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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Nathan McDonnell's family spent three years searching for answers after he began having unexplained episodes of unresponsiveness, staring, mumbling, and drooling. Doctors at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia eventually diagnosed him with epilepsy caused by a benign brain tumor — a condition that had not responded to anti-seizure medication, making surgery the only remaining option.

Because the tumor sat near regions of the brain tied to language and memory, the surgical team first placed Nathan in CHOP's Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, where equipment recorded his brain activity to create a detailed map ahead of the operation. That preparation guided a four-hour surgery in which doctors successfully isolated and removed the tumor.

Nathan experienced some complications in the aftermath but has since made a complete recovery. He has resumed basketball, flag football, and scouting, returning to the rhythms of a normal adolescence. Full story at CBS News

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is investing $9.7 million in 97 agricultural technology and modernization projects statewide through the second round of its Agricultural Innovation Grant Program, with Chester County capturing more than $2 million of the funding. Officials announced the awards Thursday at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, noting the state money is expected to leverage an additional $4.8 million in private investment.

Chester County saw one of the heaviest concentrations of awards in the state, with funding reaching its mushroom, specialty crop, Christmas tree, dairy, energy and agricultural workforce sectors. Major recipients included Laurel Valley Farms, which received the county's largest award for emissions-reducing aeration technology, along with Mushroom Supply & Services and the American Mushroom Institute, both funded for regional pest-control and harvesting initiatives. Smaller grants supported everything from Christmas tree harvesting equipment to hoop house upgrades and a feasibility study for a farm training facility at the Chester County Prison.

EXTON, PA — The West Whiteland Police Department is investigating a retail theft that took place on July 29 at approximately 11:59 a.m. at the Homegoods store at 426 W. Lincoln Highway in Exton. Police have released an image of the individuals suspected of involvement and are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify them. Anyone with relevant information is asked to reach out to Officer Emig at [email protected].

CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — As part of its ongoing Town Tours and Village Walks series, the Chester County Planning Commission is inviting the public to Historic Yellow Springs in Chester Springs this Thursday, Aug. 20, for a guided walk exploring the American Revolution through an unusual lens. Running from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the tour is tied to America250, the national initiative marking the country's 250th anniversary, and focuses specifically on the medical infrastructure that once sustained the Continental Army — a side of the war effort not often highlighted in traditional historical tours.

The tour takes place at Historic Yellow Springs, 1709 Art School Road, which served as a site connected to that medical history during the Revolutionary period. Visitors can park at the main address, with additional overflow parking available in a field across from 1657 Art School Road and in the West Pikeland Township lot at 1645 Art School Road, both a short walk from the tour's starting point at 1701 Art School Road.

The event is free and open to the public, with additional details available on the Chester County Planning Commission's website.

Coming Soon:
209 N LAKE DR Downingtown ($375,000)
103 HENRY ACKER CIR Downingtown ($875,000)
604 ALBION PL Downingtown ($569,900)
1126 YANKEE DR Downingtown ($719,900)

Just Listed:
209 DECLAN CT Downingtown ($580,000)
514 LYANNA WAY Downingtown ($451,990)
241 ROOSEVELT AVE Downingtown ($425,000)
45 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE Downingtown ($1,500,000)
552 PRIZER CT Downingtown ($650,000)
100 CAMPBELL CIR #D-33 Downingtown ($335,000)
129 MADISON WAY Downingtown ($535,000)
1500 VICTORIA DR Downingtown ($525,000)
3212 TYNING LN Downingtown ($610,000)
119 MAGGIES LN Downingtown ($739,000)
129 MADISON WAY Downingtown ($535,000)
335 E LANCASTER AVE #B4 Downingtown ($169,900)
107 NICOLSON DR Downingtown ($820,000)
1016 W BOOT RD Downingtown ($495,500)
1911 BOULDER DR Downingtown ($520,000)
107 NICOLSON DR Downingtown ($820,000)
125 DOWLIN FORGE RD Downingtown ($799,000) Price Improvement $26k
1473 W STONINGTON DR Downingtown ($1,450,000)
217 SEVEN SPRINGS LN Downingtown ($795,000) Price Improvement $5k



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Upcoming local events…

Town Tours and Village Walks: Historic Yellow Springs (Chester Springs) - Aug 20, 5:30pm-7pm

Summer Concert: Lenape Brass Ensemble (West Bradford) - Aug 20, 6pm

Bug Camp For Kids (Warwick County Park) - Aug 22, 1pm-2:30pm

Steps to Home 5k Run/Walk (Downingtown) - Aug 23, 8am

Wallace Township Movie Night (Wallace Twp) - Aug 27, Dusk

Wild Mammals of PA Parks (Springton Manor Farm) - Aug 29, 11am-12pm

Battle of the Bands (Downingtown VFW) - Sept 12, 12pm

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