🇺🇸 Chester County Lowers Flags Through Sept. 14 | 💰 Financial Literacy Event for Teens | 💽 East Vincent Curbs Data Center, Tire Plant

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

😆 Joke of the Day

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🇺🇸 Chester County Lowers Flags Through Sept. 14

🏃 MarshMan Triathlon Sunday At Marsh Creek State Park

💰 Financial Literacy Event for Teens and Parents Set for Sept. 25

💽 🛞 East Vincent Drafts Zoning Rules to Curb Data Center, Tire Plant at Pennhurst Site

🧭 Your Business in The Downingtown Local Pulse!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Good2Know in Chester County

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

What do you call a well-balanced horse?

(Answer Below…)

Chester County Lowers Flags Through Sept. 14 to Mark 9/11; Stresses Free Speech After Assassination

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has directed that flags at all county government facilities remain at half‑staff until September 14, as a tribute to the lives lost in the September 11 attacks. The action coincides with a call from county leadership to uphold the principles of free expression after the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. In making this appeal, officials highlighted the dangers of political violence and underscored the importance of allowing every person to voice their beliefs without fear of retaliation or harm.

MarshMan Triathlon Sunday May Affect Roads Around Marsh Creek State Park

UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — The MarshMan Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, with a 7:30 a.m. start at Marsh Creek State Park. The race starts with a 750‑meter swim in Marsh Creek Lake, transitions into a 12.5‑mile bike ride over public roads (route includes Park Road, Moore Road, Dorlan’s Mill Road, Creek Road (Rt. 282), Marshall Road, and Little Conestoga Road), and finishes with a 5k run entirely inside the Park. The bike course will close at 9:30 a.m. Motorists should anticipate traffic surges—especially on Park Road—throughout the morning and early afternoon. Cyclist safety is emphasized; everyone is encouraged to be alert and accommodating. More info online

Financial Literacy Event for Teens and Parents Set for Sept. 25 in Downingtown

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A financial literacy event geared toward teenagers and their families is scheduled for Thursday, September 25 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Downingtown. The event, Money Matters and Stewardship for Teens, is sponsored by Thrivent Financial and begins with pizza at 6:30 p.m., followed by a presentation from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Topics will include credit scores, college debt, banking, and strategies for managing time and money. The event is free and open to all local teens and parents. For more information, contact Bob McGonigle at 610-986-2638 or [email protected]

East Vincent Drafts Zoning Rules to Curb Data Center, Tire Plant at Pennhurst Site

SPRING CITY, PA — Amid concerns over a possible data center and tire-burning facility at the historic Pennhurst site, East Vincent Township officials are drafting zoning rules to address the environmental and infrastructure impacts of such developments. While no formal proposal has been filed, the property owner has floated both ideas. In response, township officials and the East Vincent Advocacy group have collaborated on a draft ordinance aimed at curbing excessive energy and water usage tied to data centers. State Sen. Katie Muth, who lives in the township, emphasized the urgency due to a lack of statewide regulation, citing her own proposed legislation to hold large data centers accountable for infrastructure costs. Residents voiced concerns over water shortages and air pollution. The Pennhurst site is currently zoned for industrial mixed-use, allowing both proposed uses.

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Upcoming local events…

🍩 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

Moondawgs Band at Shamona Creek Park (Uwchlan) - Sept 13, 5pm

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

Money Matters and Stewardship for Teens (Downingtown) - Sept 25, 6:30pm-8pm

Chester County Art Walk (East Goshen Park) - Sept 27, 10am-4pm

Oktoberfest 2025 (West Chester) - Sept 27, 11am-5pm

VFW First Annual Fall Fest (Downingtown) - Sept 27, 2pm (ticketed)

Drive Out Hunger (Downingtown) - Sept 28, 11am-3pm

Kidz Town Fall Fest (CFC Downingtown) - Sept 28, 9:30am-11am

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

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

Jeeps and Java! (West Chester) - Oct 5, 8am-12pm

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

October Cruse for the Troops (Exton) - Oct 11, 5pm

Exton Park Fall Fest (Exton) - Oct 18, 11am-3pm

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

What do you call a well-balanced horse?

Stable 🐴

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