Good morning, West Chester.

Bridge of Hope Chester County seeks small groups — six to 10 members help families facing homelessness for 12 to 18 months with housing and childcare support.

Churches and Bible studies are invited to contact the local office.

A Child’s Light has been named the official beneficiary for the upcoming Women’s Business Connection Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct.

21 at the Raymour & Flanigan Outlet in Exton. The event will offer 10 bingo rounds plus dinner and networking, with proceeds funding rapid-response therapy for youth.

The Arc of Chester County named Amy Kelly as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of disability services experience from her role as National Director of Family Engagement at Devereux.

Kelly plans to advance inclusive programs for individuals with disabilities in the community.

Chester County authors shine in the local literary scene today as bestsellers like Lisa Scottoline and renowned writers such as Jerry Spinelli bring both new voices and classic tales to readers.

Local bookstores and libraries host frequent readings and signings — offering community engagement and a rich legacy in storytelling.

Chester County OIC received a $40,000 grant from the Alliance for Health Equity to fund workforce training for more than 500 local adults.

Community partners can help match donations to triple the funds to $120,000 and boost new programs for in-demand jobs.

Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology expo returns for its 26th free event on Saturday, Oct.

24 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks (10 AM to 2 PM) to offer hands-on STEM activities for girls in grades 4-10. The event is hosted by ITAG, a CCEDC initiative, and connects participants with local tech leaders and companies.

A new study tested 22 stream and river sites across the Delaware watershed and found microplastics in every sample, with fragments from clothing and plastic waste.

Environmental advocates call for producer responsibility reforms to prevent more plastic from entering local waterways (including rivers that serve nearby communities).

Dr. Christine Meyer of Christine Meyer, MD & Associates calls continuous glucose monitors a game changer for diabetes care as they help patients see how foods like bagels and ice cream raise blood sugar.

Her Exton practice pairs these devices with nutritional support to tailor treatment plans.

State health officials confirmed a fifth measles-associated death when an unvaccinated Lancaster County resident tested positive.

Officials said 943 cases are reported statewide and nearly one in five people are hospitalized (the state's worst outbreak in decades).

Chester County’s measles outbreak now stands at 83 cases, mostly near the Lancaster border, prompting the Health Department to expand vaccination efforts with temporary clinics and school outreach.

Auctioneer Doug Clemens told a full house in Malvern yesterday that bidding for 80 acres of St. Peter’s Village was postponed, with no new sale date set.

Residents and business owners—curious about the future—expressed mixed feelings as the historic site remains off the market.

Tuesday’s Phillies won in 10 innings amid broadcast mix-ups, with announcer errors on player calls and John Kruk sharing humorous recollections—Game 3 will be decided today with the same crew.