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⚾️ Little League World Series Starts | 🚨 DUI Checkpoints Scheduled | 😎 Solar Viewing Event Rescheduled

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #501

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Chesco Sean
14 Aug

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What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?

(Answer Below…)

Glenmoore Eagle Set for Little League World Series This Evening

WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The Glenmoore Eagle Little League team is heading to the Little League World Series, marking a significant moment for the Chester County community. They’ll play their first game on Thursday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, facing Sioux Falls Little League, the Midwest Conference champions. Fans can watch the game via ESPN’s streaming platforms.

DUI Checkpoints Scheduled in Chester County Next Week

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — State Police have announced a series of DUI checkpoints throughout Chester County. The enforcement will take place between August 15 and August 22, though the exact locations remain undisclosed. As reported on Patch.com

Solar Viewing Event Rescheduled Due to Weather

EXTON, PA — Chester County Parks and Preservation has rescheduled its planned solar viewing event, moving it from Thursday to Friday, August 15, due to unfavorable weather forecasts. The event is part of the county’s efforts to promote public interest in astronomy and outdoor education.

ChristianaCare Launches New Facility in West Grove

WEST GROVE, PA — Emergency medical services have returned to southern Chester County with the official opening of ChristianaCare Hospital in West Grove. The launch of the facility restores critical care access to the community after a period without local emergency services. Local leaders have praised the opening as a milestone for the region’s healthcare infrastructure.

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…

Solar Viewing (Exton) - Aug 15, 10:30am-1:30pm***

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

August Cruise For The Troops (Exton) Aug 16, 6pm

DEXC Summer Sendoff (Upper Uwchlan) Aug 16, 7pm

Uwchlan Township Community Day (Lionville Park) Aug 16, 4pm-9pm

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

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

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

Bug Camp for Kids: Flowering Plants & Insects (Springton Manor Farm) - Aug 23, 12:30pm-2pm

Garden Tour in Downingtown Boro (Downingtown) - Aug 23, 4pm-6pm

Chester County Catalina Wine Mixer (East Goshen) - Sept 6, 2pm

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

Road to LionCage (Downingtown) - Sept 30, 4pm-7pm


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