Good morning, West Chester.

Six Chester County women—including a Kennett Square restaurateur, a hospital CEO and leaders in education and advocacy—earned a spot on Main Line Today’s 2026 Power Women list, which highlights their impact in food, healthcare and community service.

At Barclay Friends, Henry Melius began tending a raised garden bed in Anne’s Garden early spring and now shares produce and gardening tips with family and residents throughout the season.

His ongoing horticultural efforts enrich resident life and connect the West Chester community.

Clover Market returns to Chester County with two free shopping events: nearly 100 vendors will offer handmade and vintage goods in Kennett Square on Oct.

18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and over 120 makers will gather at Westtown School on Nov. 21–22 during the same hours.

Citadel Credit Union has highlighted upcoming fall events and financial resources for women entrepreneurs — including the 13th Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference in West Chester and other networking sessions that offer tailored business banking and mentorship options.

Flex at Chesterbrook offers flexible coworking, private offices and meeting rooms on the second floor of The Circuit at Chesterbrook Campus for Chester County businesses.

The full-service facility features a fitness center, food hall and community events, with day passes and short-term rentals available—no long-term contracts required.

Haunted history tours in West Chester use local ghost legends from sites like the Twin Tunnels and the Lincoln Building, and operators are hosting lantern-lit walking tours through downtown this October.

These tours share eerie stories behind historic battlefields and tragic pasts in Chester County.

Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride on the family’s Glen Mills farm continues its tradition until Nov.

1 with hayrides, a motel experience, and a cornfield trail. This season is the first without founder Randy Bates, who died Aug. 8, as the family honors his legacy by keeping the attraction thriving.

The Chester County Library Trust held its annual donor event in Exton today to honor founding president James McErlane for two decades of library leadership.

The Commissioners presented him with a citation — acknowledging his enduring impact on local library services.

State House Bill 2788 cleared the committee on Tuesday, paving the way for Pennsylvania school districts to possibly receive grants for AI training to help teachers use the tool without depending on it (D-Chester).

The measure now moves to a full House vote.

Chester County Health Department inspectors flagged food safety violations at four facilities during Oct.

7 inspections, including two elementary school cafeterias. The violations — involving improper food temperatures, sanitation issues, and use of storage areas as living quarters — prompted immediate corrective actions at the affected establishments.

IBX's new partnership with Penn Medicine and Regent Surgical will create 18 outpatient centers to offer affordable, high-quality care, boost local jobs, and lower costs by reducing hospital fees (pending regulatory approvals) across Greater Philadelphia.