🛥️ Glenmoore Man Dies in Boating Accident | 🌳 Riparian Maintenance Day | 🏘️ New Clubhouse at Caln Development | 🎟️ CFC Fall Fest 2025

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🛥️ Glenmoore Man Dies After Boat Capsizes Off North Carolina Coast

🌳 Caln Township Rallies Community for Fall Tree Maintenance Day

🏘️ Ribbon Cut on New Clubhouse at Caln Township Housing Development

🎟️ Christ First Church Hosts Fall Fest and Opens 12Stone Park

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Good 2 Know in Chester County

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

Glenmoore Man Dies After Boat Capsizes Off North Carolina Coast

GLENMOORE, PA — A Chester County man was killed and another man injured when their sportfishing boat capsized off the coast of North Carolina on Saturday. Francis Hennigan Jr., 50, of Glenmoore, PA, and Taylor Flannery, 29, of Point Pleasant, NJ, were transporting the Moonstruck from New Jersey to Florida and had stopped in Beaufort, NC for repairs. While attempting to cross Oregon Inlet with only three functioning engines, the vessel overturned, throwing both men into the water without life jackets. The Coast Guard rescued Flannery, who sustained minor injuries. Hennigan was later recovered unresponsive and pronounced dead. Authorities suspect rough inlet conditions were the primary cause.

Caln Township Rallies Community for Fall Tree Maintenance Day

CALN TWP — On November 8th, Caln Township will hold its Fall Riparian Buffer Tree Maintenance Day, inviting volunteers to help maintain over 800 trees planted in recent years to protect local streams and support native ecosystems. The event will run in two sessions: from 9 a.m. to noon at Lloyd Park and from noon to 3 p.m. at Beaver Run Knoll. Volunteers will take part in hands-on tasks including adjusting tree tubes, weeding, and identifying trees for replacement. Organizers highlight the visible growth of these young trees as a success in the township’s ongoing environmental stewardship.
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Ribbon Cut on New Clubhouse at Caln Township Housing Development

CALN TWP — Fernmoor has officially opened the clubhouse at Mi-Place at Downingtown, a 400-home residential development in Caln Township offering both apartments and townhomes. The clubhouse, unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with township officials and company leadership, features nearly 8,000 square feet of indoor amenities, including a fitness center, yoga studio, and leasing offices. Outdoor features include a pool, pickleball court, barbecue area, dog park, and walking trails. This marks Fernmoor’s first Mi-Place community in Pennsylvania, with more developments planned in Media and Lancaster.

Christ First Church Hosts Fall Fest and Opens 12Stone Park

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — This weekend, Christ First Church in Downingtown will host Fall Fest 2025, a seasonal community celebration featuring a wide array of free family-friendly activities. In addition to live music, food, games, and crafts, this year’s event will also include the official grand opening of 12Stone Park, a new community space located next to the church. Activities will include hayrides, bounce houses, a fall-themed photo area, and a cornhole tournament offering prizes. The event aims to bring together neighbors and families for a festive day of autumn-themed fun. The public is welcome to attend.

Good 2 Know in Chester County | Ep 13 | Zack’s Automotive

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — For over a decade, Zach’s Automotive Services in Romansville has stood out as a local business built on honesty and hands-on care. Run by Zach and Missy, the shop handles everything from inspections to complex repairs across all makes and models. But what sets them apart is their approach—offering transparency, education, and individualized service. Customers often come in for second opinions and stay for the trust they build with Zach, who’s known for walking them through what repairs are actually necessary. Missy’s business acumen complements Zach’s mechanical skill, and together they’ve earned a reputation in Chester County for integrity in an often-misunderstood industry. Subscribe to ChesterCounty.TV

Upcoming local events…

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview TC) - Oct 23, 3pm-6pm

Hibernia Dam Walking Tours (Coatesville) - Oct 23, 2 & 3:30pm, Oct 25, 9am & 10:30am

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - Oct 25, 9am-1pm

Fall 4×4 Fest (Downingtown) - Oct 25, 10am-1pm

D-Town Brew-Down (Downingtown) - Oct 25, 11am-3pm

Fall Festival at Highland Orchards (West Chester) - Oct 25, 11am-4pm

Caln Twp Halloween Party (Caln) - Oct 25, 1pm-3pm

Upper Uwchlan Trunk or Treat (Chester Springs) - Oct 25, 3pm-5pm

CFC Fall Fest 2025 (Downingtown) - Oct 26, 11:30am-2pm

CCCC Trunk or Treat (Caln) - Oct 26, 2pm-4pm

Educational Trunk-or-Treat (Coatesville) - Oct 29, 4pm-5:30pm

Haunted History Hike (Coatesville) - Oct 29, 6pm-8pm

Trick-or-Pizza (Wallace twp) - Oct 30, 6pm-8pm

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

Good Food Fest (Phoenixville) - Nov 2, 11am-4pm

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

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

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