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Olive Street in Caln Township to Close for Two Months for Utility Work
CALN TWP — Pennsylvania American Water will close a section of Olive Street in Caln Township between March 2 and April 30 for utility work. The closure affects the area between Caln Road and 13th Avenue on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers will be detoured via Caln Road, West Chester Road, and 13th Avenue, with local access maintained.
Toll Brothers Plans Major 55+ Community in West Whiteland Township
EXTON, PA — Toll Brothers, the luxury homebuilder based in Fort Washington, has acquired a 100-acre site in Exton for $70 million, where it plans to construct the company's largest age-restricted residential community in the Philadelphia region. The property at 301-305 Church Farm Lane will accommodate 317 housing units designed exclusively for adults aged 55 and older.
The development will be part of Toll Brothers' Regency collection, which specializes in active adult communities featuring maintenance-free living and resort-style amenities. The project will include a mix of townhomes and single-family homes, along with recreational facilities and social spaces tailored to older residents seeking an active retirement lifestyle.
West Whiteland Township approved the development last year, making it the largest residential project to receive township approval since 2020.
Route 113 Lane Closures Wednesday for Turnpike Utility Work
UWCHLAN TWP — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will conduct utility work on Route 113 in Uwchlan Township on Wednesday, February 18, causing periodic lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Both northbound and southbound lanes will be temporarily restricted between Gordon Drive and Lionville Station Road, with flaggers directing traffic. Delays are expected.
State Police Report Multiple Arrests, Ongoing Investigations Across Chester County
EMBREEVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police at Embreeville reported numerous arrests and ongoing investigations across Chester County, including alleged sexual assaults, impaired driving incidents, and a school fight. A 17-year-old reported an alleged sex crime from last summer, while separate investigations involve ChildLine reports and domestic disputes. Multiple arrests were made for driving under the influence, public drunkenness, and drug possession. A traffic stop in Coatesville led to a foot pursuit and arrest. More details at MyChesco.com
Upcoming local events…
Kidz Town Bounce House Day (CFC, Downingtown) - Feb 16, 9:30am-11am
10 Books for $10 (Once Upon A Child, Exton) - Feb 17-19
Chester County Networking Monthly Happy Hour (Exton) - Feb 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Junk Journaling - Craft Social Party $ (Exton) - Feb 18, 7pm-9pm
Eagleview Farmer’s Market (Eagleview) - Feb 19, 3pm-5pm
OCHS Winter Lecture Series: New Discoveries Relating to Duffy’s Cut (Thorndale) - Feb 22, 2pm
WC Restaurant Week (West Chester) - Feb 22-March 1
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
Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - Feb 28, 10am-12pm
Kennett Winterfest (KSQ) - Feb 28, 12:30pm
Chester County Card Show (WCU) - March 1, 9am-3pm
True Crime on Trial (Victory Downingtown) - March 3, 6pm-9pm
Cheers to Downingtown! (The Borough, Downingtown) - March 5, 5pm
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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