Good morning, West Chester.

Longtime Daily Local News reporter Michael P.

Rellahan passed at his West Chester home last Saturday at age 68, and community members in Chester County are honoring his four-decade career. A memorial service will be held at Downingtown Friends Meeting soon—his legacy of clear, honest reporting endures.

Barclay Friends will host Pints for a Purpose at Locust Lane Brewery on November 19 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.—the event will feature local craft brews served by guest and celebrity bartenders—and will benefit programs for older adults in our area.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals said the CHMP gave positive feedback supporting its plan to file a Marketing Authorization Application for YCANTH to treat molluscum contagiosum—confirming that existing Phase 3 data from U.S. and Japan trials are enough for the submission.

Food delivery services and local food banks plan to offer free and discounted groceries in November as SNAP benefits lapse amid the government shutdown.

DoorDash will waive fees for select orders and GoPuff will donate grocery credits—aiming to ease costs for SNAP recipients—and local food banks and restaurants in West Chester may also provide extra support for affected families.

Wealth in the Philadelphia region stays focused in Center City, but several Chester County ZIP codes ranked high in measures like home values and education—showing how both urban and suburban areas display strong financial profiles.

Preschoolers at The Learning Experience in Lower Macungie Township dressed up in uniforms and toured local emergency vehicles on First Responders Day—an event set to show that first responders are friendly and helpful—to learn about the work they do.

Teachers added that the children even made thank-you cards to express their appreciation.

PECO and Natural Lands have opened applications for the 2025-2026 PECO Green Region Open Space program — grants up to $10,000 are available for incorporated nonprofits to fund projects that protect and improve local open spaces.

The applications must include a dollar-for-dollar match and are due by 5 p.m. on November 7.

USDA data shows that in Fiscal Year 2024, 15.3% of Pennsylvania residents—about 2 million people—received SNAP benefits monthly while 827,000 residents in New Jersey received them; Pennsylvania stopped issuing payments on Oct.

16 and state officials said that resuming benefits and any back pay will depend on when the federal government reopens.

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.

Throwdown Thursdays at Más

9-11:45 p.m. — Más Mexicali Cantina — $4 Miller Lites and $10 Marg Pitchers — Kick up your heels with Boot Scootin Becky as you enjoy a lively line dancing night.

Chester County Craft Show

2-8 p.m. — Sturzebecker Health Science Center — Free entry — Browse through 200+ local vendors for unique holiday gifts and crafts.