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In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issueβ¦
π Monster List of Pottstown Events
π§ North Adams Street Bridge in Lower Pottsgrove Closes Nov. 9 for Replacement
π US 422 Traffic Shift Brings Lane Closures Nov. 6 to 7 Near Sanatoga
β° Clocks Fell Back Overnight, So It Is a Good Time to Check Smoke and CO Alarms
πΊ Clay on Main in Oley Opens Its Holiday Pop-Up Gift Shop Today
ποΈ Pottstown History: John F. Hartranft of New Hanover Township
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Upcoming Pottstown Local Events
November 1st:
Stories Into Standup: One-Day Comedy Workshop ($75) β 12:00 PM (Pottstown)
Pottstown Fall Fest 2026 β 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Pottstown)
Free Guided Open House at the SunnyBrook Ballroom β 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Pottstown)
Richie and The High Street Rockers β 1st Sunday Swing Dance β 3:00 PM, lesson 3β4, open dance 4β7 (Pottstown)
Welcome to Hopewell Furnace Walking Tour β time TBD (Elverson)
Hands-On History: Molding and Casting β time TBD (Elverson)
π Keep in the Know about Pottstown Area Eventsπ
Meme of the Day
North Adams Street Bridge in Lower Pottsgrove Closes Nov. 9 for Replacement
North Adams Street bridge over Sprogelβs Run, near Buchert Road in Lower Pottsgrove, will close starting Nov. 9 so its superstructure can be replaced with new beams and decking.
The work by G & B Construction of Feasterville will cost nearly $681,000, with $310,145 coming from the Montgomery County transportation program and the township covering the rest.
Residents will still be able to reach their homes using Woodland Drive or Buchert Road, and the township says trash collection and mail delivery will continue as usual.
US 422 Traffic Shift Brings Lane Closures Nov. 6 to 7 Near Sanatoga
PennDOT will shift traffic on US 422 from 7 PM Friday, Nov. 6, to 7 PM Saturday, Nov. 7, with lane closures in both directions between the Sanatoga and Hanover Street interchanges.
Westbound drivers will move onto the newly rebuilt westbound lanes, marking the start of the final stage of the $83.6 million project to rebuild about 2.1 miles of the expressway.
Backups are expected and the schedule depends on the weather, so plan a little extra time if you are heading that way.
Clocks Fell Back Overnight, So It Is a Good Time to Check Smoke and CO Alarms
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner reminds to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as the clocks turn back this weekend.
Pennsylvania reported 153 home fire deaths in 2025, the most in the nation, and working alarms give families precious extra time to get out.
If you do not have an alarm, you can request a free smoke alarm from the American Red Cross through the Ready PA website.
Clay on Main in Oley Opens Its Holiday
Pop-Up Gift Shop Today
Clay on Main, the nonprofit community art center at 313 Main St. in Oley, has turned its gallery into a holiday pop-up gift shop featuring work by local makers and artists, open Nov. 1 through Jan. 9.
An opening reception runs today from 1 to 4 PM with light refreshments, free gifts with purchase and raffle baskets that benefit the center.
Holiday hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Thursday and Friday 11 AM to 4 PM and 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
ποΈ Pottstown History: John F. Hartranft
of New Hanover Township
John F. Hartranft was born on Dec. 16, 1830, near Pottstown in New Hanover Township.
At the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861, he stayed on as a volunteer aide after his regimentβs term of service ran out and helped rally several regiments, which later earned him the Medal of Honor.
In 1865 he served as special provost marshal for the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators, and in July of that year he read the death warrants to those condemned.
He went on to serve as Pennsylvaniaβs governor from 1873 to 1879 and reorganized the state militia as part of the National Guard.
With Veterans Day coming up on Nov. 11, he is a fitting neighbor to remember.
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