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This week, the Chester County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services unveiled the Human Needs Network of Chester County, an initiative that brings a…
Citadel Credit Union is reinforcing its dedication to supporting the communities it serves across Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties through ongoing community…
Tower Health-owned Phoenixville Hospital has new leadership, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News.
Dr. Richard McLaughlin took over as the new president…
New London native James Thomas is the Director of Nursing, ED, ICU, PCU, and SWAT at Main Line Health, Riddle Hospital. He oversees the operations…
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, Apr. 10, with members of CCH leadership and hospital staff in attendance…
West Chester native Christopher Muth is a Real Estate Investment Analyst at GMH Communities, where he is a part of the Real Estate Investment – Acquisition…
Spring is here, and that means gardening season is upon us. From rose bushes to fruit trees to everything in between, the amount of beauty…
Marta Yera Cronin, President of Delaware County Community College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in New York City and Miami as the child…
Danielle Geyer, Executive Director of Freedom Village at Brandywine, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Abington, playing on a boys’ soccer team with…
Whether it’s paleo, high-protein keto, Atkins, or something else, high—protein diets have been a trending topic for decades and remain relevant today…
Paoli Hospital employee, Dan Roberts, gathered his co-workers and other volunteers to help serve the community outside of the hospital, writes Matteo Iadonisi for…
John Kepner, a board member at Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in North Jersey, where a chance friendship sparked a…
On Friday, March 22, 2024, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry held their Annual State of the County discussion at Penn Oaks Golf…
From dating horror stories to videos of washing horses’ hooves to tutorials on the best way to make homemade slime, there’s almost nothing you…
As a parent, knowing what your teen is thinking would be a dream. When you ask questions about how school is going, how they’re…
The Greystone Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital welcomes you to attend a Wine & Dine event with Super Bowl Winner and NFL Hall of Famer…
Two Chester County executives have found their way onto the list of 2023 most admired CEOs in the Philadelphia area, writes Lisa Dukart for the…
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s latest annual report is here, and the results indicate that Pennsylvanians could be losing their taste for Fireball, the…
Coatesville students are making special connections with the Coatesville VA Medical Center by providing haircuts to the veterans, writes staff for The Daily Local News…
Tower Health is undergoing some strategic consolidation of its urgent care locations to streamline the health system’s operations, writes WFMZ 69 News staff.
The…
To the world, they’re “man’s best friend.” To you, they’re your fur baby who loves to make an on-screen appearance in…
The 20 Men Project photo series by Exton-based photographer Sandrien de Bruijn-Mesman aims to demolish stereotypes in Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for…
As we all settle into 2024, there is increasing buzz around a possible recession and the potential for the FED to lower interest rates.
CNN…
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his…
ChristianaCare is looking to reopen the shuttered Jennersville Hospital in Penn Township early next year as a micro-hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia…
Dr. Robert Howard Hanna, otherwise known as “Doc” and the first Black practitioner in West Chester, died on Jan. 27, writes Bill Rettew for The…
After it decided not to buy the shuttered Brandywine Hospital campus in Coatesville, the University of Pennsylvania Health System is looking for another property in…
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Stroudsburg…
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) has recognized several outstanding employees for their hard work and dedication through their annual employee leadership recognition program: Leaders…
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you know there are a lot of illnesses that can affect children. Conditions like ear infections, the stomach…
Penn Medicine has opted out of purchasing Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville from Tower Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Tower Health closed…
Richard (Dick) Kunsch Sr., retired longtime president and CEO of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, has been selected by the Chester County Council, Boys Scouts…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is welcoming Chester County native, Jazmyn Hudson, as Sr. Association Director of Teen Development, where she will be leading…
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the global leader…
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA…
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish…
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) received The American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI for its demonstrated expertise and…
New Year, New You! Stay active this winter with these easy, effective home workouts. From yoga to bodyweight exercises, these workouts boost your physical and…
Emily Gindele, a volunteer firefighter who survived a car crash on Oct. 20 in Uwchlan Township that killed her boyfriend, another volunteer firefighter, Colin Reedy…
In addition to putting up one of the best, dynamic Christmas lights displays in the area, the Corrado family in West Chester gives back to…
Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and Chess are games that can help strengthen our brains. But what about vitamins? According to recent studies, taking multivitamins for memory…
A West Grove family has one holiday wish: to find a skilled, in-home nurse who would enable them to bring their baby boy home…
At last week’s public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding…
Everyone knows that December is a special time of year — a time when family, friends and neighbors gather to celebrate the joys of the holiday…
The 2023 Chester County Color 5K managed to raise $110,000 for the county’s Community Outreach Prevention and Education program, according to a staff…
Making healthcare and health education accessible to surrounding and underserved local communities is what the Wellness Department at Chester County Hospital (CCH) strives for daily…
The thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger on her right-hand tingles. She awakens at 2 AM, but her hand is asleep…
Every winter it happens: As we move the clocks back an hour, many people begin to feel their mood shift — and they may dread that…
Following Friday’s West Chester Christmas Parade, there are four more weekends filled with free, family-friendly holiday fun in downtown West Chester as you…
Chester County is home to several spectacular light shows to either drive or walk through that are guaranteed to impress and put you in the…
E-cigs, vape pens, mods — vaping goes by many names. And when electronic cigarettes hit the US market in 2007, many people embraced vaping as…
Ranked by USA Today as one of the best places “to experience the arrival of Santa,” and voted “Best Local Parade” and “Best Family-Friendly…
West Chester University marketing students are fuming that vaping is inhaling an entire nation with more than 2.1 million youth and about one-third…
The Corrado family goes all out each year to decorate their East Bradford yard and collect gifts for those who are spending their Christmas in…
It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on…
The historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting more free holiday events than ever – to attract visitors…
Location is everything when you’re searching for the best senior living community for yourself or a loved one, and it’s important to consider…
Raise your hand if you look forward to scheduling a cancer screening.
Nobody?
Well, you don’t have to look forward to them, but screenings…
If you are looking for a great exercise activity to offset your Thanksgiving meal this year, join one of the many turkey trots being organized…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell, along with county administrators, recently toured the site of Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester, an inpatient…
On Sept. 21, the Encore Shop, a local upscale consignment shop located in Kennett Square, celebrated its 50th anniversary by presenting Chester County Hospital (CCH…
Calling all parade marshals! The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is opening up applications for volunteer parade marshals for the 2023 West Chester Christmas…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
VISTA Today and presenting sponsor Penn State Great Valley are searching for 40 of Chester County’s most dynamic leaders under 40.
“Do you know…
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…
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.
