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In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

👮 Coffee with a Cop Returns to Downingtown

🇺🇸 County Raises Flag to Mark Nation's 250th

🔭 Summer in the Park Series Brings Science, Magic and More

🚧 Guthriesville Road to Close for Two Weeks of Sewer Work

🏘️ Local Real Estate Listings

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Police Department will hold a Coffee with a Cop event on Monday, June 1, inviting residents to meet officers in a relaxed setting away from the typical pressures of police work. The gathering will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farmhouse Coffee and Espresso Bar, 115 West Lancaster Avenue.

The event is part of a nationwide effort to bridge the gap between police departments and the public by encouraging informal, in-person conversation. Attendees can ask questions, share concerns about their neighborhoods or businesses and learn more about the officers who serve the community. No agenda or registration is required, and the department is encouraging anyone interested to stop by, even briefly, during the two-hour window.

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has begun raising the America250PA Chester County flag at government buildings and parks across the region as part of Pennsylvania's broader effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The flag is already flying at the Chester County Government Services Center and several other major civic locations, with more installations planned in the weeks ahead.

WEST PIKELAND TWP — A free summer entertainment series for families is returning to Chester Springs, hosted jointly by the Chester Springs Library and the West Pikeland Township Parks and Recreation Committee. The Summer in the Park series will take place on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 at Pine Creek Park, with all performances held under the park's pavilion. The playground will be open to children before and after each show.

This year's lineup includes six performances spanning science, history, music, magic and storytelling. The Mad Science Wacky Science Show opens the series on June 17, followed by a visit with Betsy Ross on July 1, Mr. David's Drawings and Songs on July 8, Comedy Magic with Ed Schmitt on July 15, the Pioneer Reptiles and Fossils Show on July 29, and Nursery Rhymes with Mother Goose on August 5.

EAST BRANDYWINE TWP — A section of Guthriesville Road in East Brandywine Township will be closed for roughly two weeks to allow for sewer installation work associated with the planned Giant development project. The closure, between Quail Hill Lane and Brookhaven Lane, runs from Tuesday, May 26, through Tuesday, June 9, and will be in place 24 hours a day from Monday through Saturday.

A signed detour will route drivers onto Little Washington Road and U.S. Route 322, also known as Horseshoe Pike. Township officials are urging motorists to plan for added travel time when moving through the area. The work is being carried out by Allan Myers under a Highway Occupancy Permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and remains subject to weather conditions, which could affect the timeline.

Just Listed:
207 CHESTNUT ST Downingtown ($219,000)
3650 BUNGALOW GLADE Downingtown ($325,000)
38 LAKEVIEW CT #38 Downingtown ($398,500) Open Sat 11AM-1PM
153 GLORY MAPLE LN Downingtown ($500,000)
102 HEATHER HILL DR Downingtown ($500,000)
1703 OPEN HEARTH RD Downingtown ($550,000)
311 MOORE RD Downingtown ($610,000)
1029 WELSH AYRES WAY Downingtown ($940,000)

Price Reduced:
390 MARY ST Downingtown ($430,000)
102 HEATHER HILL DR Downingtown ($500,000)
1202 HARBOUR RIDGE LN Downingtown ($525,000)


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)
100 ARGYLL CT Downingtown ($295,000)
131 BRADFORD AVE Downingtown ($295,000)
300 CAMPBELL CIR #F-10 Downingtown ($315,000)
33 HASTINGS CT #33 Downingtown ($419,000)
260 MOORE RD Downingtown ($429,900)
153 GLORY MAPLE LN Downingtown ($500,000)
1845 BOULDER DR Downingtown ($517,000)
319 DAWSON PL Downingtown ($529,000)
404 COUNTRY EDGE CIR Downingtown ($545,000)
7 FOUR LEAF DR Downingtown ($560,000)
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)
109 TRADITION LN Downingtown ($600,000)
560 NORWOOD RD Downingtown ($620,000)
100 MILFORD RD Downingtown ($624,900)
417 VINEYARD LN Downingtown ($635,000)
25 N TOMPKINS SQ Downingtown ($678,000)
43 LILA LN Downingtown ($680,000)
578 WESTWOOD DR Downingtown ($725,000)
587 TRIFECTA RD Downingtown ($739,900)
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)
815 S HAINES CIR Downingtown ($849,000)
735 APPALOOSA RD Downingtown ($849,900)
204 EQUESTRIAN WAY Downingtown ($950,000)
13 RICO CIR Downingtown ($975,000)
21 LAMMEY WAY Downingtown ($1,050,000) Open Sat 12PM-1:30PM
1464 W STONINGTON Downingtown ($1,150,000)
580 REEDS RD Downingtown ($1,499,000)

Coming Soon:
40 MAY APPLE DR Downingtown ($450,000)
760 NORWOOD RD Downingtown ($520,000)
1011 CHISWELL DR Downingtown ($575,000)
100 NOBLE DR Downingtown ($633,000)
12 PINEWOOD DR Downingtown ($700,000)
615 YARDLEY LN Downingtown ($700,000)
1121 ISABELLA CT Downingtown ($925,000)
106 BASSATT DR Downingtown ($1,079,000)
1350 SKELP LEVEL RD Downingtown ($1,250,000)

See more listings at ChesterCountyRealty.com

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Upcoming local events…



Caregiver Summit (Exton Library) - May 28, 1:30pm-4:30pm

Small Business Networking Happy Hour (Downingtown - May 29, 6pm-9pm

Adult Spelling Bee (Victory Downingtown) - May 29, 8pm-11pm

Civil War Reenactment (Exton) - May 30, 10am-4pm

Expedition Crawlers RC Enduro Challenge (Downingtown) - May 30, 11am

Meet & Greet at Highland Orchards (Downingtown) - May 30, 12pm-2pm

Kerr Park Gallery Walk (Downingtown) - May 31, 11am-2pm

Spring Concert at Shamona Park (Downingtown) - May 31, 5pm-8pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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