Downingtown
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An Irishman’s Journey to Bring Authentic Pub Experience to Downingtown
Coming soon to Downingtown, Dublin Brewing Company is the years-long dream of Brendan FitzGerald that is finally coming to life, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea came from FitzGerald’s deep-seated interest in brewing, which started as boy growing up in Ireland, sampling home brews from his neighbor. As a teen, he moved…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Frustrating Cold Cases Still Surrounds Twin Tunnels in Downingtown
The dreaded twin tunnels near Downingtown — the source of numerous local legends — are also linked with one of the most frustrating cold cases in Pennsylvania, writes Matt Gilligan for Mental Floss. In July 1995, a local fisherman discovered a suitcase with the top-half remains of a murdered woman in Brandywine Creek, in the…
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New Bakery Causes Chaos in Downingtown with Lines Out the Door
Chaos, a good kind, has erupted in Downingtown with the arrival of PanDoughMonium Bakery. Owner Robert Weinrich first thought of running his own bakery back in 2007. As a creative person whose process can sometimes be a little chaotic, hence the bakery’s name, Weinrich knew he had to pursue this dream one day. That dream…
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The Borough in Downingtown Offers a Mix of Experiences in One Place
The Borough in Downingtown is the newest hotspot for food and entertainment, bringing together a sports bar, pizzeria, sushi bar, and music venue all under one roof, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Keith Critchley and JT O’Brien opened the new eatery in the building that once housed Georgio’s in downtown Downingtown. The opening…
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Twin Duo Continues Lacrosse Stardom at Downingtown West High School
Twins Ava and Brinn Findora are continuing their athletic career of lacrosse stardom beyond high school, writes Gabriella Galati for 6abc. The Findora twins have been named two of the best high school lacrosse players in the country. Both midfielders, Ava and Brinn have both received all-league honors, have trained with Team USA, and were…
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One of the Continent’s Oldest Food Forests Stands in Downingtown Thanks to John Hershey
One of North America’s oldest food forests stands tall in Chester County thanks to decades of agroforestry started by John W. Hershey in the early 1900s, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. After working on tree improvement programs during the Dust Bowl, Hershey went to Downingtown and Guthriesville with the best native saplings to…
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Ron Jaworski, Owner of Downingtown Country Club, Expands Business with New Sports Bar
Downingtown County Club owner Ron Jaworski has expanded his restaurant business with the new 7-Tap Tavern, writes Ben Mace for Golfweek. Jaworski, who was previously a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, recently opened 7-Tap Tavern at Back Creek Golf Club. The restaurant name is a reference to the No. 7 jersey worn by Jaworski during…
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PA Turnpike to Remove Downingtown Tollbooth in New Tolling Plan
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will remove the Downingtown interchange tollbooth as part of a statewide shift to open-road tolling, writes David Mowery for The Citizens’ Voice. The PA Turnpike plans to replace toll plazas and cash tolls with open-road tolling (ORT). ORT introduces large overhead structures that scan EZ Passes or license plates for Toll-By-Plate transactions.…
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Chester County Buys Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge from PennDOT for $1
Chester County now officially owns Downingtown’s historic Trestle Bridge, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. On May 21, Chester County commissioners voted to transfer ownership from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to the county with a purchase of $1. County ownership allows for increased control over the bridge’s architecture and layout, including…
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World Indoor Gold Medalist from Downingtown Trained Through Pandemic on Home Track Built by His Dad
Downingtown native and Bishop Shanahan graduate Josh Hoey trained throughout the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the track his father built at their home which brought the whole family closer together, writes Natasha Dye for People. “There was no access to facilities or anything, and we have a farm on the outside of Philadelphia where there…
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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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Sheetz Goes on Offensive with Plan to Open Store Across from Wawa in Chester County
Sheetz is making a bold move in its rivalry with Wawa, pushing into its opponent’s territory with plans to open one of its first Greater Philadelphia locations in Chester County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The convenience store and gas station chain plans to redevelop a shuttered Rite Aid in Downingtown, diagonally…
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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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Kimberton Whole Foods Expanding with New Warehouse Project in Uwchlan Township
Kimberton Whole Foods is continuing to expand with plans to add 17,500 square feet of warehouse space at Hankin Group’s Haywood Business Park in Uwchlan Township, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. The family-owned and operated organic grocer expects to move into the space it leased in the fall. “As our business continues…
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Bishop Shanahan Lights Up Purple For ‘Hope for Hallie’ During Basketball Game
Following a devastating loss after the death of their daughter Hallie, Christine and Kevin Jackson established “Hope for Hallie,” an organization dedicated to providing streamlined mental health support within the community, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Hallie died by suicide unexpectedly in 2019. She was known for her energetic attitude and love of sports and…
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Broadway ‘Wicked’ Star from Downingtown Performs National Anthem Ahead of Eagles’ NFC Win
Mary Kate “MK” Morrissey, a Downingtown native who plays the green witch Elphaba in the current Broadway production of Wicked, sang the national anthem at Lincoln Financial Field ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For Morrissey, who attended Bishop Shanahan High School and was in the Philadelphia…
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Downingtown West’s Will Howard Leads Victory for College Football Playoff Championship
Downingtown West graduate Will Howard took a long road but fulfilled his dream of playing in the Big Ten by joining Ohio State last year, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The quarterback was offered early enrollment at University of Georgia while at Downingtown, but instead stayed for his final year of high school…
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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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