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💪 📸 Local Entreprenuer/Expert Featured on Women Fitness | 🏘️ Raffle to Support Playground | 🚧 Bypass Lane Closure | Bridge Nightly Traffic Restrictions

Downingtown Local Pulse Dec 9th, 2025

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Downingtown's Dr. Arianne Missimer Featured on Women Fitness Cover

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A Downingtown-based wellness professional has achieved national prominence with a cover feature in Women Fitness magazine's December 2025 edition. Dr. Arianne Missimer, who operates The Movement Paradigm, was chosen to headline the publication's year-end issue, which emphasizes resilience and comprehensive approaches to health.

Missimer's feature centers on her philosophy regarding the body's inherent healing abilities and her methods for helping individuals build mental and physical strength through movement-based practices. Her approach distinguishes itself from traditional fitness programs by incorporating broader lifestyle factors and emphasizing sustainable, long-term health outcomes rather than short-term results.

The December issue includes Missimer's perspectives on redefining wellness beyond conventional exercise routines. Her work has gained recognition for connecting physical fitness with emotional resilience and mental well-being, offering women alternative frameworks for approaching their health goals.

West Pikeland Raffle to Support Pine Creek Park Playground

WEST PIKELAND TWP — West Pikeland Township is launching a community fundraising effort this Friday with a raffle designed to support the construction of a new playground at Pine Creek Park. The Parks and Recreation Committee will conduct the raffle during the township's Holiday Stroll on December 12, setting up outside the Art Studio.

The raffle centers on a collection of Department 56 collectible houses, specialty items that have been donated to the cause by Township Supervisor Tom McLewee. These decorative pieces, popular among collectors, will serve as prizes to incentivize community participation in the playground funding initiative.

Tickets are priced at $2 individually, with a bulk option offering 25 tickets for $20, making it accessible for residents who wish to increase their chances of winning while supporting the project. Every dollar raised will be allocated directly to the Pine Creek Park playground fund.

Overnight Lane Closure Planned for rt 30 Bypass Wednesday

CALN TWP — PennDOT will close one westbound lane on U.S. 30 Bypass between Route 340 and Airport Road in Caln Township on Wednesday, December 10. The closure runs from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday as part of ongoing base repair operations. Motorists should expect potential delays and plan accordingly for overnight travel.

Uwchlan Township Bridge Faces Week of Nightly Traffic Restrictions

UWCHLAN TWP — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will continue overhead bridge construction on Conestoga Road in Uwchlan Township this week. Alternating lane closures with flagging will occur nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., December 8-12, between Newcomen Road and 7 Oaks Road. Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time through the work zone.

Good 2 Know in Chester County | Ep 14 | HEN & CHIC VINTAGE

WEST CHESTER, PA — Jenny Leigh sits down with Alexandra Jaccard from Hen & Chic Vintage to talk about her story moving to Chester County and her background in vintage and antiques. Check out the full episode on our Youtube channel and follow the podcast

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Upcoming local events…

Chester County Networking WC Happy Hour (West Chester) - Dec 9th, 5pm-7pm

Monthly Realty Investors Meeting (West Chester) - Dec 10th, 6:45pm-8:30pm

Village Holiday Stroll (Chester Springs) - Dec 12th, 5pm-8pm

West Pikeland Township Tree Lighting (Chester Springs) - Dec 12th, 7:15pm

6th Annual Christkindlmarkt (West Chester) - Dec 13th, 11am-6pm

Firebird Festival (Phoenixville) - Dec 13st, 5pm-10pm

Cookies with Santa (Glenmoore) - Dec 14th, 11am-1pm

CFC Countdown to Noon (Downingtown) - Dec 31st, 10am-12pm

Midnight in the Square – Mushroom Drop (Kennett Square) - Dec 31st

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