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🚨 Five Charged in Deadly Stabbing

📢 WC Debates Limits on Public Speakers at Council Meetings

📈 CCEDC Names New CFO

🏛️ New Director of Chester County Aging Services

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🏡 Just Listed Real Estate Listings

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Five Charged in Deadly Coatesville Stabbing; One Suspect Still at Large

COATESVILLE, PA — Five Coatesville men, one of them a juvenile charged as an adult, are facing murder and related charges in the June 29 stabbing death of Alexander Camacho. Authorities say Camacho was lured into a confrontation that turned deadly, as surveillance and cellphone footage show he was pursued through city streets and attacked in his girlfriend’s backyard. The suspects—Joseph Lancella, Hyovannie Gonzalez-Declet, Shirron Jones-Allen, Dorreon Miller, and Marcus Culclasure—allegedly surrounded and assaulted Camacho, with Lancella seen wielding a knife. One suspect remains at large, and police continue to investigate as preliminary hearings are set for July 16. Full story at the Daily Local

West Chester Debates Limits on Public Speakers at Council Meetings

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Borough’s Administration, Communication & Technology Committee is weighing whether to limit public comments at government meetings to borough residents. The discussion follows a June incident in which a West Goshen resident was told she could not speak because the topic was not on the agenda and she did not live in the borough. Committee members debated the interpretation of the borough’s Home Rule Charter, with differing views on the term “citizen.” Some officials voiced support for limiting participation to residents or property owners, while others warned of curbing free speech. Members of the public and political candidates raised concerns about restricting input from nearby community members. The committee plans to revisit the issue in August and is also considering shortening public comment time limits.

Chester County Economic Development Council Names New CFO

EXTON, PA — July 11 to 13, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville will host Blobfest, a festival celebrating the 1958 horror classic The Blob, which was famously filmed on-site. The event includes screenings of The Blob and other vintage sci-fi films, along with the beloved “Run Out” re-enactment, a street fair, themed vendors, and fan contests. Now in its annual return, Blobfest draws film lovers and retro enthusiasts alike for a weekend of cinematic nostalgia and community celebration. More info online here.

Heidi Carlson Appointed Director of Chester County Aging Services

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has appointed Heidi Carlson as the new Director of the Department of Aging Services. With a career spanning more than three decades in the department, Carlson brings extensive experience in developing and overseeing programs that support older adults, including caregiving and protective services. She takes over from Sandy Murphy, who retired after ten years in the role. County officials commended Carlson for her leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and strong relationships with peers and partners. As director, she will lead a team of 37 and manage the department’s operations and budget. Carlson holds a psychology degree from Dickinson College.

Upcoming local events…

Boat Tour of Marsh Creek (Downingtown) - July 10th, 12pm-3:30pm

Eagleview Farmers Market (Eagleview) - July 10th, 3pm-6pm

Wyebrook Concert Series: Philly Nelson w/ Foxhound (HoneyBrook) - July 10th, 5pm

Summer Concert Night (East Brandywine) - July 10th, 6pm

West Bradford Movie Night: Dogman (Downingtown) - July 10th, 8:30pm

Pints on the Preserve (Coatesville) - July 10th, 3pm-7pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 12th, 9am-1pm

Caln Clean-up Crew: Stream Clean Up (Caln) - July 12th, 9am-11am

Downingtown Cars and Coffee (Downingtown) - July 12th, 9am-11am

Pints on The Preserve (Coatsville) - July 12th, 3pm-7pm

Exton Community Day (Exton) - July 12th, 4pm-10pm

Comedy-On-Demand at Arts and Athletics Club (Exton) - July 12th, 5pm

East Brandywine Food Truck Festival (East Brandywine Park) - July 12th, 5pm-9pm

Upper Uwchlan Twp Summer Concert (Chester Springs) - July 13th, 4:30pm-7pm

Bird Walk with the Valley Forge Audubon Society (Hibernia Park) - July 13th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Multi-Chamber Speed Networking BBQ (Malvern) - July 15th, 11:30am-1:30pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 17th, 3pm-6pm

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

Kimberton Summer Concert Series (Phoenixville) - July 17th, 6:30pm

Summer Series Movie Night (Caln) - July 18th, 7:30pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 19th, 9am-1pm

Marsh Creek West Ramp - Mountain Bike or Hike, Picnic, Kayaking/SUP, Beer garden (Downingtown) - July 19th, 10:30am-8:30pm

Victory Summer Love Block Party (Downingtown) - July 19th, 11am-6pm

Ice Cream Social at Springton Manor Farm (Glenmoore) - July 20th, 2pm-5pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 24th, 3pm-6pm

Christmas in July (Wallace Twp) - July 25th, 6:30pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 26th, 9am-1pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 31st, 3pm-6pm

The Amazing Spaghetti (Downingtown) - July 31st, 6pm

17th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner (Downingtown) - Aug 8th, 11am-8am

96th Old Fiddler’s Picnic (Coatesville) - Aug 9th, 10am-4pm

Roots and Blues Festival (Kennett Square) - Aug 9th, 11-6:45pm

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