🔔 National Preparedness Month | 🛥️ Water Rescue Training at Chambers Lake | 🚧 Road Construction Delays

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🔔 Chester County Promotes ReadyChesCo Alerts For National Preparedness Month

🛥️ County Holds Water Rescue Training at Chambers Lake

🚽 Sewer Line Work Begins in Uwchlan’s Marchwood Neighborhood

🚙 Martin Park Upper Lot Closes for Wall Repairs

🚧 Infrastructure Work Prompts Road Closures in Caln

🇺🇸 Honoring Charlie Kirk

🧭 Your Business in The Downingtown Local Pulse!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Good2Know in Chester County

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil?

(Answer Below…)

Chester County Promotes ReadyChesCo Alerts During Preparedness Month

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Emergency Services, in coordination with the county commissioners, has designated September as National Preparedness Month. The move is part of a national effort to promote emergency readiness at the local level. Officials emphasized the importance of planning ahead for natural disasters and other emergencies, highlighting the county's official alert system, ReadyChesCo, as a vital tool for staying informed. Residents are encouraged to register online to receive timely updates and alerts tailored to their location.

Chester County Holds Water Rescue Training at Chambers Lake

COATESVILLE, PA — Chester County emergency personnel joined forces over the weekend for a water rescue training exercise at Chambers Lake, temporarily closing the boat ramp to the public. The session, developed by Heroes Next Door, brought together responders from Wagontown, Sadsburyville, and Honey Brook to rehearse coordinated rescue operations.

Sewer Line Work Begins in Uwchlan’s Marchwood Neighborhood

UWCHLAN TWP — Sewer maintenance operations are underway in Uwchlan Township’s Marchwood neighborhood, where Utility Services Group has begun televising and cleaning sewer lines. The project, which started this week, will involve work in public right-of-way areas during daylight hours and is expected to last around two weeks. The township is urging residents to be cautious around work zones as crews carry out necessary maintenance to support the long-term reliability of the sewer infrastructure.

Martin Park Upper Lot Closes for Retaining Wall Repairs

EXTON, PA — The upper parking lot at Martin Park off Laurel Moors Drive is closed to allow for the demolition and repair of a nearby retaining wall. The closure is expected to last three to four weeks, during which time construction crews will work to stabilize and rebuild the structure. While the upper lot is closed, visitors can still access the park via Charles Drive.

Infrastructure Work Prompts Road Closures in Caln

CALN TWP — A water infrastructure project is underway in Caln Township, resulting in the temporary closure of North 11th Avenue between Merchant Street and Foundry Street. The project, which began immediately, will involve daily closures from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through September 23. As the work progresses, closures will shift southward along 11th Avenue, cross Lincoln Highway, and extend east on Olive Street.

Replay Available on Chester County TV of The Community Gathering in Honor of Charlie Kirk

WEST CHESTER, PA — On September 14, at 3 p.m., over a thousand people converged at the old courthouse steps in West Chester to honor the life and work of Charlie Kirk, conservative leader and Turning Point USA founder, who was recently assassinated. The ceremony, hosted by local political and youth groups, included remarks from County Commissioner Eric Roe, officials from the Chester County Republican Party, the Chester County Young Republicans, and representatives of the local Turning Point USA chapter. The gathering was live‑streamed on ChesterCountyTV’s Youtube channel, where those unable to attend can still view the replay. The event served as both a memorial and a rallying point for local conservative activists.

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Upcoming local events…

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

Art in The Park (Caln) - Sept 27, 1pm-3pm

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 😆

Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil?

Because it’s pointless. ✏️

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