In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  NEW EVENT CALENDAR

🎧 DJ Waitaminute Returns to Rock Jack Cassidy's Irish Pub

 🎊  Berks Summer Fest Brings Music and Fun to FirstEnergy Stadium on July 27

 🚙 Honor Local Heroes at NCPD's 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Car Show

⚽️ Union’s Defensive Struggles Ease with Key Players Back in Training

 🏀 Philadelphia Native Kyle Lowry Rejoins 76ers for 2024-25 Season

DJ Waitaminute Returns to Rock Jack Cassidy's Irish Pub

Join us for an electrifying evening at Jack Cassidy's Irish Pub in Pottstown, PA! DJ Waitaminute will be rocking the house once again, spinning your favorite tunes for a night of fun and dancing.

Event Details:

• Location: Jack Cassidy's Irish Pub, 990 East High Street, Pottstown, PA

• Date: Saturday, July 13

• Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• Duration: 3 hours

• Admission: Public – Open to everyone

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Gather your friends and head over to Jack Cassidy's for a night of great music and good vibes. See you there!

Berks Summer Fest Brings Music and Fun to FirstEnergy Stadium on July 27

The second annual Berks Summer Fest is happening at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA, on Saturday, July 27. Hosted by Berks Arts, the Fightin Phils, and Supportive Concepts for Families, the event features music, food, and family activities with free admission.

The day starts at 10:30 AM with Family Magic by Tyler Reed. At noon, country singer Stephanie Grace performs, followed by Tom Curtis Sr. at 2 PM, playing American classics. At 4 PM, the Edgardo Cintron Inca Band will celebrate Santana’s music, and Marc Berger & Ride will headline at 6 PM.

Families can enjoy food from various stands and fun activities in the R-Phils Phunland. Helping Harvest will collect food donations at the festival.

Honor Local Heroes at NCPD's 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Car Show

Come celebrate and honor our brave officers at the North Coventry Township Police Department's 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Car Show on Saturday, August 10th. The event, held at Norco Fire Co in Pottstown, PA, promises a day of fun, featuring impressive cars, great music, raffles, and delicious food.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 10

• Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT

• Location: Norco Fire Co, 144 West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

The car show will showcase a wide variety of vehicles, offering attendees the chance to either display their own rides or enjoy browsing through others. This professionally judged event will award cash prizes for Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, as well as second and third place winners. The top 100 vehicles will receive trophies, and the first 100 registered cars will get a dash plaque and goody bag.

All proceeds from the event will support the Lodge 11 FOP Foundation, which aids first responders in the area. Pre-registration is $15, and day-of-show registration is $20.

This year, one lucky participant will drive away in a brand-new 2024 Chevrolet Corvette. Additional prizes are also available through the raffle. Purchase your raffle tickets here for a chance to win this amazing car.

Union’s Defensive Struggles Ease with Key Players Back in Training

The Philadelphia Union have seen a slight relief in their injury woes as key players Jesus Bueno and Mikael Uhre returned to training ahead of Saturday’s match against Toronto. Additionally, goalkeeper Andre Blake has resumed training for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in late May, though his status for the upcoming game remains uncertain.

The team faces a crucial period with three matches next week before the Leagues Cup break. Currently sitting in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 4-9-9 and 21 points, the Union are in desperate need of victories.

Uhre, who has been sidelined for the past five games due to a groin injury, is second on the team with six goals and is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming matches. Bueno, who suffered an ankle injury in Chicago, has fully recovered after an MRI showed no structural damage and is back in full training.

Blake’s participation remains uncertain as he is still being evaluated post-meniscus surgery. He has played only four matches this season, struggling with a quad injury and a concussion. The Union have faced defensive challenges in his absence, conceding 18 goals in six games before 18-year-old Andrew Rick’s clean sheet against the Red Bulls.

The Union’s head coach, Jim Curtin, emphasized the importance of Blake’s presence on the field. "We’re at our best when Andre is back," Curtin stated. However, Curtin also acknowledged Rick’s valuable contributions as the backup goalkeeper.

The Union hope to capitalize on their returning players’ strengths to gain crucial points in the upcoming matches, starting with the encounter against Toronto, who are also struggling with a 7-11-3 record and 24 points.

Philadelphia Native Kyle Lowry Rejoins 76ers for 2024-25 Season

Kyle Lowry has signed a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, aiming to contribute to a revamped team featuring new additions like Paul George and the return of All-Stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Lowry, who played for the 76ers last season, brings experience and leadership to a team with high aspirations for the upcoming season.

In his 23 regular-season games last season, Lowry averaged 8.0 points, 4.6 assists, and shot 40.4% from three-point range, starting in 20 of those games. He also started all six playoff games in the series against the Knicks.

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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