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🌱 How a $20,000 grant could expand youth support in Parkesburg

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Parkesburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $20,000 grant could expand youth support in Parkesburg

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tammy R.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coatesville Block Party Unveils $350K Boost for Local Nonprofits (mychesco.com) — Parkesburg residents should know The Parkesburg Point just received a $20,000 grant as part of a $350,000 funding boost for 16 nonprofits across Greater Coatesville. The Alliance for Health Equity’s Seed-and-Scale Match Fund could grow to $1.05 million with donations, supporting youth programs, healthcare access, housing help, and family services that benefit communities including Parkesburg.
   

📣 Parkesburg Shout Outs!

  • 🎉 The Russells Dance and Baton Studio won the 2026 Freedom Cup Baton Twirling and Dance Championship this summer. The team has been in existence for over 35 years in Chester County, Pa —Tammy R. Like

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  • CTDI posted a job opening for Part Time Weekend Material Handler - Warehouse Worker - Paid Weekly in Coatesville. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Coatesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkesburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coatesville

  • Jon Scheyer's new No. 1 target for Duke just became the top player in 2028 (balldurham.com)
  • Old Fiddler's Picnic Returns to Chester County for 97th Year on Aug. 8 (wmmr.com)
  • Measles cases rise in Chester County amid outbreak (6abc.com)

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Downingtown

  • House Panel Reviews Career Education Funding in Chester County (mychesco.com)
  • Raw Food, Flies and Leaks Flagged in Chester County Inspections (mychesco.com)

Ok Parkesburg! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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