Good morning, West Chester.

Troy and Annette Hendricks run Kimber-View Stables in Glenmoore, where they board, train, and show horses for East Coast competitions (continuing their family farm legacy).

The 56-acre Chester County farm supports a tradition in equestrian sports and local business.

Chester County Library will host 'Better in Business' panel discussion on Monday, Oct.

19 from 9-11 AM to guide local business owners and entrepreneurs in accessing key resources. Panelists from the regional Chamber and SCORE will answer questions and facilitate networking.

Longwood Gardens will host a cosmic-themed Christmas event from Nov.

20 through Jan. 10 in Kennett Square featuring over half a million lights, new galaxy displays and festive food options at the Beer Garden and Café.

Local drivers are facing higher travel costs as gas prices have risen nearly 30% and SEPTA struggles with a $192 million budget gap, forcing fare hikes and service cuts (experts note that suburban and rural commuters feel the pinch most).

County officials are ramping up measles outreach with pop-up clinics, in-home vaccinations & education as cases hit 84 in Chester County.

They warn that if the virus spreads in areas with low vaccination, outbreaks may quickly widen.

On Oct. 6, Chester County health inspectors found fruit-flies, improper wastewater disposal & unsafe food storage at West Chester establishments including Butler-O’Connor-McCormick & Mercato Ristorante and Bar, and they ordered immediate corrections.