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Downingtown’s Two Gander Farm Had to Reinvent Itself to Survive Pandemic
Trey and Deirdre Flemming, who run Downingtown’s Two Gander Farm, had to reinvent their business model during the pandemic to make sure their certified organic farm survived, writes John Fennell for The Loquitur, Cabrini University’s student newspaper. The Flemmings grow fresh produce that they sell at farmers markets and to grocery chains. Also, they grow…
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Victory Brewing Selling T-Shirts to Benefit State’s Hospitality Workers
Downingtown-based Victory Brewing is doing its part to help hospitality workers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic by selling t-shirts to benefit the Hospitality Assistance Response of PA, according to a report from the Beaver County Times. HARP is an initiative that provides financial relief to hospitality workers throughout the state who have…
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Decades-Long Overpass Project in Downingtown Nearing the Finish Line
The decades-long overpass project to demolish the Chestnut Street Bridge in Downingtown and build a new one is finally nearing completion, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. “This project finally received the notice to proceed in December of 2018, after 20 years of very slow progress,” said Borough Manager Stephen Sullins. “Alan Myers…
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Catholic Behavioral Health Facility in Downingtown Separates from Archdiocese
St. John Vianney Center, the behavioral health facility in Downingtown, has separated from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 50-bed nonprofit psychiatric hospital paid the archdiocese $12 million for the separation. According to an archdiocese spokesperson, Vianney Center officials wanted the facility that only treated clergy to be financially…
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Downingtown Man Launches Three-Day ‘Homeless Experience’ to Raise Money for Local Nonprofit
Downingtown resident Frank Nicolazzo recently launched a three-day “homeless experience” to raise awareness and funds for CityTeam, a Christian nonprofit in Chester that serves community members who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, hunger, and addiction, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Local News. Nicolazzo decided to embark on the personal journey after the pandemic left so…
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Small Downingtown Farm Processes Thousands of Turkeys in Four Days Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Howe Farm, a small operation in Downingtown, will process 4,400 turkeys in four days to prepare for Thanksgiving, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most of the farm’s turkeys will go to small markets in the region, but some are also available for sale in the farm’s storefront, where customers can pick up…
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Downingtown Native Waits for Chance to Show Off His Goalkeeping Skills in Soccer-Mad Manchester
More than a year after signing with Manchester City, one of the world’s most renowned soccer clubs and one bankrolled by billionaire owners from the United Arab Emirates, Downingtown West grad Zack Steffen is still waiting for a chance to properly show off his goalkeeping skills, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last season,…
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With Norman Mailer and a Relative of Shakespeare Among Its Customers, Downingtown’s Dane Décor Celebrates 47th Anniversary
Dane Décor is celebrating its 47th anniversary this month as a thriving business built upon being an authority on unique contemporary and Scandinavian furniture. Through its impressive history, Dane Décor has contributed to the community by supporting numerous civic and charitable organizations. Through the years, the company survived a fire, lightning strike, recessions, and now…
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Well-Traveled Downingtown Native Defies a Basketball Stereotype, Makes College Commitment
Downingtown native John Camden, a 6-foot-8 small forward and three-star prospect in the Class of 2021, has committed to play basketball at the University of Memphis, writes Jason Munz for The Memphis Commercial Appeal. The nation’s 126th-ranked recruit, according to 247Sports.com, Camden will play at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire this season. He previously played…
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Worship Summit Live Returns on Nov. 18 to Prepare Houses of Worship for Busy Holiday Season
After three successful educational sessions this year, Worship Summit Live is back in time for houses of worship to acquire critical technical training for a busy holiday worship season. PTZOptics – a subsidiary of Downingtown-based Haverford Systems and sister company to HuddleCamHD, manufacturers of professional video conferencing cameras – will host Worship Summit Live 4…
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Downingtown East Grad Hitting His Stride After Injury-Riddled First Season in Buffalo
Downingtown East High School graduate Tyler Kroft has begun to hit his stride after an injury-riddled first season with the Buffalo Bills, writes Heather Prusak for the WSYR-TV. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound tight end hauled in a pair of touchdowns, including the game-winner, in a 35-32 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week Three of…
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Barber Shop in Downingtown Gets Strange Visitor
Jennifer Brady, owner of the recently opened JB’s Barber Shop in Downingtown, got quite a surprise when she found a deer had crashed through the window and was still there when she arrived at work, writes Dann Cuellar for 6ABC. Brady opened her business in the Caln Village Shopping Center in late September. Not even…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Reimagined, Historic Farmhouse in Downingtown
A lovingly renovated farmhouse with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Downingtown. Set on a 5.2-acre lot, the home that was originally built in 1865 has been reimagined through the skilled work of Amish craftsmen. The beauty of the residence is accentuated by original stone that has been exposed both outside…
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Downingtown Native’s Game-Winning Field Goal Makes History at Coastal Carolina
Downingtown native Massimo Biscardi booted a 40-yard field goal with four seconds left to propel Coastal Carolina to a 30-27 victory over No. 21 Louisiana last Wednesday night and give the Chanticleers their first-ever win against a nationally ranked Football Bowl Subdivision program. As a result, Coastal Carolina, at 4-0, checked into this week’s USA…
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Son of Downingtown Football Legend a Hot Commodity on the Recruiting Trail
With almost two dozen scholarship offers, Arlen Harris Jr., the son of Downingtown football legend Arlen Harris Sr., is a hot commodity on the recruiting trail and has narrowed down his list of potential colleges to six, writes David Eickholt for Hawkeye Insider. The younger Harris is a junior running back at Lutheran High School…
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CTC of Greater Downingtown’s Online Auction Raises Funds to Foster Positive Youth Development
Communities That Care (CTC) of Greater Downingtown – a collective of organizations that use evidence-based prevention programs, policies, and resources to foster positive youth development and mental health and to prevent substance use – will host an online auction from Oct. 3-9. The 80 items up for bid are diverse and include a baseball autographed…
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West Chester Man Creates Simple Product to Help People Have Greater Clarity, Presence in Their Lives
For all of the hardships the coronavirus pandemic has created, there is seemingly an equal amount of good that has arisen during these challenging times. For instance, 3×5 Life is a new product that is the brainchild of Downingtown native and West Chester resident Bryan McFarland. 3×5 Life are easily transportable cards, measuring three inches…
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Gold Level Certification from Zoom Verifies Local Company’s Expertise in Systems Integration
Being a Zoom expert is something many aspire to these days, but few can actually claim. Haverford Systems, an experienced AV systems integrator with a 30-year history in the Philadelphia area, has recently earned its Gold Level as a certified integrator from Zoom Video Communications. The Downingtown-based company has earned this distinction by helping several…
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