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Former U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, a West Chester resident, is taking steps to prepare a run for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat…
Chester County best illustrates how president-elect Joe Biden won Pennsylvania in the latest election, while many down-ballot Democrats struggled, writes Paul Kane for…
With Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz taking office earlier this month, there is a Democratic majority on Chester County’s Board of Commissioners for the…
After retiring earlier this year, Ryan Costello, Chester County’s two-term representative in Congress, is launching his lobbying shop, Ryan Costello Strategies, writes Alex…
Ryan Costello, the former U.S. Rep. from Chester County, is starting his own consulting company, named Ryan Costello Strategies, which will work in several…
Michelle Kichline, Chair of Chester County’s Board of County Commissioners, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up in Tredyffrin, her mother’s influence on…
Chester County’s Ryan Costello ran for Congress intending to solve the important issues facing the country, but he believes he was thwarted by the…
Here is a quick run down of national and state election results across Chester County:
US Senator: Incumbent Senator Bob Casey carried Chester County 59…
Two first-time politicians – Democrat Chrissy Houlahan, a third-generation military veteran, and Republican Greg McCauley, a tax attorney and former owner of nine Wendy…
Chester County’s Congressional race intensified last week, with the first television ad for Democratic candidate Chrissy Houlahan hitting the airwaves, writes Claudia Vargas for…
“Are you becoming a dinosaur, Congressman? Are you becoming extinct? Or can Democrats and Republicans find the middle ground that you aspire (to) and mention…
A bill that would force states to accept the concealed-carry handgun standards of other states could prove harmful to Pennsylvanians, writes U.S. Rep…
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello recently told CNN that the constant questions he’s asked about President Donald Trump is one of the reasons he…
Two political newcomers will be vying for office in Pennsylvania’s recently redrawn Sixth Congressional District, writes Brett Sholtis for WITF.
Republican Greg McCauley, a…
Since he announced he would not be seeking re-election, U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello has noticed a drop in both calls and protests at…
Nearly 500 works of art were recently on display at the 2018 Chester County High School Art Festival and Sixth Congressional District Art Show.
The…
A new survey on bipartisanship among members of Congress has found that several representatives from the Delaware Valley, particularly Ryan Costello in the Sixth Congressional…
Following his announcement over the weekend that he would retire after just two terms, Ryan Costello reflected on his time in Congress during an interview…
A new bill being introduced by Congressman Ryan Costello aims to help people trying to get a foothold in agriculture, writes Michael Rellahan for the…
Representative Ryan Costello is not planning to seek reelection for Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District in this year’s House election, according to several news…
A number of doctors and STEM professionals are seeking political office, arguing they have the training and skills needed at a time of increasingly complex…
Devon resident Chrissy Houlahan is one of three suburban Philadelphia women, all first-time Democrats running for office, who are featured on the cover of…
Hon. Ryan Costello
Starting a new savings account, upgrading home appliances, improving wages and benefits for employees, and buying new equipment for a business are…
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello is opposed to a directive by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions that would give federal prosecutors more authority to…
A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello could see the return of the hemp industry by exempting it from CSA regulations, writes…
The 10-acre Dilworth Farm at 1370 Birmingham Road near the Brandywine Battlefield has been successfully preserved in perpetuity, 240 years after the battle, writes…
Democrats and realtors say the Republican-proposed tax plan should sound alarm bells in suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, where home prices and property taxes can be…
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello is praising a new space that just opened this month on Capitol Hill – a meeting room across the street from…
On Friday, Sept. 15, U.S. Congressmen Patrick Meehan and Ryan Costello will join national and local conservation leaders for an exciting preservation announcement on…
Congressman Ryan Costello held a roundtable discussion with employers and educators from Chester County on Friday, September 15.
Hosted by the Chester County Economic Development…
Biopharmaceutical research is continuing to generate big business in Pennsylvania and helping boost the state’s economy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA)
It is time to refocus the healthcare debate on patient-centered solutions that can achieve bipartisan consensus in Congress.
