🔥 Residents Jump to Avoid Fire | 📽️ Blobfest Returns | 🏘️ Developer Withdraws

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In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🚒 Blaze Prompts Residents to Leap from Jake’s Bar

🚧 Falling Trees Trap Drivers During Chester County Storms

📽️ Blobfest Returns to Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre

🏘️ Gunner Properties Withdraws Upper Uwchlan Zoning Proposal

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🏡 Just Listed Real Estate Listings

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

Early Morning Blaze Prompts Residents to Leap from Jake’s Bar in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, PA — In the early hours of Tuesday, a fire broke out in residential apartments above Jake’s Bar, located at the intersection of Matlack and Nields Streets in West Chester. Occupants, desperate to escape the rapidly spreading flames, resorted to jumping from windows. Firefighters arrived promptly and managed to extinguish the fire by 6 a.m. One individual was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Though the building is close to West Chester University, it is unclear whether the residents included students. Investigators are now probing the circumstances that led to the blaze.

Falling Trees Trap Drivers During Chester County Storms

WEST VINCENT TWP — During Tuesday’s severe weather, trees and large branches fell on moving vehicles in West Vincent Township along Chester Springs Road, trapping several drivers. Police responded promptly, with body camera footage showing officers working to free the occupants. Two vehicles sustained serious damage, but remarkably, no injuries were reported. Officials noted the speed and intensity of the storm as a major factor in the incident, and cleanup began shortly after.

Blobfest Returns to Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre This Weekend

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — July 11 to 13, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville will host Blobfest, a festival celebrating the 1958 horror classic The Blob, which was famously filmed on-site. The event includes screenings of The Blob and other vintage sci-fi films, along with the beloved “Run Out” re-enactment, a street fair, themed vendors, and fan contests. Now in its annual return, Blobfest draws film lovers and retro enthusiasts alike for a weekend of cinematic nostalgia and community celebration. More info online here.

Gunner Properties Withdraws Upper Uwchlan Zoning Proposal

UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — The proposed development along Park Road in Upper Uwchlan Township will not move forward, at least for now. Gunner Properties has formally withdrawn its May 5 zoning variance application for the 160 and 180 Park Road sites. Legal representatives notified township officials of the withdrawal on July 7. As a result, no hearings or further actions will be taken under this application. Gunner Properties has not disclosed whether it intends to submit a revised proposal. Any future filings would be subject to the township’s standard public notification process.

Upcoming local events…

Pints With A Purpose (Malvern) - July 9th, 5pm-8pm

Boat Tour of Marsh Creek (Downingtown) - July 10th, 12pm-3:30pm

Eagleview Farmers Market (Eagleview) - July 10th, 3pm-6pm

Wyebrook Concert Series: Philly Nelson w/ Foxhound (HoneyBrook) - July 10th, 5pm

Summer Concert Night (East Brandywine) - July 10th, 6pm

West Bradford Movie Night: Dogman (Downingtown) - July 10th, 8:30pm

Pints on the Preserve (Coatesville) - July 10th, 3pm-7pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 12th, 9am-1pm

Caln Clean-up Crew: Stream Clean Up (Caln) - July 12th, 9am-11am

Downingtown Cars and Coffee (Downingtown) - July 12th, 9am-11am

Pints on The Preserve (Coatsville) - July 12th, 3pm-7pm

Exton Community Day (Exton) - July 12th, 4pm-10pm

Comedy-On-Demand at Arts and Athletics Club (Exton) - July 12th, 5pm

East Brandywine Food Truck Festival (East Brandywine Park) - July 12th, 5pm-9pm

Upper Uwchlan Twp Summer Concert (Chester Springs) - July 13th, 4:30pm-7pm

Bird Walk with the Valley Forge Audubon Society (Hibernia Park) - July 13th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Multi-Chamber Speed Networking BBQ (Malvern) - July 15th, 11:30am-1:30pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 17th, 3pm-6pm

Chris Kasper Band at Broad Run Park (Downingtown) - July 17th, 6pm

Kimberton Summer Concert Series (Phoenixville) - July 17th, 6:30pm

Summer Series Movie Night (Caln) - July 18th, 7:30pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 19th, 9am-1pm

Marsh Creek West Ramp - Mountain Bike or Hike, Picnic, Kayaking/SUP, Beer garden (Downingtown) - July 19th, 10:30am-8:30pm

Victory Summer Love Block Party (Downingtown) - July 19th, 11am-6pm

Ice Cream Social at Springton Manor Farm (Glenmoore) - July 20th, 2pm-5pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 24th, 3pm-6pm

Christmas in July (Wallace Twp) - July 25th, 6:30pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - July 26th, 9am-1pm

Eagleview Farmers’ Market (Eagleview) - July 31st, 3pm-6pm

The Amazing Spaghetti (Downingtown) - July 31st, 6pm

17th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner (Downingtown) - Aug 8th, 11am-8am

96th Old Fiddler’s Picnic (Coatesville) - Aug 9th, 10am-4pm

Roots and Blues Festival (Kennett Square) - Aug 9th, 11-6:45pm

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