Good morning, West Chester.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine launches fall programs in Chester County offering school-age care with new SCALED Learning, fitness sessions for older adults, and vaccination clinics — including open houses on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at select locations.

Friends Association seeks local sponsors for its 2026 Charity Ball themed 'Back to the 80s,' scheduled for Saturday, Dec.

5 at 6:30 p.m. at West Chester Golf & Country Club; the fundraiser will feature music, an arcade room, and a silent auction to support families facing homelessness in the area.

Sher-Rockee Mushroom Farms in Upper Oxford Township is using pesticide-treated nets and purple martins to combat phorid flies after years of research by Penn State entomologists.

The farm grows 200,000 pounds of mushrooms weekly and now reports minimal crop losses from the pest.

The Innovative Technology Action Group will host the TECH360 conference at The Desmond Hotel in Malvern on Wednesday, Oct.

14 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Business leaders can attend presentations and panels on AI’s human impact and network with peers.

Hayes Garage Door, a locally owned firm on Lincoln Avenue, provides in-house repairs, installations, and maintenance for garage doors in Chester County and nearby areas.

The company promises prompt same-day service for emergencies and boasts nearly 200 five-star reviews from satisfied customers.

Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day will bring history to life on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern where reenactors, a Benjamin Franklin interpreter, and modern attractions like a bald eagle and Batmobile will offer presentations and a remembrance ceremony for fallen soldiers.

Longwood Gardens will host its Autumn’s Colors season from Oct.

2 to Nov. 15 — featuring fall foliage, the Chrysanthemum Festival and other events with illuminated fountain shows, themed weekends and Storytime sessions in the conservatories. Visitors should check the schedule for timed admission before planning their visit.

Tredyffrin officials approved an ordinance Monday that holds landlords responsible for disruptive student tenants after Mount Pleasant residents raised concerns about noise, litter, and parties.

The measure allows inspections, fines (up to $1,000), and eviction orders when three violations occur in a year.

On Sept. 21, Chester County health inspectors examined local restaurants and identified issues with food temperatures, cross-contamination, and pests at spots such as Damas Mediterranean Grill and Gemelli Artisanal Gelato, while several establishments in West Chester were found to be in compliance.

Tight end Zach Ertz returned to the Eagles practice squad after Dallas Goedert’s knee injury in Sunday's win over the Titans — Ertz flew in Tuesday morning to join the team in Philadelphia after spending two seasons with the Commanders and nine with the Eagles.

West Chester University is set to host its Homecoming weekend football game at Farrell Stadium when the Golden Rams meet Millersville at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

26, featuring live music, food trucks + a Kids’ Zone along with free shuttle rides for students.