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Bridges around the country share the same vulnerability to a ship collision as the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, including the Commodore Barry Bridge…
Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 9, at 7:30…
Following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, experts offered their insights about the safety of the bridges over the Delaware River in the…
Longwood Gardens announced that Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience, the most ambitious revitalization in a century of America’s greatest center for horticultural display…
West Chester is gearing up for a series of unforgettable performances at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, featuring local artists who promise to captivate…
Calling all brides and grooms! If you’re looking for a place to hold your upcoming wedding, these three Chester County barns should be on…
Exton-based Bentley Systems is among the growing number of companies that are working on finding ways to utilize generative AI in their operations, writes…
Mikal Bridges, who attended Great Valley High School and grew up in Malvern, is an NBA star playing for the Brooklyn Nets. In a recent…
Artist Phil Hill, who lives on Dean Street, created a 12 by 16 inch oil painting dedicated to the borough employees that make up the…
Philadelphia’s countryside is filled with amazing, Instagram-worthy spots where you can take amazing pictures, including several stunning locations right here in Chester County…
Pennsylvania is among the states where engineers are using artificial intelligence to build more resilient infrastructure projects for less money, writes Colbi Edmonds for The…
On Friday, Sept. 29, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) held its 2023 State Legislative Forum at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern…
It’s easy to make brand-new playground structures look inviting and durable in a catalog or on proposal drawings, but how well does it…
The Main Line area is filled with great spots for hoagies, with some of the tastiest offerings being made right here in Chester County, writes…
While the number of deficient bridges in Pennsylvania continues to go down, the Keystone State still has a higher percentage of spans that need repairs…
The Lancaster Science Factory makes learning fun for the whole family. This hands-on, interactive center hosts educational programs, workshops, and field trips for curious…
Excitement filled the new Phoenixville Bike Park on Franklin Street last week as dozens of bikers of all ages lined up for their turn on…
Pennsylvania placed in the lower part of the list among the best states in the nation, according to a new ranking recently published by the…
As Gen Z enters the workforce, company culture becomes more pertinent. According to a LinkedIn survey, 87 percent of Gen Z respondents said they would…
Mikal Bridges, who grew up in Malvern, recently joined Brooklyn Nets, and will lead his new team in a showdown with his childhood one, the…
One of the most well-known and used bridges in Bucks County will see a major rehabilitation project keep it in working condition. John McDevitt…
Pennsylvania boasts 25,400 state-owned bridges and one of its longest happens to be right in our backyard, writes Rob Amend for AZ Animals…
Wealth management has traditionally seen males take leading roles, a fact that makes WSFS Bank and its Bryn Mawr Trust division somewhat of a unicorn…
Bill Hohlfeld has been tending the grounds at Dunwoody Village for 38 years. Now residents and staff are bidding him a fond farewell as he…
Ellen Langas, founder and president of NouSoma Communications, Inc., spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in the Pittsburgh suburbs and later living and starting…
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…
When it comes to sightseeing, tourists may flock to the Keystone State to visit Philly, Pittsburgh, or venture out to Amish country. Yet, what may…
Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has announced the details of her upcoming State of the Sixth Town Hall happening on Monday, Jan. 23 at The…
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s whopping debt of $13.2 billion is putting a heavy burden on turnpike users who have to deal with continuous increases…
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, Lancaster is rich in history and even richer in activities. If you find yourself searching for fall activities, looking…
At Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, we are propelled by a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. A…
The Chester Valley Trail, which starts in Exton and runs into King of Prussia, has been approved by Montgomery County officials for extension, writes Emily…
A movement-defying modernist’s work is having its first major exhibition. The collection of Italian-born American artist Joseph Stella’s masterpieces is currently…
Many bridges in Chester County have deteriorated so badly that they are marked as being in poor condition and are in dire need of repairs…
Archbishop Nelson J Perez will address the graduates at Neumann University’s winter commencement on Dec. 21 and receive an honorary degree from the university…
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the Keystone State an unflattering C-minus in its 2022 Report Card for Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure, writes Anthony…
It’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed workplace culture and how we communicate with each other. In-person meetings have transformed…
With the help of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a dream was fulfilled in the Friendship Neighborhood in Pittsburgh.
