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Five members of Immaculata University’s class of 2027—including three from Chester County—earned Presidential Scholarships. Immaculata Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional first…
Bam Margera, one of television’s most well-known rabble-rousers, recently got a trim at a popular barber shop in Doylestown.
The famed skater…
Chester County Hospital will be hosting a Community Resilience Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 1 PM to 5 PM in honor of National…
A new report by Forbes has ranked the best employers by state. Out of the 97 employers in Pennsylvania, five companies with ties to Chester…
Tower Health, the operator of Phoenixville Hospital in Chester County, could be on the upswing. The Berks County-based health system cut its operating deficit…
When it comes to improving your skin health, you may automatically think about a multi-step skincare routine. From influencers to fashion magazines, it can…
Uh oh. All of a sudden an intense feeling of warmth is spreading through your body. Your heart is beating faster than normal. Your face…
Joseph F. Claffy, a popular bankruptcy lawyer and piano prodigy who turned Joseph Claffy Music into a popular orchestra, died on June 25 at Chester…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has named 6ABC meteorologist Adam Joseph to return as emcee of the West Chester Christmas Parade, joined for…
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel…
Amid the shuttering of Brandywine Hospital, there has been a dearth of mental health services in Chester County. Now, an oasis in what was described…
As you are trying to get dressed, get ready for work, and pack your children into the car, you can’t help but already feel…
Wanderlust Donuts, a specialty shop that will serve artisan donuts made with all-natural ingredients, is coming to Kennett Square this summer, writes Jen Samuel…
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital’s (CCH) Community Health and Wellness Department offered a hands-only CPR and AED training on June 21, 2023, to…
Local historian R. Scott Steele recently opened the doors on the West Grove History Center which honors the town and tells its story through hundreds…
Maybe you took professional swimming lessons as a child and are a confident swimmer today. Or maybe a loved one taught you how to float…
The shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville will soon transform into a facility for veterans. It will be purchased by Penn Medicine from Tower Health in…
A letter of intent has been signed by both Tower Health and Penn Medicine for the purchase of the shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, writes…
You get stuck in traffic. Someone’s phone goes off in a movie theater. You don’t remember why you walked into a room. Annoying…
Chester County Hospital (CCH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – AFib Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to managing…
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital has announced the opening of a new physical therapy office, Penn Medicine Westtown, in Westtown PA, on June 26, 2023…
Last month, VISTA Today honored its 2023 Class of VISTA Millennial Superstars at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern with an unforgettable evening.
VISTA Today…
The Travel Medicine Program located at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital’s Occupational Health Centers (OHC) offers travelers a wide range of services and access…
You’re running late in the morning and leave the house in a rush. You drink your coffee and talk to a few coworkers, but…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is opening applications for participants and sponsors for the West Chester Christmas Parade, as it announces the hometown…
A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to VISTA Today about…
When Collegeville resident Anthony Scalies went into cardiac arrest while a patient at Chester County Hospital, he had no idea that he would be a…
Mary Powell, dean of the new College of Nursing and Health Professions at Immaculata University, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Delaware County…
John Monaghan, who has been coaching kids in Caln Township for years, is grateful to doctors who saved his life after he suffered a stroke…
Outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the Chester County community are what makes a leader, or in this case, a superstar.
On Thursday evening at…
400 of the region’s top business and community leaders erupted in applause as the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) inducted CEO of Key…
Put on your lab coats and scrubs! It’s the final days of registration for Summer Career Academies presented by the Chester County Economic Development…
Chester County Hospital (CCH) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2023. CCH is…
To alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society (ACS) recently awarded a $15,000 transportation grant to The Abramson Cancer Center…
On Thursday, May 11, the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ended, marking a milestone in a pandemic that has lasted more than…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline presented a proclamation this week recognizing May 7-13, 2023, as National Travel and Tourism…
Flourtown resident Martha Sharkey, Founder & CEO of TODAY is a Good Day, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Lancaster County near farmland…
For the first time, WCU has organized a furniture collection for students living off-campus that will benefit the Chester County nonprofit Community Warehouse Project…
State Senator Carolyn Comitta is fighting for legislation to ease the effects of hospital closures throughout Chester County and the Keystone State, writes Peter Hall…
Pennsylvania is the 23rd most economical state in the U.S. relating to cost of living as of 2022, according to the Missouri Economic Research…
A healthcare watchdog group ranked hospitals throughout Pennsylvania on their efforts to protect patient safety, and two Chester County hospitals made the list.
The watchdog…
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to uplift their neighbors and the Greater Coatesville community? Community members are invited and encouraged…
Warmer temperatures, longer days, and blooming flowers are all reasons to get excited about spring. But if the smell of fresh flowers also means an…
Aaron Davis, a West Chester police officer, is being hailed as a hero by the community for saving a shooting victim’s life, writes Bob…
Nicholas (Nick) Torres, interim CEO and President of The Alliance for Health Equity, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in New Mexico, his many…
Ten minutes is a surprisingly short amount of time. In ten minutes, you can unload the dishwasher (if it’s not too full), clear out…
In response to the 2022 Brandywine Hospital Closure, leaders from the community and in nearly 20 local and county organizations convened to develop long-term…
West Chester native and Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Melissa Spahr is the Manager of Clinical Performance and Outcomes at Chester County Hospital.
“My current…
A 16-ounce smoothie that can be made in under a minute will soon be in the hands (and stomachs) of Chester County, writes Lisa…
The COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 brought changes to the American way of working that have altered forever the relationship between many workers…
ChristianaCare will reopen the former Jennersville Hospital in West Grove it acquired from Tower Health for $8 million last summer as a “neighborhood hospital” with…
Downingtown STEM Academy junior Sophie Fontecchio started her nonprofit, Let’s Bake the World A Better Place, in August 2021. Her mission is to engage…
Healthgrades, the No. 1 website Americans use to find care, has awarded Chester County Hospital (CCH) the 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award and the 2023…
“I’m sorry, you didn’t have an AED? I’m sorry, the coaches weren’t trained? They didn’t know what to do? That…
February was American Heart Month, and to celebrate and spread awareness, the Chester County Hospital (CCH) Community Health and Wellness team hosted a live heart…
Tower Health’s trio of Chester County hospitals — Phoenixville, Brandywine, and Jennersville — lost their tax-exempt status due to the excessive salaries of the company…
After just months, the ambulance company that Coatesville has a five-year contract with has announced it is downgrading its services, according to a staff…
Before she was a commentator on CNBC and the keynote at Forbes Magazine’s Top Advisor Summit, Patti Brennan, CFP, was making sure wealth management…
Dr. Karen Kent spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Pottstown as the youngest of five children. Since a young age, she had a…
Chester County Hospital (CCH) has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista, Inc. as one of the World’s Best Hospitals in 2023.
The hospital is…
When you listen to music, the different rhythms are a big part of the song. The rhythm of a drum solo might tell you you…
The much-anticipated time has finally arrived, and VISTA Today is thrilled to reveal its 2023 Class of VISTA Millennial Superstars, an initiative presented by…
Each year in Pennsylvania, you have to bring your car in for inspection. During this time, a professional will check to see how your vehicle…
The Fit Fair is back at Chester County Library in Exton on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, from 9:30 AM – 1 PM.
At the start…
Last week, the Commonwealth Court ruled that Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, all currently or formerly owned by Tower Health, are not eligible for property…
Two Chester County hospitals found their place among 2023 America’s best hospitals, according to Healthgrades.
