Downingtown, PA is Turning 150 I saw the sign on Pennsylvania Avenue near the gazebo, "Volunteers needed for Downingtown's Sesquicentennial Celebration. Call 610-269-0344." I'd seen it for a couple of days, and finally decided this was something I needed to be involved in. I was born in West Chester, PA and lived in Downingtown until I was eight years old. Downingtown held many memories for me- and after living around the world (Air Force brat) - it was the only real place to call "home".What a great opportunity to give back to the community ! It has been fun to be a part of the planning - to come together with other people who care about the town and want to make the celebration event a hit with the community. The memories of the town have been so fun to learn - and I don't consider m... 03/05/2009

Has anyone really read the fine print.....  The bill reinstates last year's 2008 loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae loans.  These limits were equal to the greater of 125% of the 2008 local area median home price or $271,050 for FHA and $417,000 for Fannie and Freddie, with an overall maximum cap of  $729,750.  For the few areas where the 2009 limits were higher, the higher limits will apply.  In addition, the bill includes language providing the HUD Secretary with the discretion, if warranted, to increase the loan limit for any “sub-area”, i.e.an area smaller than a county. The Secretary's discretion is again limited by the $729,750 cap. These 2009 limits will expire December 31, 2009. The inclusion of these loan limit provisions in the final bill is a victory for homeown... 02/27/2009

Our Real Estate Pa Market Report update for Chester County Homes in the Downingtown, 19335 Zip Code area.  This is a comparison of the Downingtown Median For Sale Price, Median Sold Price and Median Under Contract Price between January 2008 and January 2009.* Downingtown Median For Sale Price, Median Under Contract and Median Sold Prices: The Downingtown Median For Sale Price was up 9% from $339,450 in January 2008 to a Median For Sale Price of $369,900 in January 2009 The Under Contract Median price for Downingtown was down 2% from $274,900 to $269,900 in January 2009. However the Downingtown Median Sold Price increased 71% from $254,000 in January 2008 to $435,000 in January 2009. See MainLinePaToday.com for more Downingtown Real Estate Market Report and Months Supply of Inventory and... 02/09/2009

The Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce is having their February member lunch: the topic?......Downingtown's 150th AnniversaryAre you ready to celebrate Downingtown's Sesquicentennial? Members of the Historic and Parks Commission and the Downingtown Area Historical Society will be there to remind us of the way we marked our Centennial, and fill us in on the events planned for the 150th celebration, including a parade on May 16th.   This should be a great celebration for a town that has great pride and heritage.Join them for this luncheon at the Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Road, Exton.Tuesday, February 17 ~ 11:30 AM-1:00 PM$22/Members ~ $25/Non-Members Please RSVP by February11th610 269-1523 or info@downingtownchamber.org   Dan Brudnok  I appreciate your referrals!!!!!!! K... 02/08/2009

JANUARY MEMBER LUNCH: Downingtown Borough Annual UpdateMark your calendar for this popular annual event. Find out about what's new in Downingtown from the Borough Manager, Police Chief and Fire Chief.  These individual generously give their time in order to ensure that all have the opportunity to be a vital part of the area's growth.Tuesday, January 27 ~ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMBlue Cafe (located at Milltown Square)150 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown Please contact Alane Butler, Executive Director 38 West Lancaster AvenueDowningtown, PA 19335E-mail: info@downingtownchamber.org(610) 269-1523(610) 269-8713 - Fax  This is one you should not miss.....the Chamber is fortunate to have this annual event that gives so much for those living and working in the Downingtown Area. 01/18/2009

Downingtown 19335 Area Real Estate Market Report Comparison* The Chester County, Downingtown Real Estate Market Report comparison between November 2006 and November 2008, reflects a market that is showing the typical seasonal adjustments as well as definite Median Sold Price Adjustments, down 10% and Supply and Demand reduction of units sold, down by 50%. And while the Days on the Market is up 25% from November of 2006 to 70 Days On The Market, the DOM is actually down from September/October of this year and from the high of 105 Days on the Market at November of 2007, a positive indicator. Read More about Downingtown Real Estate Market Report Comparison Median Sold Prices and Months Supply of Inventory at MainLinePaToday.com Downingtown PA Real Estate Market Report 12/19/2008