The Children’s Home of…
“There’s something about encountering this landscape at a slower speed,” says Marc Crusemire, President at Strasburg Scooters. “It’s just a completely different way…
You had an opportunity for a promotion, and you were not the chosen one, so you are now P.O.P.O – passed over and…
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz represented Chester County last week at the Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania forum that brought together elected…
More than 100 bridges in Chester County have deteriorated so badly that they have been categorized as being in poor condition — the lowest assessment category…
The jobs that offer the best prospects can change quite quickly and that has been especially true in the last few years.
If you have…
Music takes center stage at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center this fall. The bustling performing arts center offers fans a full roster of rock music…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 6, on a project to repair 17 bridges in…
If you’re searching for unique, historic location ideas to plan your wedding, Chester County is home to four of the most romantic sites to…
Usually, a job offer is a cause for celebration. But sometimes during the interviewing process, you learn something that sours you on the company. Or…
After more than 25 years in the playground design business, General Recreation’s consultant Steve Hemler still approaches a new client like Spring Garden Township…
Quiet Quitting is engaging in minimalism at work and not getting caught up in the hustle culture. Individuals are doing only what they were hired…
By Maria O’Connell, Owner of Express Employment Professionals of Malvern
The Great Resignation drove millions of workers to leave their jobs during the COVID…
I want to say something. But I need you to hear me out before you walk away in total disgust.
I tried hot yoga. And…
This week marked the fourth anniversary of the 76ers’ unfortunate decision to trade Great Valley High School graduate Mikal Bridges for Zhaire Smith on the…
It is often the case that you do not realize you are making a mistake until it is too late to avoid the consequences. But…
There are infrastructure projects out there that could transform the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
With $1 trillion available in…
Pa. will receive $1.6 billion in funding to repair 3,000 bridges across the state, writes Priyanka Singh for Contractor News. The once-in…
Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America, will honor two representatives of its leadership in a May 19 event at the RiverCrest Golf Club in…
A database of notes that accompanied inspections for over 20,000 Pennsylvania bridges — posted and then removed from the PennDOT website — are again publicly available…
After more than a decade of planning, the start of construction on the new Downingtown Train Station has been set for 2025. Bill Rettew tracked…
J.D. Eckman, an Atglen-based construction company, never knows what its workers might find underground when working on Pennsylvania’s roads, writes Ryan Eldredge…
A new ranking by Uplift Legal Funding places Pennsylvania among the Top 10 states with the worst roads, according to a staff report from Stacker…
A PennDOT plan to add tolls on nine bridges to finance their repairs was halted on Tuesday by the state House, which passed a bill…
President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which passed the House on Friday with the support of most Democrats and 13 Republicans, will…
The Chester County wildlife advocacy group Give Pennsylvania Wildlife a Brake wants to see more done to prevent the collisions that injure both residents and…
If you have been dreading your workday lately then you have likely pondered whether the position has run its course. Quitting is a big deal…
The other side of the coin of advantages in retiring in Pennsylvania is its negatives. Retirepedia tallied the aspects of Keystone State life that may…
We have to talk about apple picking for a minute.
