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In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🚧 Boot Road Bridge Project Hits Foundation Snag, but Timeline Holds

🚨 Two Coatesville Men Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Botched Revenge Shooting

🥁 Civil War Encampment to Mark America's 250th in Exton

🚨 Police Seek Public's Help in Boscov's Retail Theft Investigation

🏘️ Local Real Estate Listings

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Boot Road bridge replacement project in East Caln Township has run into an unexpected subsurface issue, according to a May 6 update from PennDOT District 6. While excavating the eastern abutment to its planned footing elevation, crews discovered that the bedrock the structure was designed to rest on was not present at the anticipated depth. Because the original plan called for spread footings anchored into rock, the foundation design must now be revised.

Engineers are reworking both abutments to incorporate micropiles — deep, drilled foundation elements often used when ground conditions prove weaker or less predictable than expected. The redesign is being coordinated among PennDOT, the contractor, and the project's designers, and final plans will require review by PennDOT's Central Office and by Amtrak, whose rail line runs beneath the bridge. Despite the engineering change, PennDOT said the project's completion timeline has not shifted.

COATESVILLE, PA — A Chester County jury has convicted two Coatesville men of first-degree murder for their roles in a 2023 ambush that went badly wrong, killing one of their own co-conspirators rather than the intended target. Victor Lara-Ortiz and Zaire Harley, both 22, were found guilty on May 5 after a seven-day trial before Judge Alita Rovito, on charges that also included conspiracy, aggravated assault, and other related offenses.

According to prosecutors, the two men were part of a group that set out to shoot a rival, but the planned attack ended with gunfire striking and killing one of the participants. Under Pennsylvania law, every member of the conspiracy can be held responsible for the resulting death, even though the victim was not the intended target. A first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory life sentence without parole, and formal sentencing for both men is expected in the weeks ahead. The convictions close out a sprawling investigation that began nearly three years ago and ultimately produced charges against six defendants, all of whom have now been convicted.

EXTON, PA — In recognition of America's 250th anniversary, the 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, a Civil War reenacting organization, will host a daylong living history event on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Edith P. Moore School House in Exton. The encampment will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to the public, with no registration needed.

Throughout the day, visitors will be able to tour an authentic Civil War-era camp and interact with reenactors. Live firing demonstrations are scheduled three times during the day, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. In addition, two presentations on the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a key civilian organization that aided Union soldiers during the war, will be offered at noon and 2 p.m.

EXTON, PA — The West Whiteland Police Department is investigating a retail theft reported on May 7, 2026, at the Boscov's department store inside Exton Square Mall, located at 126 Exton Square Mall in Exton. Investigators have released images of an individual they are looking to identify in connection with the case and are asking anyone who recognizes the person, or who has any other information that could help, to come forward. Tips can be directed to Officer Lemmon, who can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 610-363-0200, extension 1903.

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Upcoming local events…

Downingtown Cars & Coffee (Downingtown) - May 9, 9am-11am

Repair Cafe Downingtown - May 9, 10am-2pm

Founding Fathers Historic House and Garden Tea Party $ (Caln) - May 9, 1pm-4pm

Chester County Studio Tour 2026 - May 16th-17th

The Ledbetters and Superunknown- Tributes to Pearl Jam and Christ Cornell $ (Phoenixville) - May 16, 8pm

Vintage Flea with DV with Yvette The Hot Dog Lady (Downingtown) May 17th, 9am-4pm

West Bradford Day (Broad Run Park) - May 17, 12pm-4pm

EB Fore The Parks Golf Tournament (Honey Brook) - May 20, 8am-12pm

YPN Kickball Tournament and Happy Hour (Downingtown) - May 21, 5pm-7:30pm

Strikeouts for Katie 2026 (Downingtown) - May 23, 7am

Grand Opening - Pollinator Garden (Downingtown) - May 23, 9:30am-11pm

46th Annual Chester County Antique Car Club Car Show (Downingtown) - May 23, 10am-2pm

Small Business Networking Happy Hour (Downingtown - May 29, 6pm-9pm

Civil War Reenactment (Exton) - May 30, 10am-4pm

Kerr Park Gallery Walk (Downingtown) - May 31, 11am-2pm

Spring Concert at Shamona Park (Downingtown) - May 31, 5pm-8pm

Pook & Pook Auction Summer Americana Sale (Downingtown) - June 11th-12th

St. Joseph Community Festival (Downingtown) - June 16-June20

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