In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🇺🇸 Chester County Flags Lowered for State Trooper Killed 🚔

🚨 Man Charged With Murder After Woman Is Shot and Killed While Driving

🫒 CAVA Coming to Former Mod Pizza Space

🚽 Upper Uwchlan Seeks Public Input Wastewater Expansion Plan

🏘️ Local Real Estate Listings

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

WEST CALN TWP — Following the line-of-duty death of Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags at Chester County government buildings lowered to half-staff in his memory. O'Connor was killed while on duty, and his passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from state and local officials alike. Chester County joined in mourning, expressing heartfelt condolences to the corporal's family, loved ones, and the fellow troopers who worked beside him. The half-staff order serves as a formal public tribute to his sacrifice and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County authorities have arrested and charged 44-year-old Steven Jahn with murder following the weekend shooting death of a woman in Tredyffrin Township. The victim was driving along Contention Lane near Old State Road in Berwyn late Saturday night when she was shot. Her car struck a utility pole, and she was transported to a hospital, where she died Sunday evening.

Investigators worked through the weekend to identify a suspect, relying heavily on surveillance video collected from the surrounding community. That footage, combined with tips and investigative leads, helped authorities build a picture of the events that night and pointed them to Jahn. Officials say they believe he acted alone and that there was no prior relationship between him and the victim, suggesting the attack was a random act of violence.

EAST CALN TWP — CAVA Mezze Grill is making its way to Brandywine Square Shopping Center in East Caln Township, but first the Mediterranean chain needs a sign variance from the local zoning board. The company, which has leased the former Mod Pizza space in the shopping center off East Lancaster Avenue and Quarry Road, is requesting permission to install three exterior building-mounted signs — each roughly two and a half feet tall and just over eight feet wide. The East Caln Township Zoning Hearing Board will hear the application at its public meeting on Monday, March 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the township building on Bell Tavern Road in Downingtown.

UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — Upper Uwchlan Township has released a special planning study addressing a wastewater infrastructure challenge: while its Route 100 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant can handle projected future flows, it lacks the effluent disposal capacity to make full use of that treatment capability. The proposed solution involves utilizing the Senn Parcel for drip irrigation, which would add approximately 25,150 gallons per day of disposal capacity.

The estimated price tag for the project totals $7.24 million, broken down across construction, engineering, land acquisition, and contingency costs. The Upper Uwchlan Township Municipal Authority would fund the work directly. A 30-day public comment period is now underway, as required under Pennsylvania's Act 537 planning regulations. Residents can review the full plan at the township offices on Pottstown Pike in Chester Springs on weekdays, or online via the township's website.

Market Snapshot for Downingtown

Coming Soon:

419 PAPER BARK SQ Downingtown ($489,900)

40 BEAVER RUN RD Downingtown ($525,000)

126 LOCUST KNOLL RD Downingtown ($625,000)

120 LYNDELL RD Downingtown ($1,550,000)

Just Listed:

141 ASCOT CT #26 Downingtown ($315,000)

33 PAR LN Downingtown ($559,000)

270 W UWCHLAN AVE #56 Downingtown ($100,000)

Price Reduced:

161 JEFFERSON AVE Downingtown ($215,000)

Active:

255 PROSPECT AVE #B Downingtown ($350,000)

102 GLOUCESTER CT Downingtown ($520,000)

390 MARY ST Downingtown ($525,000)

58 GRAYSON LN Downingtown ($549,000)

105 CAMRYN CT Downingtown ($570,000)

15 CAMBRIDGE RD Downingtown ($585,000)

141 FOUR LEAF DR Downingtown ($625,000)

1026 HALTER RD Downingtown ($739,900)

923 STABLE WAY Downingtown ($770,000)

19 FOUNDERS WAY Downingtown ($1,200,000)

301 CORNER KETCH RD Downingtown ($1,225,000)

1464 W STONINGTON Downingtown ($1,250,000)

103 TREGO LN Downingtown ($1,175,000)

45 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE Downingtown ($1,600,000)

1541 DOWLIN FORGE RD Downingtown ($1,699,000)


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Upcoming local events…

Chester County Networking West Chester Happy Hour (WC) - March 10, 5pm-7pm

Children’s Consignment Sale (Exton) - March 13, 5:30pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - March 14, 10am-12pm

Repair Cafe (Downingtown) - March 14, 10am-2pm

Bluebird Landlord Workshop (Springton Manor Farm) - March 14, 1pm-2pm

Family Night Texas Roadhouse (Downingtown) - March 17, 5pm-8pm

Wallace Twp Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt (SMES) - March 21, 2pm

East Brandywine Easter Egg Hunt (EBC Park) - March 22, 3pm

Chester County Networking Happy Hour (Exton) - March 24, 5:30pm-7:30pm

West Pikeland Community Egg Hunt (Chester Springs) - March 28, 11am

Upper Uwchlan Easter Egg Hunt (Hickory Park) - March 28, 11am

Coatesville Star Party Rescheduled - April 4, 7:30-9:30pm

Downingtown Main St Clean Up - April 11, 10am-1pm

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