🚨 Authorities Search for Suspect in Retail Theft

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🚨 Authorities Search for Suspect in Retail Theft

🚧 Final Stages Underway for Peck Road Improvements

📱 Center for STEM Inclusion at WCU Launches New Initiatives for K-12 Students

❤️ Community Day in Caln Township Highlights Local Causes and Volunteer Opportunities

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Southern Chester County Authorities Search for Suspect in Retail Theft

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — On Friday, August 30, the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department responded to a reported theft at ACE Hardware on Scarlett Road. Store employees reported that a woman entered the store, took a Craftsman cordless impact wrench tool, and possibly other items, before leaving in a black work truck. Authorities are now seeking help from the public to identify the suspect. The police encourage anyone with information to leave a tip on the Crime Watch website or to contact Officer Galle via email. The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department continues to investigate the incident and is urging community members to provide any information that could assist in identifying the suspect and resolving the case.Share the newsletter

Final Stages Underway for Uwchlan Township's Peck Road Improvements

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Uwchlan Township has announced that the Peck Road culvert installation is approaching its final phase, with significant progress made in recent weeks. Crews have been diligently working on grading the roadway and positioning manholes for the new infrastructure. The base and binding layers of paving have been laid, and the final top coat is scheduled for early next week. Once the paving is complete, workers will shift focus to line painting, signage installation, and the placement of a guiderail, all of which are necessary steps to ensure road safety and proper traffic management. The township plans to provide an update next week with a clearer timeline for when Peck Road will be reopened, signaling the conclusion of this key infrastructure project. The community is thanked for its patience as these final touches are put in place.

Center for STEM Inclusion at WCU Launches New Initiatives for K-12 Students

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s Center for STEM Inclusion is enhancing its programming to engage more K-12 students in southeastern Pennsylvania in STEM education and careers. The Center has introduced several new initiatives, including a STEM Outreach Ambassadors program that trains undergraduates to mentor younger students, a STEM Catering Service that delivers hands-on experiments to middle and high schools, and strategic dual enrollment opportunities to allow high school students from underrepresented groups to earn college credits. These efforts build on the Center’s existing work, which has reached over 3,000 students in recent years through various workshops and camps. The Center also focuses on developing local partnerships with universities, nonprofits, and businesses to support students' paths from elementary school through college.

Community Day in Caln Township Highlights Local Causes and Volunteer Opportunities

THORNDALE, PA — Caln Township is set to host its annual Community Day, offering residents a chance to connect with a diverse array of local non-profit organizations. The event will feature activities and informational tents, encouraging attendees to learn about community involvement and support important causes. Highlights include a donation drive for Fostering Hope Chesco, opportunities to adopt dogs from TLC Rescue, and sign-ups for baseball with the Caln Athletic Association. Visitors can explore local history with the Old Caln Historical Society, gain insights into services offered by the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, and network with the Greater Downingtown Business and Professional Women. Additional activities include obtaining a library card from Downingtown Library, discovering student exchange opportunities with International Student Exchange, and creating a robot with the FTC Robotics Team 7244.

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