Good morning, West Chester.

Freedom Village at Brandywine hosted a September meeting where approximately 40 residents from 14 senior living communities gathered to share best practices for enhancing care for older adults.

The event included a tour, wellness talk, and communal breakfast (highlighting ongoing collaboration) in the Brandywine Valley.

The Friends of the Chester County Library will host a Fall Book Sale from Oct.

9 to 11 with a members-only preview on Friday from 6-8:30 p.m., public sales on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and a bag sale day on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. — all proceeds benefit the library.

Great Valley High School volleyball players will host a three-hour GiveBack event on Oct.

3 at 225 Phoenixville Pike — they will lead volleyball instruction, distribute equipment, and mentor participants from St. Agnes Day Room, as part of a sports-based philanthropy effort by Sow Good Now.

The West Chester-based maker assembles the Zeen mobility device (customized for each user) that helps people transition from sitting to standing.

Invented by Garrett Brown and built with hundreds of parts, the device remains a popular aid for locals.

Local farms across Chester County host pumpkin patches this October with hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals and seasonal treats.

Highland Orchards in West Chester charges $3 for entry while other farms, including Colonial Gardens in Phoenixville and Glen Run Valley View Farm in Atglen, offer unique fall experiences.

The Whip Tavern, an English country pub in Coatesville that opened in 2005, serves British favorites like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie in a cozy setting where horse culture meets tradition.

Visitors drive a scenic route to the pub, which offers complimentary valet and requires reservations on busy days.

Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) will host its free STEM expo on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks for girls in grades 4 to 10, where over 100 hands-on activities will showcase local science and tech careers.

West Chester University is working through its lack of an official AI policy as professors debate whether AI tools enhance learning.

Faculty across departments either ban or limit AI usage in class assignments, reflecting new challenges as nearly all students now use the technology.

A Downingtown family is raising $45,000 to fund investigational Stem Cell Educator Therapy for 15-year-old Preston at Downingtown East with a $5,000 deposit needed and enrollment by Jan.

15. The fundraiser will cover treatment and travel expenses before his eligibility expires.

UrgentVet offers after-hours care for non-life-threatening pet issues, and West Chester pet owners can choose urgent care clinics during off-hours (for minor problems) while 24/7 hospitals handle severe emergencies.

Benchmark Construction paid $23M for 75 acres along Route 30 between Route 10 and Moscow Road near Parkesburg, joining a growing retail hub.

The firm has not yet shared plans for the site, which neighbors stores like Walmart and Target.