In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📅 Pottstown Area Events

 🚂 Downtown Pottstown Preparing for Thousands During Big Boy No. 4014 Steam Locomotive Visit

🏕️ Camp Innabah Hiring Summer Staff for 2026 Season

📚 Ursinus College Launching New Academic Majors in Fall 2026

 🚒 Boyertown Fire & Rescue Orders New Tower Ladder Truck

 June 12th

• Elmo's Got The Moves - 5:00pm

• 80’s vs 90’s Dance Party - 6:30pm

• Comedian Lewis Belt debut at SoulJoel’s - 7:00pm & 9:00pm

 June 13th

• Candice Guardino’s Italian Bred - 7:30pm

• Late Night Laughs w/ Jay Yoder - 8:00pm

 June 14th

• Pennsylvania Benjamins vs. Zurich Ibexx - IAL Football - 2:30pm

• Mojo Hotel @ Sly Fox Tastin' Room - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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Downtown Pottstown Preparing for Thousands During Big Boy No. 4014 Steam Locomotive Visit

Downtown Pottstown is preparing to welcome one of the most famous steam locomotives in the world as Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes a scheduled stop on its America 250 Tour on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

The historic locomotive is expected to arrive at approximately 3:30 p.m. for a 15-minute whistle stop, drawing thousands of railroad enthusiasts and visitors to the borough.

Officials have designated Borough Parking Lot 1 as the primary public viewing area. Food vendors will also be set up along the nearby Hanover Street closure area, creating a festival-like atmosphere for attendees.

Event Details:

🚂 Big Boy No. 4014 Arrival: 3:30 p.m.
⏱️ Stop Duration: Approximately 15 minutes
📍 Best Viewing Location: Borough Parking Lot 1
🍔 Food Vendors: Hanover Street corridor

Road Closure:

🚧 Hanover Street between Industrial Boulevard and High Street
🕛 Noon to 5 p.m.

Due to anticipated crowds, visitors are encouraged to arrive early and plan their viewing location in advance.

Officials also stressed several safety reminders:

• Remain at least 25 feet from railroad property at all times.

• Choose a viewing location by 2 p.m.

• Once railroad crossings are closed, pedestrians will not be permitted to cross the tracks.

• Follow all instructions from public safety personnel and event staff.

In addition to viewing the locomotive, visitors are encouraged to explore Pottstown’s restaurants, shops, cafés and local businesses throughout the day.

Borough leaders say the event presents an opportunity to showcase Pottstown’s history, hospitality and community spirit while celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Camp Innabah Hiring

Summer Staff for 2026 Season

Camp Innabah is seeking seasonal staff members to help lead its summer programs in Spring City, offering opportunities for teens and adults looking for meaningful summer employment.

The camp is currently hiring for several positions, including:

💚 Overnight Camp Counselors (ages 18 and older)
💚 Day Camp Staff (ages 16 and older)
💚 Lifeguards (ages 16 and older)
💚 Kitchen Staff (ages 15 and older)

With staff training scheduled to begin soon, camp officials are encouraging interested applicants to apply as quickly as possible.

Camp Innabah says working at camp provides more than just a summer job. Staff members gain leadership experience, develop new skills, build lasting friendships and play an important role in creating memorable experiences for campers throughout the season.

Located in Spring City, the camp serves children and families from across the region and offers a variety of outdoor, recreational and educational programs each summer.

Additional information and applications are available through Camp Innabah’s website.

Ursinus College Launching New

Academic Majors in Fall 2026

Ursinus College is expanding its academic offerings with the introduction of several new majors set to launch in Fall 2026, providing students with additional pathways aligned with evolving workforce needs and emerging fields of study.

The Collegeville-based liberal arts institution announced the new programs as part of its ongoing efforts to prepare students for careers in high-demand industries while maintaining its commitment to interdisciplinary education.

The additions are designed to give students more opportunities to combine traditional liberal arts learning with specialized professional skills, helping graduates remain competitive in a rapidly changing job market.

College leaders say the new majors reflect growing student interest and employer demand in areas that blend technology, innovation, communication and problem-solving.

• Allied health studies

• Kinesiology and exercise science 

• Health and physical education 

• Public health 

• Business administration 

• Economics

• Finance

• Marketing

• Sports management

• Marine science

• Applied sustainability 

• Music technology 

• Forensic chemistry 

• Business analytics 

• Cybersecurity

The expansion comes as Ursinus continues to invest in academic programming, career readiness initiatives and experiential learning opportunities for its students.

More information about the new majors and enrollment opportunities will be available through the college ahead of the Fall 2026 semester.

Boyertown Fire & Rescue Orders

New Tower Ladder Truck

Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue has taken a major step toward enhancing its emergency response capabilities with the purchase of a new Pierce Tower Ladder Truck.

Department officials announced that the order for the apparatus has been officially signed with Glick Fire Equipment Company, marking the beginning of a multi-year process that will culminate with the truck's anticipated delivery in 2030.

The new tower ladder will provide firefighters with advanced aerial capabilities for fire suppression, rescue operations and emergency response throughout the Boyertown area and surrounding communities.

Fire company leaders expressed gratitude to residents and supporters, noting that community support played a critical role in making the purchase possible.

Officials said the investment reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to maintaining modern equipment and ensuring firefighters have the tools necessary to protect lives and property.

While the delivery remains several years away, the order secures the future addition of one of the department’s most significant pieces of apparatus.