Ludwig…
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 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…
Fox Rothschild
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…
Dr. Diana Kane, the chair and medical director of Emergency Medicine at Chester County Hospital, learned first-hand the dangers of sepsis, writes Fran Maye…
Independence Blue Cross is the “Transformation” presenting sponsor of the third annual Color 5K Run and Walk, which raises funds to combat the opioid and…
Tower Health, a healthcare system that includes Brandywine Hospital, and Premier Urgent Care have signed an asset purchase agreement for Tower Health to acquire Premier…
Greg McCauley, a candidate for Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke with VISTA Today about being born locally…
Although Victory Brewing Company opened its doors in 1996, its local founders started their business with a home-brewing kit in 1985 and it has…
By Steve Edgcumbe
As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, the Chester County Historical Society will host its First Annual Halloween Ball on Saturday, Oct…
Family, friends, and colleagues of State Trooper Kenton Iwaniec recently gathered in front of Pennsylvania Troop J’s Avondale Barracks to dedicate a section of…
MacElree Harvey
Firm partner John F. McKenna was recently elected Vice President of the Chester County Estate Planning Council.
The CCEPC includes attorneys, accountants, insurance…
A new study by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council examines patients admitted to Pennsylvania hospitals for opioid overdoses based on age, ethnicity/race…
The 2018 Chester County Day House Tour celebrates the traditional, distinctive architecture of the Northeast Quadrant of Chester County.
The 78th edition of this event…
By Maurisa Warren
Christie Fleischer
The West Chester University alumna has been named Netflix’s Head of Consumer Products. She most recently served as The…
Firm partner Louis Teti has been selected as Honorary Chair of the Third Annual Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s Fine Art Show. Opening the…
Devereux, with multiple locations in Chester County, is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit providers of behavioral healthcare in the country, helping some of…
Professional golfer Jay Sigel spoke with VISTA Today about his upbringing in Narberth and how his first experience with golf was as a caddie for…
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, The Society of Professional Women, and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health will celebrate the legacy of female pioneers in business…
The Women’s Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital is donating $1.25 million for improvements to the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, writes Monica…
Amidst the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation, Chester County Hospital is taking action to protect the youngest victims, the ones suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Lauren Dentone – who focuses her practice on criminal defense, family law, and litigation matters – has joined the firm as a partner.
Dentone has…
By Guy Ciarrocchi, CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry
As usual during budget season in Harrisburg, a deficit is projected: There…
July will mark a half-century since an investigative news series – entitled “Suffer the Little Children” – revealed the problems at Pennhurst State School and Hospital…
Health Care Connect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council recently held a White Coat Ceremony for nearly 75 area middle school and…
You won’t find a more civic-minded business in Chester County than Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning.
Bill Ronayne created the business in…
March of Dimes has officially announced the individuals who will be honored in the fields of health, business, and public service at its 2018 Chester…
Bruce Mowday
The Pennsylvania Cable Network has scheduled an episode of It’s History show on Chester County author Bruce Mowday’s latest book, J…
A volunteer, newborn-cuddling program at Chester County Hospital provides premature babies with a much-needed human touch, writes Jacob Williamson-Rea for Penn Today…
Harrison Senior Living – which operates the Harrison House of Chester County, located in Coatesville, and the Harrison House of Christiana – will host an open house…
Sixth Annual Beat Beethoven 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Take your classical music “in stride” and come out to Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett…
Chadds Ford resident Helen Sipala and her five siblings grew up in a home on the site of the Embreeville State Hospital, spending time with…
The social event of the year in Chester County happens this week, as the Brandywine Health Foundation’s 16th Annual Garden Party will take place…
One of Chester County’s most-anticipated events of the year, the Strawberry Festival, returns to the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital – Tower Health, starting…
Thanks to presenting co-sponsors Brandywine Hospital/Tower Health and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the United Way of Chester County is bringing back its…
West Bradford Township has quashed Embreeville Redevelopment’s zoning ordinance challenge for the abandoned Embreeville State School and Hospital property, writes Caitlin McCabe for the…
VISTA Today, your online source for the positive, upbeat Chester County business and cultural news, is sponsoring the Eagles Autism Challenge.
On May 19, VISTA…
Once a controversial psychiatric institution, the shuttered Embreeville State School and Hospital complex is the subject of an open-space feud, writes Caitlin McCabe for…
Laura Wagoner
Phoenixville native Laura Wagoner, the Finance Director of the Pennsylvania Republican Party, was one of 25 honorees chosen for City & State PA…
A recent report that the cost of living in Chester County is the highest in southeastern Pennsylvania is no surprise to single mothers in the…
Dr. Lawrence Mussoline
Dr. Lawrence Mussoline, former superintendent of the Downingtown Area School District, has been appointed to the same position in the Haddonfield (N…
Although the weather would suggest otherwise, spring is officially here.
As such, preparations are being made for the Brandywine Health Foundation’s 16th Annual Garden…
West Grove’s Project C.U.R.E. has surpassed its annual distribution goal with the delivery of hospital, surgical, and laboratory support for hospitals…
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services, such as special education and staff development programs, to the 12 school districts in Chester County. The CCIU…
For a three-month span in the summer of 2012, the third hole at the Kennett Square Golf and Country Club served as the beginning…
Delaware County Community College
Are you interested in a career in hospitality or culinary arts? Then don’t miss your chance to get a flavor…
Highlights of yesterday’s Girl’s Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) event in Phoenixville…
The United Way of Chester County is bringing back its popular Color 5K Run & Walk on April 29 at the unique location of the…
In honor of National Strawberry Day, the Brandywine Health Foundation is looking for sponsors of the 2018 Strawberry Festival to be held May 31-June…
Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets for the April 5th Hall of Fame event available.
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will hold…
Exton resident Praneeth Alla, a junior at The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, has been named one of Pennsylvania’s two Youth Volunteers of 2018…
By Michelle Legaspi Sanchez
Chester County has made great progress on bringing together a variety of stakeholders to improve the business community and enhance our…
DNB Financial Corporation
DNB’s Board of Directors has appointed Peter R. Barsz as a director of the company. Barsz is a partner at Barsz…
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
The SCCCC kicked off the year with its Annual Breakfast at Hartefeld National Golf Club in Avondale, where it…
Avondale artist Corien Siepelinga has taken ownership of Mala Galleria in Kennett Square, and recently opened her first exhibition, “All Creatures Great and Small,” writes…
Publisher’s note: Krapf Coaches will be honored as Greater West Chester Chamber’s Business of the Year at the organization’s annual Banquet on…
Stephanie Nolan Deviney, a partner at Fox Rothschild’s Exton office, was named chair of the Arthritis Foundation’s Eastern Pennsylvania Leadership Board…
Vanessa Briggs, the recently appointed President and CEO at Brandywine Health Foundation, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up in Southwest Philadelphia and then Mount…
Ring in the New Year at The Desmond, Chester County’s premier hotel, which is offering an overnight package that includes a room, three-course…
The Gendel Girls
The Gendel Girls, Chester Springs-based business women with a flourishing line of intimate apparel sold exclusively through QVC, recently made their…
Bentley Systems
The Exton-based software company has signed an agreement to acquire a water modeling software business in Portugal called ACTION Modulers. The research…
At a December 7th board meeting of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), its members shared their questions and concerns regarding the proposed federal…
Two projects in Chester County have been awarded a total of $20 million in state funding that will allow them to move forward after being…
Malvern Federal Savings Bank
Malvern Federal has reported operating results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017. Net income amounted to $2.0…
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, the new president of Delaware County Community College, spoke with DELCO.Today about growing up as an only child in…
Chesterbrook-based AmerisourceBergen is acquiring H.D. Smith, the nation’s largest independent pharmaceutical distributor, for $815 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business…
by Guy Ciarrocchi
Pennsylvania’s budget process is broken, but not because we have a left-of-center governor and a right-of-center legislature…
If you’ve ever walked through doors of Chester County Hospital, you understand that its story is as much about you as it is about…
Chester County, one of the three original Pennsylvania counties created by William Penn in 1682, has the following open career positions.
