Downingtown News

Downingtown STEM High School is the top-scoring public high school on the state's new School Performance Profiles, beating traditional academic powerhouses such as Masterman in Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Spring in December seemed to have sprung last Saturday when the sun was shining and the mercury rose above 40 degrees.

Master Gardeners of Summit County, a 501 nonprofit organization affiliated with The Ohio State University Extension, has announced its annual Design & Beyond 2014 symposium taking place Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Zwisler Hall at St. Sebastian Church, 348 Elmdale Ave. The cost for the day, including a continental breakfast, lunch and ... (more)

WHAT do you get the committed-to-buying-local eater and home cook on your list? Chances are he or she already has the latest kitchen gimcrack, like a home sous-vide cooker or a pasta machine that does everything but twirl the linguine on your fork.

The state Department of Education today filled in the blanks for test scores across the state in an updated release of the new School Performance Profiles and results of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment and Keystone Exams.

In a case that Downingtown officials say could have a significant effect on municipalities throughout Pennsylvania, a judge recently cleared the way for the borough to sell part of a park to developers who plan to use the site for 300 homes and a retail center.

Maxwell, a Downingtown High School graduate and current board member for the Downingtown Community Education Foundation, said that education is one of his top priorities - and if elected, he will serve as an advocate for the 74th District's schools.

DOWNINGTOWN Borough Council member Ann Feldman will retain her office after a Monday recount confirmed that she won her Nov. 5 election by one vote, according to a Chester County spokeswoman.

Traffic streams along Interstate 83 at the Leader Heights exit Sunday night after the snowfall tapered off.

One person died following an accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Sunday afternoon in which up to 50 vehicles might have been involved, according to Action News 6abc.com .

More than four decades after her brother vanished from the Philadelphia Naval Hospital, Virginia Cleary learned the young Marine's body was found along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in 1968 and buried in an unmarked grave.

More than four decades after her brother vanished from the Philadelphia Naval Hospital, Virginia Cleary learned the young Marine's body was found along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in 1968 and buried in an unmarked grave.

Preservation Trust Tea at the Oley Township home of Ron and Debra Pook. Photo by Bill Uhrich 12/4/2013 Visitors to the Oley Township home of Ron and Debra Pook enjoy tea and admire the Christmas decorations Wednesday during a Preservation Trust of Berks County fundraising tea.

How long have you lived in your house? Antoinette: "We purchased our home in 2009, from a builder who was frustrated at the market and about to list the home for rent.

Republican Phil Dague, a lifelong Downingtown resident and UPS driver, lost to incumbent Democrat Ann Feldman in the Nov. 5 election by 336-335.

Patrick Mullins capped off his Ludwig Field career in style Sunday with a first half goal that sent No.

Downingtown, PA - JGM, Inc. recently announced the opening of its second fabrication facility located in Coatesville, PA.

With the announcement that the 911 tapes from the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting will soon be released to the public, a local school district is now teaching students and faculty how to fight back against a possible active shooter.

DOWNINGTOWN The Downingtown Area High School Alumni Association will establish a hall of fame to showcase graduates' successes and contributions to society.

The Board of Directors of DNB Financial Corporation , parent of DNB First, National Association, one of the first nationally-chartered community banks to serve the greater Philadelphia region, has declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013, to shareholders of record on December 10, 2013.