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🍭 Welcome Center Sweet Treats | ⛑️ 2 Openings CPR Classes | 👷 Prison Job Placements 2% Recidivism | 🚨 Exton Shoplifting Suspects

Downingtown Local Pulse Dec 3rd, 2025

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Chesco Sean
03 Dec

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Chester County Welcome Center Unveils Sweet Treats Exhibit for Holiday Season

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has introduced a seasonal Sweet Treats Exhibit at its Welcome Center, creating an interactive experience designed to attract visitors during the winter months. The exhibit includes several components: a gingerbread competition where the public can help judge entries, a Sweet Treats Bingo program that offers special promotions at participating local businesses, and a rotating weekly spotlight on regional confectioners. This week's featured vendor is Rockin' Cotton Candy Co. The program represents a strategic effort by county tourism officials to leverage the area's growing artisanal food scene while driving economic activity to local establishments during what is typically a quieter season for the hospitality industry.

Free CPR and Stop the Bleed Classes Have Two Openings Saturday

THORNDALE, PA — Two last-minute openings are available for free CPR and Stop the Bleed training this Saturday in Caln Township. The sessions, offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Thorndale Fire Company, are provided by three local fire departments and require advance registration.

Chester County Jail Program Boasts 2% Recidivism Rate With Job Placements

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has achieved notable success with its Exit, Enter, Employ program, which provides inmates with workforce training and guaranteed job interviews before their release. Since launching in January 2023, E3 has graduated more than 100 participants with just a 2 percent recidivism rate. The program differs from traditional jail-based training by partnering directly with local employers who commit to hiring qualified graduates. Participants receive OSHA certification, customer service training, financial planning education, and behavioral therapy. Available only to county jail inmates rather than those serving state prison sentences, the program includes post-release support through regular check-ins during participants' first months of employment. Read the full article at The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Police Seek Help Identifying Exton Shoplifting Suspects

EXTON, PA — The West Whiteland Police Department has requested public assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a retail theft at the Marshalls/HomeGoods location on West Lincoln Highway in Exton. The incident occurred on November 28, and police released information about the case two days later. Officer Lemmon is leading the investigation and has asked anyone who recognizes the individuals from released images to come forward. Information can be submitted to the West Whiteland Police Department via email or phone at (610) 363-0200 ext. 1903, and officials note that even seemingly minor details could assist the investigation.

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Upcoming local events…

Wallace Twp Annual Tree Lighting (Glenmoore) - Dec 5th, 6pm

West Chester Hometown Christmas Parade (West Chester) - Dec 5th, 7pm-9:30pm

Coatesville Christmas Parade (Coatesville) - Dec 6th, 10am-2pm

The Iron Bird Christmas Village (Downingtown) - Dec 6th, 10am-5pm

Caln Township Tree Lighting (Thorndale) - Dec 7th, 5pm

Chester County Networking WC Happy Hour (West Chester) - Dec 9th, 5pm-7pm

Monthly Realty Investors Meeting (West Chester) - Dec 10th, 6:45pm-8:30pm

Village Holiday Stroll (Chester Springs) - Dec 12th, 5pm-8pm

West Pikeland Township Tree Lighting (Chester Springs) - Dec 12th, 7:15pm

6th Annual Christkindlmarkt (West Chester) - Dec 13th, 11am-6pm

Firebird Festival (Phoenixville) - Dec 13st, 5pm-10pm

CFC Countdown to Noon (Downingtown) - Dec 31st, 10am-12pm

Midnight in the Square – Mushroom Drop (Kennett Square) - Dec 31st


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