Assistant Orphans’ Court Administrator…
The Chester County Commissioners recently presented a $20,000 check to Vince Brown, Director of the County’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Services, as…
First Resource Bank
Having recently announced its financial results for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2017, First Resource Bank has experienced its most profitable…
According to county property records, Tower Health spent more than $137 million to acquire Phoenixville, Brandywine, and Jennersville hospitals, writes John George for the Philadelphia…
By Vanessa Briggs and Antoinette Kraus
If you are wondering what will happen to your health insurance as result of the policy debates going on…
On Wednesday afternoon at the Chester waterfront, Delaware County Council announced the county’s proposal to serve as the site for Amazon HQ2, the online…
The West Chester office of Gawthrop Greenwood went purple for premature babies last Friday, as staffers sported purple and collected donations for the…
The second-best place to retire in all of America is right next door to Chester County, writes Jeff Jeffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
VISTA Today spoke with Laura Wagoner, the Finance Director of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, about growing up outside of Phoenixville and writing a paper…
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), with nearly 1400 full-, part-time, substitute and seasonal staff including teachers, psychologists, instructional assistants, secretaries, technicians, specialists, support…
Independence Blue Cross members will have in-network access to three Chester County hospitals as part of its new three-year contract with Tower Health…
Designed for nurses, nursing assistants, health care administrators, and numerous other allied health care professionals, this year’s conference – Building Agile Leaders In Health Care…
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
As it continues to unite community partners and individuals around a shared commitment to women, girls, and their…
Harvest Dinner and Wine Tasting
Join the Chester County Futures – which provides comprehensive academic support, mentoring, and scholarships for motivated economically disadvantaged youth – for an…
Whereas steel is undoubtedly Coatesville’s No. 1 export, Citadel may rank as its second.
And it’s not a coincidence that the two are…
A new wave of attention is washing over Houston, and this time it’s bringing with it a surge of help from Chester County.
At…
New author Josephine Pasquarello of Kennett Square tells the story of her remarkable mother named Romania, and how she coped with raising 12 children in…
Delaware County Community College educates more than 28,000 students every year at its five main locations in both Delaware and Chester counties. And there…
Publisher’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Amy Rice was originally published in April 2015.
Handi-Crafters runs one of the largest employment…
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Roger Huggins was originally published in August 2016.
Roger Huggins, Chair of the Gawthrop Greenwood’s…
Glenn Marshall, the President & CEO of First Resource Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Roxborough, the youngest of three children, playing…
Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union and Phoenixville resident, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Bryn Mawr, summers spent in Stone Harbor, his…
For more than a century, Neighborhood Health has been a trusted member of the Chester County community, providing home health, hospice, and outreach services to…
Vince Pompo, an attorney at Lamb McErlane, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Ridley Township, where he walked to school every day and…
This month, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) concluded its fiscal year. As such, we have had some changes to our…
Bob Madonna, the President and CEO of Surrey Services, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in South Philadelphia, then moving into an Irish neighborhood…
A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council shows that Chester County continues to reduce its rate of hospital super-utilizers.
Super…
When making your plans for the summer, please add donating blood to your checklist.
The County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and Red…
There’s a bike ride for all ages and skill levels during the 19th Annual Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Challenge for Cancer Bike…
Bill Hieb, President and CEO of DNB Financial, parent company of DNB First, the oldest nationally chartered community bank serving the Greater Philadelphia region, recently…
By Chris Cooper
The annual Strawberry Festival, one of Chester County’s most-anticipated events, on the grounds of Brandywine Hospital, finishes its four-day…
Approximately 35 million tons of food waste is thrown away every year in the United States.
This waste, when sent to landfills, decomposes slowly and…
On Aug. 5, 2010, James “Jay” Raffetto, a young Navy Corpsman from Chester County, experienced the unfathomable while serving in Afghanistan.
A blast from an…
With its annual Faces of Philanthropy Awards, the Philadelphia Business Journal recently highlighted “what the business community is doing to make the region a better…
Chester County Hospital has started work on a major expansion that is expected to cost $90 million for the first phase and up to $268…
Jessica Capistrant
Jessica Capistrant, President and CEO of the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently received the 2017 Extraordinary Woman Award from State Rep. Warren…
They came. They saw. They conquered … the runway.
More than 400 runners and walkers recently took to the runway of the Brandywine Airport in West…
Health Care Connect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has planned a Health Care Summer Immersion Academy for area teens entering…
Greater West Chester Chamber’s 10 Grand bash Friday evening never stopped, never stopped that is until Matt Shea of West Chester University and Laura…
VISTA Today speaks with Lauren Milks, a West Chester-based defense attorney, about growing up on Long Island, her competitive rowing career, and a near…
On the morning of June 25, visitors to the Fern Hill Medical Campus in West Chester will find themselves surrounded by a sea of bicycles…
The well-bearded bartenders, servers, and other Side Bar & Restaurant staffers, along with their charity-minded patrons and friends, will learn whose beard is…
Chester and Delaware county residents of a certain age may remember the Farmer in the Dell, a family restaurant located on Route 202, between West…
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Inspirational Breakfast on Thursday, May 4 at 7…
Responding to an urgent need for better training on wound care, the Chester County Economic Development Council is rushing a special class to Exton.
