In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  NEW EVENT CALENDAR

 🚧 Prepare for Delays: Roadwork on U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township

 💊 Free Potassium Iodide and Narcan Kits Available in Pottstown This Summer

 🤣 Gareth Reynolds Live at SoulJoel’s: June 26th Comedy Night

 🏥 CHDC Welcomes Two Family Medical Providers To It’s Pottstown Health Center

⚾️ Phillies Extend Cristopher Sanchez's Contract Through 2028

⚽️ Union Continue To Struggle as Fan’s Frustration Show’s with ‘Sell The Team’ Chants Echo 

Prepare for Delays: Roadwork on U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced significant roadwork on U.S. 422 starting next week. The $83.6 million project will reconstruct and improve approximately 2.1 miles of expressway, replacing bridges between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road in Lower Pottsgrove Township. From June 23 to June 28, there will be lane closures on both eastbound and westbound U.S. 422, as well as on Sanatoga Road and Porter Road, for various construction activities. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to allow extra travel time.

Free Potassium Iodide and Narcan Kits Available in Pottstown This Summer

Montgomery County will distribute free potassium iodide tablets and Narcan kits on June 27 and July 25 at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown. The events, open to residents within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station, require no registration. A drive-through distribution is set for August 24. KI tablets are also available year-round at the Pottstown Health Center.

Gareth Reynolds Live at SoulJoel’s:

June 26th Comedy Night

Gareth Reynolds, renowned comedian and co-host of the popular podcast "The Dollop," will perform at SoulJoel’s inside Sunnybrook on June 26th. The event will take place at 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, with doors opening at 7 PM and the show starting at 8 PM.

✅ Tickets are available for $20 (General Admission) and $30 (VIP).

Reynolds, known for his appearances on TV shows like "New Girl" and "Arrested Development," will bring his sharp wit and humor to the stage. His comedy album "Riddled With Disease" topped the Billboard charts, and his special "England, Weed, and the Rest" is on YouTube.

CHDC WELCOMES TWO FAMILY MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO ITS POTTSTOWN HEALTH CENTER

CHDC WELCOMES TWO FAMILY MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO ITS POTTSTOWN HEALTH CENTER: JENNIFER HEFFERNAN, CRNP AND MARQUETA N. SMITH, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) is pleased to welcome family medical providers Jennifer Heffernan, CRNP and Marqueta N. Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-C and as Certified Nurse Practitioners to its Pottstown Health Center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road, Pottstown 19465.

Jennifer Heffernan, CRNP comes to CHDC with extensive experience as a licensed nurse practitioner and happy to be back serving the Pottstown community. Prior to coming to CHDC from Collegeville Internal Medicine, Ms. Heffernan was a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner at Brookside Family Practice for almost ten years. Ms. Heffernan earned her M.S. in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA and B.S. in Nursing from York College in York, PA.

Marqueta N. Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a dedicated, licensed family nurse practitioner with 15+ years of combined experience as an advanced practice provider and telemetry nurse. Ms. Smith is committed to providing exceptional patient centered care and serving at-risk populations using evidence-based practice to improve outcomes. She earned her M.S. in Nursing from Widener University in Chester, PA and B.S. in Nursing from Gwynedd-Mercy College in Gwynedd Valley, PA.

Appointments are available for now for ages 18 and up with both Heffernan and Smith. To schedule, please call 610-326-9460 and a member of our friendly staff will assist you.

About Community Health & Dental Care

Since 2008, Community Health & Dental Care ensures access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. CHDC has qualified, caring staff to assist you and your family to become a patient of a true medical and dental home. Same day and integrated appointments are available to meet the scheduling needs of our patients and family members!

CHDC provides medical, dental, OBGYN, vision, podiatry, physical therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), integrated behavioral health, care and case management, and free transportation to and from all CHDC health center locations in Pottstown and Barto. In July 2024, CHDC will open a new medical office in Boyertown offering Pediatrics and Women’s Health.

We accept most major Commercial, Medicare and Medicare supplement plans, Fee for Service Medicaid and Managed Care Medicaid plans and provide a health care discount for eligible uninsured and underinsured patients. For qualified patients receiving a 100% healthcare discount, the nominal fee for a medical/behavioral health/vision visit is $20, $35 for a dental visit and $5 for a prescription! CHDC can offer the health care discount because we receive annual funding from our Federal partner, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) since 2012 as a designated Federally Qualified Health Center.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 610-326-9460, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.ch-dc.org

Phillies Extend Cristopher Sanchez's Contract Through 2028

The Philadelphia Phillies have extended pitcher Cristopher Sanchez's contract for four years, keeping him through 2028 with options for 2029 and 2030. Sanchez, who joined the Phillies in 2019, has shown strong performance, justifying this strategic move by the team's management to maintain a robust pitching lineup.

The Phillies take on the Detroit Tigers today.

Union Continue To Struggle as
Fan’s Frustration Show’s with

‘Sell The Team’ Chants Echo

The Philadelphia Union suffered a 2-0 defeat against Charlotte FC at Subaru Park. The loss marked a disappointing home performance for the Union, who struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match. Charlotte FC capitalized on their chances with goals from forwards Karol Świderski and Enzo Copetti. Despite several attempts, the Union were unable to penetrate Charlotte's defense and secure a goal. This defeat impacts the Union's standings as they aim to secure a favorable position in the league.

The Union faithful a growing restless as audible chants from the River End and Sons of Ben could audibly be heard with chants of ‘Sell the Team’ and a plethora of comments expressing displeasure on Social Media.

It is worth noting that 5 starters are playing in International call up games including Goalie Andre Blake and the Union’s leading scorer Daniel Gazdag.

Here’s to hoping things turn around quickly.

Pottstown Local Scoop Launches
New Community Event Calendar

We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched a New Community Event Calendar! Introducing Pottstown Live!

To better serve and provide quick turnaround, we thought providing a resource that provided value through promoting local and community events more efficiently.

We invite you to check it out, stay informed, and submit your events to Thousands of Pottstown Locals!

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