Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
Good morning, West Chester.
🏘️ Community
About 100 West Brandywine residents expressed their concerns at a township hearing over Toll Brothers’ plan for 237 age-restricted homes on 116 acres — issues include traffic, public water strain, and proximity to a closed hospital.
Township officials will conduct additional conditional-use hearings before the Board of Supervisors makes a decision.
💼 Business
Hood’s BBQ in Kennett Square was ranked number 4 on PhillyBite Magazine’s list of top 10 must-try BBQ spots in Pennsylvania.
The family-owned restaurant is known for its comfort food & hosts Dine & Donate fundraisers for local nonprofits.
Malvern-based Rajant acquired Bellwether Group to expand its U.S. defense work and boost cybersecurity capabilities, and named Navy veteran Tim Teal as chief mission and capability officer and information scientist Shana Teal as chief scientist (financial terms were not disclosed).
Chester County entrepreneurs can learn about local business support at the free Better in Business event on Monday, Oct.
19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Chester County Library and District Center in Exton while panelists answer questions and offer networking opportunities for every stage of business.
🎓 Education
BLAST Robotics introduced its new robot Nix on Oct.
1 at the Community Career and Education Forum in Edgmont Township to spark interest in robotics among students. Nix will compete on Oct. 24 at Ramp Riot 2026 at Wissahickon High School to help grow STEM skills.
🌲 Environment
West Chester was named Pennsylvania’s newest Bird Town for its pesticide-free parks and growing pollinator gardens.
Bird Town Pennsylvania President Heidi Shiver made the designation official Wednesday at Borough Hall — a step that builds on the community’s ongoing conservation efforts.
🏛️ Government
Penn Vet has started building a new $94 million veterinary lab at its New Bolton Center near Kennett Square to combine two testing operations for animal health.
The 63,000 sqft facility (expected to finish construction in 2028 with operations moving in 2029) will boost animal-disease and food-safety efforts.
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