This is a last call for people to register for Conquer the Runway, the United Way of Chester County’s annual fundraiser that benefits the…
The American Cancer Society is seeking teams for the 2017 Relay for Life of Central Chester County, which will take place for 24 hours, starting…
Best friends Gina DiLuzio and Scott Duffy have learned how to succeed, despite having to contend with disabilities at times. They were recently lauded for…
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office
A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a position as a Chester…
This week saw the passing of Oscar Lasko, former chairman of home comfort appliance manufacturer and marketer Lasko Products. Mr. Lasko died on April 2…
Oscar Lasko, the former chairman of Lasko Products in West Chester and the recipient of the 2014 Chester County Hall of Fame Award from the…
Penn Medicine, originating in 1751 with the founding of the nation’s first hospital, is dedicated to pioneering medical frontiers with a staff of innovators…
A week ago, something amazing happened in West Chester.
The hum of excitement started before noon as organizers and volunteers arrived for…
Seven cultural and historic organizations in Chester County have been awarded more than $65,000 in state funding from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission…
Run, walk, or lend a hand this Saturday, April 1 at Chester County Hospital’s 23rd Annual Dash 4 Diabetes.
It’s a step in…
The Desmond is Malvern’s premier hotel, and its reputation for superior hospitality and comfort has spanned the past 25 years. The Desmond is privately…
Malvern Federal Savings Bank will hold a seminar for first-time homeowners on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30-7:30…
A few simple tips can help local farmers boost their financial yields from fresh produce sales.
That was the message from the Chester County Economic…
VISTA Today asks Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, President of Neumann University, about growing up in South Philadelphia the first daughter of Italian immigrants born in the…
More than 750 girls in fifth through tenth grades from more than 100 schools across the region will have the chance to work with women…
Faced with the daunting task of healing the state’s $3 billion budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed to put Chester County’s horse…
The Chester County Hospital campus is about to endure the trauma of labor in order to deliver a new 276,000-square-foot building expansion…
Community members are invited to nominate a deserving Chester County resident to receive the Eastburn Community Service Award, presented each year in memory of Jane…
A sudden woodworking project at Unionville High School kept students busy for three days, but the results of their work will bring rest to the…
All Chester County veterans and veteran organizations are invited to attend a free breakfast, hosted by the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs and Chester…
Family Promise of Southern Chester County
Family Promise of Southern Chester County, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families with children experiencing homelessness, will host an…
DNB First
DNB First has appointed two standout Philadelphia community leaders to its DNB First Bank Advisory Board: Salvatore M. DeBunda, a partner at Archer…
Phoenixville Hospital is a 151-bed facility with an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully accredited cancer center, and the area’s largest Robotic Surgery…
Headquartered in West Chester, Synthes, a division of Johnson & Johnson, provides instruments and implants to many U.S. hospitals, including almost all medical school…
Michelle Kichline, the newly appointed chair of the Board of Chester County Commissioners, is planning to make balancing the preservation and economic progress in the…
The Octorara Homeland Security & Protective Services Academy (OHSPSA) is an approved Pennsylvania Department of Education Career and Technical Education Program of Study for students…
As a part of Chester County Hospital and Penn Medicine, Neighborhood Health provides a long list of professional services to make life better for people…
The Chester County Hospital is part of Penn Medicine, an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of the people in Chester County and…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is starting off the new year by adding two members to its team.
James Logan joins CCEDC as the…
Friends Association/MLK Day
Sixty volunteers from Vanguard and Villanova, as well as local residents, are stepping up to serve on Jan. 16, the annual…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced 23 grants totaling $416,000, bringing the foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in…
Penn Medicine Southern Chester County has been awarded prestigious national recognition from Healthcare Real Estate Insights magazine.
The Jennersville ambulatory care center was named “Best…
20/10 Solutions
Melissa Greiner has joined West Chester’s 20/10 Solutions, a full-service marketing agency focused on implementing a strategic process on…
Ed Herr is the third child and the second son of Jim and Mim Herr, the couple who started what is now Herr Foods in…
The dedicated folks who help light up the lives of local hospice patients lit up a Christmas tree in remembrance of those they’ve known…
With wrenches and ratchets in tow, more than 100 volunteer elves will descend upon Pine Street Carpenters’ workshop in West Goshen on Thursday, Dec. 8…
Last Tuesday, the Chester County Community Foundation gathered together philanthropists, community servants, and business leaders for its annual meeting to celebrate the mission of the…
The Brandywine Hospital, located on an 85-acre campus in Coatesville, is a 169-bed facility with a full range of inpatient, outpatient, medical and…
Transportation Management Association of Chester County
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County is hosting an educational luncheon on Autonomous Vehicles featuring Princeton University’s…
The positive effects of Mental Health First Aid are being felt across Chester County.
At a breakfast gathering sponsored by the Brandywine Health Foundation last…
As the Chester County Economic Council put the finishing touches on their Annual Stakeholders breakfast Friday morning at the Desmond in Malvern, Michael Grigalonis, the…
By Michelle Kichline, Chester County Commissioner
On an early Saturday morning in November, the Borough of West Chester was filled with county residents of all…
On Friday, November 11, the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG) and Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), both initiatives of the Chester County…
Coatesville’s Courtyard by Marriott
The Waterford Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Claudine McGee-Bounds to General Manager of the 125-room Courtyard…
Bill Ronayne, owner of Brandywine Valley Heating & AC in West Chester, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on an East Goshen Farm, submitting…
Jennersville Family Medicine
Earlier this month, Jennersville Regional Hospital CEO Andy Guz joined family physicians Lisa and Steve Breslow as they celebrated the opening of…
Fred Hubler MBA, Chief Wealth Strategist and President of Creative Wealth Management Group from Phoenixville, PA, recently sat down with VISTA Today and discussed his…
Brandywine Hospital
The hangar at Brandywine Hospital will be rededicated and unveiled as the JeffSTAT Hangar at Brandywine Hospital on Monday, Oct. 17. This additional…
The Desmond is Malvern’s premier hotel. Its reputation for superior hospitality and comfort has spanned the past 25 years. The Desmond is privately owned…
Chester County women in the Coatesville area now have a high-tech, streamlined path to prevent breast cancer thanks to Brandywine Hospital’s new Women…
Tennessee’s Community Health Systems, the owner of Brandywine, Jennersville Regional, and Phoenixville hospitals is currently reviewing its financial options after reporting a loss of…
Health Care Connect (HCC) is a program, managed out of the Chester County Economic Development Council, that was formed to address the workforce needs of…
Comcast’s founding family has gifted $25 million to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to help the medical center’s pediatric research and development…
Jennersville Regional Hospital is parting with much of its pink and blue this fall thanks to a steady trend that’s brought fewer and fewer…
The well-deserved punishments he endured as a child ended up being more productive than he or his parents could have ever imagined.
“When I…
We all know that the Main Line derived its name from the former Pennsylvania Railroad’s once prestigious line, now SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line…
As someone who has spent his entire career leading physicians and healthcare companies, Michael Duncan has been to an inordinate number of hospitals in a…
West Chester’s thriving dining scene is turning trash into treasure through a new federal government composting grant. A year-long pilot program of West…
Maine has lobsters. Wisconsin has cheese. Chicago has pizza.
