🚑 Tractor-trailer crash, Safety drive in Thorndale, and Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

In this Downingtown Local Pulse Issue…

🌤️ Downingtown PA Weather

🚑 Tractor-Trailer Crash in Uwchlan Township: Five Victims Transported with Serious Injuries

🧯 Thorndale Safety Drive: 107 Smoke Alarms Installed

🦃 Windsor Christian Academy's Wild Turkey 5k: A Thanksgiving Tradition

🎨 Honoring Hannah Freeman: A Tribute to the Last Living Lenape Indian in Chester County

📚 Chester County Schools Secure Funding in Statewide Farm-to-School Grant Allocation

🎄 Lighting Up the Night: DVCCC's Annual Holiday Lights House Tour Returns

🚂 Cheyney's Annual Holiday Express: Tickets On Sale Soon for Festive Train Ride

 📆 Upcoming Local Events

Tractor-Trailer Crash in Uwchlan Township: Five Victims Transported with Serious Injuries

Late on Monday night, a severe collision occurred in Uwchlan Township, Chester County, involving a Kia and a tractor-trailer on Route 100. The crash, which left five individuals with serious injuries, prompted an extensive emergency response. While initial reports suggested a potential police pursuit, authorities have not confirmed this detail, and the circumstances are under investigation. The impact required the rescue of the Kia's occupants, including three teenagers, and the victims were subsequently transported to Paoli Hospital. The crash led to the temporary closure of Route 100, causing significant traffic disruptions, but the road has since reopened.

Thorndale Safety Drive: 107 Smoke Alarms Installed, in 58 homes and 121 Residents Educated

In Thorndale, a community effort from the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania resulted in increased safety for 58 homes. The initiative, led by volunteers and community partners, involved the installation of 107 smoke alarms and the provision of fire safety education to 121 residents. The comprehensive approach aims to reduce the risk of home fires. To explore further details and the ongoing work, interested individuals can visit http://soundthealarm.org/philly.

Windsor Christian Academy's Wild Turkey 5k: A Thanksgiving Tradition

Prepare for Thanksgiving cheer at the 4th Annual Wild Turkey 5k and Kids Run in the scenic Marsh Creek State Park. The event, beginning with a one-mile kids run at 8:30 am and the Wild Turkey 5k at 9 am, offers a stroller-friendly course of packed gravel, road, dirt, and grass. Proceeds from the event, aiming for a $5,000 target, support the Windsor Christian Academy Classroom Building Campaign. Participants can anticipate a festive experience with soft-style t-shirts, commemorative awards, a custom bakery pie raffle, and diverse on-site vendors. Virtual participation is an option for those unable to attend in person.

Honoring Hannah Freeman: A Tribute to the Last Living Lenape Indian in Chester County

The Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently commemorated Hannah Freeman, also recognized as "Indian Hanna," during an Outstanding Women in American History Ceremony. Freeman, potentially the last Lenape Indian in Chester County, lived a multifaceted life as a healer, artisan, farmer, basket weaver, and herbalist from 1731 to 1802. The event, attended by history enthusiasts, unfolded at the likely burial site of Freeman, marked by a 1909 stone inscription. However, historical uncertainties surround Freeman's status as the last Lenape, and discussions during the ceremony delved into the complex historical context. The ceremony also emphasized the importance of preserving heirloom seeds and the ongoing efforts to honor Freeman's last wish for a true Lenape burial ground.

Chester County Schools Secure Funding in Statewide Farm-to-School Grant Allocation

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has announced PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants, totaling $605,398, to benefit 56 schools and education centers across 28 counties. These grants, capped at $15,000 each, are designed to improve access to healthy, locally sourced food and enhance hands-on learning experiences for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In Chester County, Avon Grove School District will receive $7,500, while both Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and Treehouse Childcare Services are set to receive $15,000 grants. Secretary Redding emphasized the broad impact of these grants, connecting local farmers with schools, expanding market opportunities, and supporting various projects, including school gardens and hands-on agriculture education.

Lighting Up the Night: DVCCC's Annual Holiday Lights House Tour Returns

The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) invites residents to partake in the Holiday Lights House Tour starting November 23. The self-guided tour features festive displays by local families and supports DVCCC's mission to address domestic violence. Funds raised directly aid survivors. Registration is open, offering a unique gift opportunity with tax-deductible contributions. The tour symbolizes hope and recovery, making it a Chester County tradition for all residents, new and longtime alike.

Cheyney's Annual Holiday Express: Tickets On Sale Soon for Festive Train Ride

Embark on a festive journey with our annual Holiday Express train ride, setting off from Cheyney Train Station and making its way to West Chester. Tickets for this enchanting experience will be available for purchase starting Saturday, 11/18/2023, from 10:00 am to Noon at the Township Building. Residents can secure their spots during regular business hours at the Township Building from the following Monday onwards.