College senior from Downingtown collects seven job offers
Downingtown’s Ava Irwin
Ava Irwin, a senior sport management major at Neumann University, received seven job offers before she graduated with the class of 2024 on May 18.
The Downingtown native accepted a position as an account executive with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association on March 8, more than two months before commencement.
Irwin’s responsibilities include...
Downingtown Christmas tree lighting scheduled for Nov. 25
Downingtown will hold its tree lighting ceremony Nov. 25
DOWNINGTOWN – Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, November 25, at 6pm. The event takes place in Kerr Park at the Log House field below the Christmas Tree.
There will be holiday music provided at the concert gazebo, a face painter, small craft and games for the...
Repair Cafe returns in Downingtown, Sept. 9
Have an item you love but it’s broken? A Repair Cafe event might just have your answer.
DATE: Saturday, September 9, 2023
TIME: 10 AM until 2 PM
LOCATION: Central Presbyterian Church of Downingtown, 100 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
CONTACT: Bob Berkowitz – repaircafe165@gmail.com
If you’re not familiar with Repair Cafés, we’re part of an international organization...
YMCA announces opening of pickleball center in Downingtown
Players hit the courts at the newly-opened YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown.
YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown, operated by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), opened its doors earlier this month. The brand-new facility featuring nine indoor courts is already making history as the first YMCA facility in the country devoted to pickleball.
“We are thrilled to bring this type of facility –...
Downingtown to host preseason kickoff block party July 22
Philadelphia Eagles Rookie Safety Sydney Brown will join Downingtown’s first ever Preseason Kickoff block party.
Get ready for an exhilarating day on July 22 as Downingtown hosts its 1st Annual Preseason Kickoff Block Party, bringing together the Downingtown community for an unforgettable event. This exciting occasion will take place at the E. Wallace Ave. and Mill Alley Courtyard, right next...
Repair Cafe in Downingtown, May 13
DOWNINGTOWN — There will be a Repair Cafe at Central Presbyterian Church (100 W. Uwchlan Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335) on Saturday, May 13, from 10 am to 2 pm
Everyone is welcome no matter where you live bring your beloved but broken items and you can fix it for free with our repair coaches.
Some of the items that can be fixed include:
Downingtown hires Smith as new Borough Manager
Jeffrey A. Smith
At its March public meeting, the Downingtown Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Jeffrey A. Smith as Downingtown’s new Borough Manager.
Smith, currently Assistant Township Manager in Lower Merion, had served as Borough Manager in Media Borough, Delaware County for twenty years, 2000 -2020. He also served as a Senior Manager in Sarasota County Florida.
“Jeff Smith brings...
Help sought to find 6-year-old abducted from Downingtown
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Downingtown Police announce that an Amber Alert has been issued for the abduction of 6-year-old Zoe Moss, who was last seen at East Ward Elementary School, 435 Washington Ave., Downingtown, around 6:00 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2022. Police believe the child may be at risk of harm or injury.
The child was at that location for a court-ordered, non-school-related...
Koko 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk to return in Sept.
After a 2 year hiatus due to Covid, the annual Koko 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile walk is back. The event will take place on Sunday, September 18th at 9 am at East Brandywine Park in Downingtown. Run the 5K loop through the park, or choose the 1-mile walk – a great choice for kids. This year there will be cash prizes for first, second, and third place. There’s more than just running. The event...
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade on Saturday
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc., in partnership with the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Downingtown Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 11th at 3:00 pm.
Participants in this year’s parade include: Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band, Bishop Shanahan Marching Band, Duffy String Band, Penn Dixie Band and Galena Brass. In addition, there...
