In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

📡 County Hiring 911 Dispatchers and Emergency Coordinators

🛹 Caln Seeks Parks and Rec Board Member

🔭 The Legacy of Trailblazing Astrophysicist Lecture

🚮 Uwchlan Organizes Two Spring Litter Cleanups

🏘️ Local Real Estate Listings

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🤣 Local Pulse Daily Funnies

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County's Department of Emergency Services is hiring for two positions: an Emergency Management Training and Exercise Coordinator and 9-1-1 Dispatchers. Full-time employees receive benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and retirement plans. Apply at chesco.org/DESjobs.

CALN TWP — Caln Township is accepting applications for a volunteer seat on its Parks and Recreation Board, with a term spanning 2026 to 2028. The role involves planning community events, maintaining inclusive public parks, and advising township leadership on recreational matters. To learn more, go to https://www.calntownship.org/parks--rec-board.html

To apply, go to https://www.calntownship.org/volunteer.html

WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County native who helped reshape humanity's understanding of the stars will be celebrated in a virtual program hosted by Chester County Archives and Records Services on Thursday, March 12 at noon.

Charlotte Moore Sitterly, born in 1898 in East Fallowfield Township, built a towering scientific career centered on the classification of stars through spectral analysis and the discovery of the element technetium in sunlight. In 1949, she made history as the first woman elected a foreign associate of Britain's Royal Astronomical Society — a milestone that reflected both her extraordinary contributions and the obstacles she had surmounted throughout her career.

The program will include a presentation by Jacob Nibauer, a doctoral candidate in astrophysics at Princeton University, who will discuss the enduring relevance of Sitterly's work in contemporary astronomy. Admission is pay-as-you-wish, with all proceeds benefiting the History Center's preservation efforts and future programming. The event will be recorded and shared with registered attendees. To reserve a spot, visit bit.ly/4l70uTl.

UWCHLAN TWP — Uwchlan Township is inviting residents of all ages to take part in two upcoming spring litter cleanups, organized by the township's Environmental Advisory Council as part of an ongoing effort to keep the community's public spaces clean and environmentally healthy.

The first event takes place Sunday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m., with volunteers meeting at Guinta's Furniture Store at 808 N. Pottstown Pike. The second is set for Sunday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m., gathering at the Spark Hotel at 700 W. Uwchlan Avenue. Organizers will supply safety vests, gloves, litter pickers, trash bags, and safety instructions — participants only need to bring a water bottle, a small backpack, and a willingness to help. Comfortable, practical attire including bright colors and waterproof shoes is strongly encouraged. To sign up for either event, email [email protected].

Market Snapshot for Downingtown

Coming Soon:


40 BEAVER RUN RD Downingtown ($525,000)

126 LOCUST KNOLL RD Downingtown ($625,000)

Price Reduced:

161 JEFFERSON AVE Downingtown ($215,000)

1464 W STONINGTON Downingtown ($1,199,000)

Active:

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

419 PAPER BARK SQ Downingtown ($489,900)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Upcoming local events…

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

West Bradford Easter Egg Hunt (Broad Run Park) - March 28, 12pm

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

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

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