In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 NEW EVENT CALENDAR

🏃‍♂️  Last Chance for Pottstown’s Ice Cream 5K and Fun Run

❤️ Camp Jeremy: A Summer Haven for Young Organ Recipients

⚽️ Union Defeat FC Cincinnati 4-2 in Thrilling Leagues Cup Clash

⚾️ Schwarber's Grand Slam Lifts Phillies to Victory, Ends Skid

Last Chance for Pottstown’s Ice Cream 5K and Fun Run

On August 27, the Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run Series will hold its final race of the season at Riverfront Park in Pottstown, PA. The event begins at 6:45 pm with a free Kids Fun Run, followed by the 5K at 7:00 pm.

Runners will enjoy a flat, fast course and be rewarded with free ice cream, with participants over 21 also receiving a complimentary beer at Irongate Biergarten. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various age groups, making it a fun and competitive evening for all.

Registration is $25 on race day, with parking available at the Schuylkill River Heritage Area lot. Don't miss this last chance to join the race and enjoy the festivities as summer wraps up.

Camp Jeremy: A Summer Haven for Young Organ Recipients

In Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, Camp Jeremy offers children who have received organ transplants and their siblings a week of free summer fun. Run by the Gift of Life Donor Program, the camp features activities like swimming and archery, helping kids focus on enjoying childhood rather than their medical challenges.

Founded in 2004 in memory of transplant recipient Jeremy Clemons, who passed away at 23, the camp provides a joyful escape for young organ recipients. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the Gift of Life program, which aims to register 50,000 new organ donors.

Union Defeat FC Cincinnati 4-2 in Thrilling Leagues Cup Clash

The Philadelphia Union secured a decisive 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup round of 16, exacting revenge at TQL Stadium after a previous loss there. The Union took control early in the second half, with Mikael Uhre scoring in the 52nd minute and Tai Baribo adding a second goal nine minutes later.

Cincinnati fought back, leveling the score with two quick goals from Pavel Bucha and DeAndre Yedlin. However, the Union responded immediately, with Baribo scoring his second of the night in the 82nd minute, followed by a goal from Quinn Sullivan two minutes later to seal the win.

Key performances included Baribo’s two goals, bringing his total to 11 in seven weeks, and Andre Blake's solid goalkeeping, maintaining his unbeaten streak since returning to the lineup.

Schwarber's Grand Slam Lifts Phillies to Victory, Ends Skid

Kyle Schwarber’s grand slam on Wednesday night powered the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-5 victory over the Miami Marlins, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Phillies fell behind early, but Schwarber’s fourth-inning blast turned a three-run deficit into a lead they never relinquished. Relievers kept the Marlins scoreless after the fourth inning, and the Phillies added insurance runs in the seventh to secure the win.

This victory could be a turning point for the Phillies as they push toward the postseason.

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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