Good morning, West Chester.

YMCA of Greater Brandywine launched its Holiday Cheer donation drive to help families in need across Chester County by providing meal kits, a $25 gift card and Holiday Shop Kits from November 1 through December 1.

Items will be distributed on December 4 at all branches — donors and volunteers are encouraged to support the drive.

The Arc of Chester County is hosting its annual Holiday Fun Fest at 900 Lawrence Drive in West Chester on Dec 6 from 9 to 11 AM, welcoming families with activities like photos with Santa, Freeze Dance, seasonal crafts and treats.

The event is designed for children and adults of all abilities and is supported by the Upper Main Line Rotary — Conestoga Interact Club.

Barclay Friends has deepened its partnership with Meals on Wheels of Chester County by adding a second delivery route—this expansion will help double the number of fresh meals delivered and reduce the waiting list for older adults in need.

The new route comes as food and medicine costs rise and more neighbors seek reliable support.

West Chester student Leo Khugaev, with his mother and sister, is opening a new Playa Bowls in Exton today at 159 West Lincoln Highway—near Whole Foods and Exton Square Mall—where the first 50 guests will receive a free bowl and t-shirt, and the shop will offer acai bowls, smoothies and cold brew daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A 12-year study led by the Chester County Planning Commission and Delaware County Planning Department mapped roads and battle sites from the 1777 Battle of Brandywine over 35,000 acres.

The project used old maps and military records to show historic roads and skirmish spots—details that will aid future planning.

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital marked 100 years of maternal care on Sept.

29 when Leo Foley was born at 9:41 a.m. and the hospital gave special onesies to the first 100 newborns of the new century; hospital leaders will host staff celebrations throughout November—supporting a new program to help Hispanic mothers have safer recoveries after birth.

Chester County restaurants now offer Thanksgiving takeout options so families can skip cooking and still enjoy a festive meal.

Aneu Kitchens in Paoli, Carlino’s Market in West Chester, Malvern Buttery in Malvern, and Tasty Table Catering in Berwyn provide a variety of traditional and diet-friendly dishes — meeting different tastes for the holiday season.

186 Bragg Hill Road in West Chester has a special folk home on 3.27 acres for sale at $1,590,000—this home has six bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, high ceilings, skylights, a deck with a hot tub, extra apartments and outdoor features like a pizza oven, ponds and a treehouse.

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.

2025 West Chester Christmas Parade

5:30-9:30 p.m. — West Chester Lodge #322 — Free — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive parade featuring local performers, award-winning floats, and Santa's appearance.