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Gun Trafficking Plea | Building Berks Awards Preview | Fête en Blanc Returns to Pottstown

Issue #323

09 Sep

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Pottstown Area Events (Massive List This Week!)

☀️ Pottstown PA Weather

⚖️ Pottstown Man Pleads No Contest in Multi-County Gun Trafficking Case

 🧱 Fifth Annual Building Berks Awards Set to Spotlight Regional Development

🍽️ A White-Hot Evening: Pottstown’s Fête en Blanc Returns for Its Eighth Year


 📱 Introducing the Pottstown Local Mobile Wallet Pass

 Pottstown Area Events

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Pottstown Man Pleads No Contest in

Multi-County Gun Trafficking Case

Lady Justice background.

Michael Christophe Needling of Pottstown has pleaded no contest to charges related to his alleged role in a multi-county gun trafficking ring involving illegal firearm transfers and modified weapons. The plea acknowledges the strength of the evidence without admitting guilt. The investigation, which began after a stabbing incident, exposed a complex network using 3-D printing and conversion devices to manufacture and distribute untraceable firearms. Sentencing is pending, with a cap of 37 years under a limited agreement.

Fifth Annual Building Berks Awards Set

to Spotlight Regional Development

Industry leaders in construction, architecture, and real estate investment will gather on Tuesday, September 9, for the fifth annual Building Berks Awards & Expo, hosted at the historic GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in downtown Reading.

This dynamic evening will celebrate the region’s most impactful projects in design, construction, and economic development. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore nominated developments, connect with peers across the sector, visit sponsor showcases, and enjoy a curated awards presentation recognizing excellence throughout Greater Reading.

The event will feature hors d'oeuvres and refreshments in a gallery-style setting designed to foster connection and highlight innovation.

Admission:
• $100 – GRCA Members
• $130 – Future GRCA Members

Note: Registration via Facebook does not secure a ticket. Attendees must register directly at the official link: Register Here

A White-Hot Evening: Pottstown’s Fête en Blanc Returns for Its Eighth Year

As the summer sun sets on another season, the Borough of Pottstown prepares to light up one last evening in style. On Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., residents and visitors will gather at Smiths Plaza for the eighth annual Fête en Blanc, a now-beloved tradition that combines elegance, community spirit, and celebration under the stars.

The concept is simple, yet striking: guests arrive dressed in white, bringing their own food, beverages, and creative energy to personalize their tablescapes. In return, organizers provide the essentials—tables, chairs, and white linens—and set the stage for a night of connection and charm in the heart of the borough.

With live music provided by High Street Music Company, and attendance expected to top 750 people, the evening promises both festivity and intimacy. Attendees are encouraged to order takeout from local restaurants, turning the evening into a culinary showcase for downtown Pottstown as well.

Hosted by Pottstown Area Economic Development, Fête en Blanc has grown over the past eight years from a niche gathering to a signature social event, drawing residents from across the region. More than just a dinner party, the evening serves as a symbolic send-off to summer—and a visible reminder of the vitality that pulses through Pottstown’s historic streets.

Tickets are $15 per person, and the event is open to the public.

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