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- 🎄 Boro Waives Parking Fees | 🚧 Bridge Work on Route 401 | 🚧 Olive Street To Close | 🎻 WCU 104th Annual Holiday Concert
🎄 Boro Waives Parking Fees | 🚧 Bridge Work on Route 401 | 🚧 Olive Street To Close | 🎻 WCU 104th Annual Holiday Concert
Downingtown Local Pulse Nov 24th, 2025
Chesco Sean
24 Nov
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🎄 Borough Council Waives Parking Fees for Holiday Season
🚧 Bridge Work to Close Lanes on West Pikeland's Route 401
🚧 Caln Township to Close Olive Street Stretch Through February
🎻 WCU Wells School Celebrates 104th Annual Holiday Performance
🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Good 2 Know in Chester County
🗓️ Upcoming Local Events
🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses
Check out some special offers in time for the holidays!
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Borough Council Waives Parking Fees for Holiday Season
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Borough Council has approved free parking in all municipal lots from November 27 through January 1. The unanimous decision aims to encourage residents and visitors to patronize local businesses during the holiday shopping season. While parking fees are suspended, two-hour time limits in certain areas remain enforceable. The measure represents the borough's effort to support its commercial district during the crucial end-of-year retail period while extending goodwill to the community.
Bridge Work to Close Lanes on West Pikeland's Route 401 Next Week
WEST PIKELAND TWP — Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission bridge construction will cause lane closures on Conestoga Road (Route 401) in West Pikeland Township next week. Alternating lanes will close Monday through Wednesday, November 24-26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., between Newcomen Road and 7 Oaks Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Transportation officials warn motorists to expect delays and allow extra travel time. The construction schedule is weather-dependent and could be adjusted if conditions deteriorate.
Caln Township to Close Olive Street Stretch Through February
CALN TWP — Olive Street in Caln Township will be detoured starting November 24 for water line installation work extending through February 2026. The closure affects the section between South Caln Road and 13th Avenue, with detours in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The three-month infrastructure project will require motorists to use alternative routes during daytime hours. A detour map is available on the Caln Township website to help drivers navigate around the construction zone.
WCU Wells School Celebrates 104th Annual Holiday Performance
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY — West Chester University's Wells School of Music will present its 104th annual holiday concert on December 6 at 3 p.m. in Asplundh Concert Hall. The program features hundreds of student musicians performing in multiple ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, Grand Chorus, and the returning WCU Pops Orchestra. Vocal performance major Julia Webster will perform the traditional O Holy Night solo. The concert includes seasonal favorites and a pre-concert organ recital. Tickets are $15, with advance purchase recommended for the popular event.
Good 2 Know in Chester County | Ep 14 | Vanguard Lending
WEST CHESTER, PA — Jenny Leigh sits down with Vanguard Lending’s Jason Fallon and Jason Stevenson to demystify mortgages for first-time buyers, self-employed clients, and investors. From bank-statement loans to equity strategies, learn why now can still be the right time—and how a 15-minute plan call can save months of frustration.
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Upcoming local events…
WC Turkey Trot 2025 (West Chester) - Nov 27, 8am
East Brandywine Tree Lighting (East Brandywine) - Nov 29, 3pm-5pm
9th Annual Upper Uwchlan Tree Lighting (Chester Springs) - Nov 29, 4pm-6pm
Downingtown Christmas Tree Lighting (Downingtown) - Nov 29, 6pm-7:30pm
Wallace Twp Annual Tree Lighting (Glenmoore) - Dec 5th, 6pm
West Chester Hometown Christmas Parade (West Chester) - Dec 5th, 7pm-9:30pm
Coatesville Christmas Parade (Coatesville) - Dec 6th, 10am-2pm
The Iron Bird Christmas Village (Downingtown) - Dec 6th, 10am-5pm
Caln Township Tree Lighting (Thorndale) - Dec 7th, 5pm
Chester County Networking WC Happy Hour (West Chester) - Dec 9th, 5pm-7pm
6th Annual Christkindlmarkt (West Chester) - Dec 13th, 11am-6pm
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