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WEST CHESTER, PA — Police in West Chester are investigating an early-morning fire near the intersection of West Gay Street and North Church Street that occurred around 4:50 a.m. on July 25. The case has been classified as arson and is being treated as an active criminal investigation. While authorities have not disclosed specifics about the fire's cause or damage, they have released an image of an individual they hope the public can help identify. That person has not been named a suspect, but investigators believe they may have information relevant to the case. Residents with any leads are encouraged to contact Officer Gilbert at the West Chester Police Department at (610) 696-2700. The case, listed under reference number WC-26-20915, is still open, and no arrests have been made public at this time.

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A Downingtown nonprofit focused on youth trauma care, A Child's Light, has been awarded a $6,500 grant through the Westfield Legacy of Caring Program, following a nomination from Miller's Insurance Agency. The grant was presented July 20 at the agency's Downingtown office.

The organization addresses long wait times for subsidized youth mental health services in Chester County — often several months — by paying a network of more than 100 trauma-informed therapists directly, enabling children to start treatment in as little as five days. The new funding will cover an initial 12 sessions, about three months of care, for children dealing with issues such as grief, abandonment and abuse.

Founder and Executive Director Leslie Holt said the grant would make a real difference for the children served. Miller's Insurance Agency, whose leadership emphasized the community-wide importance of youth mental health, selected the nonprofit through Westfield's agency-directed giving program, which has supported family-stabilizing organizations since 2015.

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners have officially proclaimed National Farmers Market Week, running August 2 through 8, in recognition of the county's farmers markets and their contributions to local food access, agricultural business and community well-being. The proclamation was presented during a July 16 public meeting to Carrie Harkness of the West Chester Growers Market and Jordan Peek of AgConnect, representing the 10 markets featured in the 2026 Chester County Farm Guide and the AgConnect Farmers Market Trail Map.

Observed annually during the first full week of August, National Farmers Market Week highlights how farmers markets support local food systems, public health and economic development. In Chester County, the markets create direct connections between farms and consumers while expanding access to fresh produce, meats, dairy and other locally sourced goods.

WEST CHESTER, PA — Downtown West Chester will host a community-wide celebration of America's 250th anniversary on Sunday, August 2, combining historical programming with a modern light display. From 4 to 8 p.m., a free block party along Gay Street will offer living history demonstrations, family-friendly activities, food and live music. The day will close with a 9 p.m. drone show honoring the nation's semiquincentennial, visible throughout the downtown area.

For those seeking a premium vantage point, organizers are offering $10 tickets to a rooftop viewing party, accessible via QR code in event materials. The celebration, which spans downtown between Gay and Matlack streets, is being jointly hosted by East Bradford Township, East Goshen Township, West Chester Borough, West Goshen Township, West Whiteland Township and Westtown Township, with sponsorship support from local businesses including Mini of West Chester, Firstrust Bank, Pennoni, McGovern Inc. and Chesterbrook Academy.

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246 ROOSEVELT AVE Downingtown ($439,900)
273 SPRING RUN LN Downingtown ($750,000)
124 HELM WAY Downingtown ($675,000)
522 LYANNA WAY Downingtown ($454,900)
524 LYANNA WAY Downingtown ($464,900)
615 TYRION LN Downingtown ($446,990)
617 TYRION LN Downingtown ($459,990)

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478 DEVON CT #449 Downingtown ($350,000)
903 BRITTNEY TER Downingtown ($950,000)
314 BOLTON LN Downingtown ($800,000)
2829 WESTERHAM RD Downingtown ($600,000)
240 CHASE DR Downingtown ($575,000)
296 SUGAR MAPLE SQ Downingtown ($484,900)
241 WASHINGTON AVE Downingtown ($380,000)
750 LITTLE WASHINGTON RD Downingtown ($1,500,000)
27 LINCOLN DR Downingtown ($590,000) Price Reduction $30k
123 JEFFERSON AVE Downingtown ($350,000)
302 WILLIAM ST Downingtown ($375,000)
3356 ALYDAR RD Downingtown ($649,900)
209 N CALDWELL CIR Downingtown ($635,000)
112 BOWERY LN Downingtown ($724,900)
162 AMERICAN WAY Downingtown ($549,900)
2720 SHELBURNE RD Downingtown ($415,000)
1040 ARIS PEAR WAY #5 Downingtown ($449,900)
109 CAMRYN CT Downingtown ($550,000)
8 LONG DR Downingtown ($675,000)
231 PROSPECT AVE Downingtown ($360,000) Price Reduction
46 MULLIGAN CT Downingtown ($575,000) Price Reduction $14k
605 HUNTINGTON DR Downingtown ($779,900) Price Reduction $20k

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Upcoming local events…

Uwchlan Community Day (Lionville Park) - August 1, 4pm-9pm

America 250 Celebration (West Chester) - August 2, 4pm-8pm

America 250 Celebration Drone Show (WC) - August 2, 9pm

Caln National Night Out (Caln) - August 4, 6pm-8pm

CF Kidz Family Night Out (Downingtown) - August 7, 5pm-8pm

An Ed Sheeran Candlelight Experience (Downingtown) - August 7, 7pm-10pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - August 8, 9am-1pm

Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia Park) - August 8, 10am-4pm

Steps to Home 5k Run/Walk (Downingtown) - August 23, 8am

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