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🔎 Law Firm to Investigate Election Failure | 🚉 Annual Transportation Summit | 🕯️ Pioneering Iron Master's Legacy | 🦺 Uwchlan Litter Lifters

Downingtown Local Pulse Nov 18th, 2025

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18 Nov

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Law Firm to Investigate Missing Voter Names That Disrupted Chester County Election

WEST CHESTER, PA — Officials have appointed Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry, an independent West Chester law firm, to investigate the Election Day poll book failure that excluded more than 75,000 third-party registered voters from poll books at all 230 precincts on November 4.

The county solicited proposals from ten firms before selecting Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry based on its investigative experience, knowledge of election law, and independence from county government. The contract is capped at $35,000.

Investigators will focus on five primary questions: what caused the incomplete poll books, what quality-control processes existed, why those processes failed, what other factors may have contributed to the breakdown, and why supplemental poll books were delayed in reaching some precincts. The firm will interview key county personnel, review internal communications, and evaluate oversight within the Department of Voter Services.

A written report with findings and recommendations is due December 19. A public presentation will follow at a Board of Elections meeting in mid-to-late January, scheduled in the evening to encourage public participation. County officials have acknowledged the failures and committed to implementing the investigation's recommendations to prevent future occurrences.

Annual Transportation Summit to Address Bridges, Transit, and Trails in Chester County

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Planning Commission will host its 2025 Transportation Summit on Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The virtual event will feature updates on the regional Transportation Improvement Program, the county's bridge management efforts, and multimodal planning initiatives including public transit, major roadway projects, and trail development. A Q&A session will follow the presentations. Registration is available online.

Who Was Rebecca Grace? Ranger Talk to Examine Pioneering Iron Master's Legacy

POTTSTOWN, PA — Chester County Parks and Preservation will host an evening program on Rebecca Grace, an 18th-century iron master and patriot, on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Warwick County Park. Lead Ranger Trzaska will discuss Grace's life, her role in the iron industry, and her influential connections during the Revolutionary era. The event includes a bonfire and hot chocolate. Registration is required.

Uwchlan Volunteers Top 200 Bags of Litter in Year-Long Roadside Cleanup

UWCHLAN, PA — Uwchlan Township volunteers collected 13 bags of trash, two wooden pallets, and car parts during a Saturday morning cleanup along Route 100. The effort was the sixth this year, bringing the annual total to 204 bags of litter removed from the roadway. Six volunteers participated, with Uwchlan Township police providing traffic safety support. Township officials thanked the volunteers and officers for their contributions.

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…

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

Coffee with a Cop at A Child’s Light (Downingtown) - Nov 21, 9:30am-11am

Exton INP Free Networking (Exton) - Nov 21, 9:15am-10:30am

Craft & Mercantile Holiday Market (Eagleview TC) - Nov 21, 4:30pm-8pm

Chesco Food Bank Benefit Show (West Chester) - Nov 21, 9pm

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

WC Turkey Trot 2025 (West Chester) - Nov 27, 8am

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

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

Wallace Twp Annual Tree Lighting (Glenmoore) - Dec 5th, 6pm

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

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

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