caribbean Paradise, Contessa Pasta Bar, and more. The countywide roundup highlights dozens of 2025 restaurant and food truck openings, but Pottstown sees a particularly notable cluster of new options for dining, drinks, and takeout.
   

• Montgomery County raises millage rate for community college (northpennnow.com) — Montgomery County has approved 2026 property tax increases, including a higher millage dedicated to Montgomery County Community College, which operates a campus in Pottstown. The change will add about $36 a year for the average household plus $17 more for the college tax, generating millions in new revenue while officials pledge a three‑year tuition freeze and expanded access to programs.
   

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  • Merry Christmas Neighbors!!
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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