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🎤 Author Talks on Infamous Prison Break | 🚧 Elbow Ln Nears Reopening | 🎓Chesco CEO Completes Leadership Program

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #504

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Chesco Sean
19 Aug

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🤪 Joke of the day 😆

Why did the teacher wear sunglasses on the first day of school?

(Answer Below…)

Downingtown to Host Talk on Danilo Cavalcante’s 2023 Prison Escape

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Thursday at 7pm, the Downingtown Area Historical Society will hold a public discussion on the 2023 prison escape of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante. The event will feature Bruce Mowday, author of A Killer at the Door, and Chester County Prison Warden Howard Holland, who was in charge during the incident. The talk will examine how Cavalcante’s escape unfolded, the ensuing manhunt, and its broader implications for prison security in Chester County. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets online.

Final Paving Underway as Elbow Lane Nears Reopening

WEST PIKELAND TWP — West Pikeland Township has confirmed that Elbow Lane, closed for culvert bridge and roadway repairs, is expected to reopen early on August 25. The project has reached the subbase curing phase, and final paving is slated for completion by Friday. Township officials emphasized the importance of the subbase in ensuring long-term road stability and expressed gratitude to residents for their cooperation during the closure. The reopening is timed to accommodate school bus traffic as the academic year begins.

Chester County’s “Untold Stories” Series Concludes in Chester Springs

CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Chester County Planning Commission wraps up its 2025 Town Tours and Village Walks series this Thursday with a tour at Historic Yellow Springs. This year’s theme, “Untold Stories,” has focused on the lives and places often left out of traditional histories. The final program will explore Yellow Springs' role in Revolutionary War medicine, its time as a spa destination, and its ties to film and the Pennsylvania Orphan School. Part of the series’ 31st season, the tour continues the initiative’s mission to celebrate the everyday figures and sites that have shaped Chester County. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., with parking at 1701 Art School Road in Chester Springs. More info here

Chester County CEO Graduates from Statewide Leadership Program

WEST CHESTER, PA — David Byerman, Chief Executive Officer of Chester County, has successfully completed the Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL) program, joining the Class of 2025. The initiative, led by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, offers senior county officials across the state a chance to sharpen leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making skills.

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…

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

Town Tours and Village Walks (Chester Springs) - Aug 21, 5:30pm-7pm

A Killer at the Door: A Conversation with Author Bruce Mowday and CC Prison Warden Howard Holland (Downingtown) - Aug 21, 7pm-8:30pm

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

Kids’ Day in the Park (Bell Tavern Park) - Sept 13, 10am

Chesco Air Fest and Valley Day (Chester County Airport) - Sept 13, 11am-6pm

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

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

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Downingtown) - Oct 5, 8:30am-2pm


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