To determine the ranking for America’s 250 Best…
Tower Health’s credit rating is slipping due to a small financial cushion from having a low cash reserve. While the healthcare nonprofit will continue…
Chester County Hospital’s (CCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has introduced therapeutic hypothermia treatment, which is a treatment program for infants born with concerns…
Betsy Walls of Lansdowne who served as the director of personal health at the Chester County Health Department for 18 years was honored this week…
Laurie Ryan, President of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Drexel Hill and Havertown as the oldest of five siblings. Inspired by…
Chester County Hospital offers numerous virtual wellness events throughout February. Each event covers a different topic to learn about and may give you answers you…
The Arc of Chester County through its Family Support Services Program (FSS) provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live, work and fully participate in…
Healthgrades recently recognized Chester County Hospital (CCH) as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023. This acknowledgment places CCH in the top 1…
The Chester County Food Bank has announced its officers and the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors.
The following officers have…
Snow, ice, wind, cold — all of these can make working out hard to do. During the warmer months, it might be easier to get outside…
Elizabeth “Betsy” Walls, RN, the retired Director of Personal Health for the Chester County Health Department whose efforts helped to establish the Public Health Emergency…
Chester County-raised Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is being recognized for his compassionate coaching, according to 6ABC.
Earlier this month, 24-year-old Bills…
Chester County Hospital has been recognized by The American College of Cardiology (ACC) as a featured hospital in the 2023 U.S. News & World…
West Chester rates as one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America, with a number of factors making the borough a destination for…
The Friends Association, working to help local families and individuals experiencing homelessness, has lined up three activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
Chester County’s chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness is making a comeback. The formerly all-volunteer-run chapter was dependent on Pennsylvania’s…
Immaculata University has announced that Ridley Park resident Mary Powell has been named as the founding dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions…
Chester County Hospital has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey.
The global leader in healthcare experience…
Chester County Hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. The hospital…
Dr. William Scarlett, Senior Vice President of Cancer Care and Medical Director of Healthcare Delivery at Redeemer Health in Meadowbrook, spoke to VISTA Today about…
Country Butcher, a fine foods market in Kennett Square, attracts customers with its delicious coffee and artisan food, but it is the women who work…
Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) has partnered with Chester County Hospital’s OBGYN Clinic, a practice of the Chester County Hospital Penn Medicine, to better…
To support the underserved communities in need, Barb and Brian Riley of Chester County have donated $6 million to the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas…
Jim Cawley, President of Rosemont College, spoke to VISTA Today about his idyllic childhood growing up in Levittown, his involvement in a diverse range of…
Donna Urian, Board Chair of YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Springfield…
As the holiday season descends and doors close for a deserved pause, a friendly and welcoming essence remains infused in the schools of higher learning…
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the region’s most famous hometown Christmas parade returns this Friday at 7 PM to downtown…
As Jay Leno has taken over headlines for his injuries sustained in a gasoline fire, many have little to no knowledge of the specialized treatment…
It’s time for the lights to ignite in downtown West Chester. Starting this Friday, visitors can sip, shop, and dine amidst thousands of twinkling…
Eric Davies, President of the Wurzak Hotel Group, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, his childhood love of sports, and…
A newly released report by Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, an employer-driven, safety-focused rating system, has awarded top marks to two Chester County hospitals…
Getting the right care in the right place is what every person wants and needs when they are experiencing a health problem — and that’s…
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, takes place down historic Lincoln Highway on Dec. 3, 2022 at…
Exton developer, Hankin Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Phoenixville Senior Housing project on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Hankin Group welcomed project partners, as…
Although it is well known that local fire departments and other EMS providers are heroes in Chester County, the bucket of recognition is never full…
ChristianaCare has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the American Rescue Fund Plan Act by Chester County to support reopening the shuttered Jennersville…
Ben Fileccia, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, spoke with VISTA Today about the hospitality “gene” he…
Robyn Hannigan, President of Ursinus College, spoke with VISTA Today about frequently moving as a child and making new friends through sports and music. She…
Apple picking, pumpkin spice, and flannel shirts are all things you may be looking forward to with fall around the corner. The weather has cooled…
ChristianaCare received $2.5 million in federal funding last week to help restore health care services in southern Chester County, writes Fran Maye for the…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is offering up a unique opportunity for inside access to Chester County’s most popular hometown Christmas parade…
Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill is staying open thanks to a Chester County judge, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Court of…
Jack Dooley, a partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Fort Washington and attending Villanova basketball games with his…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors.
“CCEDC’s board members are…
Authors Kevin Ferris, of West Chester, and John Siegfried will hold a book launch and signing for the release of No Greater Love: The Story…
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three siblings. She started working at…
A new bill introduced in the Legislature would require state approval for hospital sales or a hospital system could be sold, writes Ford Turner for…
Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill is closing and becoming an inpatient behavioral health center by next spring, according to owner Crozer Health, writes…
David Zellers, Director of Commerce for Montgomery County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Wernersville, Berks County, where he could walk to school…
Chester County will receive part of the more than $1 billion settlement between Pennsylvania and three major pharmaceutical distributors regarding their roles in creating and…
Kennett Library and Chester County Hospital will offer a series of upcoming events as part of a “Live Better” initiative highlighting health literacy’s importance…
Chester County Hospital has earned distinction among Healthgrades’ list of National Leaders in Obstetrics & Gynecology, receiving the 2022 Healthgrades Labor and Delivery Excellence Award…
Despite closing Brandywine and Jennersville Hospitals in Chester County in a bid to ensure financial stabilization within the company, Tower Health’s troubles remain significant…
Barry Fragale, owner Fragale Brothers Barber Shop in Kennett Square with his brother Mike, has been met with an outpouring of support from the community…
Cigna and Oscar Health have joined forces to bring their health insurance product Cigna+Oscar to small business owners in Chester County and the rest…
Chester County’s efforts to preserve its past have resulted in a wealth of history that visitors and residents can steep themselves in. However, one…
Recognizing the frustrations in access to mental health care and the lack of information about what resources were available, Pennsylvania State Representative Kristine Howard began…
Beth Duffy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Southampton, Bucks County, her early…
I’m getting rid of my dad’s car.
On its face, getting rid of a car sounds easy. Trade it in. Maybe give it…
Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood in…
In order to empower greater community input and increase public transparency, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is introducing legislation to reform the process around hospital closures…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced that 6ABC Meteorologist Adam Joseph will emcee the West Chester Christmas Parade when the beloved holiday…
Bud Hansen, president and CEO of Normandy Farm, spoke to VISTA Today about his close relationship with his dad and how he learned to love…
Western Chester County first responders gathered for an informational meeting in Parkesburg last week to discuss the impending closure of Tower Health’s Medic 93…
Two Chester County attractions and one rush-hour birth have found their place on this year’s Best of Philly list published by the Philadelphia…
Two Chester County hospitals have been included among the seventeen best hospitals in the Philadelphia region by U.S. News & World Report, writes John…
Once made up of nine family members, the Cappetta siblings were separated by the state after their father died and their mother had been unable…
The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Greater Coatesville Hospital Closure Group and partial funding from the Chester County Health Department, has released…
Stress. If you weren’t well-acquainted with the term prior to the pandemic, you most likely are now.
When we encounter a stressor, our…
ChristianaCare and Tower Health completed the acquisition for former Jennersville Hospital in West Grove of $8 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
Beginning Saturday, July 16, Chester County is joining with communities across the nation, introducing “988” as the direct phone connection support for anyone experiencing mental…
Volunteers recently distributed hundreds of carnations and thank-you notes to Chester County Hospital employees. The “Carnation Day” event was an effort of the Care…
They say necessity is the mother of invention.
Eight years ago on Thanksgiving, Tashelle Darby-Wong’s eight-month-old son, Kai, experienced a severe…
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is collaborating with the Chester County Library System to post details of the National Human Trafficking Hotline in…
Chester County ranks among the Top 100 in the Healthiest Communities Rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report, writes Isabel Tehan for the…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is opening applications for participants in the West Chester Christmas Parade, which will be held on Friday, Dec…
ChristianaCare has entered into an agreement to acquire Jennersville Hospital in West Grove. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter.
