In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  NEW EVENT CALENDAR

👮🏾‍♀️ 14-Year-Old Girl Shot During Fight in Pottstown Neighborhood

☕️ Reading Coffee Company Launches Flagship Café

🏊🏼‍♀️ Pottstown YMCA Launches Free Swim Lessons for Children

 🚗 Pottstown Gears Up for Car Show July 6th on High Street

⚾️ Bohm's Blast, Late Runs Lift Phillies Past Cubs 5-3

14-Year-Old Girl Shot During Fight in Pottstown Neighborhood

Borough police are investigating a shooting that took place in the Bright Hope community on Tuesday, where a 14-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to the chest.

The incident occurred following a fight involving teenage girls on Myrtle Street around 7:30 p.m. Shots were fired during the altercation, leading to the injury.

Police responded promptly to the scene and found the injured girl. She was given immediate medical attention by Goodwill Ambulance and swiftly transported to a local trauma center for further treatment. Her injuries are considered potentially life-threatening.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Pottstown Police Department Detective Division at 610-970-6574.

Reading Coffee Company
Launches Flagship Café

The Reading Coffee Company opened its flagship café in Birdsboro, enhancing its roastery, retail store, and wine shop at 316 West Main Street. The grand opening included sample drinks, light bites, and wine tastings. The café offers a variety of high-quality coffee, tea, light fare, and fine wines. State-of-the-art brewing technology ensures perfect cups of coffee, and the PourSteady system allows for sampling various coffees. The café is open daily, with mobile ordering and online purchase options available.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was part of a larger kick-off event, featuring sample drinks, light bites, wine tastings, and coffee giveaways. President and CEO Frank Orman expressed his excitement about the new café, stating that it fulfills the company’s long-held dream of creating a welcoming and inclusive space for customers to enjoy their curated products.

Visitors to the new café can indulge in a variety of high-quality coffee and tea options, including pour-overs and cold brews, along with an array of light fare, gourmet pastries, breakfast bites, and salads. Fine wines, available by the bottle or glass, add to the café’s sophisticated offerings.

The café is equipped with state-of-the-art brewing technology to ensure each cup is brewed to perfection. Advanced equipment such as precision grinders, cutting-edge water filtration systems, and innovative brewers enhance the coffee experience.

For those interested in sampling different coffees before purchasing, the PourSteady system allows the café to feature every coffee available on-site. This system enables the brewing of any origin, blend, or flavor, one cup at a time.

The café’s operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mobile ordering is available daily. Additionally, The Reading Coffee Company offers free shipping and pickup options for orders placed through their website.

Founded in 1989, The Reading Coffee Company is renowned for providing top-tier coffee and tea products in food service, wholesale, and retail markets. The company is committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to coffee enthusiasts and online shoppers alike.

Pottstown YMCA Launches
Free Swim Lessons for Children

The Pottstown YMCA has launched the Pottstown Swim Initiative, providing free swim lessons for children aged 3-5 in the community. The initiative aims to extend its services to other age groups, addressing the significant risk of drowning among children. This program highlights the critical need for water safety, with drowning being a leading cause of death for young children. For a $140 donation, sponsors can support a child's seven-week swim lesson, equipping them with essential life-saving skills.

The YMCA expresses gratitude to its partners, including the Pottstown NAACP, Pottstown School District, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, Hobart's Run, The Gulati Family Foundation, and The Hill School, for their support in creating a safer future for the community.

Pottstown Gears Up for Car Show
July 6th on High Street

The next Pottstown Nights Car Show is set for Saturday, July 6th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on High Street in Pottstown. Organized by the Red Horse Motoring Club, this event invites the community to explore a variety of classic cars, antiques, and hot rods while strolling through downtown Pottstown.

Bohm's Blast, Late Runs Lift
Phillies Past Cubs 5-3

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-3, thanks to Edmundo Sosa's sacrifice fly and Whit Merrifield's RBI single in the eighth inning.

Alec Bohm's two-run home run and Rafael Marchán's solo shot highlighted the Phillies' offense. Despite injuries to key players, the Phillies secured their third straight win. Cubs' starter Shota Imanaga had a strong outing, but the team couldn't maintain their lead. The Phillies remain atop the majors with a 57-29 record.

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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