Fun Pumpkin Patches Around Chester County In 2020

Haven't yet picked pumpkins? Here are some Chester County pumpkin patches to check out.

Free workshops on Coding, Crafting, Drawing & More

Making Best Use of Vacation Time To Learn, Entertain & Acquire New Skills

Dunes Manor Offers Free Family Xmas Activities In December

The Dunes Manor in Ocean City, MD presents a full roster of free holiday activities throughout December for kids, families, and grown-ups.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Kids “4” Kids to Hold Inaugural Fundraiser Walk on May 4

Charity Community Walk at West Goshen Park will include games, food, craft vendors, raffles and more!

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

Camp Bournelyf receives grants from 5 local foundations

West Chester non-profit benefits from nearly $20,000 in funding

Caring for Families Struggling with Homelessness on MLK Day

FRiends Association for Care & Protection of Children

Home4Good Program Awards $40,000 Grant

Three Local Organizations Collaborate

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

Jennifer Lopez named Friends Association Executive Director

Helping to End Homelessness

Salvation Army of West Chester Needs Red Kettle Volunteers

Volunteers Bell Ringers Are Essential to Annual Fundraising Effort

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Landmark Americana Golf for Kids Success

Helping 220 Children

Free Fun for the Family at Goshen Friends School's Harvest Fair!

The annual event will take place October 13, 2018, from noon to 3 p.m. (rain date October 20).

Students Don’t Fail. Schools Fail.

Traditional schools are not meeting student's disparate needs. Achievement House Cyber Charter has a new way to look at student success.

Wishing This West Chester Dad A Happy Father's Day

It's almost Father's Day. One West Chester family had a special message for their dad. Would you like to share yours? Let us know!

3 Uncanny Mom-Daughter Lookalikes From West Chester

To celebrate Mother's Day, we asked for your mother-daughter lookalike photos. Here are a few unbelievable ones from West Chester.

Best Gyms In The West Chester Area, According To Yelp

Now that holiday celebrations are over, it's time to buckle down on fitness resolutions. Here are some of the best gyms around, via Yelp.

State Expands Health Coverage For Children

S-CHIP expansion will bring state into line with Affordable Health Care standards.

Readers React To Viral Breastfeeding Photo

Readers were quick to weigh in on the breastfeeding photo that has everyone talking.

Kids Bowl Free This Summer Near West Chester

Get the kids out of the house and over to the bowling alley where they can bowl free every day all summer.

24 Montco Towns Ranked 'Best Suburbs to Raise a Family' - Is Yours One Of Them?

The highest-ranking Montco community on Niche.com's 'Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pennsylvania' list is Narberth.

Season For Car Deaths Arrives: What Every Parent Should Know

More often than many realize, children are left in hot cars and the outcomes are tragic. Tips for parents and caregivers to prevent deaths.

THON 2015 Raises More Than $13M

The money will go to the fight against pediatric cancer.

CCSPCA, Dinniman Opening Pet Food Pantry

Henry’s Cupboard will provide free food assistance to pet owners living below the poverty level.

Cute Alert: Chesco Dog Drafted for 'Puppy Bowl'

Jamison, a pit bull mix, was rescued when he was 3 weeks old.

Fred Beans earns 2nd place in WMMR-Philabundance food drive contest

The automotive group delivered 42,495 pounds of food donations to Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger.

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Hope the Kitten Recovering Well, Despite Odds

The animal was beaten and given heroin, authorities said.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Identical Triplets Born in Montgomery County

Doctors say the odds of having three identical babies are one in a million.

Republicans Heal Rifts, Gluten-Free Cooking, Your Fitness Personality and more in this week's Best of Blogs

Check out the best blogs of the past week from Patch's PA sites.

Eagles Talk, Real Estate Tips, Winter Gardening: Best of PA Patch Blogs

Check out the best blogs of the past week from Patch's PA sites.

U.S. Life Expectancy Climbs

New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show Americans are living longer than ever.

Petition for Doll with a Disability: Over 70k Strong

Paoli's Melissa Shang has gotten support from people across the country since her December petition went public.

Paoli Girl Petitions American Girl To Release a Doll with a Disability

Melissa Shang, 10, says "disabled girls are American girls too."

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?