“Today’s…
After Tower Health announced that its Medic 93 services, or Tower Direct, are being pulled from the western Chester County area by September, residents and…
The areas of Chester County that are reeling after the recent closure of Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals will now also lose the services of Tower…
Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, the President of Harcum College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in government housing near Binghamton, N.Y.; his fondest…
Last month, VISTA Today honored its 2022 Class of VISTA Millennial Superstars at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern.
“You work hard for not only…
African-Americans between the ages of 45 and 75 are more likely to be diagnosed and die from colon cancer.
This form of cancer, though…
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone, regardless of their age and health.
It’s why Chester County Hospital is partnering with Aidan’s…
In order to address the staffing crisis at the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, six 911 dispatchers have been hired, but there are still…
Iron Hill Brewery founder Kevin Finn, Chester County Hospital, Community Warehouse Project of Chester County, and former State Sen. Andrew Dinniman will be honored at…
In the business world, it’s called synergy. In everyday life, it’s called collaboration. At Chester County Hospital, it’s called community partnerships.
No…
COVID-19 cases in Chester County and the region are once again on the rise as a subvariant of omicron continues to spread rapidly through…
In December, Chester County Hospital was named a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, and now, it has been…
With more than 400 of the region’s top business and community leaders gathered together, the Chester County Economic Development Council inducted Meridian Bank CEO…
Dr. Kevin Sowti MD, MBA, SFHM considers himself a Texan, has lived on almost every continent on the globe, and speaks 3 different languages. He…
Chester County Hospital has been awarded an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. In Pennsylvania, only 61 hospitals received an A grade. This…
Service is the key to superstardom.
That fact was evident after 300 attendees heard the short speeches of this year’s VISTA Millennial Superstars on…
Jim Brexler, CEO of Doylestown Health spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in St. Louis County, Missouri; taking Chevy Chase–style vacations to Southern…
Chester County Hospital is looking to add motivated individuals to its team and will host a career fair in Coatesville on Thursday, May 12 from…
The number of COVID-19 cases in Chester County has continued to increase in the past two weeks and is still considered extremely high, according…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a new Introduction to Mindfulness for Wellbeing class for free throughout the month of May in recognition of…
Lissette “Mitzy” Liriano, a nurse at the OB/GYN Clinic at Chester County Hospital, works to ensure that her patients receive the resources that they…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the recipients of its three highest awards: the Service to Youth Award, the Community Partner Award, and the…
After months of decline, the number of COVID-19 cases in Chester County is once again rising and is considered to be very high, according…
Meridian Bank founder and CEO Chris Annas, who has served as a leader and positive force in the region for years, will be inducted into…
Chester County is projected to be the fastest-growing county in southeastern Pennsylvania, with growth of more than 25 percent anticipated by 2050. With a…
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the West Chester Christmas Parade will return as part of Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday…
The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Health Services Leadership Task Force, will host a hybrid town hall event, Let’s Talk Allyship…
David Freeman, the CEO of QNB Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Columbus, Ohio; getting married right out of high school and…
The Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of “best real-estate deals” are defined as those bringing large-scale benefit to the region as symbols of…
Nine minutes is a surprisingly short amount of time. In nine minutes, you can unload the dishwasher (if it’s not too full), clear out…
David Galluch, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District, spoke with VISTA Today about losing his…
Darren Girardeau, a native of Hegins, Pa., in Schuylkill County, is the Director of Emergency Services, Transport & Radiology Nursing at Penn Medicine’s Chester…
Victoria Pritchard, a West Grove native who was born at Chester County Hospital, is a Senior Consultant at RKL LLP, where she assists clients in…
The Chester County Commissioners said there is an “excellent” chance of reopening the shuttered Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals as other local healthcare facilities are seeing…
Celina “Lee” Siwula, Director of the Prelicensure BSN Program at Immaculata University, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in a tight-knit family in…
Casa Carmen, a boutique winery located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is expanding to Pennsylvania and will add a new West Grove address by summer…
Samantha Dardine, a Delco native who grew up in Kennett Square, is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Downingtown-based Victory Brewing Company, one of…
Not long after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and initiated the largest military assault on a European country since World War II, the staff at Chester…
Following a months-long search for the ideal candidate, Chester County has appointed Erik Walschburger to Deputy County Administrator. He will support County Administrator Bobby…
ChristianaCare, a healthcare system based in Newark, Del., has acquired two primary-care practices in southern Chester County previously affiliated with Tower Health. One is…
While the recent Department of Veterans Affairs plan calls for the closure of the Coatesville VA Medical Center, it is still in the initial phase…
The number of COVID-19 cases in Chester County has continued to drop, as it recently transitioned from an extremely high to a high level…
Tower Health managed to more than halve its net loss to $65.6 million in the first half of fiscal 2022, but the Reading-based…
First responders in East Brandywine Township welcomed home their colleague, volunteer EMS Captain Greg Kohlmaier, whom they helped save after he had a heart attack…
Canyon Atlantic Partners has decided to end litigation in Common Pleas Court with Tower Health to force the financially struggling health system to sell Jennersville…
Bob McGowan, the COO of Peddler’s Village, the Delaware Valley’s top tourist destination in 2020, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in…
While there are several great distilleries in the Philadelphia region, some of them stand out not just by the quality of their drinks, but also…
As part of Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future…
Canyon Atlantic Partners missed a key deadline in a bid to buy Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Canyon failed…
A Haven, an Exton-based nonprofit that serves as a refuge for hundreds of local children who are mourning the loss of a loved one…
From the hairs on your head to the soles of your feet, every single cell in your body requires oxygen to survive. It fuels all…
Two Chester County companies have found their place among the Top 100 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employees. Ryan Mulligan covered the…
The number of COVID-19 cases in Chester County has continued to dip, crawling from “extremely high” to “very high,” according to The New York…
If the sale of Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals goes through, Canyon Atlantic Partners has ambitious plans for Chester County’s two shuttered medical centers, writes…
Brian Kelly, the founder and former CEO of The Points Guy, a popular travel website, spoke with VISTA Today about being born on Long Island…
The latest court decision by a Chester County judge has left the door open for the possible reopening of Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals. Harold Brubaker…
For the third consecutive year, Healthgrades, a popular website that is a leader in healthcare transparency, has named Chester County Hospital one of America’s…
Following foreclosure, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in West Chester is headed for auction, with bidding expected to start on Feb. 28 and end…
Chester County Hospital’s rich history, which spans almost 130 years, will be the subject of a Chester County History Center presentation next week, writes…
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. has named Kevin Spiegel the CEO for Crozer Health. He replaces Peter Adamo, who held the position for two years, writes…
With both Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals now closed, The Alliance for Health Equity has announced the formation of the Health Services Leadership Group Task Force…
The Chester County Medical Society, with the support of other medical societies, will petition the court to intervene and support the effort of Canyon Atlantic…
Brandywine Hospital closed its doors for good at 11:59 PM on Jan. 31, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The hospital’s…
With Brandywine Hospital having closed at the end of business yesterday, Jan. 31, atop the Jennersville Hospital exit last month, the activity level of those…
With the closure of Brandywine Hospital approaching, Chester County Hospital continues to expand its services to ensure local healthcare demands are met. John George diagnosed…
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, who represents Pennsylvania’s 5th congressional district, a district that includes much of Delaware Couty, a small section of…
Denise Sharrer is being hailed as a hero. The West Caln Township woman became worried when her neighbor — who lives alone but regularly appeared outdoors…
Breakthrough cases of COVID-19 do not mean that vaccinations aren’t working.
That was one of several messages that Jeanne Franklin, Director of the…
To ease the increased caseload resulting from the situations with Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals, Harrisburg is providing $2.1 million in state funds for expanded…
What are the current COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death trends across Chester County? How do Chester County’s vaccination rates compare to similar counties…
Primary care providers, healthcare specialists, mental health professionals, friends, family — there are a lot of people who play at least a small role in managing…
Following Jennersville Hospital’s closure and in anticipation of Brandywine Hospital’s exit, the Chester County EMS Council published a whitepaper on the status of…
Due to high volumes, Chester County Hospital and its Emergency Department are not able to accommodate COVID-19 testing for mild symptoms.
