🏥 Pottstown and Phoenixville Hospitals Earn National Safety Recognition

Issue #389 | June 8th, 2026 | New soccer mini pitch opens at Pollock Park, Dek Hockey registration begins & Pottstown-area hospitals earn national safety honors. ⚽🥅🏥

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In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📅 Pottstown Area Events

⚽️ New Soccer Mini Pitch Opens at Pollock Park in Pottstown

 🥅 Norchester Red Knights Open Registration for Fall Dek Hockey Season

 🏥 Pottstown and Phoenixville Hospitals Earn National Safety Recognition

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New Soccer Mini Pitch Opens

at Pollock Park in Pottstown

A new soccer facility is now open in Pottstown, providing local youth with a dedicated space to play and stay active.

The Mini Pitch at Pollock Park, located at 839 Cross Street, has officially been completed and is ready for use. The small-sided soccer field was developed to expand recreational opportunities and create a safe, accessible environment for young athletes in the community.

The project was made possible through a partnership between the Borough of Pottstown, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Lionsraw, and UNICEF as part of the national 26x26 Initiative. The program aims to leverage the excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup to expand access to sports, improve community spaces and engage youth in underserved neighborhoods across the country.

Additional support came from the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, which awarded a $10,000 grant to assist with construction costs.

The mini pitch was built on the site of former tennis courts within Pollock Park and complements other recent investments in the area, including the opening of Cross Street Park in 2025. That nearby park features regulation basketball courts and off-street parking, further enhancing recreational amenities for residents.

Borough officials thanked the organizations and partners involved in bringing the project to completion and noted that an official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be announced in the near future.

Norchester Red Knights Open Registration for Fall Dek Hockey Season

The Norchester Red Knights Dek Hockey program has officially opened registration for its 2026 Fall Season, welcoming boys and girls ages 4 through 18 from any school district or township.

The outdoor hockey program is played with a ball and sneakers, requiring no skating experience, making it accessible to players of all skill levels. Organizers emphasize that no prior experience is necessary, and rental equipment may be available for participants who need it.

All games and activities are held locally at West Pottsgrove Elementary School.

Fall Season Details:

📅 Season Runs: After Labor Day through before Thanksgiving

🏒 Games: Weekends

  • Older divisions play in the morning

  • Younger divisions play in the afternoon

📚 Practices: One evening per week

  • Families may request to avoid a specific practice night

Early Bird Registration Rates:

  • Grades 9-12: $75

  • Grades 6-8: $75

  • Grades 3-5: $75

  • Kindergarten-2nd Grade: $75

  • Pre-K/Kindergarten Instructional Program: $50

Organizers note that registration rates will increase in July.

For questions about the sport or program, families can visit the Norchester Red Knights website, contact the organization through social media, or email program representatives. Financial assistance information is also available through the registration team.

Pottstown and Phoenixville Hospitals

Earn National Safety Recognition

Tower Health's Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital have earned national recognition for their commitment to patient safety and quality care, receiving high marks in the latest hospital safety evaluations.

According to recently released ratings, both hospitals were recognized for maintaining strong safety standards and implementing practices designed to reduce medical errors, prevent infections and improve patient outcomes.

Hospital leaders credited physicians, nurses and support staff for their dedication to providing high-quality care across a wide range of services. The recognition reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen patient safety initiatives while delivering comprehensive healthcare to residents throughout western Montgomery County, northern Chester County and the greater Pottstown region.

The honors come as Tower Health continues working to improve its financial position and healthcare operations while maintaining a focus on patient care and community health services.

Officials say the recognition demonstrates the hospitals' commitment to creating safe environments for patients and their families while meeting rigorous national healthcare standards.

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