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 📅 Enormous List of Events This Week!

 🚊 Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to Discuss 40-Year Rail Service Restoration in First In-Person Meeting

👮🏼‍♂️ Guard Warned of Cavalcante's Escape Plans a Month Prior to Breakout; Enhanced Security Measures Now in Place

⚖️ Pottstown Shooting: Teen Jahme Barnes to Face Jury in December Over Fatal Robbery Attempt

⚖️ Man Pleads Guilty to Third-Degree Murder in Drug-Fueled Hit-and-Run Rampage Across Two Counties

 ⚾️ Schwarber's Homers Lead Phillies to Decisive 10-0 Win Over Diamondbacks in Charged NL Championship Series

 🏈 Julio Jones Joins Philadelphia Eagles, Set to Reunite with Former Teammate A.J. Brown

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Upcoming Local Events

OCTOBER 18th

• Raanan Hershberg headlines SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook - 7:00 PM

• Paint and Sip with Brandon Pizzola - 7:00 PM

OCTOBER 19th

• Comedy Fundraiser Night headlined by Anthony DeVito at SoulJoel's - 7:00 PM

• Trivia Thursday's at Gatsby's Pub - 7:00 PM

• A Night of Music from Ursula The Pipe Organ - 7:00 PM

OCTOBER 21st

• Josh Potter headlines SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook - 7:00 PM

• The Quentin Jones Rock and Roll Review - 8:00 PM

• Horses and Hayrides @ The Gilbertsville Farm - 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• Fall Festival 2023 in East Coventry, North Coventry,

  Pottstown PA - 11 AM - 2 PM

• Food Truck & Farm Fun!! @ The Gilbertsville Farm - 11 AM - 5 PM

• The Crossroads GRAND OPENING PARKING LOT PARTY! - 11 AM - 4 PM

• SoulJoel's Inaugural OktoberFest at SunnyBrook - 2:00 PM EDT

• Boyertown Halloween Parade - 7 PM

• Halloween Birdsboro Farmers Market with Illusionist Matty Whipple - 9 AM - 1 PM

• The 14th Annual Red Corner Benefit dedicated to Cora Longo

  Red Corner Benefit - 12 PM

• Cheesetoberfest 2023 @ Pottstown Riverfront Park - 12 PM - 3 PM

• Haunts on High, 9th annual @ The Clock Tower - 12 PM - 4 PM

OCTOBER 22nd

• Food Truck & Farm Fun!! @ The Gilbertsville Farm - 11 AM - 6 PM

• St. Peters Village Fall Fest - 12 - 5 PM

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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to Discuss 40-Year Rail Service Restoration in First In-Person Meeting

The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is set to hold its first in-person meeting since its inception to discuss the restoration of rail service between Reading and Philadelphia after 40 years.

The public is invited to attend the meeting on Oct. 23 at Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown. The agenda includes updates on the restoration process and reports from various committees on finance, marketing, planning, and community engagement.

While this is the first in-person gathering since their initial meeting in July 2022, a virtual option will also be available for attendees. For more details, visit gosrpra.com.

Guard Warned of Cavalcante's Escape Plans a Month Prior to Breakout; Enhanced Security Measures Now in Place

A month before convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante escaped Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania, a guard had warned of his escape plans, as revealed in a recent email exchange.

Hours after Cavalcante's escape on Aug. 31, an email highlighted that the potential escape was noted in July. County officials confirmed that prior to the escape, heightened security measures were only in place when an inmate identified as an "escape risk" was taken off prison grounds.

Since the escape, security protocols have been enhanced both inside the prison and during transport. Cavalcante, sentenced for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, escaped by scaling a wall and jumping from a roof.

After a two-week manhunt causing significant community disruption, he was recaptured and is now awaiting a court appearance on an escape charge.

Pottstown Shooting: Teen Jahme Barnes to Face Jury in December Over Fatal Robbery Attempt

Philadelphia teenager, Jahme Barnes, is set to face a jury trial in December, charged with the shooting death of 25-year-old Dakari Rome during a botched robbery in Pottstown.

Barnes, 17 at the time but now 18, faces multiple charges, including second- and third-degree murder. Prosecutors assert she fired the fatal shot. Another individual, Kahseem Williams, already pleaded guilty related to the shooting and was sentenced to 12 to 24 years.

The Pottstown Police, alongside other investigators, relied on witness statements, video surveillance, and crime scene evidence in their investigation.

Man Pleads Guilty to Third-Degree Murder in Drug-Fueled Hit-and-Run Rampage Across Two Counties

Kareem Welton, 43, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and several other charges related to a violent, drug-induced hit-and-run spree that spanned two counties in 2021, causing death and injuries.

The spree involved stealing cars, hitting multiple individuals, and culminated in the intentional killing of 31-year-old chef Adriana Moreno-Sanchez.

Welton, under the influence of marijuana and PCP, also attempted robberies and caused various accidents during the incident. Although a first-degree murder charge was dropped in exchange for the plea, prosecutors aim to seek a substantial prison time, ensuring that the sentence reflects the severity and multitude of Welton’s offenses. The case was prosecuted by Montgomery County authorities, encompassing all charges, even those committed in Philadelphia.

Schwarber's Homers Lead Phillies to Decisive 10-0 Win Over Diamondbacks in Charged NL Championship Series

Kyle Schwarber hit two solo homers, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a dominant 10-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving them a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.

Trea Turner also scored a homer, while J.T. Realmuto contributed two hits and three RBI. The Phillies' performance was further bolstered by Aaron Nola's impressive pitching.

The game was marked by a charged atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park, especially after Merrill Kelly's earlier comments about the crowd's noise level. Kelly faced significant booing from the passionate Phillies fans, with the noise likened to an "AC/DC concert level."

The Phillies are now one step closer to their second consecutive World Series appearance. Game 3 is set for Thursday at Chase Field.

Julio Jones Joins Philadelphia Eagles, Set to Reunite with Former Teammate A.J. Brown

Julio Jones, a distinguished seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, has inked a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. At 34, Jones is set to reunite with A.J. Brown, his former teammate from the Tennessee Titans.

This move by the Eagles comes after they placed Quez Watkins on injured reserve and considered other options, making Jones part of his fourth NFL team in as many years.

Notably, Jones boasts the highest career receiving yards among active NFL players at 13,629. He has previously shared the field with the Eagles' Olamide Zaccheaus during their stint with the Atlanta Falcons and holds numerous records for the Falcons. After a season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he showcased impressive stats against the Eagles, Jones is now poised to potentially be the third key receiver for Philadelphia, following Brown and DeVonta Smith.