Downingtown
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Downingtown-Based Auctioneer Helps Reunite Two-Year-Old Puritan Girl from the 1700s with Her Family
Pook & Pook, a Downingtown-based auction and appraisal service, helped return the gravestone of a Puritan girl to her resting place. The marker’s relocation reunited a family that was devastated by diphtheria in the 1700s, writes Cynthia Beech Lawrence for Antiques and the Arts Weekly. Ron Pook discovered the gravestone of Abigail Chase in an…
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Downingtown West Grad Making Waves in the Music Industry at Just 18 Years Old
Nate DiRocco, a Downingtown West High School graduate, is already making waves in the music industry at 18 years old, writes Shirley Ju for AllHipHop.com. The singer, songwriter, producer, and rapper who goes by the name Rocco entered the scene with a distinct melodic sound. He can seamlessly switch between rapping and harmonizing vocals —…
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Downingtown Couple’s Transplanted Garden a Certified Wildlife Habitat
When they moved from West Chester to Downingtown, retirees Gary and Susan Erb took more than their furniture and closet contents. They transported their entire garden, writes Sally Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We were spending more time at home and wanted more space to garden,” said Susan. Before moving, the pair dug up 399…
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NBC’s Today Show: In Wake of Tragedy, Coatesville High School Shows Support for Rival Downingtown West
Downingtown West High School tragically lost two of its students to suicide this spring. A touching gesture from rival Coatesville High School helped soothe the pain, reports Kait Hanson for NBC’s TODAY show. After Coatesville High School Principal Michele Snyder heard the news of the tragedies, she met with her own students. Together, they decided…
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As the New Miss Philadelphia, Downingtown STEM Academy Grad Sets Sights on Becoming Miss America
Elaine Ficarra, a Downingtown STEM Academy graduate, has taken home the title of Miss Philadelphia. Her win comes during the competition’s centennial anniversary, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. “I plan to serve Philadelphia this year as a representation for the diversity of the city and an ambassador for the people,” said Ficarra.…
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Downingtown-Based Haverford Systems Sets Up Local College for Success with Long-Term Hybrid Learning
Downingtown-based Haverford Systems was instrumental in Rosemont College’s efforts to develop a successful system for long-term hybrid learning, according to a staff report from Commercial Integrator magazine. Rosemont has adopted a hybrid model as the new long-term model of teaching. This allows educators to teach classes with both in-person and remote students present. The college…
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