Good morning, West Chester.

Families can connect with local support at the 2026 Family Resource Fair at Gordon Early Literacy Center (351 Kersey Street, Coatesville) on Thursday, Oct.

8 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The free event features games, giveaways, and resource information for children up to age 13.

Glen Mills native Shereen Pavlides created Cooking With Shereen, a social media cooking platform that reaches nearly 10 million viewers on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram + Facebook.

The Garnet Valley High School alum is expanding her production team and working on a third cookbook.

Immaculata University awarded five incoming students with Presidential Scholarships covering four years of full-time tuition at its Chester County campus.

The recipients—coming from Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey—excelled academically, with three pursuing nursing and others majoring in biology and history.

Cheyney University and West Chester University will join a statewide college-outreach initiative from Nov.

2 to Nov. 10, where university staff will meet high school students at fairs and guide campus tours in eastern Pennsylvania (the program funds bus rides for those facing transportation challenges).

The Coatesville Area School District broke ground on a $54.4 million overhaul of North Brandywine Middle School in West Brandywine Township this month, adding 144,000 sqft plus renovating 21,000 sqft of the existing building; the expanded facility will open for students in August 2028.

The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania will expand the New Day to Stop Trafficking Program with a $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — adding trauma-informed case management and housing support to communities in eastern Pennsylvania.

County of Chester is hiring for several election positions, including Mail Ballots Central Scan Supervisor, Election Workforce Specialist and Chief Registrar.

These roles require a bachelor's degree and involve managing ballot operations, recruiting election staff, and maintaining voter registration databases (detailed requirements apply).

In Coatesville, the Chester County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired helps residents manage vision loss by offering free glasses, hearing aids, adaptive equipment, low‐vision therapy and classes (serving the community for over 70 years) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Comunidad Garces, formerly the Garces Foundation, held its first free Community Health Day in Kennett Square on Sept.

19. The nonprofit screened for cancers with mammograms and provided free dental and medical care while also offering English and digital literacy classes and assistance with housing and job searches.