Aware…
Americans have long been intrigued by what happens inside the Oval Office, and so far, only five leaders from Chester County can say they’ve…
Five students have been chosen to receive college scholarships from Benchmark Federal Credit Union, which awards $15,000 annually to local students.
Three of the…
The American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA), H.R. 1628, the House Republicans’ Bill to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, also known…
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce recently held a presentation, entitled “Navigating the Political Landscape,” aimed at nonprofit organizations, according to a report in the…
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…
After a recent visit to the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus, it was Rep. Ryan Costello who left with some legislative homework from…
Ethan Healey is not your typical 20-year-old.
The graduate of Henderson High School and current student at West Chester University deploys his myriad…
“I wish that whoever is elected leads our country with courage, integrity, and intelligence. And that any challenge thrown at our country will be resolved…
So, as you’ve probably heard by now, Hillary Clinton carried Chester County in yesterday’s election. And she did so by a sizable margin…
In what pundits are calling one of the most stunning political upsets in all of American political history, Donald J. Trump has triumphed and will…
The Chester County Food Bank’s new channel for distributing fresh produce to families throughout the county is getting a larger audience this year thanks…
A replica of the Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans memorial containing the names of all those killed during the Vietnam war including 79 Chester…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, Congressman Ryan Costello will host a Roundtable on the Opioid…
Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
There are no events scheduled for Monday.
On Tuesday, Congressman Ryan Costello…
During the fourth annual Chester County Heroes Breakfast on June 30th, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services was honored with the 2016 Red Cross…
With mosquito season in full swing, concerns are mounting at the local level over what is being done to prevent the Zika virus from arriving…
It was a fitting tribute to one of the town’s most devoted advocates as hundreds of West Chester residents gathered at St. Agnes Church…
Yesterday 140,825 Chester County residents filed into precincts to take part in an unusually important primary. Their reward? Plenty of rain, a few rainbows…
The hundreds of Phoenixville movie fanatics and culture enthusiasts who flocked to the Colonial Theatre for its $8 million expansion groundbreaking caught a glimpse of…
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…
U.S. Congressman Ryan Costello announced on Tuesday, that over 32 students from the Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District have received the honor of being…
The financial community, family and friends are mourning the loss of a great business leader and pillar of the local community following the announcement on…
Entrepreneurial Chester County teens have a unique chance to type their way into a national spotlight by creating the next great app.
U.S. Rep…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around the county. This morning:
Mighty Manatees Concert to Honor Memory of Phoenixville’s Jeffrey Allan Jones…
Costello Holds Roundtable on Land and Water Conservation Fund Reform
Representative Ryan Costello is looking at ways to reform the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
“Growing Greener Communities” Award Announced
Natural Lands Trust and the Chester County Association of Township Officials have announced that nominations for the Growing Greener Communities…
Congress veteran and U.S. Representative Joe Pitts, announced on Friday that he is not planning to seek re-election next year, which immediately prompted…
If you have ever wondered just how rich Congressman Costello is (or isn’t), the Congressional Quarterly’s Roll Call has the list that ranks…
Business Briefs are short stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Rubio Speaks at the Chester County…
Wednesday and Thursday are busy days in Chester County Datebook:
Chester County Art Association’s N. C. Wyeth Founders Exhibition, an exhibit of 17 rarely…
Here are the events scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook:
Chester County Art Association’s N. C. Wyeth Founders Exhibition, an exhibit…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry sees a prosperous future ahead — as long as the county’s current leadership continues to steer in…
During its sixth annual award celebration held at the Foundry building on October 1, the Schuylkill River Heritage Center honored former Congressman Jim Gerlach for…
U.S. Representatives Ryan Costello and Elise Stefanik are leading the charge of the eleven freshman members of Congress who last week voiced their opposition…
VISTA Today’s Chester County Business Briefs are a quick way to catch up on what’s happening around the county.