We’re suburban parents. Apple picking is as much a requirement for fall as pretending…
In March 2020, as the pandemic raged, Marcus Davis climbed down from his Big Apple scaffold, hung up his career as a steamfitter, and launched…
Looking for great fall-themed activities for families? Challenge your brain and sense of direction at this local corn maze, which was cited as being…
The Great Resignation – it’s a thing. People are quitting their jobs for many reasons, and when they do, they have to update their LinkedIn…
The pandemic has had a major impact on careers, with many employees receiving a wake-up call that they need a higher salary than they…
Church Farm School, a boarding and day school in Exton that serves boys in grades 9-12 from a range of socio-economic circumstances who…
The Brandywine River Museum’s special exhibit on artist Ralston Crawford presents a different side of the artist than that seen in his well-known…
Living in Chester County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone…
Closed bridges in Parkesburg could prove fatal, as the detours they cause cost first responders precious minutes in speeding to emergencies, writes Mitch Blacher for…
At the start of last season, Malvern native and Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges sat down for a talk with his coach, Monty Williams, before…
A new report from the White House gives Pennsylvania’s infrastructure a C- rating after decades of “systemic” underfunding, writes Christen Smith for WFMZ 69…
Last week, Amtrak released the proposed map of how its new and expanded service would look if it receives the $80 billion that has been…
A self-professed proponent of international education, Charity Alinda will have the opportunity to “walk the walk” on a higher education program in Taiwan in…
If you use the Girard Point Bridge to get down to the stadiums or to the Jersey Shore, you might have to start paying a…
Exton-based Bentley Systems has announced the establishment of Bentley iTwin Ventures to invest in promising technology companies addressing the emerging opportunity for infrastructure digital…
Like many events during the pandemic, West Chester University’s 12th Annual WCU Latina/o Communities Conference will be held virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 30…
The Chester County Food Bank serves more than 120 partner agencies in the county, and through this vast network, it distributes more than 3.2…
Based in Exton, Bentley Systems is a software company that produces solutions used to design, engineer, build, and operate large constructed assets such as roadways…
Pennsylvania’s economic growth could be adversely affected if more attention isn’t paid to the state’s aging highways, bridges, and mass transit, writes…
When Dr. Win Somboonsong won Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year for Eastern Pennsylvania, it was just the latest achievement in a fascinating journey…
Col. David Pergrin, who lived in Wallingford for 20 years, helped create Penn State’s famous Nittany Lion Shrine and led one of the most…
After six years with the agency, Melanie Weiler has decided to retire as Executive Director of Kennett Area Community Services, also known as the Kennett…
Malvern native Mikal Bridges, who averaged 8.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per game during his rookie season with the…
The Department of Political Science at West Chester University has named State Rep. Carolyn Comitta as its Legislative Fellow for the 2019-2020 academic year…
For so many of us in the Delaware Valley, it doesn’t get any better than a hoagie for lunch, and some of the best…
By Michael Gidlewski
Paul J. Meyer, the founder of LMI & SMI, would say to us, “If you are not making the progress you would…
By Dr. Ruth Norman
Dr. Darrell Miller started his professional journey in financial and facilities management. But he discovered early on that the corporate life…
Meridian Bank recently helped Orion Communities – a Phoenixville-based nonprofit that offers hope for individuals and families experiencing hardship by building bridges that lead to…
At 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Malvern native Mikal Bridges, a rookie with the Phoenix Suns, has both the height and…
Doug Gianforte founded Gbuild Construction Managers in 2009 to create highly technical, yet widely affordable sustainable options for commercial construction projects.
Back then, he had…
Judy Bridges – who serves on the board of Live Open, an LGBT employee-resource group at Malvern’s Saint-Gobain – recently discussed being transgender and…
There have been a lot of changes along the Schuylkill River in recent years, with a quiet development boom bringing a variety of projects, writes…
Many of Chester County’s historic covered bridges date back as far as 1850 and are the perfect reason to hop in the car and…
Beth and C.J. Stein of the Stein Realty Group, a team of Keller Williams realtors, will host their second annual Harvest Party on Sunday…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine believes the community is stronger when everyone feels welcome and we work together for the common good.
