In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🎮 CCIU Hosts First-Ever Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports Expo

🐝 Beekeeper Talk at Glenmoore Community Event

🦻 Help4Hearing Project Brings Aid to Chester County Residents

🚨 Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for 2022 Killings of Two Women, Unborn Child

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🏡 Just Listed Real Estate Listings

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a landmark event for scholastic gaming, the Chester County Intermediate Unit welcomed educators, students, and sponsors to the first Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League Expo. Held on June 2, the gathering combined a Rocket League tournament—won by West Chester Henderson High School—with a full day of workshops and presentations on the educational value of esports. Attendees explored tools and strategies for integrating esports into school curricula, and the event closed with reflections on the future of gaming in education. Organizers received strong positive feedback and are already preparing for future events to support the growing community.

GLENMOORE, PA — Wallace Township's Environmental Advisory Council invites the public to a beekeeping discussion on June 17 at the township building in Glenmoore. A veteran beekeeper from the Chester County Beekeeper’s Association will lead the talk, offering insights on the differences between honey bees and native bees, historical perspectives on beekeeping, and key challenges faced by modern beekeepers. With decades of experience beginning in childhood, the speaker aims to provide a realistic and enriching view of the craft. The event is free, open to all ages, and does not require registration.

WEST CHESTER, PA — To address the growing issue of untreated hearing loss among seniors and low-income residents, the Help4Hearing Project—spearheaded by the HLAA Chester County chapter—has launched a donation and distribution initiative. The project accepts all types of used hearing aids and accessories, which are refurbished and provided to underserved individuals across Chester County. The program responds to both rising senior populations and stark economic disparities, particularly in communities like Coatesville and West Chester. Interested donors and potential recipients can find more information at www.help4hearing.org.

WEST CHESTER, PA — In a case that gripped Chester County for more than two years, Mamadou Kallie was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of Tiara Rodriguez-Diaz, Kimberly Ortiz-Zayas, and Ortiz-Zayas's unborn son. The 2022 killings unfolded after the women, unaware they had been in relationships with the same man, began communicating and planned to leave him. Kallie tracked them down, forced their car off the road, and shot them while his toddler son looked on. His actions, prosecutors argued, were premeditated and vindictive. He was later captured following a carjacking and police standoff. During sentencing, the judge cited overwhelming aggravating factors and the devastating impact on the victims' families.

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