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🌱 Shoemakersville student helps tackle news deserts and public health through research

Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Shoemakersville student helps tackle news deserts and public health through research

Also on today's calendar: Magical History Tour and Leesport Lockhouse “Step Back in Time” and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penn State Berks students conduct impactful research across diverse fields (berksweekly.com) — A Penn State Berks kinesiology major from Shoemakersville is among several local students earning recognition for impactful undergraduate research, from civic engagement to environmental health. Their projects were highlighted at the Berks Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, countywide research events, and through summer fellowships and library awards that support hands-on learning and real-world problem solving.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member- Up to $16/Hour in Leesport. Apply here.
  • Niagara Bottling posted a job opening for Forklift Operator- Nights (Seasonal) in Hamburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shoemakersville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leesport

  • Cheese stored in refrigerator contaminated by raw animal food: Restaurant Inspections, June 11, 2026 (berksweekly.com)

Hamburg

Temple

  • Temple Volleyball Hires Susan Kim as Assistant Coach (owlsports.com)
  • How TV shows like 'Off Campus' are shaping conversations about dating after trauma (easternprogress.com)

Ok Shoemakersville! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shoemakersville

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shoemakersville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.