🖍️ DASD to Launch Full-Day Kindergarten | 💩🔥 Smoke and Odor from Mulch Fire | Community Conversation to Discuss Siemens Property

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse

🌤️☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🖍️ DASD to Launch Full-Day Kindergarten

💩🔥 Smoke and Odor from Mulch Fire Near Rt 340

🌾 DASD Community Conversation to Discuss Siemens Property

🗝️ ChesCo Launches Heritage Tourism Plan to Celebrate Local History

🚧 PennDOT Announces Road Maintenance Between Rt. 401 and Yellow Springs Road

🏃‍ Annual Trail Blazer Run Adds Competitive 5K

🇺🇸 East Brandywine to Honor Military with Flag Installation

👨‍🏫 “Know Your Barns” event coming up

🏡 Downingtown Real Estate

📆 Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Local Business Finder

Downingtown Area School District to Launch Full-Day Kindergarten

DOWNINGTOWN — Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Downingtown Area School District will transition to a full-day kindergarten program at all its elementary schools. This change comes as part of a broader strategy to manage growing enrollment and maintain equitable educational standards. The district will undertake significant infrastructure enhancements and expand its teaching staff to accommodate the extended kindergarten schedule.

Local Authorities Tackle Mulch Fire Near Route 340, Warn of Smoke and Odor

CALN TWP — A large mulch fire off Route 340 in Caln Township is causing smoke and odor issues in the area. The Thorndale Fire Company and Caln Township officials are addressing the situation, which may persist for several days. Residents are advised to take precautions like keeping windows closed.

DASD Community Conversation Set to Discuss Future of Siemens Property

DOWNINGTOWN — Residents of the Downingtown Area School District are called to participate in a Community Conversation about the Siemens property, planned for May 29. This meeting will address the property’s complex sale history and its future potential. Initially intended as a site for a new school, zoning challenges have shifted the district's plans towards selling the property. This sale is now seen as crucial for funding district programs and facilities and helping maintain a stable tax rate. The event offers a chance for community members to learn more and share their views.

Chester County Launches Heritage Tourism Plan to Celebrate Local History

CHESTER COUNTY — Chester County's new Heritage Tourism Plan, adopted by local commissioners, is designed to leverage the county's unique historical and cultural assets to strengthen the local economy and community spirit. The plan, which aligns with America's upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026, encourages preservation efforts and aims to make the county a prime destination for heritage tourists.

PennDOT Announces Road Maintenance Between Rt. 401 and Yellow Springs Road

WEST PIKELAND TWP — PennDOT plans road repairs on Lower Pine Creek Road between Rt. 401 and Yellow Springs Road, scheduled for this or next week. Travelers should anticipate potential delays and may want to seek alternate routes.

Annual Trail Blazer Run Adds Competitive 5K to Support Community Trails

EAST BRADFORD TWP — East Bradford announces the 2024 Trail Blazer Run for June 6, featuring a new 5K race to complement the established 5-mile and 1.5-mile events at Paradise Farm Camps. The annual event, which supports the township's extensive trail program, invites runners of all abilities to participate and benefit the local community. Registration is discounted through the Run The Day website, and the township is actively seeking sponsors to help support the growing network of public trails.

East Brandywine to Honor Military with 1,776 Flag Installation at Community Park

EAST BRANDYWINE TWP — In observance of Military Appreciation Month, East Brandywine township will hold a special event on May 21 to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the military. The gathering will take place at East Brandywine Community Park, below the Veterans' Memorial, where participants will install 1,776 American flags. The event aims to provide a significant tribute to the military's service and sacrifice, and attendees are asked to bring tools to assist with the flag installation.

Architectural Historian to Speak on Chester County Barns on May 22

UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — On May 22, the Upper Uwchlan Township Historical Commission invites the community to a special presentation, "Know Your Barns: Barns of Northern Chester County." The event will feature Robert J. Wise, a seasoned architectural historian with over three decades of experience, who will discuss the structural and functional aspects of the region’s barns. This session is designed to enrich knowledge of local agricultural and architectural heritage. Advance registration is necessary due to limited seating.

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Upcoming Local Events…

• Chester Springs Library Pop-Up Book Sale - May 8th-12th

• West Bradford Fire Company Community Yard Sale - May 11th 8am-12pm

• Cars and Coffee: RE/MAX Ace Realty Downingtown - May 11th 9am-11am

• Country & Folk Music Festival - May 11th, 12pm-9pm

• Upper Uwchlan Summer Series: Emily Drinker & Ethan Cain - May 12th 4:30-7pm

• Fore The Park Golf Outing - May 15th, 8am

• Wallace Community Yard Sale - May 18th, 8am-11am

• Chester County Studio Tour - May 18th, 10am-6pm, May 19, 11am-5pm

• West Bradford Day - May 19th, 12pm-4pm

• Read Local! Local Author Showcase - May 19th, 1pm-4pm

• Know Your Barns - May 22nd, 6pm-7pm

• Good Fellowship Annual Community Festival - May 23rd, 5:30-7:30pm

• Food Truck Rally Harvest Season Kickoff - May 25th & 26th, 10am-5pm

• Nottingham Park Birding Series - May 26th, 8am-10am

• DASD Community Conversation - May 29th, 6pm-7pm

• Trailblazer Run - June 6th, 6pm

• 5K for Aidan J. for heart-safe communities - June 15th, 8am-11am

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