UTI Exton Campus Students…
By Duncan Allison
Apples have historically been an important part of our diet and September and October are the peak months for harvesting when many…
U.S. Rep. And West Chester local Ryan Costello, has taken up the mantle of his predecessor and joined with fellow Chester County Congressman, Joe…
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…
Our daily Chester County business briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
La Salle University Names New…
Despite the threat of rain, a delegation of local representatives and company officials gathered on Tuesday in Malvern for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the…
Each day more than 750,000 Americans ride the stretch of track between D.C. and Boston, referred to as the Northeast Corridor. Those commuters…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County.
Pope Visit…
By Rep. Costello,
This month, the House took action to pass legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) through H. R. 5…
Trains crisscrossing Chester County will beat much of the nation to a federal government deadline to install automatic safeguards against potential crashes and derailments.
Confederate Battle Flag Losing Manufacturer’s Support
After being linked to last week’s church massacre in Charleston, S.C., which took 9 innocent lives…
After waving goodbye to 24 years as a political slugger for all things Chester County in state and national politics, former U.S. Rep. Jim…
By Rep. Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania’s Sixth District
Creating a new locally developed heart valve, finding a personalized cure to an individual’s battle with…
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs reviews stories important to Chester County and beyond.
Michael Chain named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Annual 40 Under…
It has been a little over 100 days since the 114th Congress was sworn into office and…
This is our April newsletter, a version of which we sent to our subscribers earlier this week. If you’d like to subscribe and receive…
The Congressional effort to keep Amtrak revenue in the region it is generated, infuse funding into rail improvements and generate economic development opportunities around train…
Pennsylvania Bio gathered more than 150 medical device professionals at The Porch at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Feb. 10 to tell federal elected officials…
Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline is stepping into the role of co-chair of VISTA 2025’s Executive Alliance.
Kichline, who is filling the shoes…
The man elected to take U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach’s place on Capitol Hill has also elected to have most of Gerlach’s staff…
The Coatesville LINK bus was Santa’s sleigh on Dec. 22 when the Transportation Management Association of Chester County, local politicians and the Ascot Summerfield…
When Michelle Kichline is sworn in Tuesday afternoon as the County’s newest commissioner, replacing congress-bound Ryan Costello, Chester County’s leaders, developers, educators…
As former Chester County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ryan Costello prepares to serve Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives…
Robert Kagel is the new director of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Bobby’s experience and…
Equipping students with real-life job skills is a growing business in Chester County — literally. The County Cup, a unique melting pot for aspiring chefs…
A sneaking suspicion that political advertising is increasingly swaying public opinion drove the Sunlight Foundation and a host of partners to dig into this year…
The 2015 budget proposed by the Chester County Commissioners calls for no tax increase for property owners.
“This budget reflects our commitment to providing high…
Chester County Commissioners have given $300,000 to the Downingtown Area Senior Center to pay for necessary renovations.
The money, awarded by the county’s…
Almost 200 community and industry leaders from across Chester County gathered this morning at Penn State University’s Great Valley campus for the unveiling of…
Phoenixville resident Lawrence Davidson is the new Chester County director of veterans’ affairs.
Davidson was formerly a United States Army engineer and a section sergeant…
Six Chester County municipalities will soon be making infrastructure improvements thanks to $2.9 million in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants just approved by the…
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello has won the endorsement of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry in his run to represent constituents in…
Ryan Costello, chairman of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, recently toured Walnut Street Labs in West Chester and spoke to local entrepreneurs at a…
If you have an opinion about critical issues and economic opportunities facing Chester County, VISTA 2025 wants to hear from you.
This nonprofit partnership of…
The Paoli-based internet search engine DuckDuckGo, said to be one of Google’s smallest and most fierce competitors, handled a billion searches in 2013…
The Exton Regional Chamber of Commerce has quite a few member events set for May, including a business success seminar led by freelance writer Judith…
Leaders from more than 40 local businesses, schools and non-profit organizations recently announced they plan to work together on a 10-year initiative called…
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of member business Semus and Associates of Glenmoore with a ribbon cutting ceremony on…
County Commissioners Ryan Costello, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell will address the issues and successes of Chester County in the past year- and give an…
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