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In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🖌️ West Chester Marks America's 250th With a Mural Rooted in Local History

🎖️ Veterans Festival Offers Benefits Help, Community, and a Car Show

🏅 Code Staff Member for Earns Borough Official Certification

🚧 $1.9 Million Wall Repair Will Shut Down Bondsville Road

🏘️ Local Real Estate Listings

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

WEST CHESTER, PA — To mark the nation's 250th anniversary, West Chester has commissioned a large-scale mural on West Gay Street — a 33-by-33-foot work painted by Downingtown artist Al Moretti alongside his sons Aaron and Reuben. Moretti, a visual artist and musician known for his energetic, color-layered style, was selected through a public call for artists after submitting a design and written proposal to the borough's Public Arts Commission.

The mural depicts three historical figures Moretti chose through extensive research: Col. John Hannum, a Revolutionary War fighter and borough founder; Hannah Freeman, representing the Lenni Lenape people; and Horace Pippin, the self-taught painter and World War I Harlem Hellfighter whose former home sits just down the block. A sweeping American flag and a bold "250" form the backdrop, with typography drawn from the Declaration of Independence.

The project was developed in partnership with Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste and the Public Arts Commission, and is partially funded by the Chester County Community Foundation's America 250 Grant.

WEST CHESTER, PA — Veterans, their families, and caregivers in Chester County have a free resource day coming up this Saturday at West Chester University. The Coatesville VA Medical Center and Chester County Veterans Affairs are co-hosting the annual Summer VetFest at the Sykes Student Union Center, 110 West Rosedale Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — a rain-or-shine event open to all.

The festival brings together 45 information booths from VA departments and community organizations, covering topics that include VA benefits eligibility, health care enrollment, veterans service organizations, education opportunities, job placement, homeless outreach, women veteran support, and justice system resources. A car show runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and children's activities — face painting, balloon art, and games — are available throughout the day. Lunch boxes will be offered while supplies last.

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Borough is marking a staffing milestone after Susan Gregg, a code administrative assistant, earned the Certified Borough Official designation — a credential granted by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs to municipal employees who demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continuing education in local government.

The CBO program is structured around leadership, operational excellence, and expanding the practical knowledge that underpins effective municipal service. Earning the designation requires sustained coursework and is recognized across Pennsylvania as a mark of professional investment in public service.

CALN TWP — Drivers in East Brandywine and Caln townships are facing a significant disruption beginning June 22, when PennDOT closes Bondsville Road between Fisherville Road and Bailey Road for a full retaining wall replacement near Beaver Creek. The closure will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is not expected to lift until November 24 — a span of more than five months.

The $1.9 million project involves replacing a deteriorating retaining wall along approximately 140 feet of roadway, stabilizing the embankment, reconstructing around 400 feet of road and shoulders, installing guiderail, and making broader pavement improvements. Local access will be maintained for residents along the affected stretch.

Just Listed:
335 STUART AVE Downingtown ($305,000)
21 BERKLEY DR Downingtown ($475,000)
350 MILFORD RD Downingtown ($449,999)
4 LINCOLN DR Downingtown ($575,000)
253 W LANCASTER AVE Downingtown ($599,900)
373 NATIONAL DR Downingtown ($649,900)
405 BROOKWOOD DR Downingtown ($725,000)
1480 SAWMILL RD Downingtown ($729,900)
820 WINDRIDGE LN Downingtown ($750,000)
45 HERON HILL DR Downingtown ($750,000)
650 APPALOOSA RD Downingtown ($875,000)
1458 HYDRANGEA WAY Downingtown ($935,800) Open Fri 12PM-4PM
330 HADFIELD RD Downingtown ($1,650,000)

Price Reduced:
131 BRADFORD AVE Downingtown ($265,000)
33 HASTINGS CT #33 Downingtown ($375,000)
1202 HARBOUR RIDGE LN Downingtown ($499,000)
109 TRADITION LN Downingtown ($585,000)
25 N TOMPKINS SQ Downingtown ($659,900)
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)
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)
305 MCFARLAND DR Downingtown ($750,000)
402 NATIONAL DR Downingtown ($779,000)
455 DILWORTH RD Downingtown ($800,000)
266 ARTERS WAY Downingtown ($820,000)
1462 STOCK GRANGE RD Downingtown ($950,000)
1479 ALTON WAY Downingtown ($989,000)
615 OLD KINGS HWY Downingtown ($995,000)
21 LAMMEY WAY Downingtown ($1,050,000) Open Sat 1PM-3PM
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:
3 CHERRY ST Downingtown ($439,000)
113 WHISTLING SWAN LN Downingtown ($495,000)
223 TALL TREES CIR Downingtown ($515,000)
361 CORNER KETCH RD Downingtown ($519,999)
1 HESSIAN CT Downingtown ($635,000)
15 KILLDEER LN Downingtown ($640,000)
509 LARKINS BRIDGE DR Downingtown ($640,000)
646 PERIMETER DR Downingtown ($719,000)
281 WOODLAND DR Downingtown ($869,900)



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Upcoming local events…

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

Summer Love Block Party (Victory Downingtown) - June 14, 11am-6pm

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

16th Annual Block Party (Upper Uwchlan) - June 20, 5:30pm-9:30pm

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

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

West Brandywine Free Movie Night (Downingtown) - June 25, 8:30pm

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