Pottstown Community Bands Together for "Tent City" Cleanup Initiative

Issue #214

22 Mar

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  Monster List of Events This Weekend in the Pottstown Area!

 🚮 Pottstown Community Bands Together for "Tent City" Cleanup Initiative

👮🏼‍♂️ Pennsylvania Launches Major Crackdown on Aggressive Driving with Over 80 Agencies on Board

 🏥 Tower Health Rejoins Cigna Network, Ensuring Patient Access to Preferred Services

 🔋 Constellation Energy Pioneers First U.S. Nuclear-Focused $900M Green Bond

 🤣 Comedy Central Star Rich Vos Headlines at SoulJoel’s

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Pottstown Community Bands Together for "Tent City" Cleanup Initiative

Bags of rubbish discarded on Putney Common. Residents’ use of the common during COVID lockdown increased hugely, with picnic of pizza and beer gaining popularity, resulting in piles of plastic bags of the resulting rubbish.

A volunteer cleanup initiative is set to address the accumulating waste issue at Pottstown's "Tent City," a homeless encampment plagued by overflowing trash. This community effort, spearheaded by The Deviators of Bethel Community Church, aims to enhance the neighborhood's aesthetic and hygiene.

Slated for March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., near 35 College Drive, the event invites Pottstown residents to partake in the cleanup, with essential supplies like gloves and trash bags provided. Concurrently, groups such as Montco 30 Percent are devising a long-term waste management solution for the encampment, underscoring an urgent call for community support during this transitional period.

Pennsylvania Launches Major Crackdown on Aggressive Driving

with Over 80 Agencies on Board

In Pennsylvania, over 80 law enforcement agencies, including the Pennsylvania State Police, are joining forces for an aggressive driving crackdown until April 28, 2024. This initiative targets dangerous behaviors like speeding and running red lights to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. The effort spans five counties including Chester and Montgomery, and employs various tactics, such as saturation patrols and speed enforcement, to address aggressive driving incidents which have previously led to significant crashes and fatalities in the area. PennDOT offers advice on handling encounters with aggressive drivers, emphasizing safety and non-confrontation​.

Tower Health Rejoins Cigna Network, Ensuring Patient Access
to Preferred Services

Tower Health and Cigna have reached a three-year agreement, restoring in-network access for Cigna members to Tower Health services, including hospitals and ambulatory services, starting May 1. This resolution follows a disruption that began January 1 due to unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations over payment rates. The deal also includes Cigna’s Medicare Advantage plan in specific counties. Tower Health's commitment to patient access and establishing beneficial payer partnerships was emphasized, alongside Cigna's focus on maintaining affordable care quality for Pennsylvania communities.

Constellation Energy Pioneers First U.S. Nuclear-Focused $900M Green Bond

Constellation Energy's groundbreaking $900 million green bond is designed to support the company's nuclear power initiatives and a variety of clean energy projects.

This strategic move addresses the growing electricity demand in the U.S. and positions nuclear energy as a key component of the nation's energy transition efforts. The bond will finance the maintenance and expansion of Constellation's nuclear fleet, alongside investments in carbon capture, renewable energy solutions, and other environmental projects, underscoring the company's leadership in producing carbon-free electricity and its commitment to a sustainable energy future.

Comedy Central Star Rich Vos
Headlines at SoulJoel’s

SoulJoel’s is set to present a night of laughter with renowned comedian Rich Vos taking the stage at SoulJoel’s inside Sunnybrook. This comedic event is scheduled for Friday, March 22nd, with doors opening at 7 pm and the show starting promptly at 8 pm. Fans of Vos can catch the performance at 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, with general admission tickets priced at an affordable $20 and VIP tickets available for $30.

Rich Vos is a celebrated figure in the comedy world, boasting an impressive career with four specials on Comedy Central and over 100 television appearances. His extensive experience includes features on HBO, HBO Max, Netflix, Showtime, and Starz. Vos is also known for producing and starring in the documentary “Women Aren’t Funny,” and appearing in Judd Apatow’s “King of Staten Island.” His accolades include writing for the Academy Awards twice, hosting events like Woodstock 99, and making guest appearances on top podcasts including WTF with Marc Maron and The Joe Rogan Experience. Together with his wife Bonnie McFarlane, Vos co-hosts the hit podcast “My Wife Hates Me,” offering a humorous glimpse into their lives as comedians. Celebrating 35 years of sobriety, Vos's resilience shines through in his performances, including those at numerous 12 Step Conventions. He has also released six albums that are currently in rotation on Sirius XM.

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