Downingtown
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Amateur Golf Society Makes Competing in Tournaments Easier and More Accessible
The Amateur Golf Society, founded by two Philadelphia sports enthusiasts, makes competing in tournaments easier for busy golfers, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Golf has surged in popularity since the pandemic, but the main issue with the sport is that unless you are retired or have lots of free time, it can be tough…
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Downingtown Country Club Owner Credits Soaring Golf Popularity for Acquisition
Downingtown Country Club owner Ron Jaworski is cashing in on the boom in golf players. The former Eagles quarterback recently purchased the Back Creek Golf Club in Middletown, Delaware, and is eyeing properties in the future, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This will be the eighth property owned by the golf…
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Bishop Shanahan Student Organizes Club to Raise Awareness on Mental Health
Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown has its first club aimed at raising awareness on mental health thanks to 18-year-old senior Allie Hathaway, writes Jennifer Lee for FOX29 Philadelphia. Hathaway is the founder of the Mindset Matchup club, a safe space where students can open up and support one another. “It was never really talked…
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Downingtown Filmmaker Draws on Experience Growing up as Punjabi-American
A Downingtown filmmaker is tapping into his experience growing up as a South Asian in Chester County. Nardeep Khurmi’s new film “Land of Gold,” follows a Punjabi-American truck driver and an undocumented Mexican girl named Elena, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Growing up as one of he few South Asian kids in his…
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Downingtown High Schools Are Inexhaustible Source of Offensive Linemen for College Football’s Power Five
Downingtown has never had a shortage of offensive line talent as its high schools keep producing big-bodied standouts fully dedicated to the craft, writes Joey Piatt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Downingtown East football program, Michael Matta has been prioritizing offensive linemen. Ever since he took over the program following the split of Downingtown…
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Former Downingtown West Softball Star Making a Name for Herself
Caitlin Coker, who played at Downingtown West and attended Downingtown STEM Academy, has made a name for herself at Boston University, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coker helped lead her team to its sixth Patriot League title. She batted .700 with three runs and two RBIs, as well as three stolen bases. She…
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Downingtown Scored a Win with This Freshly Opened French Restaurant
De La Terre BYOB, which opened in December 2022, brings upscale French flair to Downingtown in an elegant space that is the perfect setting for its mouthwatering dining, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The establishment is owned by Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer, who recently got engaged. They met in State College while…
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Downingtown Woman Recognized as One of America’s Most Influential Women
A Downingtown counselor, minister, martial artist, and author is adding another honor to her collection of accolades. Dr. Linda Morel is being spotlighted as one of America’s Most Influential Women by the International Association of Who’s Who for her achievements in trauma counseling. Morel’s educate is quite extensive. She has a Doctorate in Spiritual Science…
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Former Downingtown East Star Signs Deal with Miami Dolphins
Tyler Kroft, a former star at Downingtown East High School, has signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, writes Gustav Elvin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Dolphins are the 30-year-old tight end’s fifth NFL team. Last season, he played for the San Francisco 49ers. In 2015, Kroft, who played wide receiver and tight end…
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Downingtown Small Business Leader Weighs in on Inflation
Concerns are looming amongst small business owners about the U.S. economy. A Downingtown construction company president has some opinions. AEONRG’s Bill Belknap said that he has found that higher inflation is impacting his bidding prices, when it comes to government contracting, writes Kate Rogers for CNBC. “What I see is a snowball effect with increased inflation…
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Downingtown Autism Advocates Visit Pennsylvania State Capitol at Invitation of Senator Comitta
Josh and Zach Stehle, Downingtown natives and autism acceptance advocates, recently visited the Pennsylvania State Capitol at the invitation of state Senator Carolyn Comitta, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The brothers celebrate April as Autism Acceptance Month with Comitta. “Through their advocacy, Josh and Zach are helping create a culture…
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For World Champion Downingtown Sisters, Baton Twirling Is Family Legacy
Downingtown sisters Sterling and Shay Busza, baton twirling world champions, followed in the footsteps of their mother, Alysha Busza, writes Melissa Kiebort for BVM Sports. Alysha was four-years-old when she started twirling. She took to the sport with a passion and over the years started performing first individually and then with the highest nationally ranked…
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This Downingtown Restaurant Offers Classical French Menu with Moments of Experimentalism
De La Terre BYOB in Downingtown offers patrons a delicious classically French menu with moments of understated experimentalism, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Andrew Hufnagel used to own Zola Kitchen and Wine Bar in State College. At his newest venture, he focuses on flavor, and making the most of it. The best example…
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Safeguarded Pennsylvania Treasures to Be Auctioned in Downingtown
The Pennsylvania Treasury has partnered with Downingtown-based Pook & Pook for the upcoming online auction of unclaimed property to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. According to Treasurer Stacy Garrity, the auction includes everything from fine jewelry and coins to currency and many other treasures. All the pieces…
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Downingtown-Based StreamGeeks Cultivate Global Following in Online Video Production Community
Paul Richards and Tess Protesto have made a name for themselves as a dynamic duo in the online live-streaming and video production community. As the faces of the renowned camera brand PTZOptics, the two have cultivated a global following while staying true to their local roots. PTZOptics’ technology campus in Downingtown employs more than 50…
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Downingtown Author Works to Create Impact for Autism Advocacy
Downingtown brothers Josh and Zach Stehle are using their social media stardom for autism advocacy. Josh, a junior at West Chester University, runs a Tik Tok account with 100,000 followers spreading awareness about what it’s like for his brother Zach to live with autism, writes Avani Shah-Lipman for Main Line Today. Josh has a lot…
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Downingtown West Coach Works to See Girls’ Wrestling Grow in Popularity
Downingtown West High School wrestling coach Drew Breese is excited to see that girls’ wrestling is growing in popularity and is likely to be sanctioned by the PIAA soon, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. “It’s real,” said Breese, who currently has two girls on his boys’ wrestling team. One of them, Sienna Landrum,…
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Downingtown Mom Miraculously Saved After Rare Complication During Childbirth
Kayleigh Summers, a Downingtown resident, was saved by a blood transfusion after she experienced a rare and often fatal complication while in childbirth, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. The mom had a healthy pregnancy. However, once she was in the delivery room everything changed. She experienced an amniotic fluid embolism which required immediate blood transfusions…
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