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🚨 Conviction in Holiday Standoff | 🚧Dowlin Forge Road CLOSED for Emergency Tree Work | 🎪 Water Circus Comes to Exton

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue Aug 26th, 2025

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26 Aug

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Why was the computer cold?

(Answer Below…)

Dowlin Forge Road to Close for Emergency Tree Work Tuesday

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Uwchlan Township will temporarily close a section of Dowlin Forge Road on Tuesday, August 26, to carry out emergency tree work. The affected area lies between Deep Willow Drive and Peck Road. Work is slated to begin at 10:00 a.m. and should be completed by the end of the day.

Caln Township Opens Registration for Annual Community Art Show

CALN TWP — Artists of all ages are invited to submit work to Caln Township’s 3rd Annual Community Day Art Show, now open for registration. This year’s theme, “Beautiful Spaces,” encourages submissions that depict local scenery. The contest is divided into three categories: middle school, high school, and adult. Entries must be registered online by Friday, August 29, and physical artwork must be submitted to the Caln Township Municipal Building by 4:30 p.m. on September 5. Participation is free, and full details are available on the township’s website.

Cirque Italia Brings 35,000‑Gallon Water Stage to Exton This Weekend

EXTON, PA — From August 29 to 31, Cirque Italia will present its highly anticipated Water Circus: Gold Unit in Exton, Pennsylvania, hosted under its signature blue-and-white tent at Exton Square Mall. Audiences can experience a visually stunning performance built around a massive 35,000-gallon water stage, with acrobats, aerialists, and special water effects that redefine circus spectacle. Tickets span $15 to $65, with special discounts offering one free child admission for every full-price adult ticket in Levels 2 and 3 categories. Performances occur Friday evening and three shows Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can be purchased through the website, box office, or by phone, and accommodations like Will Call and accessible seating are available.

Jury Finds Nathaniel Lewis Guilty of Assaulting Officers in Christmas Shooting

Nathanial Lewis

WEST CHESTER, PA — Nathaniel Roy Lewis, a former Army National Guard sergeant, was found guilty by a Chester County jury on several charges stemming from a 2018 Christmas standoff at his East Vincent home. The charges include assault on law enforcement officers and attempted aggravated assault, after he fired dozens of rounds at emergency responders during a tense overnight standoff. The confrontation began after Lewis’ sister-in-law, concerned for his wellbeing, found him armed and despondent. A lengthy police operation ensued, with negotiators ultimately convincing Lewis to surrender in exchange for hearing Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas.” While the jury convicted Lewis on charges related to three officers, they acquitted him on others and rejected the claim that he intended to harm his sister-in-law. He has already pled guilty to several lesser charges, and sentencing is expected later this year.

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.

Building Beauty & Confidence with Hello Honey Aesthetics

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In this episode, Jenny Leigh sits down with Alissa Graziani, the powerhouse behind Hello Honey Aesthetics. Alissa shares how she turned her high school passion for makeup into a thriving beauty business offering lashes, brows, medical skincare, spray tans, and one-on-one trainings.

She opens up about the challenges and rewards of launching her salon during COVID, why Chester County’s community spirit drew her in, and how she’s grown from a solo entrepreneur to expanding her space, services, and even mentoring an assistant.

From client confidence to customizable beauty treatments, Alissa’s mission is clear: helping people feel comfortable, confident, and authentically themselves.

Tune in to hear her inspiring journey, the secrets behind Hello Honey’s success, and why her clients say it’s not just lashes—it’s “lashes and therapy.”

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


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🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why was the computer cold?

Because it left its Windows open 💨

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