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🌱 What inspectors found inside this Downingtown restaurant’s kitchen this week

Morning Downingtown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What inspectors found inside this Downingtown restaurant’s kitchen this week
  • Downingtown man’s ‘vigilante’ persona ends with a long prison sentence
  • Meet the Downingtown STEM grad who helped power Artemis II

Also on today's calendar: Lilly in Philly Consignment Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Health Inspectors Cite Ongoing Cockroach Infestation in Downingtown Restaurant (mychesco.com) — Health officials recently cited Nalan Indian Cuisine on E. Lancaster Ave. in Downingtown for an ongoing German cockroach infestation affecting food prep, storage, and cooking areas. Inspectors ordered deep cleaning, sealing gaps, and professional pest control, and reminded residents they can report suspected food safety issues directly to the Chester County Health Department.
   

2. Downingtown vigilante who ‘hunted' pedophiles sentenced to prison for beating elderly man with hammer (inquirer.com) — A Downingtown resident who portrayed himself online as a vigilante targeting suspected pedophiles has been sentenced to state prison for a violent 2024 assault on an elderly man in West Chester. Prosecutors detailed severe, recorded abuse and lasting injuries before the victim’s death, while the defense cited the defendant’s past trauma and mental health issues.
   

3. Downingtown STEM Academy Alum Helped Make NASA's Artemis II Mission Possible (vista.today) — A Downingtown STEM Academy graduate just helped make NASA’s Artemis II moon mission a success, and the Downingtown Area School District is celebrating his achievement. Cameron O’Rourke, now a NASA engineer, credits his STEM Academy education with shaping the skills and confidence that carried him from Chester County classrooms to the Kennedy Space Center launch team.
   

4. Lowe's Employees Had to Use a Forklift to Rescue 7 Newborn Kittens From a High Shelf (star-telegram.com) — Seven newborn kittens were discovered high on a shelf at the Lowe’s on Cornerstone Boulevard in Downingtown, prompting employees to use a forklift so rescuers could safely reach them. Chester County’s Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue is now bottle-feeding the kittens, charmingly named after hardware-store themes, and expects they’ll be ready for local adoption in about six to seven weeks.
   

5. Quick start helps Shanahan end three-game losing streak by beating Coatesville (centredaily.com) — Bishop Shanahan’s girls lacrosse team bounced back in Downingtown with a dominant 18-7 win over Coatesville at Jack Mancini Stadium, snapping a rare three-game skid that included a loss to Downingtown West. Eleven Eagles scored, with strong defense and a fast 10-0 start setting the tone for a much-needed Ches-Mont League confidence boost.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taking a poll.
    A family member is thinking of starting a senior tech support business. Would you support them? (Nextdoor Creek Rd/Lyndell Rd)
  • Hi, I posted this (see attached) about six months ago as someone was throwing rocks at our house from the bike trail.
    Today I was out on front porch and I heard something being thrown. When I went over, there were three boys, maybe 10-14yrs old throwing rocks. I… (Nextdoor Sawmill Rd)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Downingtown. Apply here.
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Team Member in Downingtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downingtown here.

Ok Downingtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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