In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  NEW EVENT CALENDAR

⚖️ Bam Margera Pleads Guilty to Minor Charges, Begins Probation

🕹️ TooManyGames 2024 at Philly Expo Center

 🤣 Laughs Await: Best of the Burbs Comedy Finals at SoulJoel's

⚾️ Brandon Marsh's Big Day Powers Phillies to 6-2 Win Over Tigers

 🏀 Sixers Select Duke's Jared McCain in NBA Draft

Bam Margera Pleads Guilty to Minor Charges, Begins Probation

Bam Margera, reality TV star and skateboarder, resolved his criminal case with a guilty plea to disorderly conduct for threatening his brother. He received six months of probation, during which he'll continue mental health treatment and drug screenings. The plea deal marks a positive turn in Margera's life, emphasizing his recovery and family support.

TooManyGames 2024

TooManyGames is a premier convention for video games, board games, CCGs, and tabletop gaming enthusiasts. The event features a vast marketplace with over 160 vendors, voice actors from top franchises, YouTube personalities, a free play arcade, tournaments, esports, industry guests, panels, and a LAN party. The convention spans three days at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, offering extensive programming and activities. Children under 10 enter free with a paid adult. Note that all tickets are non-refundable.

• Dates: June 28-30, 2024

• Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA

• Highlights: Indie video game showcase, concerts, special guest appearances by voice actors such as Nick Apostolides, Steve Blum, and Erica Schroeder.

• Event Hours:

  • Friday: 2 PM - 10 PM

  • Saturday: 11 AM - 10 PM

  • Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM

For more details, visit the TooManyGames 2024 event page.

Laughs Await: Best of the Burbs
Comedy Finals at SoulJoel's

SoulJoel's presents the Best of the Burbs FINALS, a comedy competition to determine the Funniest Person of the Philly Suburbs. The event will feature eight finalists: Raph Aamir, Nick Balsirow, Bobby Boardman, Walker Britt, Karen Schwarz, Brendan Smith, Meredith Styer, and Rasheed Wesley Jr. They will compete for a total prize pool of $850, with $500 awarded to the winner. The finals will be held on Thursday, June 27th at 7 PM at SoulJoel's in Pottstown, PA. General admission is $10, and VIP tickets are $20. Food and drinks will be available at Gatsby's Pub before and during the show.

Brandon Marsh's Big Day Powers
Phillies to 6-2 Win Over Tigers

In a strong performance, Brandon Marsh collected four hits and four RBIs, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, securing two wins out of the three-game series.

Marsh's big day included a single in the second inning, a two-run homer in the fourth, a two-run single in the fifth, and another base hit in the eighth. His offensive surge played a crucial role in the Phillies' win.

Phillies starter Spencer Turnbull, pitching against his former team for the first time, left the game after three innings due to right shoulder soreness, having allowed one run. Turnbull reported feeling a twinge in his shoulder on his penultimate pitch, prompting his early exit.

Jose Ruiz, the second of six relievers for Philadelphia, earned the win with a perfect fifth inning. The bullpen collectively allowed only one run and three hits over six innings. Manager Rob Thomson praised the bullpen's performance, noting their effectiveness throughout the game.

Detroit's Keider Montero, who entered in the fourth inning, struggled, giving up five runs on five hits and three walks. The Tigers have now lost eight of their last twelve games, often struggling to score more than two runs per game.

Nick Castellanos, another former Tiger, gave the Phillies an early lead with an RBI groundout in the first. Detroit's Matt Vierling briefly tied the game with a solo homer off Turnbull. Marsh's two-run homer in the fourth and his two-run single in the fifth provided the Phillies with a comfortable lead.

David Dahl added a sacrifice fly in the eighth, while Vierling doubled and scored for the Tigers in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Phillies' lead.

Next up, the Phillies will return home for a four-game series against the Miami Marlins, with Zack Wheeler set to start. The Tigers will travel to Los Angeles to face the Angels, with Jack Flaherty expected to pitch.

Sixers Select Duke's
Jared McCain in NBA Draft

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Duke guard Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick in the NBA Draft. McCain, known for his impressive shooting abilities, boasts a 40 percent success rate from beyond the arc and a 90 percent free-throw accuracy.

The Sixers chose McCain over other prospects such as USC's Isaiah Collier, Colorado's Tristan Da Silva, and Tennessee's Dalton Knecht. The draft saw several surprises, including Detroit's pick of G League guard Donovan Holland II and UConn’s Donovan Clingan falling to the Portland Trail Blazers at No. 7.

Pottstown Local Scoop Launches
New Community Event Calendar

We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched a New Community Event Calendar! Introducing Pottstown Live!

To better serve and provide quick turnaround, we thought providing a resource that provided value through promoting local and community events more efficiently.

We invite you to check it out, stay informed, and submit your events to Thousands of Pottstown Locals!

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