COVID-19 is…
Chester County Hospital has been working hard to stay ahead of the increased demand created by three recent developments: the surge in COVID-19 cases…
The number of COVID-19 cases in Chester County is now extremely high, with the total reported for the last week being the highest of…
Chester County has recorded an unprecedented rise in new COVID-19 cases, the highest since the start of the pandemic nearly two years ago, writes…
The maternity unit and neonatal intensive care units at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill are closing for good on Friday, Jan. 21, reports…
The loss of Jennersville Hospital has caused a lot of anxiety for many southern Chester County residents. The distance to an accessible emergency room is…
Community leaders are voicing concern over the impending closure of Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals. A 6ABC report chronicles their worry about the access of healthcare…
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Chester County Hospital for its high level of maternity care.
The hospital earned the highest available rating…
The Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) has appointed Chester County Hospital CEO Michael J. Duncan to its Board of Directors.
CCOIC board members work…
Three seniors from East High School in West Chester have organized a silent auction fundraiser Thursday, Dec. 16, to benefit Home of the Sparrow in…
As new variants of COVID-19 continue to emerge, local progress won in fighting the pandemic is becoming progress lost. The number of cases in…
Thousands of Chester County residents will be left without nearby emergency room care once Tower Health closes Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals.
Tower Health will close…
A society in which children are assigned their jobs at age 12 — this is the world that author Lois Lowry paints in her novel, The…
As Canyon Atlantic Partners is poised to take control of Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals in 2021, industry insiders are watching carefully. Some question if the…
Chester County Hospital has been named as one of the nation’s top-performing hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health.
The annual Fortune/IBM…
The number of COVID-19 cases has increased recently in Chester County, maintaining it at a very high level, according to The New York Times…
After spending more than seven months in the hospital fighting COVID-19, Marissa Fuentes was finally able to reunite with her family at their Spring…
Tower Health has found a new owner for Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals that will keep both facilities open as acute care hospitals, writes Lisa Scheid…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is releasing its top milestones for fiscal year 2020-2021, after the global pandemic stretched into a second year…
Coronavirus is resurging once again in Pennsylvania, pushing the number of confirmed cases in Chester County up and keeping it at a very high level…
Susan Springsteen, the President of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Delaware; her passion for riding horses; rescuing a…
Tower Health — the parent company of Brandywine and Phoenixville hospitals and the soon-to-close Jennersville Hospital — is appealing the decision of a Chester County…
Chester County Hospital (CCH) has been recognized as a top performer in the 2021 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Annual Ranking by Vizient, Inc…
Instead of lights out, West Chester is going lights up. Under the umbrella of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, 75 sponsored lamp posts…
Jennersville Hospital employees who were handed their official layoff notice earlier this month got a recent ray of professional hope. They were informed of priority…
During the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce annual fall luncheon on November 4, key speakers focused primarily on the road to economic recovery amid…
Brandon Rost, CEO of beMarketing, spoke with VISTA.Today about learning the values of hard work and relationships in his childhood and teen years in…
Tower Health issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) last week for 293 employees ahead of the closure of Jennersville Hospital in West Grove…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry recently hosted its 2021 Annual Awards Celebration at Longwood Gardens. This tradition celebrates the CCCBI’s accomplishments…
While the United States ranked poorly overall for maternal health among developed countries, Chester County is among the counties that are in the “very low…
Paul Redman, the President and CEO of Longwood Gardens, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in Texas and growing up as the son of…
Organizations of all sizes, and in every industry, can be the victim of a cyberattack.
Discover how you can proactively defend against cyberattacks, rather than…
Today at Chester County Hospital, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, or give comfort and reassurance.
The hospital…
Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, is disputing a media report that its Delaware County health system is up for sale, writes John George…
The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) recently welcomed U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a 2020 presidential candidate, to Chester County for its…
The for-profit owner of Crozer Health’s four Delaware County hospitals has put them up for sale, according to industry sources, writes Harold Brubaker…
A Chester County judge denied Tower Health’s application for property tax exemptions on Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia…
Take a moment to notice your body at this very moment. Are you hunching over your computer? Sitting in an uncomfortable position on the couch…
According to the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, 54 local businesses have committed to sponsoring five weekends of holiday lights, decorations, and festivities during…
Thanks to a collaboration with Chester County Hospital, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s patrol cars are accessorizing with pink cancer ribbons in honor…
Chester County is in the middle of the pack, relative to the other counties in Pennsylvania, based on hospital bed capacity, according to recently released…
Tower Health’s recent announcement that it will close Jennersville Hospital received a swift reaction from the Chester County Commissioners. Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and…
In a bid to dig itself out from massive losses, Tower Health has decided to close Jennersville Hospital in West Grove. The health system is…
Jenny Moore is certain that her recovery from a leg amputation and COVID-19 are a direct result of the members of Frazer Mennonite Church…
Chester County Hospital is committed to providing a broad scope of high-quality health education programs. Check out its wide variety; you’ll surely find…
The spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant throughout Chester County shows no signs of abating. As a result, cases here continue to climb and…
Dr. Shafinaz Akhter and her colleagues at Chester County Hospital have been battling COVID-19 cases since the very beginning of the pandemic.
Over that…
A good run, a haunted house, that special someone — there are many factors that can cause your heart to beat faster than usual. These small…
Individual tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated VISTA Leadership Megastars reception on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 5:30-8 PM at the…
As the Delta variant continues to spread across the country, the number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise in Chester County. The New York…
First Resource Bank is taking a proactive approach in helping its customers and the community protect themselves from becoming victims of identity theft and cyber…
Following weeks of stagnation, vaccinations are again rising in Pennsylvania and every other state after an extended rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has elected seven new members to its Board of Directors.
“CCEDC board members help shape the future of Chester…
The coronavirus positivity rate continues to increase in Chester County as the highly contagious Delta variant spreads. In response, the Chester County Health Department is…
Ten companies from the Philadelphia area are among the nation’s 300 best employers for women — according to this year’s rankings from Forbes — and…
Your body is an impressive machine, especially when it comes to having a baby. Both during and after pregnancy, your body works hard to support…
The number of coronavirus cases in Chester County has been on the rise for more than a month, as the Delta variant continues to spread…
Thomas Gavin, a West Chester native and Devon Prep graduate, is the Director of Development and COVID-19 Response at Chester County Hospital/Penn Medicine…
They’re a part of your feet, your shoulder blades, your mouth, and even your face — muscles are all throughout your body, many of which…
The 80th Annual Chester County Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 AM-5 PM. The longest-running historic home tour in…
I slayed a bat and wore a towel on my head to minimize my fear while it was dive-bombing me. This recount is a…
Aston native Claire Mooney, a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School, is the President and CEO of Tower Health’s Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals…
The Chester County Food Bank, courtesy of its FRESHstart Kitchen culinary training program, has been named a Restaurant Ready Partner of the National Restaurant Association…
The Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau (CVB), the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Chester County, has unveiled a new video as part of its…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is reimagining what the holidays mean this year by launching the first-ever “Chester County Hospital Lights Up…
The nursery is ready, the car seat is installed, and you’re stocking up on sleep knowing it may not be easy to come by…
VISTA Leadership Megastars — a new initiative that the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America launched in May in conjunction with VISTA Today — is ready…
Chester County Hospital has once again been ranked among the best hospitals in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
The hospital — which…
Patti Brennan, the President and CEO of Key Financial, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a family with seven children, including one who…
After previously deciding to not bid for the financially troubled Tower Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network and StoneBridge Health have reconsidered. John George covered the…
Progress in beating back coronavirus cases has ended the healthcare collaboration forged by Chester and Delaware counties. But officials from both locations cite the information…
As public health needs relating to the control of COVID-19 decrease, the intergovernmental cooperation agreement between Chester County and Delaware County will come to…
After five months of deliberations, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Bucks County-based StoneBridge Healthcare have decided not to bid on the financially troubled…
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No, this isn’t a list of destinations…
What is good nutrition? For most people, that is a hard question to answer.
