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

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Phoenixville's veteran Phantoms turn last year's pain into playoffs?
  • How a Phoenixville church is turning birdwatching into kids' science fun

Also on today's calendar: Movie Night at Mill Grove: Hoppers! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Phoenixville looks to get back to winning football in 2026 with nearly every starter returning (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Phoenixville High's Phantoms football team is gearing up for a big rebound season, with 21 players returning after a tough 3–7 campaign in 2025. Coach Anthony Ciarlello and his veterans say last year's growing pains have them hungry to chase a PAC title and a District 1-5A playoff spot, starting with Friday's opener at Reading.
   

• Pennsylvania ministry promotes love of nature with journaling curriculum backed by UTO grant (episcopalnewsservice.org) — St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Phoenixville is expanding its Sprout Reach nature ministry with a new bird-focused journaling program called Sproutsiders, funded by a $49,000 United Thank Offering grant. Partnering with Green Valleys Watershed Association, the church will bring nature cameras, STEM-based journaling, and kid-friendly activities to local camps and conservation events in Phoenixville, including Floctoberfest.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Springsteen/Petty Tribute Band to play in Eagleview on Tuesday —Sean Hickey Read on Patch
  • Pacer Group posted a job opening for Clinical Services Associate in Phoenixville. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Keystone posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Phoenixville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenixville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chesterbrook

  • Mosquitos At 3 Tredyffrin Parks Tested Positive For West Nile Virus (patch.com)

Malvern

  • ACT Players Brings 'The Tempest' Outdoors in West Grove and Malvern (mychesco.com)
  • Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)-Part-Time 9p-7a Job in Pennsylvania - PA, Career, Jobs in ReMed, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner (military.com)
  • Free End of Summer Fun in and around Chester County (macaronikid.com)

Berwyn

  • Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. Purchases Shares of 31,705 AMETEK, Inc. $AME (marketbeat.com)

Ok Phoenixville! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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