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In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

😺 Two Litters of Kittens Found Nestled in Boxes at Lowe's

🎣 Officials Warn Residents to Avoid Valley Creek After Sewer Main Break

🏮 The Lights Fest Returns to Kennett Square for an Evening Lantern Launch

🚨 Police Release Images in Exton Kohl's Theft Investigation

🏘️ Local Real Estate Listings

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Seven kittens from two litters were discovered last weekend living on a top shelf inside the Lowe's Garden Center on Cornerstone Boulevard in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Employees needed a forklift to reach them. Lisa Newton of Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue retrieved the animals, estimated to be three to four weeks old, and is now caring for them ahead of adoption. Her organization is also working to locate and spay the two feral mothers believed to have given birth inside the store.

The seven kittens have been given names that reflect their unusual start in life: Forklift, Herb, Pallet, Planter, Grass Seed, Lowe, and Rose.

WEST WHITELAND TWP — Chester County's Department of Emergency Services has issued a public advisory following a sewer main break near 400 West Boot Road, affecting communities in both West Whiteland and East Bradford townships. As a precautionary measure, residents have been advised to avoid fishing along or entering Valley Creek for a minimum of 24 hours while authorities monitor the situation.

Officials have not yet specified the cause or scope of the break, but indicated that a follow-up announcement will be made once it is determined safe to resume normal activities near the creek. In the meantime, West Whiteland Township residents with questions are directed to contact [email protected], while East Bradford Township residents can reach out to [email protected].

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Lights Fest, a sky lantern event, is coming to the Philadelphia area on April 18. Attendees can expect food trucks, live music, and a lantern launch at nightfall, weather and fire marshal conditions permitting. Gates open before sunset. Tickets and details are available at https://thelightsfest.com/sky-lantern-events/philadelphia/

EXTON, PA — West Whiteland Township Police have released images of a person of interest in connection with a theft that occurred at the Kohl's store at 229 West Lincoln Highway in Exton on April 13, 2026. The case, filed under reference number WW-26-04846, was entered into the regional Crimewatch system two days later and remains an active criminal investigation.

Authorities have not released details about what was taken, but are asking anyone who recognizes the individual in the surveillance images to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to Officer Buccello at [email protected] or by calling (610) 363-0200, extension 1927.

Market Snapshot for Downingtown

Price Reduced:
232 PARK DR Downingtown ($300,000)
2752 FYNAMORE LN Downingtown ($375,000) **Open Sat 12PM-2PM
390 MARY ST Downingtown ($470,000)
121 FOUR LEAF DR Downingtown ($565,000)
120 ARDEN WAY Downingtown ($609,000)
122 AMERICAN Downingtown ($650,000)
1003 TRAVIS CT Downingtown ($789,000)
798 SOUTHWIND LN Downingtown ($826,000)

Just Listed:
409 SUNSET DR Downingtown ($580,000)
12 LILA LN Downingtown ($624,900)
25 N TOMPKINS SQ Downingtown ($689,000)
311 BOLTON LN Downingtown ($699,900) *Open Sat 11AM-1PM

Active:
260 MOORE RD Downingtown ($429,900)
19 PONDS END DR Downingtown ($615,000)
923 STABLE WAY Downingtown ($770,000)
266 ARTERS WAY Downingtown ($840,000)
735 APPALOOSA RD Downingtown ($849,900)
34 BUTTERWORTH CT Downingtown ($850,000)
32 DOMINIC DR Downingtown ($899,000)
1464 W STONINGTON Downingtown ($1,199,999)
580 REEDS RD Downingtown ($1,700,000)

Coming Soon:
262 CARLYN CT Downingtown ($250,000)
439 BIANCA CIR #152 Downingtown ($335,000)
4 WILLOW CT Downingtown ($450,000)
2103 JACOBS MILL CIR Downingtown ($509,900)
1307 PARK VIEW LN Downingtown ($550,000) *Open Sat 1PM-3PM
43 LILA LN Downingtown ($695,000)
80 TUCKER DR Downingtown ($849,900)
10 HEATHERWYND FARM Downingtown ($900,000)

See more listings at ChesterCountyRealty.com

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Upcoming local events…

Connection Exchange Networking Event (Downingtown) - April 16, 9am-10am

Save Connor Designer Purse Bingo (Downingtown) - April 20, 5:30pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market - April 25, 10am-12pm

Shred Event East Caln/Downingtown - May 2, 9am-12pm

Founding Fathers Historic House and Garden Tea Party $ (Caln) - May 9, 1pm-4pm

The Ledbetters and Superunknown- Tributes to Pearl Jam and Christ Cornell $ (Phoenixville) - May 16, 8pm

46th Annual Chester County Antique Car Club Car Show (Downingtown) - May 23, 10am-2pm

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

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