Good morning, West Chester.

The New York Times ranked TV shows with local ties, placing Tina Fey’s 30 Rock at No. 8 and Mare of Easttown at No. 65.

The list — compiled from 516 industry professionals — features shows with Delaware County roots that West Chester residents may recognize.

West Goshen Township supervisors will consider a proposal to expand and renovate E.N.

Peirce Middle School on Monday, Oct. 19 (6 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1025 Paoli Pike) as part of the district's plan to replace temporary modular classrooms with permanent rooms.

Downingtown STEM senior Neel Solanki teaches coding to local students and builds AI tools for the Chester County Food Bank to boost workflow plus led a community garden project at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, set to yield 700 pounds of fresh vegetables this season.

Advocates in Chester County urge turning down bright white LED lights (as suggested by Penn State’s Tim Lawlor) to reduce skyglow that dims the stars; they support House Bill 969 and seek Dark Sky Place certification to bring the night skies back into view.

Mid Penn Bank will open a new financial center on Oct.

19 at 101 Lancaster Ave in Malvern, offering full banking, wealth management and drive-thru services + ample parking. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled on Oct. 29 from 8–9:30 a.m. with a grand opening planned for early next year.

PennDOT announced that paving and shoulder construction will occur on eastbound U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove and North Coventry Townships from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, Oct.

8, with a right lane closure between Hanover Street and Sanatoga (Evergreen Road); drivers should allow travel time due to expected delays.

Chester County Hospital offers free fall health events including a Healthy Aging Lunch & Learn at West Chester YMCA today, a CPR & AED training on Oct.

26 at the Rhoads Building Auditorium, and virtual sessions on nutrition and mental health. Registration is required for most programs.

Pennsylvania recorded more than 1,000 measles cases by Tuesday, with the outbreak starting in April west of Philadelphia.

It resulted in 198 hospitalizations + 5 deaths as officials urge increased vaccination to prevent further spread.