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- 🏘️ County Commits $3.27m For Homeless | 🗳️ Election Poll Book Failure Report Released | 🇺🇸 $10,500 For America250 Celebrations | 💸 Tax Presentation at STEM
🏘️ County Commits $3.27m For Homeless | 🗳️ Election Poll Book Failure Report Released | 🇺🇸 $10,500 For America250 Celebrations | 💸 Tax Presentation at STEM
Downingtown Local Pulse Jan 23rd, 2025
Chesco Sean
23 Jan
In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…
🏘️ County Commits $3.27m For Emergency Housing
🗳️ County Releases Findings on November Election Poll Book Failure
🇺🇸 $10,500 Award to Fund America250 Celebrations in Uwchlan Township
💸 Local Professional Brings Tax Expertise to STEM Classroom
🗓️ Upcoming Local Events
🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses
Chester County Commits $3.27 Million to House Homeless Families
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has committed $3.27 million in federal and state funds to create a 10-unit emergency shelter for homeless families in West Chester, the largest single housing investment in county history. The new non-congregate facility, operated by Friends Association, will provide families with private living spaces and bathrooms, expanding total county shelter capacity from 16 to 26 units. Officials say the expansion will eliminate the family shelter waitlist and ensure no children sleep outside or in cars.
County Releases Findings on November Election Poll Book Failure
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has released an independent investigation into poll book errors during the November 2025 election and outlined an action plan to prevent future problems. The report, conducted by law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry, includes recommendations that county commissioners largely support and plan to implement. County officials spent the past month reviewing the findings, meeting with voter services staff, and developing additional reforms beyond those suggested in the report. The findings will be discussed at a public Board of Elections meeting on January 27. More info online
See the report here
$10,500 Award to Fund America250 Celebrations in Uwchlan Township
UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — Uwchlan Township has received a $10,500 grant from the Chester County Community Foundation to fund America250 commemorative events in 2026. The township plans a three-part celebration series including a historical march along Revolutionary War routes at the Baird House, an America250-themed Community Day with reenactors and educational activities, and two public history lectures focusing on the Revolutionary War and Chester County's role in American independence. See events info on their Facebook Page
Local Professional Brings Tax Expertise to STEM Classroom
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Carol Reiner, a Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce member, spoke to local STEM students about taxation fundamentals. The presentation is part of broader efforts to connect students with business professionals who can provide practical financial knowledge. Chamber officials expressed appreciation for Reiner's volunteer instruction.
Upcoming local events…
Downingtown Farmers Market (Downingtown) - Jan 24, 10am-12pm
The Gardens at Applecross - Open House (Downingtown) - Jan 24, 12pm-2pm
West Chester Professionals Social Networking (West Chester) - Jan 28, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Monthly VRA Realty Investors Meetup (West Chester) - Feb 11, 6:45pm-8:30pm
WCU Live! presents the Sharpe Family Singers $ (West Chester) - Feb 13, 7pm
Downingtown Farmers Market (Downingtown) - Feb 14, 10am-12pm
Downingtown Repair Cafe (Chester Springs) - Feb 14, 10am-2pm
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