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🚧 Bypass Overnight Lane Closures Return | 🦅 Will Shipley Visits | 💚 Operation Green Light | 🚸 Zukin Way Dedication

Downingtown Local Pulse Nov 3rd, 2025

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Chesco Sean
03 Nov

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Myth: Pet insurance doesn’t cover everything

Many pet owners worry that insurance won’t cover everything, especially routine care or pre-existing conditions. While that’s true in many cases, most insurers now offer wellness add-ons for preventive care like vaccines, dental cleanings, and check-ups, giving you more complete coverage. View Money’s pet insurance list to find plans for as low as $10 a month.

Overnight Lane Closures Return to U.S. 30 for Sinkhole Repairs

WEST WHITELAND TWP — PennDOT will conduct overnight lane closures on U.S. Route 30 between Route 100 and Business U.S. 30 starting Monday, Nov. 3, through Nov. 14. The work, scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., is part of a sinkhole repair project in West Whiteland Township. Crews will fix two sinkholes and improve drainage systems to prevent future problems. Two lanes will remain open in each direction, with no detours planned. Motorists should expect delays during construction hours.

Eagles' Will Shipley Visits Downingtown Schools With Message on Character

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Eagles running back Will Shipley visited two Downingtown elementary schools this week, sharing lessons on perseverance and character with students. Shipley emphasized that consistent effort in small, everyday actions builds success in larger endeavors. The visit, organized by the district's Office of Student Relations and School Climate, included interactive games and a Q&A session. District officials said the athlete's message about kindness and leadership aligns with their focus on social-emotional learning and community building.

Operation Green Light Brings Veterans Recognition to Chester County

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County is joining Operation Green Light, a national campaign encouraging residents to display green lightbulbs during Veterans Week, November 9-15. The initiative provides a visible way to honor military veterans and their community contributions. Chester County Veterans Affairs is offering free green bulbs. Residents can call 610-344-6375 to request them.

Zukin Way Dedication Recognizes Family's Decades-Long Impact on West Chester

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester has renamed a downtown street Zukin Way in honor of Stan Zukin, a pharmacist who transformed himself into one of the borough's most influential real estate developers. The new street sign marks the 100 block of North Walnut Street, where Zukin once operated Thatcher's Pharmacy with his wife. The Zukin family now owns about 65 buildings in West Chester, having built their portfolio through adaptive reuse projects that preserve the borough's historic character. Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste and approximately 125 community members attended Thursday's unveiling ceremony.

Local Author Releases Debut Children's Book About Wisdom and Family Values

Chester County author Daniel Pishock has published his first children's book, a parable about four brothers competing to inherit their father's forest home. The hardcover book, illustrated by Zuza Wollny, follows three older sons who fail to complete their father's challenge using wealth and knowledge, while the youngest succeeds with a simpler approach. Pishock, who draws on his faith and family life, designed the story to convey moral lessons to young readers.

The Wise Father and his Four Sons can be purchased on Amazon here

Upcoming local events…

Exton Free Networking (Exton) - Nov 7, 9:15am-10:30am

Fall Riparian Buffer Tree Maintenance Day (Caln) - Nov 8, 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - Nov 8, 9am-1pm

Chester County Networking Happy Hour (Exton) - Nov 18, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Downingtown West Indoor Percussion Craft Fair (Downingtown) - Nov 22nd, 11am-4pm

Chester County Networking Monthly West Chester Happy Hour (West Chester) - Nov 22nd, 5pm-7pm

East Brandywine Tree Lighting (East Brandywine) - Nov 29, 3pm-5pm

Downingtown Christmas Tree Lighting (Downingtown) - Nov 29, 6pm-7:30pm

Coatesville Christmas Parade (Coatesville) - Dec 6th, 10am-2pm

Caln Township Tree Lighting (Thorndale) - Dec 7th, 5pm


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