Downingtown
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Downingtown Boy, 14, Shatters South Carolina Junior Golf Association’s Tournament Record
Downingtown resident Nicholas Gross recently won the Beth Daniel Junior Azalea golf tournament, finishing the 54-hole competition at 20-under-par 193, writes Tommy Braswell for The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier. In doing so, the young golfer managed to shatter the South Carolina Junior Golf Association’s previous tournament record by a whopping six strokes. “I tried…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Affinity for Pretzels Took Numerous Twists and Turns
Philadelphia and its suburbs love soft pretzels. We’re so devoted to them that we eat more than 12 times more of them than any other area in the nation. And we bake more than 80 percent of the U.S. supply. We are, indeed, the U.S. pretzel capital. Sandy Hingston rose to the occasion to write…
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Hankin Group Starts Construction on Much-Anticipated Mixed-Use Community in Downingtown
Hankin Group has officially begun construction on the first phase of its latest community, River Station. The mixed-use, transit-oriented project will ultimately include more than 400 luxury apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space and encompass the future site of the new Downingtown train station. It will also feature a pedestrian bridge connecting Johnsontown…
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In a Region Awash in Craft Breweries, Downingtown’s Victory Floats to the Top
Craft brewery openings in the Philadelphia region are becoming commonplace; however, Downingtown-based Victory Brewing Company has cemented its place among the best. Its enviable position results from diligent work creating classic beers and inventive seasonal offerings, writes Jim Cheney for Uncovering PA. Victory Brewing was started 25 years ago in an old Pepperidge Farm bakery.…
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Downingtown-Based Auctioneer Helps Reunite Two-Year-Old Puritan Girl from the 1700s with Her Family
Pook & Pook, a Downingtown-based auction and appraisal service, helped return the gravestone of a Puritan girl to her resting place. The marker’s relocation reunited a family that was devastated by diphtheria in the 1700s, writes Cynthia Beech Lawrence for Antiques and the Arts Weekly. Ron Pook discovered the gravestone of Abigail Chase in an…
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Chester County Home to One of the Most Popular Suburbs for People Looking to Relocate in the Past Year
While Philadelphia lost thousands of residents during the pandemic, Downingtown saw an influx of individuals and families who chose this suburb as their new home, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to U.S. Postal Service data, 4,329 families decided to move out of Downingtown, while 5,183 chose this suburb to be their…
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As Sister Company to Exton’s All-Fill, Auger Fabrication Turns Dated Manufacturing Building in Downingtown into State-of-the-Art Facility
Until recently, All-Fill, the Exton-based manufacturer of packaging machinery with a global presence, and its sister company, Auger Fabrication, had been working together under the same roof since 1984. As a company, All-Fill was built on its line of vertical auger fillers, which have been used around the world since 1969. Auger Fabrication, meanwhile, supplies…
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Downingtown West Grad Making Waves in the Music Industry at Just 18 Years Old
Nate DiRocco, a Downingtown West High School graduate, is already making waves in the music industry at 18 years old, writes Shirley Ju for AllHipHop.com. The singer, songwriter, producer, and rapper who goes by the name Rocco entered the scene with a distinct melodic sound. He can seamlessly switch between rapping and harmonizing vocals —…
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Pandemic Was No Laughing Matter, but Downingtown Barbers Found Financial Footing in the Funny
As it did with hundreds of local businesses, the pandemic cut into the profits of Downingtown-based All Star Images. But its three owners — Jermaine Thomas, Jermaine Reynolds, and Tom Abel — persevered. Jen Samuel, for the Daily Local News, reported how they held it together by cracking others up. The barbershop had been steadily…
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Bishop Shanahan Grad on His Burgeoning Music Career: ‘No Better Feeling Than Having People Sing Your Songs’
After starting his musical career with rock band RFA, Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Dan Cousart has branched out on his own. He is currently busy building a successful indie career, writes Nichole Heller for Guitar Magazine. Cousart recently unveiled his new album, Here’s Five Songs. Streaming services are about to release its first single,…
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Downingtown Couple’s Transplanted Garden a Certified Wildlife Habitat
When they moved from West Chester to Downingtown, retirees Gary and Susan Erb took more than their furniture and closet contents. They transported their entire garden, writes Sally Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We were spending more time at home and wanted more space to garden,” said Susan. Before moving, the pair dug up 399…
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Downingtown Bolsters Struggling Teens in Effort to Stem Tragic Tide of Recent Suicides
As it grieves the loss of seven young lives, Downingtown is now grappling with how to show teens who are struggling that suicide is preventable, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Parents and students are putting pressure on schools through petitions and social media posts to improve their mental health education and resources. Residents…
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NBC’s Today Show: In Wake of Tragedy, Coatesville High School Shows Support for Rival Downingtown West
Downingtown West High School tragically lost two of its students to suicide this spring. A touching gesture from rival Coatesville High School helped soothe the pain, reports Kait Hanson for NBC’s TODAY show. After Coatesville High School Principal Michele Snyder heard the news of the tragedies, she met with her own students. Together, they decided…
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As the New Miss Philadelphia, Downingtown STEM Academy Grad Sets Sights on Becoming Miss America
Elaine Ficarra, a Downingtown STEM Academy graduate, has taken home the title of Miss Philadelphia. Her win comes during the competition’s centennial anniversary, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. “I plan to serve Philadelphia this year as a representation for the diversity of the city and an ambassador for the people,” said Ficarra.…
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‘Hidden Mother’ Portraits by Downingtown Artist Highlight Figures Usually Relegated to Background
In her ongoing “Hidden Mother” series, Downingtown artist Sarah Detweiler focuses on the figures usually relegated to the background, writes Grace Ebert for Colossal, an international platform for contemporary art and visual expression. The mixed-media portraits in the sold-out exhibition are at Paradigm Gallery in Philadelphia through May 22. They are a throwback to Victorian-era…
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Downingtown Native, Student at RIT Wins Prestigious Award for Her Work in Advertising
Downingtown native Julia Abbonizio, an advertising photography major at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), recently won gold at the 2021 Rochester ADDY Awards in the category of Cross-Platform Integrated Campaigns, writes Rochelle Allan for RIT. The American Advertising Awards, or ADDY Awards, honor the best in advertising and cultivate the highest creative standards in the…
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For Cajun Food Fans in Downingtown, a New Restaurant with a Big Easy Vibe Is Now Bayou
The Social Lounge (aka The Social), a favorite on the West Chester restaurant scene, has taken its cajun menu on the move … to Downingtown, where a second location has opened, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. “We researched the Media and Main Line areas, but several reasons kept pointing us back here,” said…
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Lack of a Shot (Which They Can’t Get Anyway) Erases Downingtown Youth Baseball Team’s Shot at Glory
Members of a youth baseball team from Downingtown are not hiding their disappointment over having to cancel their participation in the Cooperstown Dreams Park Baseball Tournament, writes Jaclyn Lee for 6ABC. The August tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y., recently implemented a new COVID-19 vaccine requirement. It mandates shots for all participants — including players 12 years…
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