Good morning, West Chester.

A new guide spotlights Chester County third places where neighbors can relax outside of home and work.

The list features spots like Gryphon Coffee Co on West Chester’s W. Gay St + libraries and gaming shops for easy meet-ups.

C&N’s employee-led Giving Back, Giving Together program surpassed $1 million in donations at this year’s Charity Classic, backing local organizations that assist families, veterans, and individuals with disabilities; the program has donated over 45,000 essential items and 2,000 volunteer hours since 2015 to help meet urgent community needs.

Exton’s Righteous Felon Craft Jerky nears $100 million in annual sales and reaches 170,000 consumers daily.

Founder Brendan Cawley transformed a childhood hobby into a premium snack brand with just 16 employees + meat sticks driving 80 percent of sales.

Porter Family Exteriors celebrates 50 years in Media, growing from 8 to over 20 employees and ranking 2,954 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.

Started in 1976 by Roy, the family business is now led by his son Justin + offers roofing, siding and window work across local suburbs.

Community members are invited to join the Chester County Poverty Simulation on Friday, Oct.

23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church (10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd) where participants role-play challenging choices faced by low-income families.

Kennett Area YMCA is hiring part-time assistant teachers for before-and after-school programs at seven Chester County elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year.

Positions pay $16 to $20 an hour with shifts from 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. and include free YMCA membership plus training benefits.

Kitchen Harvest at Linvilla Orchards is converting local food scraps into nutrient-rich compost to nourish crops and gardens in the area.

The five-year partnership continues to boost sustainable waste management and local agriculture, reinforcing a circular system for residents.

Amanda Birdwell (LCH Oxford) received the Hero Spotlight Award from Advisors Mortgage Services for her compassionate patient care and serves on Oxford Borough Council, while LCH Health earned six HRSA Quality Badges that highlight its commitment to high-quality healthcare.

Pennsylvania will use $143,947 in federal funds to expand veteran suicide prevention efforts by providing firearm safety resources and community workshops — with past events in Greene County and a second event scheduled for mid-October in Chester County to reach veterans, active service members and their families.

D.R. Horton plans Arbor’s Glen, a 170-home development on 130 acres in Honey Brook Township.

The project will preserve the local speedway and add public amenities, with final approvals expected by year’s end or early next year.

The Eagles signed former tight end Zach Ertz today to replace injured teammate Dallas Goedert under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's plan.

The veteran, 35, coming off an ACL tear, is expected to contribute as both receiver and blocker.