Downingtown
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Tee Up for a Cause and Join Penn State Great Valley’s 13th Annual Golf Outing
Get ready to swing for a great cause at Penn State Great Valley’s 13th Annual Golf Outing, happening Tuesday, May 20. Presented by Di and Dallas Krapf and taking place at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, this beautiful 18-hole course, designed by the legendary Nicklaus Design team, sets the perfect backdrop for a day of…
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This Downingtown Market Named Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace in Downingtown was recently named the Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic region, reports Drew Anderson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. “We have a lot of great partners, we have a big wholesale partner, a family-owned business from Connecticut, that we pull a lot of products from and that gives us the…
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DCCC Students from Chester County Host Screening of Their Documentary Nov. 23 at Downingtown Library
On Nov. 23 at 12:00 PM, the Beta Psi Pi chapter of Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Phi Theta Kappa honor society will host a screening of its student-produced documentary, Unspoken Journeys: Stories of Perseverance and Sorrow at the Downingtown Library (122 Wallace Ave, Downingtown). Produced by six DCCC students from Chester County who are…
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Couple Turns Downingtown Schoolhouse Into Warm Home Filled with Antiques
Marshall Pearson and Thomas Toner turned a former Downingtown schoolhouse into a dream home filled with their collection of antique pieces and other personal touches, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While looking for a home in 2018, the couple wanted something historic but not too big, set on a private lot but close…
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After Years of Running Downingtown, Mayor Phil Dague to Step Down
Mayor Phil Dague of Downingtown has announced he will not seek a second term, with his tenure ending in late 2025, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Having served on the Borough Council since 2014 and as mayor since 2020, Dague expressed mixed emotions about his decision, calling his time as mayor an…
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World Market Opens Location in Downingtown with Rave Reviews
World Market opened in Downingtown on Oct. 23, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Located at Brandywine Square at 1050 E. Lancaster Ave., the store sells furniture, home decor, jewelry, gift items, and houseware from across the world. The market also serves food and beverages, which are imported from 50 countries. The building…
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Chance Meeting Brings Together West Chester Woman and Downingtown Man Who Only Had Eyes for Each Other
For Chester County natives Kelly Welch and Michael Regan, their love story was the right person, wrong time, but they managed to find their way back to each other to wed on May 14, 2022, at SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Welch, who is from…
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All Hallows’ Eve Is a Time to Remember Spirits of Extinct Pennsylvania Species
While Halloween–or All Hallows’ Eve–has mostly become a secular holiday, it is still a good time to honor the spirits of extinct Pennsylvania species such as animals, insects, and plants, writes Elizabeth Eisenstadt Evans for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some species have been luckier than others. Today, you can still see eagles soaring over the water…
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Jersey Shore Mansion Built by Former Owner of Downingtown Motor Inn on Market for $13.9M
A 15-bedroom, 16-and-a-half-bathroom Jersey Shore mansion built by late Philadelphia banker and hotelier Daniel Tabas, former owner of Downingtown Motor Inn, has hit the market for $13.9 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10,500-square-foot home sits on a 125-foot by 125-foot lot and features abundant outdoor terrace space, an elevated pool,…
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Noble Goat Kitchen and Bar Opens in Downingtown
Restaurateurs Chef Bryan and Andrea Sikora have opened their latest venture, the Noble Goat, located at 200 River Station Blvd. in Downingtown. The globally-inspired menu showcases an eclectic collection of small plates, freshly-baked pizzas, and creative larger-format dishes that embrace products from local farms as well as some of the best ingredients from around the…
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Lakeside Living in Chester County: Check Out One of the Top 10 Lakes to Live On in the State
We all know Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live with its state parks, fall foliage, and lovely natural landscapes to enjoy, including lake living. If you’re looking for the perfect lake to live on in Chester County, you’re in luck, writes Alison Bentley for Redfin. With lush woods and 535 acres of lake water,…
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Chance Meeting Brings Together West Chester Woman and Downingtown Man Who Only Had Eyes for Each Other
For Chester County natives Kelly Welch and Michael Regan, their love story was the right person, wrong time, but they managed to find their way back to each other to wed on May 14, 2022, at SS. Simon and Jude Parish in West Chester, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Welch, who is from…
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Wreck-it Room Chain iSmash Preparing New Location in Downingtown
Rage room chain iSmash is expanding in the Philadelphia region with two development deals, with one at an as yet undisclosed Downingtown location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The wreck-it room chain intends to open seven locations in the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the next four years, according to founder and CEO…
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Downingtown’s Beloved De La Terre BYOB Closes Its Doors
Seemingly unexpected, De La Terre BYOB, a popular French restaurant in Downingtown, closed its doors for good over the summer. In a Facebook statement by the owners Chef Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer, De La Terre had its last day on July 20 after only being open since December 2022. The pair wrote, “We want…
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This Downingtown Market Named Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace in Downingtown was recently named the Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic region, reports Drew Anderson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. “We have a lot of great partners, we have a big wholesale partner, a family-owned business from Connecticut, that we pull a lot of products from and that gives us the…
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Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises More Than $30K for Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley held its annual golf outing earlier this summer at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, raising over $30,000 for student scholarships. Seventy-two golfers participated in the event, which also featured a silent auction, wine pull, several raffles, golf contests on the course, and prizes for first-, second-, and third-place golf winners. The…
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I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop
Downingtown recently welcomed a new ice cream shop, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, at 520 E. Lancaster Avenue, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Berwyn couple Maria and Andy Rick own this shop and another franchise location in Royersford. The two find satisfaction in watching others smile and enjoy the ice cream they make,…
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Hundreds to Descend Upon Downingtown for 90-Year Tradition Involving Frog Legs
At St. Anthony’s Lodge & Swim Club in Downingtown, a 90-year tradition shines a spotlight on frog legs – sometimes up to 6,500 sets of them, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. During the Aug. 1 dinner, 800 men will wash down thousands of deep-fried frog legs with plenty of beer. The $50 meal…
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