Kennett Square, for its part, has blessed the nation with mushrooms. Lots and lots of mushrooms…
Food safety is a huge concern to all of us from farm producer to ultimate food consumer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its core are…
In their ongoing fight against opioid and heroin addiction, Chester County Commissioners and the District Attorney are organizing a color 5k run and walk to…
Racers took to the streets of West Chester on Saturday, August 20th for the 11th annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium Race Series.
I had the…
From as close as Chester County and as far as India and the Philippines, Bernardon’s new 2016 class of architectural designers is helping redraw…
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon on September 20th to connect high school students from the West Chester and Downingtown area with…
To long-time observers of the Chester County scene, Steve and Carol Aichele need no introduction. Carol is past school board president, county controller then…
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has announced that Delaware County Community College President, Dr. Jerry Parker, is CEO of the year for the…
Drive anywhere in Chester County and you will see horses grazing in pastures. It is widely acknowledged that the equine industry plays a major role…
The healthiest county in the state also has the best hospitals in the region. Two Chester County hospitals led the Philadelphia region with five-star…
Did you know that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently rated the nation’s 3,617 hospitals on a scale of 1-5…
The Sixth Annual National Night Out in Kennett Square on Tuesday celebrated the success of community policing in taking back areas that were previously crime…
As a thank you to the community of Coatesville for its support throughout the year, the Coatesville Youth Initiative held its second annual open house…
High School girls Chester County are putting on scrubs for the state’s first-ever year-long youth internship program.
The inaugural class of Girls…
The tenth gift from a West Chester family to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, along with a pair of fundraisers this week, will keep…
Brandywine Hospital is introducing a fresh and local taste to its cafeteria by offering delicious Wawa Coffee from August 1st, with everyone getting a chance…
By Katie Poppiti: Agriculture & Smart Energy Program Coordinator
Have you ever had the desire to pick up and move to a foreign country and…
Tom Fillippo, president of Devault Foods and past-president of the Chester County Economic Development Council speaks to VISTA Today about growing up in Devault…
Located in Wayne, Evolve IP is the Cloud Services Company, providing organizations with a unified option for cloud services that enables decision-makers to migrate…
Longtime Chester County resident Thomas Hickey Sr., a passionate advocate for animals and the underserved, died of a stroke at Jefferson Hospital on Sunday aged…
With a fresh organic menu that’s just as incredible as the picturesque undulating hills of the Honey Brook countryside rolled out before the restaurant…
Thomas Musser, Chairman and co-founder of The Tri-M Group LLC and Chester County Business Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on Saturday after…
This year the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), through its Industry Partnerships, impacted the careers of 3,648 students.
Partnerships involved include: AgConnect, Health…
Due to extremely low blood supply, the Chester County branch of the American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets, urging…
He took the concept of an electrical transformer to a whole new level, and now the lifelong Chester County man whose shocking electrical contracting success…
Friends and family members of cancer patients strapped on bike helmets and hit the road for a worthy cause during Sunday morning’s 18th annual…
Thanks to a special partnership between Delaware County Community College and Widener University, the College will offer cooking classes at Widener starting this fall. This…
Brief items on people, businesses, and towns in Chester County. This morning:
The University of Valley Forge has announced Byron Klaus as interim president, effective…
The Southeast Pennsylvania-Southern New Jersey Market of the March of Dimes will honor three outstanding women from Chester County at the annual Salute to…
There’s no coincidence that the values Dick Vermeil instilled in his football teams – teamwork, discipline, and accountability – are the trademarks of his favorite charitable…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Michael Duncan was originally published on August 9th, 2015.
Mike Duncan’s calm demeanor betrays a…
Today’s short briefings on what else is happening around Chester County.
Chester County Opens Its Doors to ESPN-Style Sports Video Production
Phoenix Media…
Publisher’s Note: We dip into our archives this morning to republish one of our first Chester County Leadership profiles. When we first spoke with…
Here’s a quick rundown of the events happening in Chester County this weekend.
On Friday, the Chester County Human Resources Association will host a…
Memorial Day is as good a day as any to notice how the American Flag, whether it is seen floating gracefully in the morning breeze…
Devon Horse Show Sued Over Denied Skybox Ownership
The 120th Devon Horse Show kicked off with controversy after it was hit with a lawsuit from…
Here’s what’s happening on Thursday and Friday in Chester County Datebook.
On Thursday, the Chester County Economic Development Council will host a Health…
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.
On Wednesday, Productivity Accelerator will host a seminar entitled Avoid the Mistakes…
Building on more than four decades of success, the Strawberry Festival has become one of the most highly anticipated events in Chester County.
From June…
Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart has once again shown his dedication to helping animals by providing a home for Lily, the 20-year-old…
Rachel Stevenson, Author, Speaker, President & Founder of LGBTea Dances, President of Reshaping You, a consulting practice focused on helping clients “reshape themselves mentally, emotionally…
A quick rundown of stories about Chester County’s commerce, community and culture happening on both sides of the Brandywine.
Teleflex Announces $400 Million Public…
The chronic pain she can’t escape is now smeared, streaked and splattered across canvases that fellow patients and visitors can’t ignore. A series…
The UPS Helicopter Ball Drop benefitting the United Way of Chester County’s Financial Stability Center has produced a winner!
After more than a week…
The quickest rundown on news this side of the Brandywine River.
Chester County Commissioners Present $250K to Melton Arts and Education Center
The Charles A…
Chester County is about to see its strongest year of job growth since the 2008-2009 recession. Thanks to gains in construction, healthcare and professional…
Residents of Chester County have always been generous with volunteering their time and talent to help the entire community thrive, and thanks to Family Service…
The Cerner Corporation is a global leader in healthcare technology that continuously builds on its foundation of intelligent solutions for the industry. Its technologies connect…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws 1,000,000 visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in…
Groundbreaking new medical scanning technology is giving Chester County a never-before-seen look inside the bodies of local horses — without cramming them into a…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host…
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and its Center for Workforce Information & Analysis recently released an employment monthly report, and it speaks to…
Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
There are no events scheduled for Monday.
On Tuesday, the Chester County…
This year marks the ninth year that Jennifer and Robert McNeil, two of Chester County’s most renowned philanthropists, have been welcoming guests to their…
Thomas Musser, the co-founder of Tri-M LLC in Kennett Square, is the latest inductee into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame,writes…
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, and is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers a diverse array of…
When it comes to great jobs, the grass is greener in Chester County.
