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In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🐻 Bear Encounters Spread Across Chester County

🚧 Bondsville Road to Shut Down June 22 for Retaining Wall Work

🫜 Upper Uwchlan's Annual Garden Tour

🌞 Summer Solstice Event to Bring Together Business Community and Student Leaders

🏘️ Local Real Estate Listings

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — A series of black bear sightings in Chester County has put suburban residents on alert, with multiple encounters reported across West Vincent, Willistown and East Goshen in recent days. One Willistown homeowner first noticed signs of the animal after finding a bird feeder pole pushed nearly to the ground; he later spotted the bear crossing his property line with his wife beside him. Police believe the same animal was captured on video walking onto a porch in East Goshen, about three miles away, with a matching paw print on a feeder supporting that connection.

The Chester County incidents are part of a wider regional trend. In neighboring Montgomery County last week, a bear spent several days moving through a residential area before being tranquilized and relocated by game wardens. Pennsylvania Game Commission officials noted Friday that while two to three bears are typical for the area this time of year, the current frequency of sightings is out of the ordinary. Authorities are urging residents to eliminate attractants like bird feeders and garbage, and to report any sightings to help wildlife managers monitor the animals' movements.

EAST BRANDYWINE TWP — East Brandywine Township has announced that Bondsville Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, as construction crews move forward with a retaining wall installation tied to the Bondsville Road Improvement Project. The work is being carried out by contractor J.D. Eckman along State Route 4015.

While the road will be shut to cut-through traffic, the township confirmed that local access will be maintained for residents and businesses in the immediate area. Drivers who regularly use the route should anticipate detours and factor in additional travel time until the work is complete. Advance warning signs will be placed along the corridor ahead of the closure date, and a detour map has been issued to help commuters identify alternate paths.

UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — Upper Uwchlan Township's Park and Recreation Board is gearing up for its second annual Community Garden Tour and is currently recruiting local gardeners to take part. The event, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, will run in an open house format from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., allowing visitors to move freely between participating gardens at their own pace. A rain date of July 12 has been set in case of inclement weather.

Organizers say the tour is open to gardeners of all backgrounds and skill levels — no prize-winning plot required. Whether a resident tends a modest container garden on a back patio or maintains a sprawling perennial border, all are welcome to participate and share their space with the community.

Gardeners hoping to be included must sign up by June 15. Interested residents can contact Lindsay Yeager, the township's point of contact for the event, by phone at 610-646-7018 or by email at [email protected]. The township also welcomes inquiries from anyone who wants more information before committing.

MALVERN, PA — The Chester County Chamber Foundation will host its annual Summer Solstice fundraiser on June 17 at Loch Aerie Mansion in Malvern, running from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Mediterranean-themed evening is the foundation's only fundraiser of the year and supports its Youth Leadership Program and other community initiatives. The event is open to all and includes food, wine, cocktails, and a silent auction.

Just Listed:
335 STUART AVE Downingtown ($305,000)
2759 FYNAMORE LN #177W Downingtown ($375,000)
21 KING ST Downingtown ($380,000)
21 BERKLEY DR Downingtown ($475,000) Open Sun 12PM-2PM
4 LINCOLN DR Downingtown ($575,000) Open Sun 11AM-1PM
594 CRICKET LN #594 Downingtown ($620,000) Open Sat 11AM-1PM
18 KRAUSER RD Downingtown ($625,000) Open Sat 1PM-3PM
373 NATIONAL DR Downingtown ($649,900)
1480 SAWMILL RD Downingtown ($729,900)
820 WINDRIDGE LN Downingtown ($750,000) Open Sat 12:30PM-2:30PM
17 HIGHVIEW RD Downingtown ($819,000) Open Sat 1PM-3PM
1462 STOCK GRANGE RD Downingtown ($950,000) Open Sun 12PM-2PM
615 OLD KINGS HWY Downingtown ($995,000)

Price Reduced:
33 HASTINGS CT #33 Downingtown ($375,000)
1202 HARBOUR RIDGE LN Downingtown ($499,000)
560 NORWOOD RD Downingtown ($599,000)
25 N TOMPKINS SQ Downingtown ($659,900)
109 TRADITION LN Downingtown ($685,000)
587 TRIFECTA RD Downingtown ($734,900)
735 APPALOOSA RD Downingtown ($825,000)
204 EQUESTRIAN WAY Downingtown ($925,000)

Active:
335 E LANCASTER AVE #B-14 Downingtown ($190,000)
335 E LANCASTER AVE #E-5 Downingtown ($190,000)
200 CAMPBELL CIR #E-1 Downingtown ($200,000)
200 WINDING WAY #J-13 Downingtown ($235,000)
131 BRADFORD AVE Downingtown ($295,000)
390 MARY ST Downingtown ($430,000)
260 MOORE RD Downingtown ($429,900)
153 GLORY MAPLE LN Downingtown ($500,000)
404 COUNTRY EDGE CIR Downingtown ($545,000)
1703 OPEN HEARTH RD Downingtown ($550,000)
4203 JOURNEYMANS TRL Downingtown ($560,000)
229 TALL TREES CIR #229 Downingtown ($585,000)
604 ALBION PL Downingtown ($595,000)
19 PONDS END DR Downingtown ($598,000)
615 YARDLEY LN Downingtown ($700,000) Open Sat 1PM-3PM
305 MCFARLAND DR Downingtown ($750,000)
402 NATIONAL DR Downingtown ($779,000)
813 TREMONT DR Downingtown ($789,900)
455 DILWORTH RD Downingtown ($800,000)
266 ARTERS WAY Downingtown ($820,000)
21 LAMMEY WAY Downingtown ($1,050,000)
106 BASSATT DR Downingtown ($1,079,000)
1464 W STONINGTON Downingtown ($1,150,000)
1350 SKELP LEVEL RD Downingtown ($1,250,000)
580 REEDS RD Downingtown ($1,499,000)

Coming Soon:
350 MILFORD RD Downingtown ($449,999)
281 WOODLAND DR Downingtown ($869,900)
1479 ALTON WAY Downingtown ($989,000)
330 HADFIELD RD Downingtown ($1,650,000)


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Upcoming local events…

National Trails Day Trail Walk (Glenmoore) - June 6, 9am

Summer Artisan Market (Downingtown) - June 6, 10am-5pm

Art in The Park (Caln) - June 6, 1pm-3pm

Dare to Declare @ Jazz At The Springs (Chester Springs) - Jun 7, 3pm-6pm

Pook & Pook Auction Summer Americana Sale (Downingtown) - June 11-12

Hibernia Dam Walking Tours (Hibernia Park) - June 11, 13th

Movies in the Park (East Brandywine) - June 12, 7:45pm

Clover Mill Clean Up (Exton) - June 13, 7am

Downingtown Summer Jam (Kerr Park) - June 13, 4pm-9pm

Chamber Golf Outing (Applecross) - June 15, 12pm-7pm

St. Joseph Community Festival (Downingtown) - June 16-June20

Highland Orchards Canine Rescue Meet & Greet (Downingtown) - June 20, 11am-1pm

3rd Annual Spackman-Davis Farm Picnic (Caln) - Jun 20, 1pm-5pm

Caln America 250th Historic Trolley Tour (Caln) - Jun 21, 1pm

Will Howard Free Football Camp (Downingtown) - Jun 22, 5pm-8pm

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