Good morning, West Chester.

Family Service of Chester County is holding its annual Holiday Gift Drive—collecting essential gifts and items for children and families facing hardship in the area.

Organizers said the drive, now underway, aims to build on last year's efforts that provided over 700 gifts, 12 bicycles and more than 3,000 diapers to support local residents.

Chester County United Way held its annual Live United in Music event last week—raising $150,000 to support programs that help local families with financial stability and self-sufficiency.

The sold-out event featured live music by Lights Out and a live auction that strengthened funding for essential community programs.

Eagleview Town Center welcomes back local businesses as Gemini Hair Design Studio and Spa reopens after a temporary fire closure and Wellington Square Bookshop opens today at 10:00 a.m. with a celebration featuring giveaways and discounted books — the center continues to work with other temporarily closed shops.

Willistown Township filmmaker M.

Night Shyamalan announced two new projects — his live-action series Magic 8 Ball, co-created with Brad Falchuk, and a horror-romance novel, Remain, developed with Nicholas Sparks. Remain will release Tuesday and its film adaptation will come in fall.

Jason Porter, the STEM Department Chair at Church Farm School, has been selected as a U.S. Department of Defense STEM Ambassador for 2025-2026 and is one of only 30 educators nationwide chosen for the role.

He will work closely with TIES + develop curriculum in key areas to help students prepare for STEM careers.

Unionville High School student Collin Hu launched Plonk It—an online tool that uses Google Street View to help people explore history and geography.

The service partners with GeoGuessr and hosts workshops at local venues, and it reached over 38,000 users while winning a community award last year.

Chadds Ford Township officials plan to auction Painter’s Folly, a home built in 1857 that is over 170 years old and once served as artist Andrew Wyeth’s studio, because they cannot secure help to maintain it.

Preservationists oppose the sale — they worry the auction could threaten an important piece of local art history.

Today, ChesPenn Health Services donated laptops to the Making a Change Group to help youth and parents bridge the digital divide and access education through programs like Connected Families, Team MAC, and GVINE.

The health system also had its Center for Family Health awarded Gold Plus Recognition by the American Heart Association for excellent hypertension control—demonstrating its commitment to quality care and community growth.

A stunning craftsman home on 15.29 acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is for sale in West Chester for $3,780,000.

The property features reclaimed beams, antique red oak floors, a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, and an inground pool — it is in the West Chester Area School District.

West Chester French: Café and Conversation

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Indulge in French culture with conversation, wine, cheese, and chocolate tastings.

West Chester Halloween Parade

5-8 p.m. — West Chester Railroad — $50 – $80 — Celebrate Halloween with a train ride featuring live music, games, and spooky fun.

West Chester Halloween Parade 2025

1 p.m. — Downtown West Chester PA — Free — Celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy stations, and local performances at this family-friendly parade.

Throwdown Thursdays at Más

9-11:45 p.m. — Más Mexicali Cantina — $4 Miller Lites and $10 Marg Pitchers — Enjoy line dancing with Boot Scootin Becky and perfect your moves on the dance floor.

Fall Colors Hike for Kids

11 a.m. — Oakbourne Mansion & Park — $12 per child — Engage in a family-friendly adventure blending exploration and education for children ages 3-8.

West Chester Veteran's Day Parade 2025

2 p.m. — Downtown West Chester PA — Free entry — Celebrate and honor veterans with a festive parade through the heart of West Chester.

Throwdown Thursdays at Más

9-11:45 p.m. — Más Mexicali Cantina — $4 Miller Lites, $10 Marg Pitchers — Line dance the night away with Boot Scootin Becky and enjoy tasty drink specials.