New kayak racks installed at Kerr Park

The new kayak rack and information kiosk in Kerr Park. DOWNINGTOWN — Kayakers at Kerr Park now have an easier way to access the Brandywine Creek thanks to a partnership between the Brandywine Conservancy, Downingtown Borough’s Park and Recreation Commission, and the Lionville Boy Scout Troop 220. Working together, staff and volunteers installed a canoe and kayak storage rack and an information...

Groundbreaking held for new Downingtown library

$1 million still needs to be raised to complete project By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Downingtown Library Board President Deborah Miles (left) and State Sen. Andy Dinniman — along with the help of some youthful library patrons — celebrate the groundbreaking for the new library building, Tuesday. DOWNINGTOWN — A dream many years in the making is about to become a reality, as various county,...

Big crowds for Mac N Cheese cook-off

Downingtown-Thorndale Rotary fundraiser again draws raves By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Numerous volunteers from the Downingtown-Thorndale Rotary gather in Kerr Park just before the annual Mac N Cheese Cook-off, Sunday. The annual fundraiser, featuring the ultimate comfort food, helps fund the organization’s community good works. DOWNINGTOWN – Ten competitors and 1,000 tasters...