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The City of Coatesville will receive a grant of $959,752 to implement the Ash Park Master Plan Phases I and II. The 9.3…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024.
Both current members…
Coatesville native Justin Brown is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Downingtown Area School District. He serves as the internal consultant to the…
Coatesville Native Speer Madanat, the chef and owner of the popular Pizza West Chester and Steaks West Chester food joints is moving onto ice cream…
After nearly four decades, cattle and cowboys have found their way back to the former King Ranch in southern Chester County, writes J.F. Pirro…
Support your local bars and restaurants by giving them a song or two at these open mic nights around Chester County, writes Kylee Steigelman for…
The Hungry Pilot Bar & Grill, a new dining addition in Chester County, has opened for business at the Chester County Airport, writes Monica Ferguson…
Coatesville native Lauren Wolstenholme lives with Tourette syndrome. While the journey to self-acceptance and love wasn’t easy, she found herself through swimming and…
Four local billionaires are among the world’s richest, and at one point have called Chester County home, according to Forbes, writes Katie Krzaczek for…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated 130 years since the opening of the Coatesville YMCA, the organization’s first location in Chester County…
Recap PA Holdings has decided to put the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton up for auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
Students from nine middle schools in Chester and Delaware counties are putting their final touches on videos they are producing for the 2024 What’s…
Everyone deals with potholes around the region, but PennDOT is working to fix and fill them one by one. Check out the Chester County potholes…
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) seeks a visionary nonprofit business leader who is skilled at driving organizational success and empowering high-performing staff…
The countdown is on for millions of sky-watchers across North America for Monday, Apr. 8, when a total solar eclipse will temporarily darken afternoon…
George Morrison, who has been repairing watches and clocks at his studio near Coatesville for more than two decades, is a living encyclopedia of watch…
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…
Sometimes, all it takes is a little knowledge and some legal muscle from experts to save your home and your family.
That’s the philosophy…
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Outreach Committee recently held its 12th annual Valentine’s Day raffle/bake sale, ‘spreading the love’ in the form of…
The much-anticipated time has finally arrived, and VISTA Today is thrilled to reveal its 2024 Class of VISTA Millennial Superstars, an initiative presented by…
In any community, water is vital for growth, renewal, and life. And that’s precisely the role Pennsylvania American Water plays in many communities across…
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…
In a four-to-one vote on Monday, Feb. 26, members of the Coatesville City Council passed a motion for the first reading of an…
The Coatesville Robotics Teams from both Coatesville Area Senior High School and Coatesville Intermediate School are headed to the state tournament in Hellertown on March…
The sale of the shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville to Penn Medicine fell through at the end of January, putting a dent into Tower Health…
CCRES honors staffer Yuana S. on assignment at Kings Highway Elementary School in the Coatesville area for her outstanding work at the school
A registered…
The Youth Mentoring Partnership (YMP), a beacon of guidance and support, stands at the forefront of change in Coatesville and Philadelphia’s underserved communities. For…
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…
Last year was good for the Chester County dining scene, with many new amazing restaurants adding to the already impressive array of dining choices, writes…
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…
The Dower House, located at the Goshen Road intersection, is the oldest, continuously occupied home in West Chester, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine…
When Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the Commonwealth’s first economic development strategy in nearly two decades, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) was…
In honor of Black History Month, there are several Black-owned businesses in Chester County you can support this month (and every month!), writes Tori…
The leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame…
Dedicated fashion entrepreneur Shavon Lewis is making waves in the fashion industry with Closet Babe, a Coatesville store where she ensures that women of all…
The Chester County Food Bank recognizes the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.
The following individuals are newly elected to the…
On Feb. 7, 2024, Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) will host a Farewell Celebration for Executive Director Joyce Chester. The event will occur at…
Coatesville native Richard “Rip” Hamilton will retire his jersey at Gampel Pavilion at the University of Connecticut this month, writes Anders Pryor for The Philadelphia…
The City of Coatesville, which has a rich history in steel fabrication, is on an upward swing, with businesses, restaurants, and retail shops flocking to…
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…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is urging small businesses to prepare now to apply for up to $2,000 in funding to access…
In April 2023, Emily Dorsheimer received severe burns from a house fire in Coatesville. Recovery was so torturous that her family was not sure she…
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family…
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC…
After four and a half years in Europe, goalkeeper Zack Steffen is returning to the MLS with the Colorado Rapids. Steffen had a $7 million…
A crew of writers at The Philadelphia Inquirer got together and listed the top 50 movies from the Philadelphia area, with a few from Chester…
The Chester County OIC will be hosting an opportunity fair next week on Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 11 AM to 2:30 PM at the…
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U…
ACE, an Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance, met at the Oxford Senior Center recently to listen to Tiffany Stark, the program manager at Thistle Hills, writes…
Coatesville posts win at Reading’s expense
Boys Basketball Roundup – January 12, 2024
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, dozens of volunteers from W.C. Atkinson Memorial Community Service Center in Coatesville and the community are…
Dear Friends of Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC),
It is with both sadness and gratitude that I announce that after 22 ½ years of service…
Bishop Shanahan records thin win against Henderson
Boys Basketball Roundup – January 11, 2024
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
High school seniors from Coatesville Area School District completed a skilled welding internship at Morgan Truck Body last semester, resulting in seven full-time job…
The Philadelphia region is filled with restaurants and neighborhood bars and pubs that offer great burgers, but some of them stand out in the crowd…
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, dedicated the month of December to giving back to the local community.
