🚧 Dowlin Forge Bridge Open | 👮‍♂️ Officer Commended For Police Work | 🐶 WC bans Store Pet Sales

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In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🚧 Dowlin Forge Bridge Reopens After Months-Long Closure 

👮‍♂️ West Pikeland Officer Commended

🐶 West Chester Bans Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits in Pet Stores

⚡️ PECO Proposes $1.97 Billion Grid Upgrade

🧭 Your Business in The Downingtown Local Pulse!

🎙️ Building Beauty & Confidence with Hello Honey Aesthetics (Podcast)

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why did the banker switch careers?

(Answer Below…)

Dowlin Forge Bridge Reopens After Months-Long Closure as School Begins

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Dowlin Forge Road in Uwchlan Township has reopened after a closure since May 17 for bridge repairs. PennDOT completed the work on schedule, restoring a key route between Route 282 and Dorlan Mill Road.

West Pikeland Officer Recognized for Alert Police Work

WEST PIKELAND TWP — Officer Kurt DeForrest of West Pikeland Township was honored by the Board of Supervisors for his role in identifying a registered sexually violent predator parked near a children’s camp at the Montgomery School on July 25. The individual, who had not updated his Megan’s Law registration and tried to conceal his vehicle’s identity, was also under investigation for another sexual offense, had ten active traffic warrants, was not attending court-ordered counseling, and was driving on a suspended license. Officer DeForrest's actions led to the Pennsylvania State Police issuing a warrant.

West Chester Bans Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits in Pet Stores

WEST CHESTER, PA — In a move to limit the reach of large-scale commercial breeding operations, West Chester Borough Council voted 5-1 to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits. The ordinance, supported by local and regional animal advocacy groups, targets the supply chain from so-called “puppy mills” to pet shops. Advocates highlight health and welfare concerns, citing poor conditions, unethical practices, and risks to public health. Pet stores may continue to offer services such as grooming and training, but will no longer be permitted to sell animals sourced from breeders.

PECO Proposes $1.97 Billion Grid Upgrade to Tackle Storms, Aging Infrastructure

PHILADELPHIA, PA, — PECO has filed a five-year, $1.97 billion investment plan with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission aimed at upgrading its electric infrastructure. The Reliability & Resiliency 2030 Plan will replace aging cables, substations, and electric meters, and invest heavily in storm-prone areas to reduce outages. The improvements are part of PECO’s broader $10 billion infrastructure strategy. In addition to enhancing reliability, the upgrades will support cleaner energy adoption and electric vehicle usage by strengthening the grid’s capacity.

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

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Upcoming local events…

East Fallowfield Touch-a-Truck (East Fallowfield) - Sept 6, 10am-1pm

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

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

17th Annual Caln Community Day (Thorndale) - Sept 6th, 3pm-8pm

Hot Wings N’ Wheels (Thorndale) - Sept 6th, 12pm-4pm

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

Downingtown Fall Fest (Downingtown) - Oct 5, 11am-4pm

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why did the banker switch careers?

Because he lost interest. 💵

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