Good morning, West Chester.

CYI will hold Comedy for a Cause at The Flash in Kennett Square on Saturday, Dec.

6 at 7:30 p.m. The event features improv by Better Than Bacon and will raise funds for CYI youth and family programs (tickets are available online).

Barclay Friends invites community members to its Holiday Sip + Shop event on Dec.

11, where local vendors will offer handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments in a festive setting that supports Goshen Memory Care.

Chester County's Butterscotch Pastry Shop in Birchrunville was ranked No. 3 on Keystone's list of Pennsylvania's best bakeries for its homemade desserts like almond croissants and sticky pecan buns.

Customers praise the shop for its sweet treats and kind service.

Retired Delaware County couple Mark and Beth Kessler started Third Horse Coffee, a nonprofit, family-owned roaster in West Chester that offers artisan coffee with handwritten thank-you notes.

The business supports adults with disabilities + plans to open a café as it sells its popular blends online and at local events.

HR teams may now nominate outstanding young professionals for VISTA NextGen Superstars (the new annual award) that recognizes rising talent in Chester County.

Nominations close Jan. 23, honorees will be announced Feb. 10, and the awards reception will take place on April 30 at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center.

On Dec. 3, Chester County Health Department inspectors found sanitation, equipment, and temperature control violations at local eateries from Chester Springs to West Chester — prompting orders to correct issues and follow-up inspections.

Downtown West Chester offers holiday shopping on scenic streets with local shops featuring vintage finds and houseplants plus custom clothing and home goods.

Tiger Snake Vintage (new location) features unique jewelry while DAM Fashions and The Green House provide tailored clothing and classes, with a Christkndlmarkt pop-up on Dec. 13.

Former Scottish rugby coach Richie Gray (hired in 2023 by the Eagles) said his guidance made the tush push a key scoring play during the Super Bowl game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

He discussed his influence on the play in a recent Sports in America podcast.

Christkindlmarkt 2025

11 AM – 6 PM — Gay Street — Free — Explore over 100 vendors featuring handcrafted goods at this festive outdoor holiday market.

Have a Ball! New Year Family Event 2025

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Chester County History Center — $10 — Kids can create party kits and enjoy themed crafts and treats as they prepare for the New Year.