Daily editionSaturday, October 31st, 2026
Good morning, West Chester.
The West Chester Morning News Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of October.
Community
Jeffrey Lurie was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame Monday night, honoring his three decades as owner and his autism advocacy that has funded Montgomery County nonprofits in Norristown, Ardmore, and Worcester.
The Eagles Autism Challenge will be held Saturday, May 8, 2027, and local groups can apply for grants now.
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Chester County will host 15 holiday events in November, from the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup on Nov. 1 to A Longwood Christmas opening Nov. 20 at Longwood Gardens (display runs through Jan. 10, 2027), plus the Clover Holiday Market Nov. 21-22 in West Chester.
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Education
PHMC and Harcum College are offering scholarships now to help working early childhood educators pursue degrees and credentials, cutting tuition costs and letting students such as Cleo Colon advance into lead and director roles; the program serves Philadelphia and nearby counties and supports (online, hybrid, in-person) study.
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Government
East Reeceville Road will be closed for municipal utility improvements from Monday, Nov. 9 through Wednesday, Nov. 25, forcing through traffic onto Bollinger Road, U.S. 322 and Route 82 while local access remains open; allow extra travel time.
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Chester County is hiring for roles including Caseworker, CYF Program Specialist (training coordinator), and Networks Manager, offering competitive benefits and specific education and experience requirements; applicants should review job details and apply through the county careers page.
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Health
Kennett Square entrepreneur Mike Cangi launched the Philadelphia Food as Medicine Coalition on Oct. 27 in Center City to expand access to nutritious food for people with chronic conditions, and founding partners including FareRx and Temple’s College of Public Health will meet regularly to plan clinical programs and funding.
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Lifestyle
Seniors can make holiday gifts like cutting boards, coasters, and bookends this holiday season at Freedom Village at Brandywine's woodshop and Arts and Crafts Studio, which offers tool access, clubs, and classes so residents can learn projects and create personalized presents.
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Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, so clocks will move back one hour, and phones may update automatically (reset ovens and microwaves manually).
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