☕️ Free Coffee and Nostalgic Vibes Today at Wawa

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse

🌤️☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

☕️ Tuesday Free Coffee and Nostalgic Vibes!

🎓🎓 Downingtown Students Make History

🚨💰 Two Men Convicted in KSQ Bank Robbery Case

🐑 Springton Manor Farm Welcomes New Lambs

🚽 East Brandywine to Install New Bathrooms

♻️ Sustainable Saturdays in West Pikeland Twp

🏡 Downingtown Real Estate

📆 Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Local Business Finder

Today! Wawa's 60th Anniversary Bash: Free Coffee and Nostalgic Vibes

WAWA, PA — Wawa's 60th anniversary festivities promise a nostalgic journey for patrons. Free coffee is the highlight of the day, with the chain expecting to give away 1.5 million cups. Stores will be decked out in 1960s décor, and special 60-cent deals on select items are offered. Each store will honor a beloved customer with a "Day Brightener" award. Furthermore, Wawa and the Wawa Foundation will distribute $1 million in gift cards to charity partners like the Special Olympics and the USO, embodying the company's commitment to community welfare.

Downingtown Students Make History: Graduating with High School and College Degrees Simultaneously

DOWNINGTOWN — Downingtown Area School District celebrates a significant milestone as two students, David Densmore and Rodger Grant, prepare to graduate with associate degrees alongside their high school diplomas. Through the district's partnership with Delaware County Community College, students can pursue an associate’s degree in liberal arts or engineering while fulfilling their high school requirements. David and Rodger's accelerated completion of their liberal arts degrees in just two years highlights the efficacy of the program. Dr. Troy Podell, curriculum supervisor, praises the initiative for its role in providing valuable academic opportunities amidst the challenges of rising college costs. Additionally, DASD offers dual-enrollment options with prestigious institutions like Immaculata University, the University of Pittsburgh, and West Chester University, further enriching students' educational journeys.

Verdict Reached: Two Men Convicted in Kennett Square Bank Robbery Case

WEST CHESTER — Following a three-year legal process, Ivin William Cornelious and Jovone Larome Gordon were convicted of robbery, theft, and conspiracy in connection with a bank robbery in Kennett Square. The jury's decision, delivered after deliberation, underscores the culmination of a case marked by circumstantial evidence linking the defendants to the crime scene. Deputy District Attorney Kate Wright and Assistant District Attorney Sara Johnson led the prosecution, meticulously presenting a case built on investigative techniques and evidence, including DNA, fingerprints, cell phone records, and video surveillance. The conviction carries second-degree felony charges, with the defendants currently held in Chester County Prison awaiting sentencing.

Springton Manor Farm Welcomes New Lambs

GLENMOORE — Springton Manor Farm celebrates the birth of new lambs, including two sets of twins and one set of triplets. Visitors are reminded to be mindful of noise as they visit the farm to meet the adorable additions. Don't miss the opportunity to see the lambs and other animals at Sheep and Wool Day on April 27.

Community Park Upgrade: East Brandywine to Install New Bathrooms

EAST BRANDYWINE — East Brandywine Community Park is set to receive new bathrooms, with installation scheduled for April 17. The project, funded by grants from various organizations, includes additional work before the units are ready for use, with completion expected by July.

Join Sustainable Saturdays: Township Residents Explore Green Living Solutions

WEST PIKELAND TWP — Sustainable Saturdays, organized by the Environmental Advisory Council, offers township residents an opportunity to delve into sustainable living practices. From April through September 2024, residents can attend speaker series at the township building and the Chester Springs Library to gain insights into various sustainable home systems. Topics include energy efficiency approaches, Geothermal Heat Pump Systems, Rain Gardens and Native Plantings, and solar and battery backup systems. Additionally, residents can visit the homes of West Pikeland Township residents for firsthand demonstrations of these sustainable systems.

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Upcoming Local Events…

• Brandywine Red Clay Alliance Clean-up - April 20th, 8am-12pm

• Sustainable Saturday - PECO Home Energy Assessment - April 20th, 10am

• 2024 Walk For Paws - April 27th, 10am-1pm

• Minquas Fire Co Spring Craft & Vendor Sale - April 27th, 10am-

  2pm

• Springton Manor Farm Sheep and Wool Day - April 27th, 11am-3pm

• West Bradford Fire Company Community Yard Sale - May 11th 8am-12pm

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