🖋️ Mother Breaks Silence | 🚧 Road Repairs Coming to Chesco Rts | 💥 Revolutionary War Cannon Replica | 📚 Library Board Seeks Trustees

In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🖋️ Mother Breaks Silence After Infant Son Attacked

🚧 Road Repairs Coming to Major Routes in Chester County

💥 Revolutionary War Cannon Replica on Display at Welcome Center

📚 Library Board Seeks Community Members With Diverse Skills and Expertise

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

🤪 Joke of the day 😆

What did the picture do to end up in jail?

Answer below👇

Mother Breaks Silence After Infant Son Allegedly Attacked by Father in Coatesville

COATESVILLE, PA — A Coatesville mother has issued her first public statement following the hospitalization of her three-month-old son, who was allegedly attacked by his father on February 11. Michael Phillips, 44, faces attempted homicide charges in connection with the incident. The mother said she is focused on her son's recovery and asked for privacy as the family navigates the legal and medical process. A fundraiser has raised over $28,000 to support the child's care. Phillips remains in custody.

The post by Dominique Cialini-Phillips read:
As you are probably aware, my family has experienced a horrific nightmare. Please know that I am fully cooperating with detectives and medical professionals.

Briggs is incredibly strong and an amazing little boy. He is a fighter. While he is the obvious victim, he is not the only victim. Our family is devastated by the events that occurred. Up until this event, Mike has been an amazing dad, husband, and human being. His actions were not consistent with any part of the man that the boys and I know and love dearly. While I fully understand the need to demonize him based on the information made public, it is not helpful. My heart aches—for my youngest son, who is fighting for his life; for my middle son, who experienced these events alongside me; for my oldest son, whose world was turned upside down; and for my husband, who will eventually be lucid and realize what he did to the son he loved so, so deeply.

While I understand the outpouring of public rage and the community’s need to know, comments about Mike and his character have only added to the pain our family is experiencing. I am thankful, for everyone else’s sake, that they do not know the full details of what happened. I wish more than anything that I could forget them myself. With that in mind, please be mindful of the comments you make and the information you choose to believe.

What Mike did was horrific and inexcusable, but right now my focus is on helping my beautiful baby boy get healthy. I do not think I will ever comprehend what caused this horrific departure from the man my boys and I know Mike to be, but I am hopeful that people will allow us to heal without the burden of their opinions about his character while the criminal and medical investigations are ongoing.

Please continute to keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this experience. Thank you.

Road Repairs Coming to Major Routes in Chester County Next Week

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — PennDOT announced Friday that maintenance crews will conduct pavement repairs on 35 state highways next week in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Drivers are being warned to expect periodic lane closures and possible traffic slowdowns at numerous locations.

In Chester County, work is planned for several heavily traveled corridors. Crews will repair sections of U.S. Route 1 near New Garden Township and U.S. Route 30 running through Valley, Caln, East Caln, and West Whiteland townships. U.S. Route 202 will also see repairs in West Whiteland, East Goshen, East Whiteland, and Tredyffrin townships.

PULSE CHECK!

Revolutionary War Cannon Replica on Display at Chester County Welcome Center

WEST CHESTER, PA — A replica Revolutionary War cannon is the newest attraction at the Chester County Welcome Center, where it is being displayed in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.

The half-scale model of a 12-pounder cannon was constructed in 1973 by Charles C. Taccone and his family and has been loaned to the Welcome Center for visitors to view. The piece can be seen at the center's location inside the Historic Chester County Courthouse, accessible through a side entrance across from Wild Honey Hair Salon.

The original 12-pounder cannons played a vital role in the American Revolution. These heavy, smoothbore weapons fired 12-pound iron projectiles and were capable of breaching fortifications, damaging ships, and breaking enemy lines with solid shot, canister, and grapeshot ammunition.

Library Board Seeks Community Members With Diverse Skills and Expertise

CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Chester Springs Library has announced it is seeking community members to join its board of trustees, inviting residents with diverse professional backgrounds and interests to help govern the local institution. Library officials are looking for individuals whose skills and experience could contribute to the library's strategic direction, policy development, and long-term planning.

Trustee positions typically involve oversight responsibilities, participation in fundraising efforts, and ensuring the library remains responsive to community needs. The role offers an opportunity to influence literacy programs, educational initiatives, and cultural activities serving Chester Springs and the surrounding area. Board members usually attend regular meetings and work alongside library staff to manage resources and set institutional priorities. If interested contact [email protected]

Upcoming local events…

Downingtown Farmers Market (Downingtown) - Feb 14, 10am-12pm

Downingtown Repair Cafe (Chester Springs) - Feb 14, 10am-2pm

Chester County Networking Monthly Happy Hour (Exton) - Feb 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Eagleview Farmer’s Market (Eagleview) - Feb 19, 3pm-5pm

OCHS Winter Lecture Series: New Discoveries Relating to Duffy’s Cut (Thorndale) - Feb 22, 2pm

Chili Cook Off! Live Music with Uncle Dubby! (Downingtown) - Feb 22, 2pm-5pm

Chester County History Center Trivia Night (West Chester) - Feb 26, 6pm

StrongHER: Women's Self-Defense Seminar (West Chester) - Feb 28, 10am-11:30am

Kennett Winterfest (KSQ) - Feb 28, 12:30pm

Momprenuers of Chester County Walk & Talk (Exton) - March 7, 7pm-8pm

Coatesville Star Party (Hibernia Park) - March 7, 6pm-8pm

Maple Syrup Making (Springton Manor Farm) - March 8, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Children’s Consignment Sale (Exton) - March 13, 5:30pm

Bluebird Landlord Workshop (Springton Manor Farm) - March 14, 1pm-2pm

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🤪 Joke of the day 😆

What did the picture do to end up in jail?

Nothing. He was framed! 🖼️

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