Pottstown Veteran’s Community Day

Issue #104

Author

Drew Griffin
20 Sep

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

🌤️ Pottstown PA Weather

 📦 Amazon Aims to Recruit Over 1,000 Individuals in Berks County Amid Nationwide Expansion

🏛️ Vice President Kamala Harris Ignites Spark of Change During Empowering Visit to Reading Area Community College

 🎥 Join the Fight Against Opioid Crisis and Violence: Participate in Reading Film Office's TikTok Challenge and Win Big!

 ⛑️ PUC and NTSB at Loggerheads Over Document Sharing in R.M. Palmer Factory Explosion Investigation

 🇺🇸 Pottstown Veteran’s Community Day

 🎤 Joe Bartnick headlines at SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook

⚾️ Ronald Acuña Jr. Nears Historic 40-60 Season in Braves' Resounding Victory Over Phillies

🏛️ Support Pottstown Local Businesses

 

Pottstown PA Weather
Pottstown PA Weather September 20, 2023

Amazon Aims to Recruit Over 1,000 Individuals in Berks County Amid Nationwide Expansion

In a bid to further expand its workforce, Amazon has set its sights on Berks County, where it plans to employ over 1,000 individuals. This recruitment drive is a fragment of the e-commerce behemoth's larger goal to onboard a quarter of a million workers across the United States.

The company is offering a range of employment opportunities, encompassing full-time and part-time roles, in addition to seasonal positions. Across the state, Amazon intends to bolster its workforce with an addition of 6,500 employees.

Prospective candidates can find more details and apply for the available positions through Amazon's official hiring website.

Vice President Kamala Harris Ignites Spark of Change During Empowering Visit to Reading Area Community College

In a recent visit to the Reading Area Community College (RACC) as part of her "Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour, US Vice President Kamala Harris engaged with students and emphasized the importance of their role in shaping the future of the country. The visit, which aimed to mobilize young voters and highlight pertinent issues, saw Harris encouraging students to continue being proactive leaders, especially in areas such as climate change, equity, gun control, and women's reproductive rights.

During the event, Harris participated in a Q&A session with actress Annie Gonzalez, where she praised the efforts of the students in the audience and emphasized the significant impact of the youth vote in the 2020 elections. She urged the students to not be content with the status quo and to actively seek change through voting.

The session also included discussions on various critical issues, including the disproportionate impact of climate change on poorer communities, women's reproductive rights, and gun safety measures. Harris highlighted the administration's efforts to address these issues, including plans to remove all lead pipes in America and initiatives to enhance air quality and support low-income communities affected by extreme weather events.

Harris also expressed her support for recent developments in Mexico regarding women's reproductive rights and emphasized the necessity of public movements in influencing policy decisions. She stressed the importance of elections and encouraged the audience to actively participate in the voting process to ensure the protection and expansion of rights.

After the event at RACC, Harris visited the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 743 training center, where she underscored the vital role of unions in building and strengthening the middle class in America. She expressed support for workers' rights and the ongoing efforts of unions in securing beneficial contracts for workers.

The vice president's visit to Berks County lasted just over four hours, during which she conveyed a message of hope and encouragement to the young leaders at RACC, urging them to continue their efforts in shaping a brighter future for the country.

Join the Fight Against Opioid Crisis and Violence: Participate in Reading Film Office's TikTok Challenge and Win Big!

The Reading Film Office is hosting a TikTok challenge to address the opioid crisis and violence, encouraging participants to create one-minute videos discussing prevention or personal experiences with these issues.

Entries, to be tagged with #RFFMinuteMoment, stand a chance to win a share of $1,500 in prizes, including Crystal Awards.

The contest, ending on October 15th, will have winners announced on October 26th by Netflix star and influencer Madison Reyes, who will also hold a half-time concert. More details can be found on ReadingFilmFEST.org.

PUC and NTSB at Loggerheads Over Document Sharing in R.M. Palmer Factory Explosion Investigation

The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is in a disagreement with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the sharing of documents pertaining to the investigation of the R.M. Palmer factory explosion in Berks County that occurred on March 24, resulting in seven fatalities. The NTSB, which attributes the explosion to a natural gas leak, has removed the PUC from the investigation due to their refusal to share unredacted reports from UGI Utilities, Inc., the gas pipeline operator involved in the incident.

The NTSB asserts that the PUC is breaching the terms of their agreement by withholding these documents, citing federal law as superseding the state law that the PUC is using to justify their stance. The federal agency has issued a subpoena to compel the PUC to release the UGI reports.

In response, the PUC maintains that they have offered the NTSB alternatives to access the information without directly handing over the confidential documents, which contain sensitive security information as per the state's Confidential Security Information Disclosure Protection Act (CSI Act). This act restricts the dissemination of certain utility records that contain critical security data, with severe penalties for violations, including imprisonment and fines.

The PUC emphasizes their ongoing commitment to safety and collaboration with investigative agencies, noting their extensive contributions to the West Reading investigation. They express disappointment in the NTSB's refusal to consider alternative solutions and affirm their dedication to finding a resolution to the current deadlock, which marks an unprecedented conflict between state and federal laws in the 16-year history of the CSI Act.

Pottstown Veteran’s Community Day

THIS SATURDAY, September 23rd is Pottstown Veterans' Community Day! The event takes place from 11am to 1pm at Memorial Park and will include activities throughout the day to honor our veterans.

Joe Bartnick headlines at SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook

Joe Bartnick is a comic who has gone from performing in coffeeshops and bars to Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks and will be headlining at SoulJoel’s this week!

Joe can be seen doing standup on AXS-TVs Gotham Live, roasting Tommy Lee on A&E and acting on Playboy TVs King of Clubs. Joe wrote the bestselling E-book “You Might Be a Douchebag”.

He parlayed his love of hockey into the popular podcast Puck Off. He toured for years with Lisa Lampanelli and now frequently appears with Bill Burr who nicknamed him “The Rose Bowl Legend”.

Joe can be seen in theaters in the upcoming Miramax movie “Old Dads” Joe was featured on Netflix’s “Bill Burr -Friends who Kill” comedy special. All Things Comedy will be releasing his comedy special titled “Bartnick – A Killing in Chicago” on September 18 on their YouTube channel and other platforms.

Here are the details:

  • Thursday September 21st @ 7pm

  • Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm

  • General admission only $20

  • VIP tickets only $30

50 Sunnybrook Road Pottstown, PA 19464

See Joe Bartnick and have proceeds go toward the Liberty Fire Company here:

See Joe Bartnick and have proceeds go toward the Red Corner Benefit here: https://www.souljoels.com/shop/tickets/redcornerbenefit/

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Nears Historic 40-60 Season in Braves' Resounding Victory Over Phillies

On his bobblehead night, Ronald Acuña Jr. showcased an impressive performance with two home runs and his 67th stolen base, nearing a historic 40-60 season record in MLB.

The Atlanta Braves halted their four-game losing streak with a 9-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Spencer Strider led in wins and strikeouts, contributing to the win with 11 strikeouts in this game.

Despite a notable home run by Bryce Harper, the Phillies couldn't catch up, with the Braves dominating in hits 13-4. The Braves' victory prevented a potential five-game losing streak, a slump they haven't experienced since September 2017.

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