Summer Jam concludes on Friday
DOWNINGTOWN — Downingtown concludes its Summer Jam series on Friday, August 28 with two stages of musical acts and lots of food.
“The first two Summer Jams have been excellent for Downingtown and we’re looking for an exciting evening to conclude the series,” said Jeff Thomas of Downingtown Main Street Association.
The Summer Jam will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mill Alley...
Apartments, retail proposed as part of D-Town parking garage bid
Union Place proposed for East Lancaster Avenue
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
An architectual rendering of the proposed Union Place development in Downingtown on East Lancaster Avenue. The development would include 81 public parking spaces, 72 apartments and four retail locations.
DOWNINGTOWN — The borough’s request for bids to build a parking garage for additional downtown parking for...
Costello announces DHS/FEMA grant to Downingtown fire companies
DOWNINGTOWN — U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (PA-06) announced last week that borough firefighters will receive $33,429 for operations and safety thanks to a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) work cooperatively with U.S. Fire Administration to provide funding critical to helping firefighters protect...
Main St. Assoc. to host meeting for fire victims
DOWNINGTOWN — The Downingtown Main Street Association (DMSA) will be hosting a meeting for businesses displaced by the Wallace Avenue fire last week on Thursday, May 21, 9:30am at Downingtown Borough Hall.
Borough officials will be on hand to provide direction and answer questions. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency...
Mayor pledges support, thanks volunteers after fire
Tuesday’s fire at a Wallace Avenue shopping center left a number of borough businesses homeless. Mayor Josh Maxwell offered thanks to the volunteers who helped battle the blaze, as well as those who offered food and beverages to the volunteers. He said the borough was already at work, looking for places to house the displaced businesses. Photo: courtesy Josh Maxwell.
DOWNINGTOWN — Mayor...
Father & daughter seek to run 24 hours to fight cancer
Father and daughter runners Nancy Rowe and Dennis Metzler of Coatesville hope to run 24 hours straight in an effort to battle cancer as part of the Central Chester County Relay For Life, this weekend at Downingtown West High School.
DOWNINGTOWN — The 2015 Relay For Life of Central Chester County is the American Cancer Society’s signature overnight fundraising activity Although they are...
Downingtown retains Lamb McErlane for solicitor services
Temporary solicitor Mark P. Thompson approved to take position permanently
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Battalion Chief Joel Swisher offers insight to the Downingtown Borough Council on the structure of the fire department during Wednesday nights meeting.
DOWNINGTOWN – Borough council voted to retain Chester County powerhouse law firm Lamb McErlane PC to provide solicitor services...
Small quake rocks Downingtown
DOWNINGTOWN — A very mild earthquake, registering just 2.7 on the Richter scale, was recorded just east and south of the borough and immediate surrounding area Sunday evening, according to the US Geological Survey.
Although the quake was mild, happening just after 6:30 p.m., there were reports of it being felt as far away as Exton and West Chester. No injuries or damage was reported.
Sunday night’s...
Local businesses showing their love for Downingtown
The Downingtown Main Street Association is helping folks to show how much they love Downingtown, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
DOWNINGTOWN – Dane Décor is hosting a We Love Downingtown celebration for the Valentine’s Day holiday.
“We want to inspire a public display of affection for our town,” said Victory Brewing Brewmaster and President Bill Covaleski, concept creator of...
DA Hogan says Downingtown Police put FBI, CIA to shame
Hogan commends police for prosecution of international criminal
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Downingtown Police Department was honored Wednesday night by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for its investigation of Jack Mayer, an international racketeer.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County District Attorney’s office commended the Downingtown Police department for its tracking,...
