Election Results, Students Beautify Coatesville, and Sydney Brown Comes to Downingtown

In this Downingtown Local Pulse Issue…

🌤️ Downingtown PA Weather

🗳️ 2023 Municipal Election Results

🗑️ Empowering Coatesville: OIC Program Graduates Students, Beautifies Community

🏈 DASD Welcomes Philadelphia Eagles' Sydney Brown for Homelessness Awareness

💳 Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Credit Card Fraud in West Bradford Township

🐏 West Chester University's 'RamTHON' Dance Party Generates $41,000 in Support of CHOP

 📆 Upcoming Local Events

Awaited 2023 Municipal Election Results to Unveil Post-Poll Closure

The 2023 Municipal Election has drawn to a close, marking the end of a period filled with political campaigns, community engagement, and, most importantly, the exercise of citizens' right to vote. As the polls shut on election day, the anticipation now turns toward the awaited unveiling of the results

You can check the election results here: https://pennsylvania.totalvote.com/Chester

Empowering Coatesville: OIC Program Graduates Students, Beautifies Community

Seven Coatesville students recently completed the OIC Youth Leadership and Discovery Program, culminating in their graduation after a three-week mentorship. The program not only involved the students in picking up trash along the city streets but also provided them with essential life skills education in workforce preparation, conflict resolution, and diversity awareness.

The students shared their experiences, expressing their enthusiasm for contributing to a cleaner community and their gratitude for the opportunities provided. One of the OIC labor resource associates, David Day, emphasized the students' dedication to giving back and their boundless potential when combining their talents with education.

DASD Welcomes Philadelphia Eagles' Sydney Brown for Homelessness Awareness

Philadelphia Eagles' Sydney Brown is set to lead a homelessness awareness session at Downingtown Area School District, sharing his inspiring journey from homelessness to the NFL. The event, organized by the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, offers free admission to the public but charges $20 for photos/autographs. Registration is required through TicketLeap.

Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Credit Card Fraud in West Bradford Township

Pennsylvania State Police are probing a credit card fraud incident in West Bradford Township, seeking information on a suspect who used a stolen credit card for over $3,000 in transactions. Individuals with information are urged to contact PSP Embreeville or Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers anonymously. Remember, the release of details does not assume guilt until proven in court.

West Chester University's 'RamTHON' Dance Party Generates $41,000 in Support of CHOP

West Chester University students raised $41,000 through the 'RamTHON' dance party, a 35% increase from last year, to support the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The event, featuring dance, games, and personal stories from CHOP, was organized by the student-led Dance Marathon group and aids CHOP's Child Life Department.