🚨 Montco Man Charged in Father’s Death

Issue #361

04 May

Sponsored by

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 ðŸ“† Pottstown Area Events

 ðŸš¨ Montco Man Charged in Father’s Death

 ðŸ˜‚ Comedy Speed Dating Brings Singles Together

💰 The Credit Card Trick That Can Add 40 Points to Your Score Overnight

📚 Pottstown Library Adjusts Children’s Department Hours

Do your searches always hit dead ends?

Nearly half of users abandon a search without getting the result they wanted. Instead, they’re stuck in a loop of irrelevant results, slow-to-load articles and contradicting advice.
 
heywa is a whole new way of searching. It gives your result as visual & concise stories, meaning you get answers at a glance. 

And if you want to explore your topic further, you can tap through your search journey without having to re-prompt and start again.

 Pottstown Area Events

 May 4th

  May 5th

 May 6th

 May 7th

 May 8th

GOT AN EVENT YOU WANT US TO PROMOTE?

Montco Man Charged in Father’s Death

Justin Wilson, 23, of Trappe, PA

A Montgomery County man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his father, according to authorities.

Investigators allege the incident occurred at a residence where the victim was found deceased, prompting an immediate police response. The suspect was later identified and taken into custody as the investigation unfolded.

Officials have filed multiple charges, including criminal homicide, as they continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case. Additional details about the events leading up to the incident have not been fully released.

The case remains under investigation and will proceed through the legal system.

Comedy Speed Dating Brings Singles Together

A unique social event is coming to Well Crafted Beer Co. in Lansdale, combining stand-up comedy and speed dating for singles in their 30s and 40s.

Comedy Speed Dating will take place on Thursday, May 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., offering a fresh alternative to dating apps. The evening begins with a live comedy show designed to break the ice, followed by fast-paced, face-to-face speed dating rounds with the same people in the audience.

Instagram Post

Hosted by comedian Colin Coleman, the event encourages real conversations in a relaxed, entertaining setting. After the structured portion, attendees can stick around to socialize as the bar remains open.

The event will be held at Well Crafted Beer Co., 310 Madison Street, Lansdale, with doors opening at 6 p.m. for happy hour. Tickets are limited to maintain balanced participation, with options for full dating participation, comedy-only admission, or support guests. Pottstown Local Scoop subscribers can get $5 Off with Discount Code: SCOOP5

Organizers say the format has led to real connections, offering a fun and engaging way to meet new people.

The Credit Card Trick That Can Add

40 Points to Your Score Overnight

We've been spending some time inside Mikey Caloca's community, Mikey's Money House - he runs multiple live classes a week on credit, debt, and saving - and a few things keep coming up that don't show up in normal money advice. Three quick ones:

1. Pay your credit card down before the statement closes, not after. Utilization is reported to the bureaus once a month. If your card hits the statement at 70% used, that's what gets reported — even if you pay it off the next day. Pay it down early and your score can jump 20-40 points without doing anything else.

2. Pick the debt strategy you'll actually finish. Avalanche (highest interest first) wins on a spreadsheet. Snowball (smallest balance first) wins in real life because momentum is real. The "best" plan is the one you don't quit.

3. A side hustle that takes 20 hours a week is just a second job. The good ones use a skill or asset you already have — so the second hour pays as well as the first.

Mikey covers stuff like this on rotating live calls every week, plus there's a full curriculum and 75 hours of past classes already in the library. Members can also DM him directly with questions.

Pottstown Library Adjusts

Children’s Department Hours

The Pottstown Regional Public Library has announced temporary changes to its Children’s Department hours due to staffing adjustments.

From Monday, May 4 through Monday, May 11, the Children’s Department will close early at 5 p.m., and all youth programming scheduled after that time will be canceled during this period.

Library officials noted the change is temporary and thanked families for their understanding, with regular hours expected to resume after the adjustment period.

Download the Pottstown Local Pass

Hey Pottstown! We’re gearing up to keep you in the know (even more) about what’s happening the the area.

We’ll have more details soon…

Get access to The Pottstown Local Pass Here!

Reply

or to participate.