Annual Christmas Parade & Hospitality SuiteThe Annual Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 PM.  The parade begins at Gable Avenue and travels east along Lancaster Avenue to East Ward Elementary School.  Andie Summers, WXTU 92.5 Morning Show Host, will be honored as Parade Grand Marshall.  There will be many local organizations represented in the parade.The Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce will participate in a Hospitality Suite at Minquas Fire House from 1:30-3:30 PM.  Santa will visit with children from 1:30-2:30 PM. Join us for musical entertainment and refreshments! Do not miss this opportunity to bring in the holiday season and support the local businesses.   The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!... 12/02/2008

We're Moving Again!!!   March 29, 2008 at our annual Dinner Dance & Auction the Board of Directors and the staff of Downingtown Area Senior Center announced their plans to relocate.  This newer and larger facility will be a collaborative effort between the Senior Center and the Downingtown Library.  Both organizations will work with Mr. Peter Uhlman of The Percheron Group to renovate an existing building on the former Sonoco Paper Mill property located in the Borough of Downingtown at the intersection of Boot Road and Route 322.    The cost of renovations will be approximately $3.5 million dollars and the Senior Center and Library will work together to raise the funds needed to complete the project.  With a lead gift of $1 million dollars made possible by the developer combined with the... 11/12/2008

I am by no way a political animal, or one who always starts the political conversations....yet I know many may be irritated by the long lines and wait at many of the polling places. I just voted in East Brandywine and the entire process took less than 20 minutes.  While I know there has to be a better way to get the line flowing, I appreciate all those who volunteer their time for the cause. I stopped by the local pharmacy and heard of an hour to a two hour wait to vote.....THE IMPORTANT THING TO GET HERE IS THAT THEY ALL WAITED TO VOTE!!!!!!!     The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!!!!!!Keller Williams Real EstateDan - direct @ 610-256-7258John - direct @ 610-331-9964Office - main @ 610-363-4300Click here for the most up to date Real Estate market conditio... 11/04/2008

I wanted to send the broadcast out to all the Active Rain members who wish to become a member of the Knight's of Columbus Fraternity......a choice I have not thought twice about since I joined earlier this year. Below is the local St. Joseph's Church in Downingtown order I belong and would like to hear how many other Catholic men would like to join me.....there are orders throughout the area, State, Country and World.   Membership Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Benefits As a member of the Knights the supreme bene... 11/03/2008

What a great day we had on Monday (October 13, 2008) for the Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce Golf outing that benefited the Terry Muzzy Scholarship Foundation.  We were blessed with great weather (78 and sunny) for such a late date. The turn out was 62 golfer's and many sponsorships that made the outcome a success.   Martie Muzzy was able to come and give us a great send off for the day with some truly inspirational words about Terry's contribution to the area and especially the Downingtown area School District. I want to thank all who took the time to sponsor, give their time to the event and play the game.....without the support this event would not have been so successful.     The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!!!!!!Keller Williams Real EstateDan -... 10/15/2008

Come out to Support Alex's Lemonade Stand & Enjoy the Free Concert!   Tonight there is a Free Concert at the Brickside Grille from 5pm to 8pm. THE CHATTER BAND is the featured band.  Bring a blanket, a picnic and your favorite family member or friend. We would love to see you at our Alex's Lemonade Stand for Hot Cider and Hot Chocolate and of course lemonade.  We would love for you to help us fight childhood cancer. Enjoy Your Evening, Lemonade & the Music! From Exton: North on Rt 100 right on the jug handle & cross over Rt 100 into Eagleview Corporate. Right on Pennsylvania Ave, Left on Rice, then take first Left & follow down to the Park & Brickside Grille!      10/02/2008

Downingtown Area School District Downingtown, PA View Larger Map The first day Downingtown Students will be Back to School is Tuesday, September 2nd. Ready to plan vacations for the 2008-2009 year? You better check the school calendar so the kiddos don't miss too much school. The Downingtown School District is comprised of the following schools: Elementary - Grades K-5 Beaver Creek Bradford Heights Brandywine Wallace East Ward Lionville Elementary Pickering Valley Shamona Creek Springton Manor Uwchlan Hills West Bradford Middle- Grades 6-8 Downingtown Middle Lionville Middle Senior High- Grades 9-12 Downingtown East High Downingtown West High East Brandywine, East Caln, Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, Wallace, West Bradford, and West Pikeland are the townships located in the Downingtown School ... 08/10/2008

