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  • 🚑 UPS Driver Saved | ♻️ Caln Memorial Bench Program | 🗺️ Volunteers Needed Zoning Board | & more!

🚑 UPS Driver Saved | ♻️ Caln Memorial Bench Program | 🗺️ Volunteers Needed Zoning Board | & more!

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue Aug 20th, 2025

Author

Chesco Sean
21 Aug

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay?

(Answer Below…)

UPS Driver Suffers Cardiac Arrest on Route; Downingtown Business Steps In to Save Him

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Stephen Bloomer, a UPS driver in Downingtown, collapsed from cardiac arrest while making a delivery last week. He was discovered by employees at If It’s Water Inc., where he regularly delivered, and was given CPR by a critical care nurse who coincidentally arrived at the scene. Bloomer was airlifted to Jefferson Hospital, where he remains in intensive care with significant paralysis. His family and community are preparing for a long recovery journey, with his UPS coworkers launching a GoFundMe to support him.

Caln Township Launches Memorial Bench Program With Eco-Focused Startup

CALN TWP — Jahaco, a new business focused on creating outdoor furniture from recycled materials, has launched a Memorial Bench Program aimed at honoring loved ones while promoting eco-conscious community development. The program allows individuals to dedicate benches in public spaces, with Caln Township becoming the first municipality to adopt the initiative. Each bench includes a custom plaque and full installation. Community members can participate and learn more about the project through an online portal.

Unseen Labor of Pennsylvania’s Iron Past Comes to Light at Warwick Park

POTTSTOWN, PA — On September 6, Chester County Parks + Preservation will present a free public program delving into the lesser-known labor history of Pennsylvania’s early iron industry. Historian Dan Graham will examine how iron masters in the 18th century relied on a diverse and often exploited workforce—including indentured servants, redemptioners, enslaved people, and British prisoners of war. The 90-minute session, held at Warwick County Park, aims to highlight the human cost behind one of the region’s foundational industries. Pre-registration is required to attend.

Borough Residents Invited to Join Zoning Hearing Board

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown is currently accepting applications for two alternate positions on its Zoning Hearing Board. These alternates step in with full voting rights when regular board members are unavailable, participating in decisions related to zoning variances, special exceptions, and appeals of zoning officer interpretations. The board meets the third Thursday of each month as necessary, and service is open to all residents of the Borough. Those interested can apply via the Borough’s Volunteer page.

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…

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

CCCC Cruise Nights (Thorndale) - Aug 21, 5pm-9:30pm

Town Tours and Village Walks (Chester Springs) - Aug 21, 5:30pm-7pm

A Killer at the Door: A Conversation with Author Bruce Mowday and CC Prison Warden Howard Holland (Downingtown) - Aug 21, 7pm-8:30pm

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

Labor and the Early PA Iron Industry (Pottstown) - Sept 6, 2pm-3:30pm

Cars and Coffee and Donuts (Downingtown) - Sept 13, 9am-11am

Kids’ Day in the Park (Bell Tavern Park) - Sept 13, 10am

Chesco Air Fest and Valley Day (Chester County Airport) - Sept 13, 11am-6pm

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

Downingtown Library Horror Trivia Night (Downingtown) - Sept 19, 6:30pm-9:30pm

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

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Downingtown) - Oct 5, 8:30am-2pm


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🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay?

Because then they’d be bagels. 🥯

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