In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  NEW EVENT CALENDAR

⚠️ Route 724 Accident Results in Tragic Death of Local Woman

🏍 Pottstown's Jack Cassidy's Pub Announces July Bike Night Event

🎭 Packed July Calendar for SunnyBrook and SoulJoel's: Fun for All Ages

 🏀 76ers Strengthen Roster with Addition of Forward Caleb Martin

⚽️ Historic First: Union Players Selected for 2024 Olympic Soccer Team

Route 724 Accident Results in Tragic Death of Local Woman

Paula A. Yorgey, 48, from Amity Township, was identified as the victim in a fatal crash on Route 724 near Douglassville. The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Friday when Yorgey failed to navigate a right curve, causing her vehicle to leave the road, shear a utility pole, cross Unionville Road, and collide with a parked car. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Berks County coroner's personnel. This marks the 22nd motor vehicle fatality in Berks County this year.

Pottstown's Jack Cassidy's Pub Announces July Bike Night Event

Jack Cassidy's Irish Pub in Pottstown is hosting a "Bad News Bears Bike Night" on July 19th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This event promises an evening filled with entertainment and community spirit, encouraging motorcycle enthusiasts and locals to gather and enjoy the festivities. The pub invites everyone to stop by and check out the event, hoping for a great turnout.

Packed July Calendar for SunnyBrook and SoulJoel's: Fun for All Ages

The events calendar for July 2024 in and around SunnyBrook Ballroom is packed with exciting activities. Highlights include comedy shows, tribute bands, dance parties, and fundraisers.

Line dancing sessions and open mic nights are scheduled for July 9. July 10 features a 4th of July Themed Bingo presented by the Lower Pottsgrove Historical Society and a performance by Aunt Mary Pat at SoulJoel's.

The following day, July 11, offers dual comedy fundraisers by the Goodwill Fire Company and Open Hearth, Inc. On July 12, Aunt Mary Pat will perform at MacDade Boulevard, while Nicks in Time, a Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac tribute band, plays at SunnyBrook Ballroom. Raj Sharma will also headline at SoulJoel's that evening.

July 13 sees a Taylor Swift All Ages Dance Party in the afternoon, with comedian Eddie Ifft returning to perform at SoulJoel's that night, followed by Wild N' Out's Jacob Williams debuting at 9:00 pm.

76ers Strengthen Roster with Addition

of Forward Caleb Martin

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free-agent forward Caleb Martin from the Miami Heat, continuing their efforts to strengthen the team around their star players Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. The deal is set to be finalized once the league's moratorium on signings is lifted, though the terms are not yet disclosed.

Caleb Martin, 28, has spent five seasons in the NBA, with the last three at Miami where he gained a reputation for clutch performances. He averaged 10 points per game and shot 35% from three-point range with the Heat. Known for his breakout performance in the 2023 NBA playoffs, Martin averaged 19.3 points on 60% shooting during the Eastern Conference Finals, helping to push Miami to the NBA Finals.

In addition to Martin, the 76ers have made significant moves in the offseason, including signing Paul George to a $212 million, four-year contract and extending Tyrese Maxey's contract for five more years at $204 million. Other new additions include Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon, and the re-signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. The team aims to challenge top Eastern Conference teams like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Team President Daryl Morey highlighted the focus on maximizing the current talent, particularly Embiid and Maxey, with the intention to win now. Coach Nick Nurse's starting lineup is expected to feature Embiid, Maxey, George, Oubre, and Martin, with Drummond, Gordon, and first-round pick Jared McCain contributing off the bench.

Historic First: Union Players Selected for 2024 Olympic Soccer Team

Two Philadelphia Union soccer players, Jack McGlynn and Nate Harriel, have been selected to represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the U.S. Men's Olympic Soccer Team. Both athletes progressed through the Union's training program and view this opportunity as a significant milestone in their careers.

Jack McGlynn expressed his excitement about the honor, describing the Olympics as the pinnacle of sports competitions. Nate Harriel echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the pride of representing both their club and country on such a prominent stage.

This selection marks a historic moment for the Philadelphia Union, as McGlynn and Harriel are the first players from the club to be chosen for the Olympics. The U.S. Men's Soccer Team will make its first Olympic appearance since 2008.

Before heading to France, McGlynn and Harriel were celebrated at a pre-game ceremony during the Union's rivalry match against the New York Red Bulls on July 6. The duo will then join the U.S. team in France, gearing up for their opening match against the host nation on July 24th.

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!

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