🥵 Heat Puts Eastern PA on Alert | 📢 DA Says No Motive | 🦅 BG Coming to Cville

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #467

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Chesco Sean
24 Jun

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Dangerous Heat Puts Eastern Pennsylvania on Alert Through Wednesday

Eastern Pennsylvania is in the grip of an extreme heat wave, with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees and high humidity pushing heat index values even higher. A heat warning from the National Weather Service is in place through Wednesday. Overnight temperatures are providing little relief, remaining in the mid to upper 70s. Residents are being advised to take precautions, particularly the elderly, children, and those with health conditions. Cases of heat-related illnesses have been on the rise, with medical experts urging the public to stay indoors, hydrate, and monitor signs of dehydration and heat stroke. Local resources, including the 211 helpline, are available to assist those in need of shelter or cooling.

Chester County Protest Attender Amassed Weapons Cache, But Chesco DA Claims no Motive

WEST CHESTER, PA — Kevin Krebs, 31, was arrested earlier this month near a protest rally in West Chester for carrying a concealed handgun without a license. A later search of his home revealed 13 homemade explosives, 21 firearms, and equipment for manufacturing weapons, including 3D-printed parts. Despite multiple alleged social media posts, Chester County DA, Chris de Barrena-Sarobe has found no political motive linked to Krebs’ actions and say no manifesto or plans for terrorism have been discovered. The investigation continues to determine whether his behavior may have constituted a thwarted act of domestic terrorism. Krebs remains in custody without bail and faces multiple felony charges.

Eagles’ Brandon Graham to Join Chester County OIC Block Party in Coatesville



COATESVILLE, PA — Brandon Graham, a cornerstone of the Philadelphia Eagles and two-time Super Bowl champion, will join the Chester County OIC’s annual block party in Coatesville on June 27. The event, free to the public, features family activities, food, and music, and aims to inspire local youth and families. Graham’s appearance is part of a broader mission by Chester County OIC and JB Sports Ventures to empower communities through education, workforce development, and mentorship. The organization, with over 40 years of service in Coatesville, continues to be a driving force in helping residents gain the skills and support needed for long-term success.

Campbell Soup Billionaire and Coatesville Philanthropist Mary Alice Malone Passes at 75

COATESVILLE, PA — Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, the billionaire Campbell Soup heiress and a central figure in the company’s leadership for more than three decades, passed away on June 16 at the age of 75. The Coatesville resident, who also kept a home in Florida, was the largest shareholder in the food company founded by her grandfather and served on its board since 1990. Her business interests extended into horse breeding through Iron Spring Farm, which she founded in 1976, and she also supported charitable causes through The Roemer Foundation. At the time of her death, Forbes estimated her wealth at $4.1 billion. Malone was a deeply private figure but left a lasting mark on both the corporate world and her local community.

Upcoming local events…

Bubble Day at Kidz Town at CFC (Downingtown) - June 24th, 9:30am-11am

Movie Night: Wicked (West Bradford) - June 26th, 8:30pm

Chris Kasper Band at Broad Run Park (Downingtown) - July 17th, 6pm


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