Forbes just announced its lists of America’s best employers, and several…
All the stock market scares and talk of economic turmoil ahead hasn’t translated to the balance sheet for businesses in Chester County and across…
Good fortune will fall from the sky on May 1 and score a hole in one for many Chester County individuals looking to get out…
On Tuesday, the Coatesville Veterans…
On Tuesday, the Coatesville Veterans Hospital will host a Bronze Star Medal…
Ricoh Named 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company
Ricoh Company has been named the World’s Most Ethical Company for 2016 by the Ethisphere Institute…
Recognized with numerous awards for quality, design, innovation, and sustainability, the Hankin Group, developer of Eagleview, Chester County’s economic and cultural hub, has been…
The Brandywine Health Foundation is inviting community members to nominate a deserving Chester County resident to receive the Eastburn Community Service Award. The new award…
Brandywine Hospital, located on an 85-acre campus right off the Route 30 Bypass, is a 169-bed facility with a full range of inpatient…
State Representative Tom Killion of Middletown Township, who is running in a special April election to fill the now vacant 9th State Senate seat*, talks…
Hers is a story of a desire to help people and the generous community members who rallied behind her. With few connections apart from those…
On the eve of his 75th birthday, VISTA Today asked Representative Harry Lewis about growing up the oldest of eleven children in a segregated Coatesville…
Test your knowledge of the week’s Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today coffee mug.
The rules are simple. Take the quiz…
Headquartered in Malvern, Meridian Bank provides a comprehensive array of banking services to businesses, professionals, and retail customers in the Delaware Valley. Launched in 2004…
Stepping up to serve on a board of directors is about more than taking on a challenge; it’s about caring for a cause, contributing…
The anticipation of awaking Chester County from its dull winter doldrums with a massive splash of color this spring is once again pouring out of…
Chester County Historical Society Announces the 34th Annual Antiques Show
One of the nation’s premier history museums and educational centers, the Chester County Historical…
As a part of Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Neighborhood Health provides a long list of professional services to make life better for people in…
At the center of Chester County’s prominent health care industry stands an iconic hospital with a culture and legacy core to the communities around…
Following a successful career in photography, Chester County’s Rick Davis has taken a big step and decided to challenge himself by changing the focus…
Jonas definitely left its mark on Chester County after Saturday’s superstorm dumped close to 2 feet of snow, leaving residents with the unpleasant task…
Physiotherapy Associates of Chester County announced yesterday that they have entered into a deal with Select Medical Corp to be acquired for $400 million, writes…
HMP Communications, located in Malvern, is a leader in healthcare communications and education. The company publishes some of the nation’s most well-respected medical…
United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its 2016 Small Business Dinner this evening…
On Tuesday, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its…
On Monday, the Brandywine Health Foundation will be hosting a Martin Luther…
Publisher’s Note: This profile of Craig Styer was first published in January 2016.
Craig Styer, of Fox Rothschild’s Exton Office and past President…
Following the sad loss of William S. Latoff on Monday, DNB Financial Corporation announced in a statement on Wednesday, that the company’s President, William…
Brandywine Realty Trust Partnership Sells Hotel for $26.5 million
A partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust has sold the Residence Inn Philadelphia Conshohocken Hotel to…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws over 1,000,000 visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows…
By David Jones
Just to the East side of Exton Square Mall there’s a nice little Italian place that’s offering good food at…
A pair of office condos with an outstanding location are available for sale in West Chester.
The complex is situated on Lincoln Avenue, at the…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. Our briefs this morning:
Third Mushroom Drop to be Bigger and Better than Ever…
The infusion of fund dollars into a critical Chester County health care gap by Brandywine Health Foundation, has returned an impressive 3,300 percent growth…
It’s challenging to peer into the mental turmoil of a struggling youth and assess whether he or she is experiencing a crisis, but the…
Thousands are expected to flock to Herr Visitors Center during the holiday season to drive through the magnificent view of Herr’s Foods’ Christmas light…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s going on with Chester County businesses, nonprofits, people, schools, and more.
Turn Back Time for your…
If not for the efforts of Penn Vet doctors and students near Unionville, a football game steeped in tradition may have had to break tradition…
It has been more than 35 years since I had a meal at Vickers Tavern. Lin had never been there. Since we…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosted their 2015 Community Partners Recognition Breakfast on Friday to express their gratitude to 60 of their 225 community partners…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around the County.
Jennersville’s Regional Hospital Recognized as a “Top Performer”
The Jennersville Regional…
A recent Friday evening saw our family group of 5 stopping at Clair’s Family Restaurant in Morgantown for dinner. We had…
Chester County briefs are concise reports on hirings, openings, deals, and more.
Exton Gets Pennsylvania’s Third Movie Tavern
Pennsylvania gained its third The Movie…
VISTA Today speaks with Chuck Swope, Chairman of Swope Lees, a commercial real estate sales and leasing firm, about growing up in West Chester the…
Recognized with numerous awards for quality, design, innovation, and sustainability, the Hankin Group has been building commercial and residential communities for more than half a…
Finally! I live within walking distance of the new Victory Brew Pub and I can actually see it from my deck!
I’ve watched over…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, which draws over 1.1 million visitors every year to its 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows and…
Well, we are back on the road for this week’s review. This time we traveled to Hershey, Pa. to visit Tr…
The following positions are three of the nearly 50 Chester County jobs the County of Chester has posted on their career page:
Coroner’s Investigator…
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Outstanding Citizen of the Year to be presented by the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (SCCCC) this…
Briefs are concise reports on stories happening in Chester County.
Businesses Prepare for Next Year’s DNC
Over 150 business people gathered at the Community…
Chester County Hospital in West Chester has the following Chester County Jobs listed on their career page:
Patient Service Representative
The Patient Service Representative (PSR…
Join the Youth Mentoring Partnership on Thursday, November 19th at the Desmond Hotel for their Annual “Thank You” Dinner – a celebration of mentoring in our…
Last Sunday we decided to try a place that has changed names, but was reliable in the past. Pronto’s used to…
Garnering national — or international — attention, playing with cutting-edge technology and altering the business landscape are each just plain cool in their own right. But…
Short reports on business and comuunity activity in Chester County. This Morning:
Schuylkill Trail Walk to Answer Healthcare Questions
Put on some comfortable shoes and…
Lin and I have some dear friends we get the pleasure of meeting for lunch and dinner several times a year and…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Most often, the diagnosis is Type 2 diabetes, a chronic…
Brandywine Hospital Open House Raises Awareness about Mental Health
In an attempt to raise awareness about mental illnesses and the resources available to combat them…
We had tickets on a recent Friday night for a jazz concert at the Ware Center on Prince Street in Lancaster, so…
Business Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County.
Coatesville VA Medical Center Opens its Doors to Celebrate Veterans
The Coatesville Veterans…
Time for a little lunch review. This past week we took Mom for a shopping trip to Exton Square Mall and finished…
Business Briefs are short stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around the county.
