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Issue #117

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issueโฆ
๐ค๏ธ Pottstown PA Weather
๐ Tons of Local Events This Week
๐ค Open Mic Night at SoulJoelโs
๐๏ธ Antietam School District Faces Uncertainty After FEMA Funding Denial
๐๏ธ SBA Approves Disaster Declaration, Offering Loans for Flood-Impacted Areas in Berks County
๐ฎ๐ผโโ๏ธ Reading Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash in Stolen Vehicle
โพ๏ธ Phillies and Marlins Set for a Charged Playoff Series
๐ Eagles Preserve Undefeated Record Amidst Brown's Stellar Performance and Penalty Drama
๐๏ธ Support Pottstown Local Businesses

Open Mic at SoulJoel's

SoulJoelโs OPEN Mic inside Sunnybrook.
Open Stage for comedians.
FREE for all performance and audience members.
Come out to one of the most supportive open mics in the Philadelphia area!
Tuesday @ 7 PM; doors open @ 6 PM
Sign ups @ 6:30 PM
In our Melody Room
50 Sunnybrook Road Pottstown, PA 19464
Upcoming Local Events
Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR - October 3rd - October 22nd
INP Douglassville - October 3rd, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Line Dancing at Sunnybrook Ballroom - October 3rd, 6:30 PM
Open Mic at SoulJoel's - October 3rd, 7:00 PM
Ed Bassmaster at SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook - October 4th, 7:00 PM
A Night with Spirit - October 4th, 7:00 PM
1ST ANNUAL POTTSTOWN FILM FEST AT RIVET! - October 5th, 6:30 - 10:00 PM
1ST ANNUAL POTTSTOWN FILM FEST AT RIVET! - October 6th, 6:30 - 10:00 PM
Trivia Thursday's at Gatsby's Pub - October 5th, 7:00 PM
Marina Franklin Comedy Fundraiser Night at SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook - October 5th, 7:00 PM
Trivia Night at Iron Gate Biergarten - October 5th, 7-10 PM
Vladimir Caamano debuts to headline SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook - October 6th, 7:00 PM
Flash Light Corn Maze at The Gilbertsville Farm - October 6th, 6-9 PM
ULTRA-LITE + A.D. BLANCO / FREE OUTDOOR SHOW AT RIVET! - October 6th, 6- 10 PM
Kid Fest - Boyertown - October 7th, 9 AM - 1 PM
Horses and Hayrides at The Gilbertsville Farm - October 7th, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fall fest @ Yeager's Farm & Market - October 7th, 11 AM - October 8th 4:00 PM
Amity Lion's Club 2023 Golf Tournament - October 7th, 11AM
The Spring City Music and Market Festival - October 7th, 11 AM
A Decade of Doc's - October 7th, 12 PM
Joe DeVito and Michael Loftus Double Headline TWO Shows inside SoulJoel's - October 7th, 7:00 PM
WHISKEY THERAPY โ LIVE AT RIVET! - October 7th, 8:00 PM
Halloween Light Show - October 7th, 9:30 PM
Rocket Launch Event at The Gilbertsville Farm - October 8th, 11 AM - October 8th, 12-3 PM
For WOMEN: By WOMEN - WOMEN'S Vendor Event - October 8th, 11 AM - October 8th, 2-5 PM
Lukas Arnold and Friends at SoulJoel's inside SunnyBrook - October 8th, 8:00 PM
Amity Harvest Fest - October 14th @ 12PM - October 15th, 6PM
Week Without Violence YWCA Tri-County Event - October 16th-21st - 2 PM
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Antietam School District Faces Uncertainty After FEMA Funding Denial
Antietam School District Faces Uncertainty After FEMA Funding Denial
The Antietam School District, and its community, face challenges following the denial of FEMA flood relief funding, which Superintendent Heidi Rochlin described as devastating.
The funding was crucial for navigating the aftermath of flood damage, particularly concerning the Antietam Middle Senior High School, which is deemed unusable for the entire school year. The district, now exploring alternative plans and funding options, is considering various paths for the damaged school building, including partial or total demolition, renovation, or sale.
Meanwhile, the school board has approved further renovations for the Mount Penn Primary Center, and the district aims to formulate a solid long-term plan or viable options by early next year.
SBA Approves Disaster Declaration, Offering Loans for Flood-Impacted Areas in Berks County
Governor Josh Shapiro announced the approval of an administrative declaration of a disaster by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), enabling access to loans for businesses and homeowners affected by the July flooding in Berks County.
Residents in several nearby counties may also qualify for assistance. This decision comes after FEMA denied disaster relief assistance, deeming that Berks County did not meet the necessary threshold.
The SBA will provide various types of low-interest loans, including Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Business Physical Disaster Loans, and Home Disaster Loans, to aid in recovery efforts.
A Disaster Loan Outreach Center will open in Reading, PA, to assist in-person, and loan applications will also be accessible online or via mail. The initiative aims to support the recovery and rebuilding of the impacted areas, particularly for small businesses and non-profit organizations.
CRIME

Reading Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash in Stolen Vehicle
20-year-old Victor E. Colon Nazario from Reading was arrested following a high-speed police chase that ended with a crash in Exeter Township. After being alerted to a stolen Buick Encore, police pursued the vehicle, which reached speeds between 90 and 102 mph, even continuing after running over spike strips laid by officers.
The chase concluded when Colon Nazario lost control of the SUV, crashing it into the woods, after which he and three juvenile passengers attempted to flee on foot. Colon Nazario and two passengers were quickly apprehended, with the third being captured later.
He is now in Berks County Prison, facing multiple charges, including receiving stolen property and reckless endangerment, with a bail set at $75,000.
LOCAL SPORTS

Phillies and Marlins Set for a Charged Playoff Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to begin their playoff journey at Citizens Bank Park against the Miami Marlins in a best-of-3 series, hoping to leverage the home advantage and a week of rest.
Last season, the Phillies navigated a challenging path to secure their playoff position, while this year they enter the postseason with 90 wins and a fourth seed, along with valuable playoff experience.
The Marlins, securing their first postseason berth in a 162-game season since 2003, have shown their capability by winning seven of 13 games in the regular season series against the Phillies.
Both teams have showcased their strengths and strategies, with the Marlins bringing in power hitters and the Phillies relying on their veteran core and the electrifying home atmosphere. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker and Game 1 starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo express their excitement and anticipation for the series, emphasizing the unpredictability and opportunities of the postseason. Both teams are gearing up without revealing specific strategies or starting lineups until the series commences.
Eagles

Eagles Preserve Undefeated Record Amidst Brown's Stellar Performance and Penalty Drama
In a game marked by notable performances and on-field controversy, the Philadelphia Eagles managed to maintain their undefeated status with a 34-31 win against the Washington Commanders, thanks to Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal in overtime.
Eagles receiver A.J. Brown delivered a standout performance with nine passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns. However, a 15-yard taunting penalty against Brown after his second touchdown created tension, notably with quarterback Jalen Hurts, and provided the Commanders with a positional advantage that they converted into a game-tying touchdown.
Despite the internal and external challenges, the Eagles navigated through, keeping their 4-0 status intact alongside the San Francisco 49ers. Moving forward, the Eagles aim to refine their gameplay and coordination as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams next weekend.
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