You can find weight management and nutritional advice on the Internet…
Chester County Hospital invites you to join an online discussion with an orthopedic surgeon and a pain medicine specialist to learn about the latest surgical…
William Holloway, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President and Principal of Bernardon, an award-winning firm that provides architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture services, has…
After spending more than six months in the hospital fighting COVID-19, Kevin Culbertson of East Goshen received an emotional homecoming, writes Fran Maye for…
Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N, spoke with VISTA Today about spending his entire life in Bucks County; his memories playing baseball…
Chester County Hospital has been awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in…
Chester County Hospital has been awarded a five-star rating – the highest possible score – by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In Pennsylvania…
Chester County and state medical leaders worry that Brandywine, Phoenixville, and Jennersville hospitals will close, writes Kelly Rule for FOX29.
They believe that the hospitals…
Mark A. Devey, the Head of School at Perkiomen School, spoke with MONTCO Today about being born in Pittsburgh and growing up in Bethlehem, where…
Chester County Hospital continues to offer many of its popular classes and programs as virtual events that you can take part in remotely and online…
Andrea Youndt, the Chester County Food Bank’s CEO, spoke with VISTA.Today about growing up in a small town in Lancaster County, the lesson…
After being born two months early and without a rib cage, London Kelly, who is nearing her first birthday, may soon be able to leave…
The Leapfrog Group’s hospital safety grades, an employee-driven hospital rating system, has awarded top marks to two Chester County hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker…
Barton Post, a retired attorney who founded Post & Schell PC, is leading a push for a novel model to save the three Chester County…
West Chester University will welcome the first students into its new Physician Assistant Program this July after successfully applying for accreditation-provisional status from the…
In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel Credit Union for going above…
Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides…
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not…
Chester County Hospital has partnered with LEAP for Coatesville to host the First Annual Community Empowerment Run on Saturday, May 15.
The event, a two…
Valerie Osiecki, the owner of Downingtown-based I Do! Invitations and Announcements, helps couples get the fine print for their big day just right, reports…
By Chris Isaac
They say there will always be work in the medical field, and with the demand for medical care thanks to COVID, you…
The risk level for COVID-19 is still very high in Chester County. But, the number of new infections is dropping. The main driver in…
Scott Walsh, the owner of Malvern-based J. Scott Catering, winner of Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s 2021 Small Business of the…
With the healthcare industry projecting that pandemic-induced PTSD and other psychological impacts are the next health crisis, HR professionals from across industries, as well…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry has named Chester County Hospital CEO Michael Duncan its 2021 Executive of the Year.
“Due to his…
For as long as he can remember, Kerwin Barden has put the needs of others ahead of his own. That’s how he explains his…
Malvern-based Ocugen collaborated with India’s Bharat Biotech to develop a fourth vaccine, and it could be a game-changer in the ongoing fight…
The Chester County Hospital Gala at Longwood Gardens is an annual tradition at which friends of the hospital celebrate its mission and support community outreach…
As the number of coronavirus cases remained roughly the same during the past few weeks, the data still shows that Chester County’s risk level…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will host its Small Business Awards Breakfast & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 5 from 8:30…
More skin cancers are diagnosed in the U.S. each year than all other cancers combined.
According to the American Cancer Society, many of the…
Balancing life as a new parent is hard enough, but for those with a child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the challenges become…
Bloom Southern Kitchen in Chester Springs is bringing Southern-style comfort food — think chicken and waffles and hushpuppies — to the northern corner of Chester County…
The number of cases has continued to increase over the last two weeks, keeping Chester County at a very high risk level for the coronavirus…
Capitol Seniors Housing, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate developer, has finalized the development of a new $22.5 million senior living facility, Arbor…
The number of COVID-19 cases has started to increase once again over the last two weeks, keeping Chester County at a very high risk…
Ten years ago, Dr. Bradley Dyer was on call for his practice, All Star Pediatrics in Exton, when he was contacted by the Chester County…
April brings the promise of longer days, warm weather, and health!
World Health Day is April 7, and Chester County Hospital has a month filled…
Chester County Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the second year in a row. The hospital is ranked as…
Chester County boasts several millennial mayors, and when the coronavirus arrived in their communities, they rose to the challenge and dealt with the growing number…
The death of actor Chadwick Boseman last summer sent shockwaves through social media. The timing was difficult for many to grasp. He was at the…
The number of cases has remained about the same over the last two weeks, keeping Chester County at a very high risk level for the…
Changes in lung blood pressure can signal big trouble for people with heart failure. Now, thanks to a tiny implantable device being offered at Chester…
Lauren Ranalli, the President and Chief Financial Officer of First Resource Bank, will speak on a panel that discusses best practices in diverse and inclusive…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March.
ZOOM IN: Increasing Home Office Productivity
On Wednesday, March 17, this free webinar…
The risk of getting COVID-19, based on cases per capita and test positivity, remains very high in Chester County, according to The New York…
Waking up after a full night’s sleep can feel magical. You can think clearly, you’re full of energy, and you’re ready to…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
On Thursday, March…
Restaurants, bars, hotels, and other hospitality businesses in Chester County that would like to apply for individual grants valued between $5,000 and $50,000…
While the number of COVID-19 cases continued to decrease over the last two weeks, Chester County remains at a very high risk level for…
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) is working hard to protect the state’s hospitality and tourism industries, which have been harshly impacted by…
The Chester County History Center has three virtual events on the calendar that are sure to inform and fascinate participants:
History Matters Speaker SeriesWilliam “Bill…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
The Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ninth Annual Energy Briefing kicked off Tuesday with businesses from 13 counties seeking solutions to effective energy consumption…
Although the number of cases continued to plummet over the last two weeks, Chester County remains at a very high risk level for the coronavirus…
Two of Chester County’s leading COVID-19 vaccine providers came together on Saturday for a one-day clinic that vaccinated close to 1,500…
Tower Health – which owns Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals – has parted ways with CEO Clint Matthews, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Matthews…
March is a month filled with health-awareness recognitions, and Chester County Hospital’s Virtual Wellness Presentations are here to support you through each of…
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released a map that highlights all the locations that are providing the COVID-19 vaccine in Chester County to…
Two of Chester County’s leading COVID-19 vaccine providers have come together to create a one-day mass vaccination clinic on Saturday, Feb. 20…
Although the number of COVID-19 cases continued to decrease over the last two weeks, Chester County remains at a very high risk level for…
Black women are no strangers to health inequities. From being more likely to be diagnosed with later-stage breast cancer to experiencing more pregnancy-related…
While the number of cases has continued to decline in the last month, Chester County still remains at a very high risk level for the…
Tower Health will implement temporary salary cuts of 10 percent or 15 percent for its executives and managers, including those at Brandywine, Phoenixville, and Jennersville…
On the heels of Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics report that COVID-19-ravaged bars, restaurants, and retail have shed even more jobs, while…
Chester County is still at a very high risk level for coronavirus, with the number of cases continuing to decrease in the past two weeks…
In a written statement provided to health system employees last week, Tower Health CEO Clint Matthews said that no decision has been made on the…
Some people are just born to be nurses. Chester County Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse Victoria DiBerardino is one of those people.