Galera Therapeutics Raises $37 Million in Private Stock…
Briefs are short stories that bring you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning:
U.S. Government Approves the Sale…
Chester County Datebook has the following events happening on Monday and Tuesday:
The Eagles take on the Giants Monday evening at The Linc beginning at…
The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that stands up for crime victims in their hour of need is itself about to be victimized by the budget fight…
The weather may have been gloomy, but the mood was high at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Chester County Day, the longest running…
Main Line Health, owner of Paoli Hospital, the 231-bed hospital in Malvern which recently celebrated its 100th year and the 32,000 sq. ft…
Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour Raises $16,500 for the Chester County Food Bank
Chester County has once again shown its huge heart and inherent…
Those of us familiar from Western Chester County and Eastern Lancaster County are probably familiar with the location of the Stone House…
Success stories are made by those who pursue excellence — in themselves as well as those around them — and Chester County’s most successful women recently…
Here are the events scheduled today and Thursday in Chester County Datebook:
On Wednesday morning, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) hosts their Annual…
Chester County’s drug distribution giant has swallowed another impressive asset in its hunger to get the best products and health care into the hands…
Here are the events scheduled today and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook:
Local marketing experts Steven Bayles of Visual Technology, Karen Tate of Tate Design…
October 2nd is the 275th day of the year leaving just 90 days remaining until the end of the year.
The comic strip Peanuts made…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry appointed five new board members to fill vacant company seats on the CCCBI Board of Directors last…
Business briefs are short summaries that bring you up to date with what’s going on around the county. This Morning:
“Pope Francis” Pencil Drawing…
September 25th is the 268th day of the year leaving just 97 days remaining until the end of the year. On this day in 1981…
I recently had the opportunity to have lunch with 3 of my favorite lovely ladies, my wife, my mother and a family…
Dinniman Says Phoenixville’s Route 23 Bridge could be Finished this Month
State Senator Andy Dinniman is confident that the Route 23 bridge construction project…
Chester County Common Pleas Judge Edward Griffith has poured Chester County Hospital’s hopes for a massive upscale fundraiser down the drain — along with the…
The United Way of Chester County recognized the following Chester County companies and individuals for their outstanding 2014 campaigns and contributions at the Campaign Kickoff…
This week’s edition of Chester County Leadership features a conversation with first-term United States Congressman Ryan Costello. Born in 1976, Costello served on…
September 10th is the 253rd day of the year leaving 112 days remaining until the end of the year. On this date in 1972, the…
September 9th is the 252nd day of the year leaving 113 days remaining until the end of the year. At around 5:30 PM BST…
This week’s review is about a nice Italian restaurant in an out-of-the-way spot in Downingtown. Lin used to…
Brandywine Hospital, the 169 bed hospital nestled on an 85 acre campus located on the Route 30 Bypass between Downingtown and Coatesville, has the following…
In this week’s edition of Chester County Leadership, VISTA Today asks Brian McGinnis, Chairman of the Chester County Democratic Committee about growing up in…
Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
Hulafrog is a Chester County based social and digital community that spotlights local businesses and events throughout the area. Subscribe…
The summer is a great time for trips and I often see OBX stickers on cars around our area so I thought…
Chester County Hospital wants police to pour thousands of bottles of confiscated wine into the glasses of charity bidders and donate the proceeds to the…
In this morning’s edition of Chester County Jobs, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for part- and full-time childcare staff for their…
Our daily Business Briefs are a quick way for you to to stay up to date on what is happening around the county. This Morning…
Brandywine Hospital and the Temple University Health System have entered into an agreement to ensure board-certified, cardiovascular surgeons are on staff full-time in…
Our daily news and business briefs are short, to-the-point stories that keep you up to date about what’s developing around Chester County…
VISTA Today asks Stefanie Perry, Vice President, Talent Acquisition at AmerisourceBergen, to share what her company looks for in an applicant and a few tips…
It’s time to get ‘old school’ this week. If you are from just about anywhere in western Chester County it’s…
By now most of all the local Chester County people know about The Whip. When they first got started they were kind…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County. This morning…
This week Americans will be able to celebrate 50 years of providing essential health and wellness services to Seniors through LBJ’s landmark Medicare Program…
The Chester County Economic Development Council impacted 3,353 students in the past school year through various programs of the council’s Industry Partnerships, according…
By David Jones I’ve been waiting for a new restaurant in downtown Parkesburg for awhile and was hoping someone would step up and into…
When your health — or life — is on the line, there are few better places to go in the region than the five hospitals in and…
Jeff Hunt, Brandywine Hospital’s new CEO, moved to Chester County after finishing 9th grade at Devon Prep. A graduate of Owen J. Roberts High…
I always hesitate going to a new place, there are often issues that take a while to work out. However, I saw a big article…
The annual Southeastern PA Healthcare conference, held June 29th at Main Line Health’s Lakenau Medical Center, focused on industry updates and best practices throughout…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County. This Morning…
I know many of our readers like to hear about places near home they can try for themselves and while that is…
I want to try something a little different this week for my review. In June I played a lot of par 3…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County
New ALDI…
Intense storms last week left much of Chester County and the greater region without power. Many businesses were forced to remain closed for more than…
Lin and I had to go to West Chester recently for a meeting of the Chester County Master Gardeners. This created the…
Southern Chester County residents looking for a shortcut to better health now have a solution in West Grove. The newly opened Penn Medicine Southern Chester…
Your Daily Briefing: Fox Rothschild lawyer says Philadelphia is in a good position for tech growth, Historical Society expands South Asia Collection and more.
Philadelphia…
The wisdom of 135 years has produced an unparalleled richness of tradition, knowledge and pride at Chester County’s MacElree Harvey law firm, but its…
Becker’s Healthcare Announces 2015 CIO Leadership Award Nominees
Forty-five Chief Information Officers (CIO’s) in the healthcare industry have been nominated for Becker…
We took a little ride this past Friday evening for dinner. We went to Downingtown to the Station Taproom, so called because…
The Community Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive, sponsored jointly by the United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank, took in a…
Property Taxes Could Increase Again to Cover the Cost of Schools
More than $101 million of the $147 million budget for the Abington School District…
Hankin Group, a privately owned full service real estate development company headquartered in Exton, has these three Chester County jobs posted on the company’s…
One of the best parts of going out on your birthday is getting to pick the place you want to eat. Since…
Chester County daily business briefs are short, accurate updates on yesterday’s Chester County business news.
