Good morning, West Chester.

Historic taverns in Chester County welcome visitors today as dining spots that echo centuries of local history from Revolutionary War sites to colonial crossroads.

Guests can experience the preserved charm (with licenses once controlled by the courts) as each venue tells its own storied past.

Widener University dining services earned the Edwin R.

Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence for its teaching kitchen that connects international students by sharing recipes and family traditions in Chester; Chef Matthew Clarke said the program developed with International Student Services helps students feel welcome.

Chester County author Christine Miles introduces The Listening Path, an interactive book designed to help children learn to listen through colorful storytelling and guided questions.

The book launches today and is available on Amazon.

Two fire companies (Avondale and West Grove) will merge to form Southern Chester County Fire Rescue on Jan.

1, covering 10 municipalities over around 100 square miles. Municipal leaders say a new funding formula based on property values, population, and call volume will ensure fair cost-sharing.

On October 13, Chester County Health Department inspected local food establishments and cited nine—including West Chester's Amore Pizza and Carlino’s Specialty Foods—for food temperature, refrigeration, and sanitation violations, with repair deadlines ranging from 48 hours to 14 days while 13 others passed inspection.

This fall, local eateries serve warming soups and freshly baked bread, offering comfort meals at spots like Mistral French + Fiorello’s Cafe.

Menus and hours vary, so check with each venue for seasonal takeout and dine-in options.

Wynnewood's Kaiserman JCC will host the international JCC Maccabi Games from Aug.

1 to 6, 2027 after local players won basketball gold in Toronto this summer. Area residents are invited to help by hosting + volunteering + sponsoring as youth athletes from 85 communities come together.