In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 ☀️ Pottstown PA Weather

 💃🏻 Ailey II Dance Company to Perform at Montgomery County Community College's 60th Anniversary

 🤣 SoulJoel's Comedy Club to Host Rafi Bastos on September 27th

 🚗 Route 422 Traffic Shift Begins for Major $83.6 Million Reconstruction

 🏈 Barkley’s Late Touchdowns Power Eagles to Gritty 15-12 Win Over Saints

⚾️ Nimmo's Homer Leads Mets to 2-1 Win Over Phillies, Delays NL East Clinch

Ailey II Dance Company to Perform at Montgomery County Community College's 60th Anniversary

Montgomery County Community College will host Ailey II, the renowned dance company, for a special performance on October 19, 2024, as part of the college’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Ailey II, known for blending modern choreography with top-tier dance talent, will perform at the Montco Cultural Center in Blue Bell. The company continues Alvin Ailey’s legacy of combining artistic excellence with community outreach. For more information and tickets, visit the college’s website.

🤣 SoulJoel's Comedy Club to Host Rafi Bastos
on September 27th

Brazilian comedian Rafi Bastos will headline at SoulJoel's in Pottstown on Friday, September 27th, at 7 PM. Known for his unique humor and large online following, Bastos will bring his stand-up performance to the stage.

General admission tickets are $25, with VIP tickets priced at $35. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and parking is free. A full bar and food from Gatsby's Pub will be available.

Get tickets: SoulJoel's Tickets

Route 422 Traffic Shift Begins for Major
$83.6 Million Reconstruction

On Thursday, September 26, eastbound Route 422 traffic will shift as part of an $83.6 million project to rebuild 2.1 miles between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road. Travel restrictions include single-lane closures from September 22-27 for paving and reconstruction work. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to plan for extra travel time. The project, expected to conclude in late 2025, will improve safety, rebuild bridges, and widen the roadway. Updates are available at 511PA.

Barkley’s Late Touchdowns Power Eagles

to Gritty 15-12 Win Over Saints

In a hard-fought 15-12 win over the Saints, the Eagles relied on Saquon Barkley’s two fourth-quarter touchdowns and a resilient defense. Despite struggles with turnovers and coaching decisions, Philadelphia rebounded from last week’s loss, stifling a New Orleans offense that had been dominant in the season's early weeks. (Read More…)

Nimmo's Homer Leads Mets to 2-1 Win Over Phillies, Delays NL East Clinch

Brandon Nimmo's sixth-inning home run lifted the New York Mets to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, preventing them from clinching the NL East. Mets closer Edwin Díaz earned a six-out save, stranding runners in both the eighth and ninth innings.

The Mets, winning three of four in the series, strengthened their wild-card bid. Zack Wheeler took the loss for Philadelphia, despite a solid seven-inning performance. Philadelphia needs one win in its last six games to clinch the division.