For as…
Chester County Hospital is offering a variety of free wellness classes this month to support your health and wellness goals:
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The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 Board of Directors. It is comprised of 22 of the region’s most prominent…
Christopher Moy, who grew up in southern New Jersey, is a Manager and Lead Technology Architect at Cerner, a supplier of health information technology services…
With the number of cases remaining high but decreasing slightly in the past two weeks, Chester County has dropped from an “extreme” to a “very…
In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
This question, and…
Chester County Hospital has been awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in…
Darby native and Cochranville resident Kasey Trill is a Health Career Pathways Instructor and Nurse Educator for the Chester County Intermediate Unit/Technical College High…
“It can be a little daunting to walk in here every day, but this is my job,” said Lindsay Desmond. “I’m an ER nurse…
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Chester County Hospital with its HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive…
Dr. James Curtis, who was born and raised in Paducah, Ky., is the Associate Director of Pharmacy at Penn Medicine’s Chester County Hospital.
Curtis…
Working in tandem with state and federal guidance, Chester County health officials are planning to begin a schedule of Phase 1 vaccinations by the end…
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, most Chester County hospitals remain below the state and national average for ICU occupancy, write…
Business leaders and community members in Chester County are bracing themselves for the impact of any potential sale or closure of Tower Health’s Brandywine…
A children’s writing program in Kennett has emerged as an unexpected but much-needed lifeline to many during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Ximena Conde…
When the Grinch of COVID-19 stole its annual Evening with Santa series, West Chester University’s Office of Alumni Relations wished upon a purple…
When the pandemic hit, Exton resident Arlene Loaeza, an obstetrics coordinator and doctor-patient liaison for Penn Ob/Gyn, was six months pregnant, writes Melissa…
The Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau, a nonprofit that serves as the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Chester County, has launched a local marketing…
Law firms, banks, hospitals, schools, corporations, utilities, and other organizations often have significant volumes of old documents stored on a variety of incompatible and outdated…
As a volunteer organization, SHiNE hosts one of the most efficient fundraisers in Chester County, with 100 percent of every dollar raised going directly to…
Chester Springs resident Trish Phillips, whose family has been shattered by COVID-19, is now sharing her story, hoping to warn others to not take…
Actress and model Tatiana Lee, a Coatesville native who was born with spina bifida, is changing the culture in Hollywood and improving conditions in her…
Delaware County officials joined with the Chester County Health Department Nov. 12 to put out a dire warning about spiking COVID-19 case numbers in…
Nearly four decades into their interracial marriage, Asha George-Guiser and Kim Guiser, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Honey Brook, are still…
With massive debt and huge losses in the past two years weighing heavily on its operations, Tower Health is considering selling its Philadelphia-area hospitals…
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is considering a return to all-virtual learning by Nov. 16…
Tower Health – the owner of Brandywine, Phoenixville, and Jennersville hospitals – saw its bonds downgraded to “junk” status by a pair of major credit-ratings agencies…
What is it like for diverse populations to seek – and provide – health care during COVID-19?
Three regional health care leaders, from the city to…
Six of Immaculata University’s newest faculty members are Chester County residents.
West Chester resident Taek-yul (Ted) Kim has joined the business faculty, where…
Chester County Hospital is offering free Virtual Wellness Classes to support your health and wellness goals.
Registrants will receive a direct link via e-mail…
Health Care Connect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, invites you to join it on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 8-10:30…
Maria McCool, the founder and co-owner of Calista Salon & Spa in West Chester and an image consultant to QVC hosts, took her styling…
Help the Women’s Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital crush cancer with a wine tour of local wineries, breweries, distilleries, and dining establishments throughout the…
A leading expert on infectious diseases has warned that if Chester County’s current coronavirus positivity trend continues, it will be a while before schools…
With colder weather on the horizon, local restaurants are eager to increase their indoor dining capacity from 25 to 50 percent on Sept. 21. This…
In a deal brokered by Zommick McMahon Commercial Real Estate, the reincarnation of a popular restaurant will soon open in Media to high expectations after…
The Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville is a four-acre complex that creates dynamic and realistic training environments for first responders, according…
The award-winning Chester County Hospital is a part of Penn Medicine, an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of the people in…
Citadel Country Spirit USA has announced the GMC Sierra Stage lineup and schedule for next year’s music festival, scheduled for Aug. 27-29, 2021…
Chester County offers plenty of options for outdoor exploration and enjoyment, including historic sites surrounded by breathtaking nature, that make it an ideal place for…
For more than 125 years, Chester County Hospital has been looking toward the future, unafraid to embrace the unknown, always willing to bring its best…
Chesterbrook-based Trevena saw its stock surge by 50 percent after the FDA approved its new pain medicine on Monday, writes John George for the…
Lungpacer Medical, a Canadian medical device company with U.S. operations in Exton, has developed technology that is being used to wean COVID-19 patients…
Earlier this year, Mark and C’Anne Wofford launched Oso Keto, a business that offers keto-friendly alternatives to carb-based snacks, writes Sonja Chen…
Chester County Hospital ranks No. 5 in the Philadelphia region and No. 10 in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report’s…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic to preserve the health and well-being…
West Chester resident Lauren Richards, 33, has delivered all three of her children at Chester County Hospital, but it was after the birth of her…
Paoli-based Audacity Therapeutics is looking to raise $150 million to test if existing SARS drugs could be used to treat COVID-19, writes Allie…
After his father Jim was hospitalized for COVID-19, Matt Cracas took over the family’s four-decades-old business, Pickering Valley Feed & Farm…
West Chester resident Maria Hromcenco is sharing her journey of battling anorexia and thus providing a source of hope for many others, writes Richard Gaw…
After a traumatic brain injury prevented him from returning to his previous job as senior vice president and creative director of an advertising firm, Devon…
Investing with an eye toward promoting social, political, or environmental concerns (or at least not supporting activities you feel are harmful) doesn’t mean you…
By Chester County Hospital
It’s safe to say that the world has changed. And though it may feel a bit strange, these measures are…
With Chester County moving into the green phase today, local businesses are poised to take advantage of the newly loosened restrictions, writes Catherine Odom for…
The Chester County COVID-19 Business Task Force will host the fourth in a series of free webinars on Thursday, June 25 at 11 AM…
The Challenge for Cancer Bike Tour, presented by Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning, is being held virtually from Sunday, June 21 to Sunday, June…
By Main Line Health
As a healthcare organization, the safety of our constituents is our highest priority. While our commitment to Art Ability remains strong…
With its number of coronavirus cases on the rise, Chester County is now the only county in the Philadelphia region to not meet two important…
In preparation for the summer season, a new video produced by Oliveto Media touts southeastern Pennsylvania’s readiness for hospitality, events, and tourism.
The video…
Citadel Country Spirit USA, a three-day country music festival that was scheduled for Aug. 28-30 at the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds…
By Wendi Rank
Chester County residents with symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to call their healthcare provider for testing. Residents without a regular provider…
All around the world, energy and chemical companies are playing a central role in battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Pipeline companies continue to reliably deliver…
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Over 100,000 deaths. Over 39 million unemployed. Policy-makers, business leaders and private citizens are now tracking these two COVID-19…
Newlin Township is the only municipality in Chester County that still has zero cases of COVID-19 recorded among its residents, which totals approximately 1…
By Marian Moskowitz, Chair of Chester County’s Board of Commissioners
Before I became a Chester County Commissioner, I was a small business owner. My…
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, offering full-time employees a competitive and flexible…
In the past, I’ve written about how blessed Chester County is. We have a history of engagement, bi-partisan planning and…
First responders lined Chester County Hospital’s main entrance to salute and cheer front-line staff for their heroic efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, writes…
After nearly a month of intensive efforts by Chester County Government to overcome restrictions imposed for antibody testing, the county confirms it is now able…
Dr. Don Emery, 70, the Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Chester County Hospital, is clocking 100-hour weeks on the frontlines of…
Chester County Hospital is offering free virtual wellness classes to support your health and wellness goals.
