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- 🏆 Schuylkill River Trail Recognized | 🔌 PECO to Invest $3.8m | 🧱 Hearing Postponed Brandywine Ave | 📢 Storm PSA
🏆 Schuylkill River Trail Recognized | 🔌 PECO to Invest $3.8m | 🧱 Hearing Postponed Brandywine Ave | 📢 Storm PSA
Downingtown Local Pulse Jan 21st, 2025
Chesco Sean
21 Jan
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Schuylkill River Trail Claims First Place Among State's Premier Pathways
EXTON, PA — The Schuylkill River Trail in Chester County has been named Pennsylvania's top trail by Visit PA. Currently about 75 miles of the planned 120-mile route between Philadelphia and Frackville are complete. The trail offers several accessible sections, including a 30-mile stretch from Philadelphia to Parkerford and a scenic seven-mile segment between Hamburg and Auburn. Read more about the trail at The Sentinel
PECO to Invest $3.8 Million in West Bradford Township Power Grid Upgrades
WEST BRADFORD TWP — A major electric infrastructure project is coming to West Bradford Township and surrounding communities as PECO prepares to invest $3.8 million in system improvements throughout 2026.
The utility company announced plans to upgrade the local electric distribution network serving Downingtown Borough, West Bradford, Caln, and East Caln townships. The multi-phase project begins with vegetation surveys in early 2026, followed by tree trimming and removal work starting in spring. Construction on electrical equipment is scheduled to commence after vegetation work concludes, with project completion targeted for December 2026. Read the letter sent here
Conditional Use Hearing for Brandywine Avenue Property Postponed
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Borough has postponed a conditional use hearing that was scheduled to take place during its January 21, 2026 council meeting.
The hearing concerned a conditional use application for property at 104 Brandywine Avenue submitted by Riverbank LLC. The proceeding was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on January 21, but will not move forward on that date following action by the applicant.
Riverbank LLC submitted a written request to extend the timeline for the hearing, which borough officials approved. As a result, the conditional use proceeding has been removed from the January 21 council meeting agenda.
Chester County Officials Urge Drivers to Stay Home During Winter Storms
The Chester County Highway Safety Project issued a public service announcement reminding drivers to stay off roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary when winter weather is forecasted. Officials pointed to the numerous accidents that occurred across the area during the latest storm system as evidence of the hazardous conditions winter weather creates.
The advisory placed special emphasis on inexperienced drivers, particularly teenagers who have recently obtained their licenses. Officials urged parents to take proactive steps by spending time with their teen drivers in controlled, safe environments where they can practice handling vehicles in winter conditions. The practice sessions would allow new drivers to experience what it feels like to navigate slushy roads before facing those conditions during actual commutes or trips.
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