DMSA gets grant from Armor Alley pocket park

Armor Alley DOWNINGTOWN — Downingtown Main Street Association has received a $108,870 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program state grant for its Armor Alley Pocket Plaza Redevelopment project. DMSA is adding another $19,000 in matching funds. The plaza is located in the 100 block of East Lancaster Avenue and connects the business district with Milltown Square. The redevelopment includes demolition...

Decked Out Downingtown winners celebrated

Dane Décor President Hank Hamilton receiving certificate from Becca Settle, Chairwoman of Downingtown Main Street Association. DOWNINGTOWN — The first Decked Out Downingtown contest held by Downingtown Main Street Association was won by Dane Décor and J & L Creative Nails. Borough businesses submitted photographs to the DMSA and voting took place on Facebook from December 10 until December...

Downingtown kicks off Summer Jam series, June 26

Downingtown begins its Summer Jam series on Friday, June 26 with two stages of musical acts and lots of food. “Downingtown area residents have been calling for nights of good entertainment and we’ve scheduled three great evenings,” said Jeff Thomas of Downingtown Main Street Association. “After our highly successful evening last year we decided to expand the concept this year.” The Summer...

Registration for Dash of The Living Dead opens

Zombie will once again be racing through Downingtown, Oct. 25 in the Dash of the Living Dead. DOWNINGTOWN — The annual 5K Dash of the Living Dead race will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. before Downingtown’s Halloween Parade. “This is a fun family event that benefits the community,” said organization President Adrian Martinez. “We’ll hoping Kerr Park is filled with those...