Eleven medical workers in Chester County are among Main Line Today’s 2020 Healthcare Heroes who are redefining medicine in the region, writes Melissa Jacobs…
Even as Pennsylvania remains under a stay-at-home order by Gov. Tom Wolf, the Chester County Commissioners have been meeting – virtually – with business and…
By Guy Ciarrocchi, Esq.
Having spent much time on our current situation as a nation, a state, a county, and after countless calls with elected…
If there’s one thing that will long be remembered once the COVID-19 pandemic is a thing of the past, it’s the way…
On behalf of the Marshallton community, the Marshallton Conservation Trust and individual members of its Board of Directors are donating much-needed funds to Chester…
J. Scott Catering in Malvern is leading the charge to keep our healthcare workers and emergency personnel well fed, as they battle the COVID-19…
Chester County’s Department of Emergency Services took delivery this week of three 275-gallon containers of specially made hand sanitizer and quickly proceeded to…
Jim Cracas, the owner of Pickering Valley Feed and Farm in Exton, is among the rare group of people who have managed to come off…
With a roaring round of applause, the staff at Chester County Hospital celebrated a monumental win when a woman, who beat COVID-19 after three…
The owner of Drexelbrook residential and catering facilities in Drexel Hill, L. William Kay II, has died from complications of COVID-19, writes Kathleen E…
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, the staff at Chester County Hospital continues to provide high-quality care to all who come through…
As neighbors help neighbors all across the nation, communities continue to lift the human spirit by working together in ways, great and small, to defy…
BELFOR Property Restoration recently presented a $3,000 check to the Chester County Hero Fund for proceeds raised in conjunction with its Citadel Country Spirit…
By Brandywine Health Foundation
The importance of the 2020 Census and the need to have all Chester County residents participate cannot be overstated. Anything less…
The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best in Chester County residents and businesses, who are responding to the growing hardships with acts of kindness…
Some members of the public have been showing their appreciation for local healthcare workers by providing meals for the staff at Chester County Hospital, writes…
Cerner Corporation continues to support health systems around the world as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Cerner has taken steps to enhance and introduce…
Chester County health officials and the Chester County Coroner have reported two more coronavirus-related deaths.
A 79-year-old male from Honey Brook died…
Area residents have been finding different and often inventive ways of dealing with the “new normal,” writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press.
Eric…
Chester County health officials and the Chester County Coroner have reported the first coronavirus-related death in the county. The 89-year-old male, who…
Dr. Ilene Wong, a West Chester resident, has penned a new young adult novel, This Is My Brain in Love, in which she mixes teen…
While Gov. Tom Wolf has asked local nonessential businesses to close in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the doors of LCH (La…
Revivalist Spirits in Elverson is doing its part during the coronavirus crisis by creating hand sanitizer for first responders, hospitals, doctors, and other medical personnel…
Chester County Hospital is asking for the public’s help to combat COVID-19.
Beginning today, March 23, the hospital has opened a donation center…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is taking action to help the community during this unprecedented time of government-ordered closures.
“Our mission is to serve…
By the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
We are here for you, 24/7, even and especially during the COVID-19 outbreak. To ensure…
All non-essential businesses in West Chester are being urged to close for two weeks as an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus, writes…
As a large academic health system and a national leader with deep experience caring for patients with diseases of all kinds, Penn Medicine, which includes…
Tom Shivers, the CEO of FourStone Partners, a West Chester-based provider of business services to a variety of constituents in the workers’ compensation managed…
Kimberly Brumbaugh of Exton-based Brumbaugh Wealth Management and Bill and Stephanie Kalogredis, attorneys at Lamb McErlane in West Chester, are among this year’s…
Dr. Sean Ryan, the president and managing partner of West Chester-based Vascular Surgical Specialists, has firsthand knowledge of what his patients are going through…
Whey they were 12 years old, Lauren Saello and Rebecca Reeves made the trip to Penn State with Lauren’s father, United Way of Chester…
Catherine Domanska Elliott – the Women’s Health Medical Director at LCH, a nonprofit health center in southern Chester County with a dynamic care team dedicated…
By Diana Walker
Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in the United States? If you said…
ESCALERA is a national, career-readiness program that focuses on opening doors for underrepresented youth who may not have a family history of pursuing higher…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will host an informative panel discussion about the recent outbreak of the coronavirus on Wednesday, Feb. 26…
As they enter the sixth week of their term as Chester County Commissioners, Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have formally established a county…
From ice cream after a breakup to creamy soup on a gloomy winter day, we often turn to food to feel…
Berwyn native Ed Welburn, the retired Vice President of Global Design at General Motors, spoke with VISTA Today about his most prominent memories of his…
With Jan. 25-31, 2020 being the inaugural International Childbirth Education Week, now is a time to celebrate the value of childbirth education and the…
Steve Figgatt, who was born at Chester County Hospital and grew up just outside West Chester, is the CEO of Sycamore International, a technology asset…
The new year will bring transformative changes to Chester County Hospital’s campus – all geared toward creating an even better care experience for patients.
On…
West Chester East graduate Duriel Hardy and Bishop Shanahan graduate Kayla Lampe are among more than a handful of Philadelphia-area healthcare professionals who are…
The Brandywine Health Foundation joined the W.C. Atkinson Memorial Community Services Center, which sponsored and hosted more than 25 faith institutions, nonprofits, and donors…
Jeffrey Stevens, who grew up in Levittown in Bucks County, is a Family Medicine Physician with Main Line HealthCare, the multispecialty physician network of Main…
Brumbaugh Wealth Management, LLC has announced that its CEO, Kimberly Brumbaugh, has been appointed to the Chester County Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Chester…
As she prepares to cut the ribbon opening her bank’s first suburban Philadelphia branch across the street from The Devon Horse Show grounds, Patti…
Country music superstar Brantley Gilbert will join Dierks Bentley and Chris Young in headlining the third annual Citadel Country Spirit USA, a spectacular, three-day…
Veterans from across the Chester County area gathered at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) in Exton on Tuesday to meet with 20 local…
When their daughter Lena celebrated her first birthday, the Kennedy family from Lionville began a tradition at Chester County Hospital that keeps on giving to…
Chester County Hospital has won a 2019 Pinnacle of Excellence Award from Press Ganey.
The Pinnacle of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing clients from healthcare…
For two decades, a West Chester family has been putting up a breathtaking display of Christmas lights and using it to collect toys for the…
Joseph (Skip) Brion, the Chairman of Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLP and the former Chairman of the Chester County Republican Committee, and his wife…
As part of its expansion, Chester County Hospital is building an environment that fosters healing by giving patients and their families choice and control and…
Country music superstars Dierks Bentley and Chris Young are two of the three headliners who will perform at the third annual Citadel Country Spirit USA…
Charmaine Spence Rochester, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Chester County Hospital, is an immigrant.
She left Jamaica with her family when she…
The Coatesville Christmas Parade will once again make its way down Lincoln Highway on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 10 AM. The parade begins at…
Maureen Wall, a Chester County woman who received an outpouring of support and donations after her story of fighting cancer while homeless became known, has…
As the Chester County Economic Development Council enters its 60th-anniversary year, it has released its top economic development milestones for fiscal year 2018-2019…
Citadel Country Spirit USA – a spectacular, three-day country music festival – will return to Chester County’s Brandywine Valley from Aug. 28-30, 2020.
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Chester County Hospital has been honored as a 2019 top performer in the Bernard A. Birnbaum, M.D., Quality Leadership Award from Vizient. The hospital…
A six-year dispute over the future of the once-controversial, yet long-shuttered Embreeville State School and Hospital is now over, as the buildings…
SHiNE, a volunteer organization that provides services designed to give every patient every advantage in their battle with cancer, will celebrate 21 years of lighting…
Chester County Hospital, a 245-bed complex in West Chester, is a part of Penn Medicine, an organization dedicated to the health and well-being…
West Bradford Township and Embreeville Redevelopment are getting closer to resolving the long-standing dispute regarding the Embreeville State School and Hospital site, writes Caitlin…
Fifteen years after he left the company, Glenmoore resident John Zillmer has returned to Aramark to become its new CEO, writes Harold Brubaker for The…
Chester County’s urban centers are becoming destination towns where more and more people want to live, work, and visit to enjoy unique experiences offered…
Serving at the Crossroads (SATC) invites you to its annual fun-filled gala on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-10 PM at the Brandywine River…
Chester County Hospital is on schedule to debut its largest-ever expansion sometime next year, according to a report from the Daily Local News.
