🎅 Santa Claus is Coming To Downingtown!

Issue #063

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Chesco Sean
14 Dec

🌤️ Downingtown PA Weather

🎅 Santa Claus is Coming To Downingtown!

🚒 Parkesburg Tragedy: Housefire claims a life Tuesday Night

🥾 Marsh Creek State Park Hosts First Day Hike to Kick Off the New Year

🔨 Chester County Commissioners Approve Funding for Liberty House Renovation in Phoenixville

🍻 Ugly Sweaters and Good Times: Monthly Happy Hour Returns to Marchwood Tavern

📆 Upcoming Local Events

🏡 Local Real Estate Listings

Santa Claus is Coming To Downingtown!

Downingtown Fire Department's annual Santa Claus tour, led by Tower 45 and Engine 46, is set for Saturday, December 16, 2023. The route covers West Ward, Johnsontown, Sunnybrook, Norwood House Apartments, Woodmont North Apartments, and the East Ward in the morning. Engine 46 takes over mid-morning, and the tour concludes in East Caln Township in the mid-to-late afternoon. Candy canes will be distributed to all, making it a festive event for all ages.

Parkesburg Tragedy: Housefire claims a life Tuesday Night

One person has died in a house fire in Chester County Tuesday night. The fire department responded to the 300 block of West First Avenue in Parkesburg around 9:50 p.m. It is unclear how the fire started and no other details have been released at this time.

Marsh Creek State Park Hosts First Day Hike to Kick Off the New Year

Welcome the New Year with Marsh Creek State Park's First Day Hike, a 3-mile moderate trek from the West Boat Launch to the dam and back. No registration is required, and leashed dogs are welcome. Join on January 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 675 Park Road, Downingtown.

Chester County Commissioners Approve Funding for Liberty House Renovation in Phoenixville

Chester County Commissioners approve $2.8M for the renovation of Liberty House in Phoenixville, addressing the affordable housing crisis for individuals with mental illness. The funding, from various programs, targets structural and common area improvements, emphasizing safety and comfort. Renovations are set to begin in 2024 and conclude in 2025.

Adaptability in Education: Pennsylvania Nears Approval for Flexible School Calendars

Pennsylvania lawmakers pass a bill allowing school districts flexibility in structuring academic calendars, permitting shorter school weeks or longer days. The legislation, headed to the governor's desk, replaces the current requirement of both a minimum of 180 days and specific hourly mandates. Supporters argue the change enhances adaptability for addressing student needs and allows better accommodation for various programs.

Ugly Sweaters and Good Times: Monthly Happy Hour Returns to Marchwood Tavern

Chester County Networking's monthly business networking happy hour at Marchwood Tavern is back on the 3rd Tuesday. Sponsored by Forward Moving, this month features free apps and door prizes. Wear your ugliest sweater and bring a friend for a festive evening.

Watch the live stream replay of the Downingtown Christmas Parade

On Saturday we went out to the Downingtown Christmas Parade and live-streamed the event to Facebook. You can watch the replay below:

https://www.facebook.com/downingtownlocalpulse/videos/3664533740457336/

Click to see the replay of the parade!

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