Celebrated annually at…
Treehouse World, the unique adventure park located just off Phoenixville Pike in West Chester, is taking treehouse fun to the max, writes Jan Carabeo for…
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the Brandywine Health Foundation, “THANK YOU” to our entire community for your support…
Basketball riches await two former Chester County high-schoolers who are expected to be among the Top 10 picks in Thursday’s NBA Draft at…
Ocean Eye Inc. of Elverson has been named the Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for…
Malvern native Mikal Bridges, a graduate of Great Valley High School, has decided to forego his final year of college eligibility at Villanova to enter…
A number of truck drivers distracted by their GPSs have crashed into an abandoned Norfolk Southern railroad bridge in Phoenixville, writes Erin McCarthy for the…
Pennsylvania ranks 41st in the nation in highway performance and cost-effectiveness, according to the Annual Highway Report by the Reason Foundation, a libertarian think…
Pennsylvania ranks second in the nation for number of structurally deficient bridges, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2017 National Bridge Inventory…
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce
Citing a long and distinguished career of outreach, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce recently bestowed the 2017 Senator Robert…
By Greg Star
These lessons, while might seem obvious to others, were all realized organically by me this year in dealing with all sorts of…
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the 20 players on the watch list for the 2018 Julius Erving Small Forward of the…
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 Hankin Group – an Exton-based real estate development, construction, and management company – has announced, in coordination with the Borough of Downingtown, Hankin’s acquisition…
As one of the most recognized names in business solutions and professional development, Disney Institute is the only training and development company that empowers organizations…
The rise of virtual sports is beginning to show up on the world’s biggest real stage, as French officials publicly acknowledged the possible addition…
By Leslie Rylke
On May 15, a delegation from Chester County departed from the offices of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) to begin…
Michelle Legaspi Sanchez, the Executive Director of the Chester County Fund for Women & Girls, speaks with VISTA Today about growing the youngest of six…
PennDOT is currently in the process of rehabilitating six bridges in Chester County – among other transportation, highway, and road improvement projects slated for this spring…
Infrastructure and defense against ISIS were among the subjects discussed by Senator Bob Casey at a recent event hosted by the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber…
A week ago, something amazing happened in West Chester.
The hum of excitement started before noon as organizers and volunteers arrived for…
Mercato Ristorante and Bar won the Sixth Annual Chef’s Best competition at the West Chester University Alumni and Foundation Center, having received the most…
Register to attend Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence by Monday, April 3, 2017 to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing.
As one of the…
The Chester County China Initiative continues to build bridges between the county and various locations throughout China. Launched in 2013, the initiative is jointly organized…
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…
Motorists will soon get back the full use of Route 202 as the final $26.4 million phase of the project to complete improvements on…
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…
Bentley Systems is looking for submissions for its 2017 Be Inspired Awards program that recognizes BIM advancements in infrastructure projects that improve project delivery, asset…
Experience an evening of food sampling and friendly chef competition you’ll never forget!
ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester will host its Sixth…
State Senator Andy Dinniman announced that Chester County municipalities will receive more than $16.9 million in state funding to maintain their roads and bridges…
There’s nothing like a bridge over troubled waters, except when that bridge itself is in trouble.
Such is the case for 19.8 percent…
Pennsylvania is in dire need of serious bridge repairs, according to the latest report published by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, writes Claire…
The Chester County Commissioners recognized the three winners of the county’s Landscapes3 photo contest at a recent Commissioners’ sunshine meeting.
The winners are Lee…
More money from filling gas tanks is about to spill out onto the state’s roads and bridges as the third and final gas tax…
The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum has announced the acquisition of two historic mill buildings, as a gift from ArcelorMittal.
The two buildings, known…
Based in Exton, Bentley Systems is a software company that produces solutions for the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure. The company’s software solutions…
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Each day, we are…
Following the tragic killings of police officers in Baton Rouge, West Chester’s civic, police, and religious leaders gathered at Mt. Carmel Church of God…
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…
Exton based Bentley Systems, the global leader in software solutions for advancing infrastructure, has announced a call for submissions for this year’s annual Be…
Young minds put their engineering pedigrees to the test last week by learning first-hand about the importance of engineering and STEM education. Nineteen children…
On Thursday, April 14, 2016 the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) hosted their 2016 State of Transportation Spring Breakfast. Over 120 engineers, planners…
It’s a vision of a quiet, peaceful plot of natural beauty, and the group of Kennett Township residents and volunteers behind it is another…
In a warning shot aimed at both truckers and Chester County township police forces, the state Auditor General warned on Monday that police laxity toward…
Finding the money to start her chocolate business was not easy, but once Gail Warner got the support of the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union…
Chester County Historical Society Presents the Story of Slinky Toy
Today, starting at 6:30 p.m. the Chester County Historical Society will present “The…
The eagerly awaited 16th annual Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology program for girls from over 100 schools from the region, will open its online registration…
Coatesville’s Water Treatment Plant Recognized for its Exceptional Water Quality
Rock Run Water Treatment Plant, the Pennsylvania American Water facility located in West Caln…
Based in Exton, Bentley Systems is a software company that produces solutions for the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure.
