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The Alley Bar and Garden Announces Full Week of Events in Downtown Pottstown
Issue #412 | July 1st, 2026 | Free summer meals continue for kids, Pottstown remembers the 2019 High Street flood, The Alley hosts a week of events & Steve Byrne brings the laughs. ⛨🌊🍺😂
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In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…
📅 Pottstown Area Events
⛨ Salvation Army of Pottstown Continues Summer Meal Program for Children
🌊 Remembering Pottstown’s High Street Flood July 19th, 2019
🍺 The Alley Bar and Garden Announces Full Week of Events in Downtown Pottstown
😂 Comedian Steve Byrne to Perform at SoulJoel's in Pottstown on July 1
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Meme of the Day
Salvation Army of Pottstown Continues Summer Meal Program for Children
The Salvation Army of Pottstown is reminding the community that its summer meal program helps ensure children continue to receive nutritious meals while school is out of session.
The organization serves a free hot lunch every Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., providing an important resource for families during the summer months when school cafeterias are closed.
Community members who wish to support the program can make a financial contribution to help provide meals for local children. According to The Salvation Army, a $50 donation can help provide meals for approximately 20 children.
The organization encourages residents to support the effort to help combat childhood hunger in the Pottstown area.
Remembering Pottstown’s
High Street Flood July 11th, 2019
Remembering the July 11, 2019 Flash Flood That Changed Pottstown
It was supposed to be just another summer thunderstorm.
Instead, on the evening of July 11, 2019, torrential rain transformed streets into rivers as Manatawny Creek surged out of its banks, creating one of the most destructive flash floods Pottstown had experienced in decades.
In just a matter of hours, more than four inches of rain fell across portions of Montgomery and Berks counties. The sudden downpour overwhelmed creeks and storm drains, sending floodwaters racing through neighborhoods, businesses, parks, and major roadways.
High Street Turned Into a River
The flooding struck with little warning.
Along High Street and near College Drive, water rose so quickly that motorists were forced to abandon their vehicles. Several cars—and even a work truck—were completely submerged as emergency crews carried out multiple water rescues.
Business owners watched helplessly as floodwaters poured into storefronts, causing extensive property damage. For many longtime residents, it was the worst flooding they had witnessed since Hurricane Agnes devastated the area in 1972.
Parks and Infrastructure Left in Ruins
The force of the flood didn't stop at downtown streets.
Manatawny Creek overflowed with tremendous power, heavily damaging Manatawny Memorial Park. Roads washed away, pedestrian bridges were destroyed, and large sections of the park required months of repairs before reopening.
Across the region, flooded roadways, damaged infrastructure, and washed-out areas created widespread transportation and safety challenges.
A Tragic Night for the Region
While Pottstown experienced significant destruction, the storm's most heartbreaking impact occurred in nearby Douglass Township, Berks County.
Two people lost their lives after their vehicle was swept away by rapidly moving floodwaters—a tragic reminder of how quickly flash floods can become deadly.
More Than $1 Million in Damage
In the days that followed, residents and business owners faced the exhausting task of cleaning flooded basements, removing mud and debris, and assessing the damage.
Borough officials estimated local losses exceeded $1 million. Despite the widespread destruction, the total damage fell short of the threshold required for federal disaster assistance, leaving many property owners to shoulder the recovery costs themselves.
Even years later, the July 11, 2019 flash flood remains one of the most unforgettable weather events in Pottstown's recent history—and a reminder of just how quickly conditions can change when heavy rain falls across the Manatawny Creek watershed.
The Alley Bar and Garden Announces Full Week of Events in Downtown Pottstown
The Alley Bar and Garden is inviting the community to enjoy a week of entertainment and festivities, highlighted by the arrival of Union Pacific's historic Big Boy locomotive, live music, trivia, Independence Day celebrations, and free bingo.
The week begins on Thursday, when the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is expected to arrive in downtown Pottstown for a whistle stop at approximately 3:30 p.m. With large crowds anticipated, The Alley will open early at 1 p.m., offering food and beverages to visitors before and after the train's arrival. The evening continues with Trivia Thursday beginning at 7 p.m.
On Friday, guests can enjoy live music by Mike McVey from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The celebration continues on Saturday, July 4, as The Alley opens at 9 a.m. to welcome visitors attending Pottstown's Independence Day festivities, including the Rotary Parade, GoFourth Festival, live entertainment, food vendors, and the evening fireworks display.
The week wraps up on Sunday with Free Bingo and drink specials.
Weekly Schedule
🚂 Thursday
🕐 The Alley opens at 1:00 p.m.
🚂 Watch Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 arrive in downtown Pottstown (expected around 3:30 p.m.; arrival time subject to change).
🧠 Trivia Night: 7:00 p.m.
🎸 Friday
🎶 Live Music: Mike McVey
🕡 6:30–9:30 p.m.
🇺🇸 Saturday – July 4
🕘 The Alley opens at 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy the day's festivities, including:
🎆 Pottstown Rotary Parade (10:15 a.m.)
🎈 GoFourth Festival
🍔 Food vendors
🎶 Live entertainment
🎇 Evening fireworks
🎉 Sunday
🎱 Free Bingo
🍹 Sunday drink specials
The Alley Bar and Garden is encouraging visitors to stop by throughout the week to enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, and the excitement surrounding Pottstown's busy holiday weekend.
Comedian Steve Byrne to Perform at SoulJoel's in Pottstown on July 1
Stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker Steve Byrne will bring his comedy tour to SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook on Wednesday, July 1, for an evening of live entertainment.
The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Historic SunnyBrook Ballroom, with doors opening 30 minutes before showtime.
Byrne is known for starring in the TBS sitcom Sullivan & Son, which was inspired by his experiences growing up in an Irish-Korean family in Pittsburgh. He has also released several stand-up comedy specials that have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, and other streaming platforms.
In addition to his stand-up career, Byrne has worked as a writer and director, producing the comedy documentary Always Amazing and the feature film The Opening Act.
Guests attending the performance will have access to a full bar inside the venue, while food will be available before and after the show at Gatsby's Pub.
Event Details
🎤 Event: Steve Byrne Live
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
🕗 Show Time: 8:00 p.m.
🚪 Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location:
SoulJoel's at the Historic SunnyBrook Ballroom
50 SunnyBrook Road
Pottstown, PA 19464
🎟 General Admission: $20
⭐ Preferred Seating: $30 (Closest 75 seats to the stage)
🅿️ Free Parking Available
🍔 Food: Gatsby's Pub (before and after the show)
🍹 Full Bar: Available before, during, and after the performance
⚠️ Please Note: Only tickets purchased directly through SoulJoel's will be accepted for admission. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
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