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🚒 House Fire Claims Life Sunday Morning | 😎 Solar Viewing Event | 🪄 The Amazing Spaghetti at Shadyside Park

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #499

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Chesco Sean
11 Aug

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🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?

(Answer Below…)

Uwchlan House Fire Claims One Life Sunday Morning

A fire truck carrying first responders and displaying emergency lights - parked outside of an apartment building in Fairfax Virginia.

UWCHLAN TWP — An early morning fire in Uwchlan Township claimed the life of one man and sent another resident to the hospital. Fire crews responded to the 700 block of Taylor Road just after 5:30 a.m. Sunday to find the home fully engulfed. One person escaped, while another was trapped and later pronounced dead from fire-related injuries. The surviving resident’s condition remains unknown. Investigators from local and county agencies are examining the cause, which officials say developed rapidly.

Solar Viewing Event on The Chester Valley Trail

EXTON, PA — Chester County Parks, in partnership with the Chester County Astronomical Society, is hosting a solar viewing event on Thursday, August 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Exton Park Trailhead along the Chester Valley Trail. The sun is currently at the height of its 11-year cycle, providing an opportunity to see its surface in remarkable detail, including sunspots and plasma arcs, through telescopes provided by the Astronomical Society. Registration is required at this link.

The Amazing Spaghetti Brings Laughs to Shadyside Park

WEST BRADFORD TWP — Shadyside Park will welcome The Amazing Spaghetti on Tuesday, August 12, for a high-energy show combining magic, puppetry, and comedy. Taking place at Pavilion F, the performance aims to keep audiences entertained with quick-paced illusions, playful puppet characters, and plenty of laughs. The event date has been rescheduled from its original listing, and families are encouraged to attend for an afternoon of lighthearted fun.

Monica Mullaji Named New Open Lands Preservation Coordinator

WEST CHESTER, PA — Following the retirement of Judy Thomas, Chester County has named Monica Mullaji as its new Open Lands Preservation Coordinator. Mullaji, who began as an intern and most recently served as the county’s Open Lands Stewardship Coordinator, brings experience in conservation, parks and recreation, and sustainable agriculture. In her new role, she will manage the Preservation Partnership Program, which funds municipal and nonprofit projects to permanently protect land of natural, recreational, agricultural, historic, and cultural importance. The program also seeks to improve public access and implement local land use policies.

Two New Ways for Local Businesses to Shine in the Downingtown Local Pulse

Downingtown is built on the strength of its small businesses — the shops, restaurants, services, and makers that give our community its unique character. Now, there are two new ways for those businesses to get in front of thousands of engaged local readers through the Downingtown Local Pulse.

We’re introducing two promotional programs designed to give businesses year-round visibility and meaningful connections with our audience:

1. Partner Program

This package gives businesses a featured listing in our Local Business Directory, making it easy for residents to find and support you. Partners also receive:

  • A monthly Business Spotlight article that tells your story.

  • A pinned article on our website for maximum visibility.

  • Exposure to our massive Facebook audience, with each feature shared across our highly engaged social channels.

2. Patron Program

For businesses ready to take their visibility to the next level, the Patron Program includes everything in the Partner Program plus:

  • A top-level ad placement one issue a month, ensuring your brand stays front and center.

Both programs are built to keep your business in the local conversation month after month — not just as an ad, but as a valued part of the community’s story.

Whether you’re a family-run shop, a growing startup, or a well-established local favorite, these programs offer an affordable way to boost your visibility while supporting the Downingtown Local Pulse’s mission to celebrate the people and businesses that make our town special.

Chester County Nonprofit Brings Therapy Within Reach for Children in Crisis

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — On the latest episode of Good 2 Know in Chester County” Jenny Leigh sits down with Leslie and Jacquie from “A Child’s Light”

A Child’s Light, a nonprofit based in Chester County, provides trauma-informed therapy to children ages 2 to 18 who have experienced abuse or other severe emotional distress. Founded by Leslie Holt just before the onset of COVID-19, the organization has since matched over 200 children with consistent, long-term mental health care. Therapists work on a sliding scale to allow children to continue treatment for up to a year, and services include equine, art, music, somatic, and talk therapy. The model is cost-effective and scalable, aiming to address a growing mental health crisis affecting tens of thousands of children across the region. A Child’s Light also engages with schools, law enforcement, and local families to raise awareness and remove barriers to care. Find more info at ChildsLight.com and more great local content at ChesterCounty.TV

Upcoming local events…

The Amazing Spaghetti (West Bradford) - Aug 12th, 6:30pm

Solar Viewing (Exton) - Aug 14th, 10:30am-1:30pm

56th Annual Alert Fire Co Chicken Bar-B-Q and Bake Sale (Downingtown) Aug 16th, 4pm-7pm

Cars, Coffee, & Canines (Thorndale) - Aug 17th, 10:30am-1pm

Back to School Bash (Downingtown, Kerr Park) - Aug 17th, 12pm-3pm

Free Summer Concert: The Flying Komorowski Brothers (West Bradford) - Aug 21st, 6pm

Corn Hole Benefit for Vets (Downingtown) - Sept 13, 1pm


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🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?

In case he got a hole in one ⛳️

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