The company’s software solutions…
PennDOT officials said on Monday that repairs to the Knox covered bridge will take longer than was previously expected.
The bridge was damaged in July…
Motorists traveling on U.S. 202 in Chester County will face lane and ramp closures this weekend for construction to shift two lanes of northbound…
A passion for explaining to people how the rubber meets the road has earned a leading Pottstown professional the prestigious 2016 Delaware Valley Engineer of…
Up for public discussion next week is a long term plan, slated to begin by 2020, that will widen the Pennsylvania Turnpike to six lanes…
What you need to know to start your day:
State University Enrollments Continue to Drop
Pennsylvania state universities are experiencing an ongoing decline in enrollment…
The tragedy that crippled the historic covered bridge on Rapps Dam Road just four short years after a $1.5 million overhaul has now been…
Another prominent name is being stacked on the 205-year-old pile of important American projects forged at the hands of dedicated Coatesville steel workers…
Chocolate is not just covering marshmallows, cream and blueberries at Bridge Street Chocolates. It’s also covering vast distances.
The not-yet-5-year-old…
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…
By David Jones
I know many of our readers like to hear about places near home they can try for themselves and while that is…
A frequent cover star of the VISTA Today Covered Bridge blog was devasted yesterday in a broad daylight hit and run. Police and Park Rangers…
The inventive gourmet marshmallow creation that steered the crowds to Bridge Street Chocolates at the 2015 Taste of Phoenixville has been permanently reborn for summer…
It’s one small step for Amsterdam, one giant leap for bridge-kind. If all goes according to plan, Amsterdam will be home to the…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will keep three important historic covered bridges in Chester County from falling into oblivion through a two-year project to…
Every Thursday we take a break from our regular media coverage to bring before your very eyes the best youtubes from around the web.
We…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County offers the following suggestions for county commuters dealing with the Route 23 detour due to the bridgework happening…
Editor’s Notes: On May 1st, 150 county business leaders and government officials gathered at the Downingtown Country Club to network and hear a TMACC…
Two Chester County Townships, Willistown and Upper Uwchlan, made SafeWise’s 2015 list of top 100 safest communities in the United States.
Looking only at…
Chester County Business Daily News Briefs reviews yesterday’s business stories important to Chester County and beyond.
More Traffic Woes Coming Phoenixville’s Way
Patch…
The rumbling discontent of the state’s worst-in-the-nation bridges and quickly-deteriorating roads has grown into a rally sure to draw attention…
Two Chester County bridges will be replaced in 2016 under the Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project.
They are the Ewing Road Middle Bridge which spans…
Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) will be closed between MacAvoy Lane and Dorchester Way in Schuylkill Township for bridge rehabilitation in the following weeks.
Crews…
Bentley Systems, the Exton software company that has built its business on helping governments and utility companies sustain their built infrastructure, is now embarking on…
A local construction company from Atglen is part of a new Pennsylvania Department of Transportation project to farm out the replacement and 25 years of…
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 garden railway, pumpkin playground and chrysanthemum festival will be among the highlights as Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square celebrates the beauty of autumn Sept…
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…
Working the night shift? Here’s a commuter alert for those who travel Route 202.
There are nighttime lane closures this week on the northbound…
West Chester-based Krapf Coaches is at the center of bridging a major transportation gap between 11,000 employees and the 143 Philadelphia Navy Yard…
If you as a business owner or resident have an opinion about how Pennsylvania should prioritize and allocate funds for transportation, the Pennsylvania Department of…
Victory Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the official premiere of their highly anticipated state-of-the-art brewery at 3127 Lower Valley Road in…
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