West Chester Chronicle

10/15/2026

On Friday, October 9th, we received two separate press releases about the largest outbreak of measles in the United States since 1991. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, (PDOH), there are now 1,136 cases of measles in the commonwealth, a 14% increase from the 977 cases reported last Friday. Chester County reports 87 cases, up four cases from last week and still the third most cases in PA. To learn more about the outbreak, read Kyle Hudson’s full article at
https://www.westchesterchronicle.com/p/measles-outbreak-continues-to-grow

10/14/2026

On Saturday, October 10th, the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) held their third Art in the Woods event in the space behind their building. The event started at 11pm and attracted hundreds of people coming to see the art, enjoy local food & music, and hang out with neighbors on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Our editor, Kyle Hudson, spoke with organizers Bob Perna, Francisca Phillips, and John Baker, president of the CCAA, about the event. To learn more about it, read Kyle’s entire article at http://www.westchesterchronicle.com/p/fall-art-in-the-woods. Leave a comment down below if you attended the event!

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

October has arrived with a crowded Chester County sports calendar and a clearer picture of which teams are building momentum! From an unbeaten Great Valley football squad to nationally ranked West Chester University women’s soccer team, local programs are giving fans plenty to follow as fall competition enters an increasingly consequential stretch. To learn more about the local sports scene, be sure to read Josh Gordon’s entire article, “October Takes Center Stage in Chester County Sports” at
https://www.westchesterchronicle.com/p/october-takes-center-stage-in-chester Leave a comment down below with the Chester County sports teams you’ve been following!

10/11/2026

This week, We recap the only debate between the two candidates for Governor of Pennsylvania, State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Governor Josh Shapiro. Also, after the announcement by the Housing Authority of the County of Chester that they will be shutting down the Section 9 Public Housing program in Chester County, we go over the difference between the Section 8 and Section 9 housing programs. Finally, our editor sits down with local creator Christian Greco from The Market Street Grill about his podcast, his new film Redeemed and his many other projects.

Don't forget, the last day to register to vote is Oct. 19th!

10/10/2026

In celebration of National Coming Out Month, on Sunday, October 4th, the LGBT Equality Alliance held their annual OutFest celebration at the Chester County History Center. Their website described the event as “a community-centered event that honors the courage it takes to live authentically while creating space for those who are still finding their way.” There were a variety of booths such as Free Mom Hugs. To keep out the light rain that was coming down outside, the patio was set up with a tent shielding tables and chairs. To learn more about this event, check out Kyle Hudson’s article at https://www.westchesterchronicle.com/p/outfest-2026

10/09/2026

On June 15th, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Pennsylvania Skill Games are illegal under Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code and Gaming Act, leaving less than ten days left for owners of “skill game” terminals to remove them from their properties. These are machines found at bars, convenience stores, laundromats, etc. that attract players with the possibility of winning money by beating specific games on the terminal, which themselves require money to play. To learn more about the situation, be sure to read the entire article, “Skill Game Over,” written by Bonita Tyes, at www.westchesterchronicle.com/p/skill-game-over.

10/08/2026

Our local public housing authority, the Housing Authority of the County of Chester (HACC), takes funds distributed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to operate and manage the Public Housing Program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Our editor, Kyle Hudson, recently attended the HACC monthly board meeting. Be sure to watch the entire clip for information on what was covered in the meeting and insights into the HACC’s possible Sunshine Act violations due to their meeting’s inaccessibility to the public. For more information on the HACC and their plans for public housing, checkout www.haccnet.org. Give us a follow to stay up to date with this story!

10/08/2026

On Wednesday September 29th, West Chester held its yearly Employee Appreciation Day. The borough hosted food vendors, various activities, and retirement and healthcare providers who answered employee questions. Be sure to watch the entire clip for an interview with Susanna Giering and Katelyn Cleveland from Optimal Massage, who provided massages and a sound bath for borough employees! Leave a comment down below if you attended the Employee Appreciation Day celebrations!

10/07/2026

On Sunday September 20th, the Asha-Jyothi.org Pennsylvania held their annual 5K charity run, raising over twenty five thousand dollars for education and medical services for underprivileged children locally and in India. Be sure to watch the entire clip for an interview with two of their youth leaders, Sri Ghatta and Ashni Voleti. If you’d like to learn more about the organization, check out the local chapter’s website www.asha-jyothi-pa.org. Leave a comment down below if you attended the 5K!