Downingtown
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I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop
Last week, Downingtown welcomed a new ice cream shop, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, at 520 E. Lancaster Avenue, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Berwyn couple Maria and Andy Rick own this shop and another franchise location in Royersford. The two find satisfaction in watching others smile and enjoy the ice cream they…
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Hundreds to Descend Upon Downingtown for 90-Year Tradition Involving Frog Legs
At St. Anthony’s Lodge & Swim Club in Downingtown, a 90-year tradition shines a spotlight on frog legs – sometimes up to 6,500 sets of them, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. During the Aug. 1 dinner, 800 men will wash down thousands of deep-fried frog legs with plenty of beer. The $50 meal…
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CCCBI Announces Jose Garces as Keynote Speaker for Annual Awards Dinner
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry announces that renowned chef and restaurateur Jose Garces will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Awards Dinner. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the picturesque Gardens at Applecross in Downingtown. The Annual Awards Dinner…
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Downingtown STEM Grad Wins Scholarship for Work in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health
Sophia Fontecchio of Downingtown recently received the third annual Youth Scholarship, presented by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force. The $1,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors in Chester County who contributed to school and community activities to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Fontecchio, a 2024 graduate of the Downingtown…
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Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing baseball cleats in high school. When the hobby became a business, Nxt Level Customs, in 2020 Stevens was a college student…
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Community Grieves for Chester County Couple Stolen by Sea
Last week, a Chester County couple tragically lost their lives to a rip current while vacationing off Hutchinson Island in Florida, writes Chad Pradelli and staff for 6ABC. 51-year-old Brian Warter and 48-year-old Erica Wishard, of Downingtown, and two of their children were swept out to sea at around 1:30 PM. While their children were…
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Downingtown Couple Plans Perfect Destination Wedding in Dominican Republic
Derrick Arnold and Sofia Montgomery, of Downingtown, were joined by their closest family and friends for a perfect destination wedding in the Dominican Republic, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. The couple met at The Social Lounge in West Chester for their first date in 2019 and things immediately got interesting. “I ordered…
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Local WWII Veteran Returns to Normandy Eight Decades After D-Day Invasion
World War II veteran Jake Ruser, one of the last heroes of Normandy, returned to France on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, write Esther Castillejo, Eric Noll, Robert Henault, and Joanne Rosa for ABC News. The trip was part of a five-year journey by ABC News‘ World News Tonight anchor David Muir and his team…
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CCRES Hosts 2 Open House Interview Days for Achieve Program Staffers
CCRES and the Achieve Adult Service program is hosting open house interviews Tuesday, June 11, and Friday, June 14, in Downingtown for those interested in working as a Direct Support Professional with the Achieve program. The position includes a $500 sign on bonus. Achieve is a 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday program…
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Loss of Older Brother Fuels Downingtown West Player Jay Slater’s Determination to Make It to Next Level
Downingtown West’s Jay Slater, who will lead the school’s baseball team in the PIAA Class 6A playoffs, is determined to make it to the majors, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to enjoying the game, his goal is to honor his older brother, Tommy, who died in an accident while playing eleven…
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Downingtown Area School District Receives $150K Grant from West Pharmaceutical Services
Downingtown Area School District recently received a three-year, $150,000 grant from Exton-based West Pharmaceutical Services, a leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, for the BRIDGES (Building Relationships in DASD to Grow Education) program, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The grant, facilitated by Downingtown Community Education Foundation, will also…
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Next Generation of Content Creators at TCHS in Downingtown Ready to Make Their Mark
Technical College High School in Downingtown is creating the next generation of aspiring media professionals who are ready to make their mark on multimedia, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6ABC. The public high school specializes in career and technical education for tenth- to twelfth-grade students. As part of the Digital Media and Sound Communication program, students…
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Downingtown Resilience Fund Combines Resources to Address Flooding, Future Disasters
Three municipalities have joined forces to address flooding and other possible future disasters through the newly formed Downingtown Resilience Fund, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. East Caln Township, Downingtown, and Caln Township have combined their resources as part of a new initiative to provide supplemental cash payments to disaster victims. The fund…
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Here’s How to Spend the Perfect Day in Downingtown
Downingtown, the birthplace of Auntie Anne’s and Victory Brewing, is full of entertainment and dining options that make it the perfect place for a day trip with family or friends, write Ben Silver and Lauren DePiero for the Main Line Today. Start the day by grabbing breakfast at Green Street Grill, which offers delicious and…
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Forbes: Victory Brewing Company Among Largest Craft Breweries in the United States
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing America’s small and independent breweries, released its annual review of production figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry, Don Tse for Forbes. The Brewers Association also ranks the largest craft breweries across the U.S. In 2023, there were 9,683 breweries, with 191,421 employees, an all-time high. “I think…
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Two Downingtown Area School District Students Impressively Graduate with Associate’s Degrees, Diplomas
Class of 2024 students, David Densmore from Downingtown High School West and Rodger Grant from Downingtown High School East, are the first students from the district to ever graduate with an associate’s degree and high school diploma, reports The Daily Local News. Through a Downingtown Area School District dual-enrollment program that allows students to earn…
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Downingtown Group Stays Ready to Jump Into Action at Next Inevitable Disaster
A Downingtown nonprofit, known as Downingtown Strong, has formed in the wake of numerous flooding and other natural disasters that have impacted the community in the past and will continue to happen in the future, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Downingtown residents won’t be caught unawares again. One of the most recent…
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Largest Pretzel Franchise in World, Auntie Anne’s, Got Its Start in Downingtown
The largest pretzel franchise in the world, Auntie Anne’s, got its start in Downingtown, where its founder Anne Beiler purchased a stand at the farmers market, writes Matt Benedetto for abc27 News. “Anne started baking pretzels to help fund her husband’s desire to provide free family counseling services for their community,” states the company’s website.…
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