🥾 Web Page Launched for Chester Valley Trail Updates | WCU 2nd Annual Hunger Banquet | DAR Announces Essay Winners

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse

🌤️☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🥾 Planning Commission Launches Informative Web Page for Chester Valley Trail Updates

🍚 West Chester University's Second Annual Hunger Banquet Addresses World Hunger

🇺🇸 DAR Applauds Student Excellence in Essays on Sousa and Revolutionary Figures

🚧 Cox House Safely Relocated by Longwood Gardens

⛑️ Red Cross, Kennett Library Partner for Event on Disaster Preparedness

🏡 Downingtown Real Estate

📆 Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Local Business Finder

Chester County Planning Commission Launches Informative Web Page for Chester Valley Trail Updates

In a move to enhance accessibility and information dissemination, the Chester County Planning Commission has launched a dedicated Facebook page, spotlighting a newly created web page exclusively focused on updates pertaining to the Chester Valley Trail. This centralized platform is designed to keep trail enthusiasts and the community abreast of the latest developments and news surrounding the trail's ongoing progress. For those eager to delve into the specifics and stay informed, the web page offers a comprehensive resource.

Find it at: https://www.chescoplanning.org/transportation/cvt-ProjectStatus.cfm

Dining for a Cause: West Chester University's Second Annual Hunger Banquet Addresses World Hunger

West Chester University is set to host its second annual Hunger Banquet on March 7, offering an immersive experience to raise awareness about global hunger. Participants, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, will draw tickets determining their seating in areas representing high-, middle-, and low-income levels. The event seeks to deepen understanding of the causes and consequences of hunger, facilitating discussions on the realities faced by nearly 700 million people living on less than $2.15 per day, as reported by the World Bank.

Guided by a master of ceremonies, the interactive evening will provide a unique dining experience, prompting reflections on global survival challenges. Andrea Youndt, Chief Executive Officer of the Chester County Food Bank, will contribute insights into local food insecurity issues in one of Pennsylvania's wealthiest counties, Chester County.

Rita Patel Eng, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact, emphasizes the banquet's role in fostering awareness and commitment to addressing extreme poverty. Proceeds from the Hunger Banquet will support West Chester University's Resource Pantry, which has been a vital resource since its establishment in 2016. Open to all registered undergraduate and graduate students, the pantry provides not only food but also toiletries, school supplies, and assistance in enrolling in government benefits.

With 2,903 student visits in the fall of 2023, the Resource Pantry continues to address significant needs on campus. To attend the Hunger Banquet and contribute to this cause, participants are encouraged to contribute: students, $5; faculty and staff, $10; members of the community, $25.

Daughters of the American Revolution Applauds Student Excellence in Essays on Sousa and Revolutionary Figures

The Chester County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution proudly unveiled the winners of their annual essay contest, delving into the life of John Philip Sousa and the era of the American Revolution. Students from grades fifth through eighth participated, showcasing their historical acumen in essays evaluated on criteria such as accuracy, adherence to the topic, and originality.

At the award ceremony, distinguished guests included Dr. Mark Slider, Supervisor of Online Learning at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, Shannon Brown, Supervisor for Online Learning of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, and Ashley Sullivan, guidance counselor from B. Reed Henderson High School in West Chester. Political representatives, including Steve Grabicki of State Senator John Kane's office and Ethan Shaffer and Ashley Scott representing State Senator Carolyn Comitta, presented the students with certificates of recognition.

Chester County's Underground Railroad Icon, Cox House, Safely Relocated by Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens achieves a preservation milestone by successfully relocating the historic Cox House in Kennett Square, PA. Once a key station on the Underground Railroad, the house was moved 100 feet due to a Route 1 widening project by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Named after John and Hannah Cox, Quaker farmers and advocates of social justice, the house's relocation preserves a crucial piece of Chester County's history, showcasing the community's commitment to honoring the Underground Railroad's legacy.

Red Cross and Kennett Library Partner for Free Community Event on Disaster Preparedness

The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region partners with Kennett Library's Live Better initiative for a day of free educational activities on March 4. The event includes a blood drive, Be Red Cross Ready workshops, Hands-Only CPR training, and programs for children, focusing on disaster preparedness. Participants can also explore volunteer opportunities.

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Newly Listed Homes:

1133 Merrifield Drive, West Chester, PA

1238 Isaac Way, West Chester, PA

901 Valley Drive, West Chester, PA

11 Deer Run Lane, Malvern, PA

Upcoming Local Events…

• Snowball Shuffle 5k - March 2nd, 8am

• Designer Bag Bingo - March 2nd, 7-10pm

• Red Cross Day at Kennett Library - March 4th, 1-6pm

• The Hidden History of Milford Mills - March 4th, 6pm

• Healthcare Hiring Event - March 6th, 11am-3pm

• Chamber of Commerce Happy Hour - March 7th, 5pm-7pm

• Joe Conklin Night of Comedy For Our Heroes - March 8th, 6-10pm

• Invasive Plant Clean-up at Broad Run Park - March 9th, 9am-12pm

• Downingtown Repair Café - March 9th, 10am-2pm

• St. Matthew’s Consignment Sale - March 15th 5pm-8pm, 16th 8am-12:30pm

• UUT First Aid / CPR Training Class - March 16th, 2pm-4pm

• Upper Uwchlan Egg Hunt - March 23rd, 11am

• Wallace Twp Egg Hunt - March 23rd, 11:30am

• Thorndale Fire Co Blood Drive - April 2nd, 1pm-6pm

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