I can relate to the whole "neighborhood being congested" thing. I grew up in Oxford Michigan so to see a bunch of new houses and other infrastructures popping up thus ruining the beautiful views of lakes and golf courses kinda makes me mad.
@@EmpoweredHomeowner hi, I own an insurance agency in Thorndale. I have all types of insurance, but mostly do a lot of homeowners. If you ever need any of your customers that need renters or home or commercial, please think of me. I live local, hire local, shop local. My son went to STEM, great experience🔥❤️👍🇺🇸
I was born in Coatesville Pennsylvania, in 2000, Christmas time 2001, when I was almost 2-years old my parents split up and my grandparents took me and we moved to Kentucky. 20 years later, sometime in February near my 22nd birthday, we're moving back to Pennsylvania in Honey Brook, which is close to Downingtown, I believe (If I'm wrong feel free to tell me off haha) I'm a bit nervous honestly but also a bit excited to get to see new things and hopefully get my life in order, thank you for the video! It was very informative and helpful to this kid!
Coming from a North Jersey native...there is literally no traffic here in the Downingtown area. Want to compare with Rt 80, Rt 287, Rt 3 and Rt 78 in the morning and afternoon rush? A train trestle with a few cars does not compare. On point for everything else! I'm in Lionville and love the proximity to everything!
I used to live there. I was born there and lived there for 11 years until I moved to Florida. I really hope that I can move back some day and I know almost everywhere there and I know everywhere you’re talking about, like the Rita’s across from the diner (home of the Blob). I recognized the East Ward Playground you showed too.
Hi lifetime downingtown resident here, i’d stay away from majority from the Highschool white boys that’s where majority of racism is. we’re a very split down town. I can’t speak for east but at downingtown west we have a lot of clubs about that like Asian Alliance and stuff. If you live in the big rich neighborhoods outside of town, that’s where majority of it is. If you’re in downtown you should be fine. Most of the stuff i hear is subtle like they’re trying to hide it now flat out someone calling a POC the N Word
I don't even live in Pennsylvania and I can tell you where I got an amazing cheese steak close by you. The social In West Chester. Holy crap that place is amazing and I've had cheese steaks from all over Philadelphia and that one was incredible
@@EmpoweredHomeowner l worked at the Downingtown Inn and Resort, l don't ride a Mortorcycle or have a beard but the Crossroads Hunting and Fishing Club is part of Downingtown, l was named after the previous owner and those people would give you their right arm, they are Downingtown!
As a Downingtown resident who works on the 4 to 12 shift I can tell you I absolutely despise Good Neighbor Day and the restaurant festivals and this person's run and that person's run and the other person's run where they basically shut down the entire town and you cannot get in and you cannot get out.
We like rons school house pizza steak with friend onions but you are correct downingtown. Needs a good cheese steak. We also have Tried Lione’s right next to Kerr Park. The only think I would add as a con are the roads. Esp Creek Road as it gets repaired and or filled way too many times. If we had a good engineer to get to the heart of the flooding on this road. Then maybe we could finally fix the potholes properly vs bandaid repairs. We also love the sense of community! We also love our parish in downingtown. The con of traffic however if you love her long enough you will learn there is a Min 3 different ways to get to everywhere. We also have a vast options of Sports arenas dance,m companies etc. Highland Orchards. Parks and trails esp Marsh Creek! Lots to see and do! In quarantine we have noticed our nature more so than ever. And glad the trail has been saved!
I live in Philly and work in downingtown at Dane Decor (shameless plug). Jad's pizza has some pretty damn good cheese steaks, unless you're considering Pat's and Gino's as good.... They're just tourist traps.
Thanks for the comment Chris! Good to me is Steve's Princess Steaks. In my opinion, that is the ultimate cheese steak along with Jim's on South Street. I've had Jads before and it was decent.
Loving the content Shawn. Great work.
Liones on Wallace Ave has great cheesesteaks
Compared to chaotic Delco area, Downingtown is a dream..
But perhaps this will change with all of the new homes
One thing I learned in my life is that everything is always changing. We just need to learn how to adapt to the changes.
I can relate to the whole "neighborhood being congested" thing. I grew up in Oxford Michigan so to see a bunch of new houses and other infrastructures popping up thus ruining the beautiful views of lakes and golf courses kinda makes me mad.
I understand. To me, it's inevitable. The population and popularity of this area is only growing and people need places to live.
I'm still ticked that the smokestacks are gone. Those made the skyline.
What smokestacks?
@@EmpoweredHomeowner If I'm correct, there was a large smokestack by a Primo Hoagies.
@@snapp4132 Yes, but it has been taken down
Hi, I’m a small business owner here in Downingtown/Thorndale PA.
Hey Al! Nice to meet you 😊
@@EmpoweredHomeowner hi, I own an insurance agency in Thorndale. I have all types of insurance, but mostly do a lot of homeowners. If you ever need any of your customers that need renters or home or commercial, please think of me. I live local, hire local, shop local. My son went to STEM, great experience🔥❤️👍🇺🇸
No good cheesesteaks but Downingtown has a Royal Farms for good fried chicken cheap
Hahahaha. It's true, no good cheesesteaks around here
I was born in Coatesville Pennsylvania, in 2000, Christmas time 2001, when I was almost 2-years old my parents split up and my grandparents took me and we moved to Kentucky.
