🥾 Nearly $5 Million Allocated to Chester County for Multimodal Transport Projects

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🥾 Nearly $5 Million Allocated to Chester County for Multimodal Transport Projects

📚 Temporary Location for East Caln Township Offices

🥾 Explore Struble Trail's History and Natural Beauty with Ranger Erb

🦅 Eagles Secure Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in First-Round Pick

🏈 Eagles Set Record with AJ Brown's $96 Million Extension

🏡 Downingtown Real Estate

📆 Upcoming Local Events

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Nearly $5 Million Allocated to Chester County for Multimodal Transport Projects

CHESTER COUNTY — Brian Styche, Chester County’s Multimodal Transportation Planning Director, announced that the county received close to $5 million in grants for transportation improvements from the state's Multimodal Transportation Fund Program. The funds will support various projects such as the expansion of the Chester Valley Trail and streetscape improvements in Coatesville and West Chester Borough, with the completion of some projects expected by 2026.

According to the website (chescoplanning.org): Next on the list of projects is Coatesville's Lincoln Highway Streetscape Expansion at $751,730; followed by West Chester Borough's South High Streetscape Improvement Project at $750,000; 802 East Baltimore Pike at $750,000; Easttown Township's Village of Berwyn Pedestrian Improvements Project at $500,000; East Whiteland Township's Route 30 Corridor Improvements Project at $400,000; Phoenixville's Intersection of Valley Forge Road and Whitehorse Road Redevelopment Project at $343,000; Oxford Borough's Niblock Alley at $300,000; and West Bradford Township's SR 3055 Marshallton Thorndale/Poorhouse Road Roundabout at $250,000.

Temporary Location for East Caln Township Offices Next to Downingtown Library

DOWNINGTOWN — East Caln Township has temporarily relocated its administrative offices to 126 Wallace Avenue, close to the Downingtown Library, while renovations are carried out at the original municipal building. Residents can continue to contact the office via the usual phone and email during this period, with plans to move back to the renovated premises by the start of October.

Explore Struble Trail's History and Natural Beauty with Ranger Erb on May 4th

DOWNINGTOWN — On May 4th, Ranger Erb and the Uwchlan and Upper Uwchlan Township Historical Commissions will lead a historical tour from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Struble Trail, detailing its significant people and events. Simultaneously, an ADA accessible walk highlighting the trail’s flora, fauna, and historical aspects will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, co-hosted by naturalist Phil McGrath. Both events aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the trail's heritage and ecological features.
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Eagles Secure Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in First-Round Pick in NFL Draft

PHILADELPHIA — In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles used their 22nd overall pick to draft cornerback Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo, marking a significant selection as their first cornerback picked in the first round since 2002. Mitchell's remarkable athleticism, including a 4.33-second 40-yard dash and 25 bench presses at 225 pounds, made him a standout. Eagles' General Manager Howie Roseman noted that Mitchell's combination of talent and character made him the right choice for the team, emphasizing the importance of strengthening their defensive backfield.

Eagles Set Record with AJ Brown's $96 Million Extension, Highest Ever for an NFL Receiver

PHILADELPHIA — AJ Brown has agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, marking the highest annual average salary for a wide receiver in NFL history. Over his tenure with the Eagles, Brown has recorded significant stats including 2,952 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in just two seasons. This contract extension is part of the Eagles' broader strategy to maintain a strong offensive lineup, as evidenced by recent lucrative extensions for teammates DeVonta Smith and quarterback Jalen Hurts.

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Upcoming Local Events…

• West Chester Film Festival - April 26th-28th

• 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

• Mobile Mammography Screening - May 2nd, 10am

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

• Wallace Community Yard Sale - May 18th, 8am-11am

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