🌱 See what’s fresh at Downingtown’s Kerr Park farmers market Saturdays.
Downingtown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Downingtown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s fresh at Downingtown’s Kerr Park farmers market Saturdays.
- Thinking of buying in Downingtown? See how fast homes are selling.
Also on today's calendar: Science on Tap - Original or Forgery: The Chemistry of Art Authentication and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a snake? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 61, low: 48.
- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Get Your Spring and Summer Groceries at these Chester County Farmers Markets (vista.today) — Downingtown residents can stock up on fresh produce, meats, and treats every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Downingtown Farmers Market in Kerr Park, featuring vendors like Barking Dog Farm, Wyebrook Farm, and DonutNV. The piece also spotlights several other Chester County markets if you’re up for a short drive. 
• Chester County Home Prices Climb as Inventory Stays Tight (mychesco.com) — If you’re house-hunting in Downingtown, be prepared for fierce competition, with turnkey homes often going under contract in just over a week. A new report shows Chester County prices rising, inventory tight, and local homes still selling quickly compared with national trends.
📸 Around Downingtown
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Science on Tap - Original or Forgery: The Chemistry of Art Authentication →
Barnaby's - West Chester, 15 S High St, West Chester
6:00 pm -
Bike to Work - Make your commute bearable. →
Chester Valley Trail, Chester Valley Trl,
7:25 am -
TMACC's "Bike to Work" Morning Ride →
Exton Park Trailhead parking for Chester Valley Trail, Exton
7:30 am -
Chester County Studio Tour →
80 Highspire Rd, Downingtown
10:00 am -
STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Downingtown →
595 Bell Tavern Blvd, Downingtown
2:00 pm -
Dreams, Visions & Imagined Worlds →
United Church of Christ at Valley Forge, 45 Walker Rd, Wayne
3:00 pm -
Pre Memorial Weekend Comedy Show →
149 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown
9:00 am -
Pre-Memorial Day Patio Party! →
1839 Horseshoe Pike,
9:00 am
Tuesday May 12
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Thursday May 21
Sunday May 24
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Other local events
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Never Forget: A Holocaust Survivor Story (Virtual)
Downingtown Area School District Virtual
6:00 pm -
MC Blue Band Spring Concert
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
7:00 pm -
Williamsburg Community Yard Sale →
Williamsburg Community, 903 Burdette Dr, Downingtown
8:00 am -
Wyebrook Summer Concert Series →
150 Wyebrook Rd, Honey Brook
5:00 pm
Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
Saturday May 16
Thursday May 21
📣 Downingtown Shout Outs!
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- Call on Cara...Buying Vintage and Antiques. Items — (484) 356-3123
BU Buying Antiques and Vintage Items, downsizing help - Kiddie Academy of Downingtown — (610) 213-9181
Early Childhood Education - Daycare
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Estate Sale Services - Alderfer Auction
Life transitions like downsizing, moving, or settling an estate are emotionally and logistically complex. Alderfer Auction provides a compassionate... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My pathetic Blue Arrow Junipers I ordered from Fast Growing Trees.
The bill was just over $200. Totally disappointed with them and won't use an online nursery again! Felt they totally overcharged for these!! (Nextdoor Downingtown) - Has anyone noticed that the Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins on Rt.
114 & Uwchlan Hills rd has restricted hours( closed by 6pm) and their ice cream inventory is minimal? I like Pralines and Cream but they are always… (Nextdoor Uwchlan)
- Albertsons Company Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Downingtown. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Downingtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downingtown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Exton
- Mold, Expired Food, and Sanitation Issues Found in Chester County Inspections (mychesco.com)
- Fred Beans Ford of Boyertown receives national award (dailylocal.com)
West Chester
- Mother and Son from Sicily Serve Up a Taste of Italy at Fiorello's Café in West Chester (vista.today)
- Magerk's Pub & Grill Expands to West Chester in Former Iron Hill Space (vista.today)
- West Chester Nonprofit Awards $270K in Law School Scholarships (mychesco.com)
Chesterbrook
- Bar Demolition, Rebuild OKed; Italian Eatery Closes; Burger Joint Opens: Main Line Business News (patch.com)
Ok Downingtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In inches. Snakes don't have feet! (Thank you Kay L. for sending it in!)
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