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  • Local UPS driver Stephen Bloomer, at right.
    Family

    UPS Driver Saved by Downingtown Business After Suffering a Cardiac Arrest During a Delivery

    September 26, 2025

    UPS driver Stephen Bloomer received lifesaving support from a local business after experiencing a health crisis on the clock, writes Kelly Rule for Fox 29.…

  • Alec Campbell smiling in a photo with another person.
    Parks and recreation

    Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbell Found Dead at Tyler State Park

    May 31, 2025

    Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail…

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    Family

    Phoenixville Family Trapped by Medical Emergency Pleads for Transport Home

    May 3, 2025

    A Phoenixville family is desperate to bring their father home after he became stranded in Nevada following a medical emergency, writes Jennifer Lee for FOX…

  • Bill Peters wearing a red shirt and Phillies hat and Cameron Peters wearing light red glasses.
    Phoenixville

    Phoenixville Small Business Takes a Distressful Pause After Co-Owner Suffers Medical Emergency

    April 7, 2025

    Phoenixville business owners Bill and Cameron Peters have closed their business until further notice after a medical emergency, writes Cecilia Levine for Daily Voice.  Cam…

  • The Stone Barn restaurant exterior.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    The Stone Barn Burns Down in Tragic Fire in Kennett Square

    December 21, 2024

    The Stone Barn restaurant and venue was recently destroyed in a morning fire, writes Richard Gaw for Chester County Press.  Several fire companies were called…

  • aumen family fire
    Family

    After Devastating Fire, Community Comes Together to Help West Nantmeal Family

    October 24, 2024

    A massive fire recently destroyed a West Nantmeal home, taking everything with it and leaving the family with nothing after the tragedy, writes John Paul…

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    Nonprofit

    Exton Native, Former NFL Star Strives to Do His Best On and Off the Field

    April 30, 2024

    Exton native Matt Ryan just announced his retirement from professional football, yet he’s far from retiring from his charity and donation work that he has…

  • Hyon Duk Shin with his two children.
    Family

    Berwyn Father Hailed a Hero for Trying to Save Distressed Child in Bermuda

    April 10, 2024

    Hyon Duk Shin of Berwyn tragically passed away on March 27, 2024, coming to the aid of a child in distress while on vacation in…

  • Pokemon Cards
    Family

    Morrisville Couple Sells Pokémon Collection to Fund Home for Foster Teens

    March 26, 2024

    Morrisville resident Mel Kulenski, a dedicated social worker and foster parent, made the difficult decision to sell her cherished Pokémon collection to fund renovations for…

  • holiday scams
    Banking & Finance

    Donate Wisely: Be Aware of Holiday Charity Scams

    November 14, 2023

    The holidays are an important time of year for nonprofits. According to Charity Navigator, charities receive an average of 41 percent of their donations in December.…

  • The Armento family.
    Community

    Community Rallies Around Downingtown Gymnastics Teacher Battling Brain Cancer

    July 24, 2023

    Tara Metzler-Armento, a coach at Metzler’s Gymnastics in Downingtown for over two decades, is a well known name in the town’s fitness circles, along with…

  • Family

    Great Valley Community Mourns Unexpected Death of Beloved Elementary School Teacher

    December 10, 2022

    An elementary school in the Great Valley School District is mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of beloved first-grade teacher Jennifer Krasna. The 30-year-old Bucks…

  • Coatesville High School football
    Sports

    Coatesville High School Football Players Show Amazing Act of Kindness Toward Opponent Battling Cancer

    November 5, 2022

    Coatesville High School football players — along with other students, teachers, parents, and staff — showed an incredible act of kindness toward an opposing player…

  • Photo of Griffin Lang smiling
    Family

    Hundreds of Family, Friends Gather to Remember Life of Conestoga High School Junior

    October 15, 2022

    Hundreds of family members and friends flooded Trinity Presbyterian Church Tuesday to remember Griffin Lang. The 17-year-old was a junior at Conestoga High School and…

  • family at disney world
    Family

    Atglen Father of Four Needs a New Heart

    September 22, 2022

    Nick Madrigale is a 31-year-old Atlgen resident, life partner, father of four and a status 4 heart transplant recipient. He was born with a “hidden”…

  • Ashley May and her daughter
    Community

    Neighbors Rally to Help Kimberton Widow Rebuild After Losing Nearly Everything in Fire

    August 7, 2022

    Ashley May and her three children moved into a Kimberton farmhouse two weeks ago after her husband’s sudden death last month, writes Vinny Vella for…

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    Family

    Landenberg Man Shoulders on, Refuses to Let Debilitating Disease Darken His Outlook

    December 1, 2021

    Despite being diagnosed with a debilitating disease at a young age, Landenberg native Mitchell Bacot found the strength in himself and his faith to build…

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    Sports

    Retired Teacher and Football Official, a Fully Vaxxed Victim of COVID, Lovingly Remembered in Downingtown

    October 30, 2021

    The Downingtown community honored Howard Reinard, a beloved retired teacher and football official who died of COVID-19, in an emotional tribute during a high school…

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