Just when you thought that is was a great Wednesday night for Downingtown, and it was with Congressman Jim Gerlach's presentation of his Federal Funds for the Boot Road Bridge project, our great Governor steps in yesterday with a check for $6,000,000.00 for the River Station Project on the former Sonoco site.  On hand to receive the funds were Jamie Bruton and Bob Smith from the Borough Council and Steve Sullins the Borough Manager. This was done as Governor Rendell travels the State of Pennsylvania to deliver great news throughout it and hand out $78 M in much needed funds to many municipalities for their projects as well.  Once again another huge step for the Downingtown community. The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!!!!!!Keller Williams Real EstateDan - ... 08/08/2008

I was fortunate to attend the announcement tonight from Congressman Jim Gerlach and the Federal funding of the Boot Road Bridge project in the amount of $1,200,000.00.  A great boost in the arm of the massive redevelopment project taken form in the Downingtown area and the private financing of the Percheron Group and Peter Uhlman. The announcement was shared with many who know the hard work necessary to make a project that may be as much as $400M when complete.  joining in the announcement was State Representative Curt Schroder, most of the Downingtown Borough Council.....The Borough Manager Steve Sullins.....Police Chief Jim McGowan and many others.... The vision of this project was a result of the hard work of many of the town's business people including Hank Hamilton and Jeff Valocch... 08/06/2008

I just wanted to let my Active Rain family know that I have put my money where my mouth is.....I was nominated to fill one of the three upcoming vacant seats on the Pastoral Council at St. Joseph's Church in Downingtown. The interview / dinner was in mid-June and the process was very informal and very social. I knew some of the member's already, yet I was please to meet and interact a bit with those from my own congregation that I haven't had the pleasure. I felt that I made an impression, yet the decision wasn't to be made until their July meeting.....well the letter came to day and I was selected.   I can not express how happy I am to become more involved in my Parrish and hopefully I will be able to contribute to this community and help us grow and reach or goals for it. My first mee... 08/03/2008

Well if you did not stop by, you missed one heck of a time.  The first (and of many) St. Joseph's Church in Downingtown was a hit and a success. Saturday night's crowd was good and steady and provided a great finally to a good week of community, family and charity. The Grand prize drawing was complete and good to say no incident's at all. The banding together of the Church family, its leaders and the Knight's of Columbus all should be applauded for a great end. The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!!!!!!Keller Williams Real EstateDan - direct @ 610-256-7258John - direct @ 610-331-9964Office - main @ 610-363-4300Click here for the most up to date Real Estate market conditions where you live......Search the 7 County Philadelphia market for homes for sale at:www... 08/03/2008

We are coming down the home stretch now.....Friday was another great family night at the carnival The crowd seemed a bit off from Thursday, however the food booths ere very steady and our games of chance did well too. Once again the weather was outstanding and hopes are that the rain holds off for Saturday. We have the table set for a very successful event.....pleas take advantage of this year's final night......remember 6 - 11 PM.....Behind St Joe's Church in Downingtown The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!!!!!!Keller Williams Real EstateDan - direct @ 610-256-7258John - direct @ 610-331-9964Office - main @ 610-363-4300Click here for the most up to date Real Estate market conditions where you live......Search the 7 County Philadelphia market for homes for ... 08/02/2008

WOW!!!!!!!!! The third day of the Carnival was just fantastic....the weather was great, the Family night one price tickets went like hotcakes....and speaking of food, we had fun time keeping up with the lines.....and oh yes, we succeeded!!!!! The crowd once again was great and the volunteers were abundant. Friday night should be good once again, not a 1 price ride night, yet the weather will be good and the support of the base Church community has been outstanding. Thanks to all who are making this a successful event......two more chance left, don't miss out. The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!!!!!!Keller Williams Real EstateDan - direct @ 610-256-7258John - direct @ 610-331-9964Office - main @ 610-363-4300Click here for the most up to date Real Estate mar... 08/01/2008

Well we were blessed with good weather once again.  The rain sprinkled for about 5 minutes then decided to move on.  I do believe that while we had a good crowd, that it was somewhat dampened because of the call for storms around 8 PM.  We were having a wristband night ($15.00 covers all rides for the night). The food went well and once again we were blessed with many volunteers. Thursday night is another wristband night so come one come all, 6 PM - 10 PM.....join in the fun. The Carnival last through Saturday night with the 3 great prize drawings......a plasma tv, laptop computer and Wii game console. The rear parking lot behind St Joseph's Church and School in Downingtown, off Manor Avenue. The Dan Brudnok - John McGovern TeamWe appreciate your referrals!!!!!!!Keller Williams Real Est... 07/31/2008