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Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Pottsgrove! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How upcoming 422 lane closures could disrupt your Pottsgrove commute this week
  • Meet the Pottsgrove fullback aiming to help the Falcons reach states

Also on today's calendar: Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does an elephant stand on a marshmallow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. 422 Lane Closure Could Frustrate Chester County Commuters (mychesco.com) — Expect right-lane closures on westbound U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove between the Sanatoga and Hanover Street interchanges on August 5 and 6, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The work is part of PennDOT’s long-term, $83.6 million project rebuilding 2.1 miles of 422 and replacing bridges between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road, so plan extra time or alternate routes.
   

• 2026 PFN Player Profile: Chase Wiley-FB/OLB-Pottsgrove (pafootballnews.com) — Pottsgrove football fans can get to know fullback/linebacker Chase Wiley, Class of 2027, as he reflects on last season’s ups and downs and his goals of helping the Falcons reach states. He talks about favorite games, practice drills, community impact, and the teammate qualities he values most.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pottsgrove

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★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday August 4
  • Comedy Open Mic →
    SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd, Pottstown
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 4
  • Board of School Directors' Special Meeting - Region 2 Candidate Interviews
    Boyertown Area SD Education Center Board Room
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 5
  • Committee of the Whole - 7:00 PM →
    Pottstown, PA Calendar Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Parks & Recreation Commission at Fernbrook Lodge
    North Coventry Township 1954 St Peters Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 6
  • Cars & Cones →
    Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S Walnut St, Boyertown
    4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Boyertown

  • Berks Opera Company's Reading Production of La Bohème Features Strong Boyertown Connections (town.news)
  • Berks County real estate transactions for Aug. 2 (readingeagle.com)

Chesterbrook

  • New Rooftop Restaurant, Bar; FBI Presence At Art Galley: Main Line Business News (patch.com)

Ok Pottsgrove! 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: So he won’t fall in the hot chocolate (Thank you Geila P. for sending it in!)
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