Pottstown Play Streets 2025 Summer Wrap-up Conversation

About this episode

The episode discusses the conclusion of the Pottstown Play Streets event and features interviews with community members about its significance.

Episode 36 On August 7th, we wrapped up Pottstown Play Streets in the borough of Pottstown. During the Summer, the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department and Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, formerly known as, Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation puts on a block party called "Play Streets". These neighborhood block parties are resourceful and tons of fun for the entire family. Our last Play Streets podcast conversation was located on Prince St. (Bright Hope Community). Check out the final episode, where STRIVE students interview community members on what Play Streets and community means to them! ----------------- Produced and edited by David Charles and Duncan DeVore IICreated in partnership with the Pottstown School District and the STRIVE Initiative https://www.pottstownschools.org/ https://striveinitiative.org/ If you would like to get involved with our mentorship program, check out the available opportunities below.https://striveinitiative.org/how-to-help/

People in this episode

Host: STRIVE Initiative

Guest: STRIVE students

Topics covered

• community engagement
• block parties
• youth mentorship
• local events
• family activities

Keywords

• Pottstown Play Streets
• community
• block party
• STRIVE Initiative
• youth engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department, Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation

Places: Pottstown, Prince St., Pottstown School District

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