The…
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 36 grants totaling $322,340, bringing its total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to…
More than 1,500 oenophiles will help uncork the cure to cancer on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12-4 PM, as they celebrate the 28th…
Maureen Wall has been battling cancer for the last three years while being homeless in Chester County, along with her husband, Don, writes Alfred Lubrano…
Centric Bank, which recently entered the Chester County market with a loan production office in Devon, supported the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood…
Chester County Day, the longest-running historic home tour in the country, has so much to offer in the way of history, architecture, and interior…
Shaun Elliott, the President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, the Conshohocken-based organization with 195,000 members, 5,000 employees and which manages…
Debbie Bookman, the Democratic candidate for Chester County Prothonotary and a member of Coatesville’s City Council, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in…
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell have approved a resolution calling for the formation of a countywide Census 2020 Complete Count…
Jim Whalen is no stranger to physical labor. His career in construction has had him installing fences for many years, including the fences he had…
Oliver Bass, the President of Natural Lands, a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in…
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell, who is running for a seat on the Chester County Board of Commissioners, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up surrounded…
Brandon and Heather Steiger, founders and owners of 2120 Creative, an integrated digital marketing agency based in Chester Springs, spoke to VISTA Today about growing…
HireOne, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, in partnership with the Hankin Group, held a business networking group at 411 Eagleview Boulevard…
The Chester County Economic Development Council(CCEDC) recently voted to add seven new members to its board of directors. The new additions include Vanessa Briggs…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Chester County Hospital as One of the Region’s Best
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As a firefighter, Bill Ronayne was witness to the 2017 inferno that destroyed part of Barclay Friends, the senior living community in West Chester. Now…
In just a few weeks, thousands of country music fans will converge on Chester County’s Brandywine Valley for Citadel Country Spirit USA, a colossal…
By Patricia A. Husic, President & CEO of Centric Bank
Small business optimism is at historically high levels, according to the National Federation of Independent…
Chester County has joined all other counties across Pennsylvania in automatically sealing non-violent criminal records and non-convictions for anyone who has remained crime…
By Leslie Rylke
There are so many different ways to use a loan from the PA Industrial Development Authority or PIDA. PIDA is not a…
Bruce Mowday, former Daily Local News’ managing editor, prolific author and president of The Mowday Group who is on the cusp of a big book…
Henrietta Hankin, the matriarch of a family known throughout Chester County as much for its philanthropy as for its real estate developments, died last Friday…
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Jacqueline G. Segal, a partner in the firm’s Exton office, recently conducted an interview with U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan at a…
March of Dimes, the nonprofit that fights for the health of all moms and babies, advocating for policies to protect them and working to improve…
Whether you’ve been coming to the Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic since its inception in 2005 (then known as the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium), or…
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, offering a competitive and flexible benefits package for…
The 21st Annual Challenge for Cancer Bike Tour, presented by Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning, will be held Sunday, June 23, rain or shine…
What if your health insurance’s preferred provider was also your most convenient provider? This is a fortunate truth for the countless people with tiered…
Tickets are now on sale for the Chester County Hospital Polo Cup.
The event will be held at the Brandywine Polo Club on Sunday, June…
The annual Strawberry Festival, one of the premier events of the summer in Chester County, returns to the grounds of Brandywine Hospital/Tower Health beginning…
West Chester Mayor Dianne Herrin spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Drexel Hill, the lessons she learned working at Burger King in Broomall…
Everyone is invited to attend the premier social event of the year in Chester County as the Brandywine Health Foundation presents its 17th Annual Garden…
Did you know: 919,400 people aged 25 to 54 were not in the labor pool due to opioids, in the year 2015?
On Tuesday…
Whether you’re there because you’re sick to your stomach or you’ve been in an accident, going to the…
You are invited to make a big difference for the tiniest patients through a great day of golf at the Chester County Hospital’s 34th…
The Chester County Commissioners marked Earth Day today with the announcement of $3.8 million in open space preservation grants. The grants are made available…
The Side Bar & Restaurant on East Gay Street in West Chester will host a “Shave Off for SHiNE” party on Saturday, April 27 from…
In 2020, Chester County Hospital will complete a 250,000-square-foot expansion and 26,000-square-foot renovation plan that will make world-class…
Mike Capone, the CEO of Qlik, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in the Bronx and raised just north of New York City and…
For the next 48 hours, VISTA Today readers have the opportunity to register for the United Way of Chester County Color Fun Run on Sunday…
In a survey of medical personnel as well as leadership at local hospitals and health care-related companies, Health Care Connect (HCC), an initiative of…
With Philadelphia just named the third-best city in the U.S. for women in tech, more than 1,200 girls, parents, and educators from…
By Bob Mitchell
Chester County Hospital parent, The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), better known as Penn Medicine, has named Kevin B. Mahoney as…
The rates of severe complications during childbirth for Chester County hospitals are among the lowest in the region, writes Marie McCullough for the Philadelphia Inquirer…
Dr. Anna Broomall, a pioneer in the field of women’s medicine, made a huge impact on both obstetrics and the history of Delaware County…
Jeanne Meikrantz, the Executive Director of The Arc of Chester County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Schwenksville, working since she was 14…
By Alexandra Proko
Chester County is no stranger to a large-scale event.
We’re surrounded by big-name businesses and organizations that host fundraisers…
If you’re from the Brandywine Valley, you know that General Washington loved himself a tavern and slept in many an inn…
Oxford residents Lauren and Dave Peirce will never have to worry about forgetting their son’s birthday, or vice versa, writes Dan Farrell for NBC…
Chester County outdid itself in hotel performance for 2018, with all three key hospitality performance metrics increasing from 2017, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia…
Sherry Smyth, the President and CEO of Dunwoody Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Newtown Square, spoke with DELCO Today about her blue…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially celebrated on Monday, but West Chester University will hold its annual celebration on Friday, Jan. 25, after students…
The annual Technical College High School Career and Training Fair, which has proven to be a win-win proposition for both employers and students, will…
By Alexandria Proko Tucked away in the heart of West Chester, you’ll feel like you’re traveling back in time when you pull up…
A brand strategy and marketing firm in Chester County with 10-plus employees is seeking a creative designer to provide marketing, branding, and advertising web…
Airbnb hosts in Chester and Delaware counties made more than $2.5 million from 19,000 visitors last year, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia…
Drug overdose is a major health and safety concern. From 2000 to 2015, more than a half-million people in the U.S. died from…
Dave Magrogan is the CEO of The Dave Magrogan Group, the West Chester-based restaurant and hospitality management company and parent company of the Red…
Lou Teti, Partner at West Chester-based law firm MacElree Harvey, talks with VISTA Today about growing up in Coatesville, developing a strong work ethic…
By the time he was a junior in high school, Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats, was a self-made man. When…
A forgotten African-American cemetery in Kennett Township will finally receive historical recognition, thanks to a pair of new statewide programs, writes Kristin Holmes for…
Students of the Technical College High School are prepared for the challenges of employment and are job-ready from the day they graduate.
As a…
In an annual review that has become a leading economic indicator for one of Pennsylvania’s top economies, the Chester County Economic Development Council is…
A record number of babies are now being born in Chester County Hospital, nine months after the Eagles’ historic Super Bowl victory, writes Fran Maye…
Senior health care executives recently met at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) to discuss the state of the health care industry in Chester…