20 years later, sometime in February near my 22nd birthday, we're moving back to Pennsylvania in Honey Brook, which is close to Downingtown, I believe (If I'm wrong feel free to tell me off haha)
I'm a bit nervous honestly but also a bit excited to get to see new things and hopefully get my life in order, thank you for the video! It was very informative and helpful to this kid!
Welcome back! Honey Brook is right next to Downingtown 😀
@@shawnconnors2485 Appreciate it!
Coming from a North Jersey native...there is literally no traffic here in the Downingtown area. Want to compare with Rt 80, Rt 287, Rt 3 and Rt 78 in the morning and afternoon rush? A train trestle with a few cars does not compare. On point for everything else! I'm in Lionville and love the proximity to everything!
I couldn't agree with you more!
I used to live there. I was born there and lived there for 11 years until I moved to Florida. I really hope that I can move back some day and I know almost everywhere there and I know everywhere you’re talking about, like the Rita’s across from the diner (home of the Blob). I recognized the East Ward Playground you showed too.
Hope you get a chance to move back too!
im actually moving there ... and I was curious to know if there's any high rate in racism... ?
You'll have to Google it
Hi lifetime downingtown resident here, i’d stay away from majority from the Highschool white boys that’s where majority of racism is. we’re a very split down town. I can’t speak for east but at downingtown west we have a lot of clubs about that like Asian Alliance and stuff. If you live in the big rich neighborhoods outside of town, that’s where majority of it is. If you’re in downtown you should be fine. Most of the stuff i hear is subtle like they’re trying to hide it now flat out someone calling a POC the N Word
The blob was filmed there!
It sure was! Cool thing is I look out my front window everyday and can see the Diner!
I don't even live in Pennsylvania and I can tell you where I got an amazing cheese steak close by you. The social In West Chester. Holy crap that place is amazing and I've had cheese steaks from all over Philadelphia and that one was incredible
I'll have to check them out for sure!!
First lived there in 1964, just born, visit the Crossroads!
I am neighbors with Crossroads and it is a dump
@@EmpoweredHomeowner you should be ashamed of yourself, it's historic and the owner is being buried tomorrow! Sick want to be!
@@vincesarmento4854 Sorry, not interested in going to an old bar where people still smoke. It might be old, but its not a great place to visit.
@@EmpoweredHomeowner l worked at the Downingtown Inn and Resort, l don't ride a Mortorcycle or have a beard but the Crossroads Hunting and Fishing Club is part of Downingtown, l was named after the previous owner and those people would give you their right arm, they are Downingtown!
As a Downingtown resident who works on the 4 to 12 shift I can tell you I absolutely despise Good Neighbor Day and the restaurant festivals and this person's run and that person's run and the other person's run where they basically shut down the entire town and you cannot get in and you cannot get out.
I'm sorry to hear that
Have you tried Lorenzo's Steaks and Hoagies in West Chester ?
We like rons school house pizza steak with friend onions but you are correct downingtown. Needs a good cheese steak. We also have Tried Lione’s right next to Kerr Park. The only think I would add as a con are the roads. Esp Creek Road as it gets repaired and or filled way too many times. If we had a good engineer to get to the heart of the flooding on this road. Then maybe we could finally fix the potholes properly vs bandaid repairs. We also love the sense of community! We also love our parish in downingtown. The con of traffic however if you love her long enough you will learn there is a Min 3 different ways to get to everywhere. We also have a vast options of Sports arenas dance,m companies etc. Highland Orchards. Parks and trails esp Marsh Creek! Lots to see and do! In quarantine we have noticed our nature more so than ever. And glad the trail has been saved!
I live in Philly and work in downingtown at Dane Decor (shameless plug). Jad's pizza has some pretty damn good cheese steaks, unless you're considering Pat's and Gino's as good.... They're just tourist traps.
Thanks for the comment Chris! Good to me is Steve's Princess Steaks. In my opinion, that is the ultimate cheese steak along with Jim's on South Street. I've had Jads before and it was decent.
very surprised you dont love Sam's cheesesteaks.. I think they're better then some places in philly personally
Hi, do you know if Down. or any nearby areas that's good to start work as a young person and is diverse friendly?
@@EmpoweredHomeowner Thanks!
Yay I love Downingtown pa and have you ever been to the pretzels place I think it’s phillys pretzels
Rocco's
Nobody wants lower income housing in an affluent town. I get it. This is what happens when an average home is 700k
Lower income housing should be available to all in every town in America
@@EmpoweredHomeowner I think it should be widely available, but also kept out of some areas. Makes the place look ghetto.
@@snapp4132 I think everyone deserves to live for an affordable place wherever they are in the US
I am like.20 min
Sal's Pizza
Where is this located?
@@EmpoweredHomeowner it is in Exton by the Giant