Plans for the New Coatesville Train Station
During a…
The Farmhouse Restaurant is a place we’ve wanted to try for many years and just never seemed to make it for…
Doors of opportunity are set to swing wide open next week for Chester County’s future nurses. A special open house at the CCIU will…
Showing its continued commitment to providing healthcare services in Chester County, Penn Medicine opened a new outpatient facility near West Grove yesterday. Penn Medicine Southern…
VISTA Today’s daily news briefs are concise, accurate stories that focus on Chester County companies.
New Brandywine Hospital CEO Appointed
The Brandywine Hospital Board…
By Alana Moran of Hulafrog West Chester
Brandywine Health Foundation kicked off their “must go” 42nd annual Brandywine Strawberry Festival Thursday evening.
What began in…
“As an organization, we recognize that we are servant leaders for our community. We are the 5th largest employer in Chester County, and so we…
The financially healthiest hospitals in suburban Philadelphia are actually not-for-profit, while those operating for profit struggled the most last year, according to a…
On a recent Thursday night we decided to venture to the new Thorndale Craft House for dinner and a brew. I had…
Chester County’s sweet celebration of student success and the anticipation of summer is ripening once again, with a Thursday, May 28, start date for…
Wondering what the best hospitals in Chester County are? Your life and health are safest in the hands of physicians in West Chester, Bryn Mawr…
Well, you can’t get any further south in Chester County than our latest culinary trip to Taqueria Moroleon in Avondale on…
Victory at Red Star Craft House in Exton Square Mall
Those of you who have read my articles in the past may…
There’s money to be made in medical real estate these days, and Chester County has recently become a hot spot for investors to put…
Iron Hill Brewery, West Chester
This is my first in an on-going series of breweries, brew-pubs and craft houses. Iron…
As of Monday, April 20, 2015 Victory Brewing Company officially opened its second brewpub at Victory at Magnolia. Located at 650 West Cypress Street in…
If anyone were to tell you The Town Dish, the West Chester-based purveyors of nine hyper-local online culinary web sites focusing on “food…
This week I thought Jones’ Food Street Journal would do a quick double. Part one of the double is Seawell’s Market and Deli on…
Well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve had dinner out in Chester County. While visiting Florida this winter we…
The positive and life-changing reach of two of Chester County’s most active health- and youth-focused nonprofits will extend even further with the…
From CCCBI:
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry celebrates our Annual Women Influencing Business Dinner on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 from 5:30…
The facade concealing decades of injustice against local men, women and children with disabilities is now the face of a somber memorial traveling through the…
There might not be a Main Line were it not for Chester County.
That’s the impression Main Line Times unintentionally conveys with their “101…
From Chester County Hospital Community Benefit Report 2013 (below):
Chester County Hospital Community Benefit Report 2013…
The Chester County Economic Development council has announced that registration for the Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) conference will begin tomorrow, February 14. Young…
United Way of Chester County is casting their nets hoping to land two new sponsors for their very popular Live United In Color 5K run…
Henry “Hank” Belber, the driving force behind Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern and the developer of several upscale Chester County communities including Rabbit Run Road…
Red Star Craft House in the Exton Square Mall
Exton Mall has a new destination restaurant and it’s worth the trip…
More people with the rare congenital condition thoracic insufficiency syndrome will be finding help from a vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib devices made by DePuy…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) elected the following new board members last month:
Bernie Ciuffetelli, COO, To-Jo Mushrooms;
Duane Knecht…
The nurses at Penn Medicine’s Chester County Hospital have recently brought an elite stamp of approval to West Chester through years of providing the…
Open enrollment for national health care begins Nov. 15, and unfortunately, several phone calls found Chester County’s health and human services offices have no…
Chester County’s unemployment rate for September is 4.2 percent, up slightly from the June 3.9 percent figure, according to the Pennsylvania Department…
Less than a year old, a new program at Chester County Hospital has garnered national distinction for its support and care of lesbian, gay, bisexual…
Dr. Andre A. Konski, medical director of the department of Radiation Oncology at Chester County Hospital, has been named one of 30 Fellows of the…
Richard Kunsch has not only worked his way through the ranks to CEO of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, but he has also invested much…
Chester County’s once-a-year time machine will take residents and visitors back to an era when fox hunts, water-powered mills, tenant houses…
A pioneering printing and publishing company with operations in western Chester County is standing at the forefront of a “health care transformation” the size of…
Hospitals are a known battleground for attacks from viruses and infections, but a new threat ambushed two Chester County hospitals — and it may be contagious…
In today’s world of tightly packed schedules and convenience-centric attitudes, no one wants to waste time traveling to multiple locations for health care…
As a government-spawned new era of hospital information technology dawns, Malvern’s Siemens Health Services deeply-rooted IT campus will refocus on the new…
Unionville Family Medicine has announced the practice will become Penn Family Medicine Unionville on Aug. 26.
“While exterior signs and stationery will change to carry…
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Chester County Hospital has been named one of the Most Wired Hospitals in the nation, according to the 16th annual Health Care’s Most Wired…
Construction has begun on a new 72,000-square-foot outpatient health care facility by Anchor Health Properties that will soon fill unmet needs for…
Citadel Federal Credit Union, one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Chester County recently publicized its 2013 financial report and announced expansion plans for…
The staff of Chester County Hospital have been recognized with two prestigious awards.
First, the hospital was one of only 74 U.S. health care…
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is showing very slight improvement, according to the Department of Labor and Industry.
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at…
While this year’s Fortune 500 list, Fortune Magazine’s list of the 500 largest public United States corporations ranked by total revenue, included just…
Would you like to help local veterans and their families? And would you like to do something for a vet this summer – without waiting for…
Main Line Health, which manages Paoli Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehab in Chester County, has named Howard Cutler vice president of Payor Strategies, effective June…
An area health care leader was recently awarded for his pioneering advocacy for local health issues and for rallying support around southeast Pennsylvania’s health…
The Siemens Foundation recently awarded Siemens Merit Scholarships to eight Chester County students.
The students, all from Malvern, are the children of full-time Siemens…
The eighth annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup is set for Saturday, June 8, at the Brandywine Polo Club, 260 Polo Road, Toughkenamon.
The event…
The Brandywine Chapter of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) will give $3,600 in scholarships to four students from Coatesville and West Chester…
Chester County Hospital is one of three regional hospitals to have received an American Heart Association achievement award for stroke prevention.
Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn…
Freedom Village Retirement Community in West Brandywine, Chester County, has been given “Best Nursing Home” status from U.S. News and World Report in its…
On March 21 Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry released its state employment situation report for February, showing a slight decline in Pennsylvania’s…
Two Chester County health care facilities recently received state Community-Based Health Care Subsidy Program grants to continue to provide health care services to deserving…
This was our second trip to Amani’s in Downingtown this year. The last time was with a party of 4 and…
Chester County Hospital is one of only 44 hospitals in Pennsylvania to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, an organization based in Washington…
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