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⚾️ Free Reading Phils Tix | 🚌 Caln Junkyard Redevelopment | 🍗 Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q and Bake Sale

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #500

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Chesco Sean
13 Aug

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In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why can't you give Elsa a balloon?

(Answer Below…)

Tickets Still Available for Downingtown Night at the Reading Fightin Phils This Weekend

CALN TWP — Residents of Downingtown are being invited to celebrate their community under the lights of FirstEnergy Stadium, as the Reading Fightin Phils host Downingtown Night on August 15. In an effort to encourage local pride and participation, Caln Township is distributing free tickets to the game. Tickets are available for pick-up at the Caln Township municipal building during regular business hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Redevelopment Plans for Lincoln Highway Junkyard Head to Public Hearing

Image: Google Maps

CALN TWP — Two proposed developments will go before the Caln Township Zoning Hearing Board on September 4. The first seeks approval to convert a junkyard at 4109 Lincoln Highway into a townhouse complex, requiring multiple zoning variances. The second involves properties on Reeceville and Fisherville Roads, where applicants seek to allow multiple principal uses without formal subdivision. Hearings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Township building, with applications available for public review. See the notice online here.

Downingtown to Host Regional Youth Pitch Competition with $500 Prize

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The “Road to LionCage” pitch competition comes to the Downingtown S.T.E.M. Academy on September 30, offering high school students a platform to present their startup ideas. Hosted by i2n in partnership with Penn State's LaunchBoxes, the event includes a panel discussion and live pitches, with cash prizes and a chance to qualify for the LionCage 2025 finals. Free and open to the public, the event highlights youth entrepreneurship in southeastern Pennsylvania. Applications to pitch are due by September 9, and advance registration is required to attend.

Alert Fire Co. to Host 56th Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q and Bake Sale

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Following the retirement of Judy Thomas, Chester County has named Monica Mullaji as its new Open Lands Preservation Coordinator. Mullaji, who began as an intern and most recently served as the county’s Open Lands Stewardship Coordinator, brings experience in conservation, parks and recreation, and sustainable agriculture. In her new role, she will manage the Preservation Partnership Program, which funds municipal and nonprofit projects to permanently protect land of natural, recreational, agricultural, historic, and cultural importance. The program also seeks to improve public access and implement local land use policies.

Two New Ways for Local Businesses to Shine in the Downingtown Local Pulse

Downingtown is built on the strength of its small businesses — the shops, restaurants, services, and makers that give our community its unique character. Now, there are two new ways for those businesses to get in front of thousands of engaged local readers through the Downingtown Local Pulse.

We’re introducing two promotional programs designed to give businesses year-round visibility and meaningful connections with our audience:

1. Partner Program

This package gives businesses a featured listing in our Local Business Directory, making it easy for residents to find and support you. Partners also receive:

  • A monthly Business Spotlight article that tells your story.

  • A pinned article on our website for maximum visibility.

  • Exposure to our massive Facebook audience, with each feature shared across our highly engaged social channels.

2. Patron Program

For businesses ready to take their visibility to the next level, the Patron Program includes everything in the Partner Program plus:

  • A top-level ad placement one issue a month, ensuring your brand stays front and center.

Both programs are built to keep your business in the local conversation month after month — not just as an ad, but as a valued part of the community’s story.

Whether you’re a family-run shop, a growing startup, or a well-established local favorite, these programs offer an affordable way to boost your visibility while supporting the Downingtown Local Pulse’s mission to celebrate the people and businesses that make our town special.

Chester County Nonprofit Brings Therapy Within Reach for Children in Crisis

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — On the latest episode of Good 2 Know in Chester County” Jenny Leigh sits down with Leslie and Jacquie from “A Child’s Light”

A Child’s Light, a nonprofit based in Chester County, provides trauma-informed therapy to children ages 2 to 18 who have experienced abuse or other severe emotional distress. Founded by Leslie Holt just before the onset of COVID-19, the organization has since matched over 200 children with consistent, long-term mental health care. Therapists work on a sliding scale to allow children to continue treatment for up to a year, and services include equine, art, music, somatic, and talk therapy. The model is cost-effective and scalable, aiming to address a growing mental health crisis affecting tens of thousands of children across the region. A Child’s Light also engages with schools, law enforcement, and local families to raise awareness and remove barriers to care. Find more info at ChildsLight.com and more great local content at ChesterCounty.TV

Upcoming local events…

Solar Viewing (Exton) - Aug 14, 10:30am-1:30pm

56th Annual Alert Fire Co Chicken Bar-B-Q and Bake Sale (Downingtown) Aug 16, 4pm-7pm

August Cruise For The Troops (Exton) Aug 16, 6pm

DEXC Summer Sendoff (Upper Uwchlan) Aug 16, 7pm

Uwchlan Township Community Day (Lionville Park) Aug 16, 4pm-9pm

Cars, Coffee, & Canines (Thorndale) - Aug 17, 10:30am-1pm

Back to School Bash (Downingtown, Kerr Park) - Aug 17, 12pm-3pm

Free Summer Concert: The Flying Komorowski Brothers (West Bradford) - Aug 21, 6pm

Bug Camp for Kids: Flowering Plants & Insects (Springton Manor Farm) - Aug 23, 12:30pm-2pm

Garden Tour in Downingtown Boro (Downingtown) - Aug 23, 4pm-6pm

Chester County Catalina Wine Mixer (East Goshen) - Sept 6, 2pm

Corn Hole Benefit for Vets (Downingtown) - Sept 13, 1pm

Road to LionCage (Downingtown) - Sept 30, 4pm-7pm


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