Through various initiatives, the residents…
Music teacher Anthony Cracchiolo joined forces with Jake Herring, a special needs student and Santa’s helper, for the 4th Annual Holiday Donation Drive to…
Henderson earns stressful win over Coatesville
Boys Basketball Roundup – January 4, 2024
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has been awarded $500,000 to build on the last five years of neighborhood plan implementation in the City of…
No matter what is on your New Year’s resolutions list, getting active to stay healthy and enjoy the outdoors is one thing everyone should…
Spring-Ford tops Coatesville
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 28, 2023
Over the past 20+ years, The Alliance for Health Equity has strived to advance a more equitable, resilient, and healthy community for all residents of…
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a mile of water main in Coatesville to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase…
West Chester East delivers statement win over Oxford Area
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 23, 2023
Heather Grayberg, a multifaceted talent in the performing arts, has officially joined Uptown! Heather, alongside her husband Daniel, has been a vibrant part of the…
Coatesville sprints past West Chester East
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 19, 2023
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the…
Coatesville tops West Catholic Prep
Coatesville escapes St. Joseph’s Prep in thin win
Girls Basketball Roundup – December 16, 2023
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 16, 2023
Instead of heading to Philadelphia for a night out, consider one of the many winter date night ideas in Chester County, writes Emma Minor for…
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…
Maria Stauffer, principal at Rainbow Elementary School in the Coatesville Area School District, is now leading the school she attended as a child, according to…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline unanimously approved $5 million in grants through the county’s Community Revitalization Program (CRP) at…
Coatesville takes down Bishop Shanahan
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 12, 2023
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…
Central York posts win at Coatesville’s expense
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 9, 2023
Constitution survives for narrow win over Coatesville
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 8, 2023
The City of Coatesville continues its season-long Christmas in Coatesville festivities with the 5th Annual Pavilion of Trees and City of Coatesville Tree Lighting…
Lancaster Catholic dominates Coatesville in convincing showing
The Habermann couple is continuing to spread joy and good tidings for the most festive season with the biggest yet iteration of their Coatesville Christmas…
The Penn State Brandywine Hype Squad is raising the level of excitement and engagement at home sporting events.
The 15-member team was present at…
Ross Kershey, legendary Coatesville High School teacher, boys basketball boys track coach, and a true Coatesville icon, died on Nov. 16 aged 90, writes Peter…
Maryland developer Elm Street Communities has acquired a 119-acre property on Caln Road in Coatesville where it is starting site prep to build 175…
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…
November is National Diabetes Month, and according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at National Institutes of Health (NIH), “this…
Greater Philadelphia is flush with “ultra-cool” industrial wedding venues, each of which offer a little something extra that makes it stand out from the…
Chester County is home to many great restaurants that should satisfy even the most demanding palates, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine.
The online publication…
After the attacks of 9/11, the ranks of the all-volunteer military grew as dedicated men and women signed up to fight the enemies…
If you are planning to dine out this Thanksgiving, there are plenty of great options throughout Chester County whether you are looking for a buffet…
Central Bucks South escapes close call with Coatesville
Football Roundup – November 3, 2023
The Chester County Commissioners presented a proclamation at the Commissioners’ Meeting for Operation Green Light, the initiative that recognizes the important contributions of veterans. Operation…
“Tonight, I pledge to keep giving back my energy and my time to our community to achieve higher highs, to infuse new ideas, and to…
Bishop Shanahan carves slim margin over Chichester
Coatesville takes advantage of early margin to defeat Avon Grove
Football Roundup – October 27, 2023
Susan Springsteen, of Coatesville’s nth Solutions, offers advice to inventors on how to make their ideas a reality in the new book, Secrets of…
The Alliance for Health Equity has launched Let’s Talk: Community-Designed Solutions 2.0 (CDS Challenge) as part of its Community Voice strategy. The…
Coatesville native Richard Hamilton is one of the top ten NBA players from Pennsylvania, writes Matt Benedetto for abc27.
Hamilton, who played for the University…
Football Roundup – October 14, 2023
For the owners of Stargazers Vineyard in Coatesville, buying the winery was a fulfillment of a lifelong dream, reports Adam Joseph for 6ABC.
Michael Vorauer…
Rustin delivers statement win over Sun Valley
Football Roundup – October 13, 2023
Philadelphia’s “walking artist,” Ken Johnston, has embarked on a 75-mile journey across southern Chester County. The walk spans from Hinsonville to Phoenixville, and…
The brewing industry in the Philadelphia region is continuing to grow, with eight breweries and taprooms slated to open in the coming months, and two…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has chosen the new permanent home of the CCEDC Business Resource Center at 357 East Lincoln Highway in Coatesville…
Máquina Coffee Roasters in Coatesville offers an assortment of coffee flavors that taste great and it also does good for the planet, writes Wendy…
The Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA) has released a draft of the county’s updated integrated water resources plan – Watersheds 2045 – for public review…
Football Roundup – October 06, 2023
Pennsylvania American Water will host an enrollment event in support of the company’s customer assistance program (CAP) on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 12 PM…
Our Dot Art is a new business in Coatesville that offers a unique way to make art, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News…
State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently partnered with the Chester County Library System to hold a Library Card Sign-Up Fest, an afternoon of free, family…
Coatesville allows no points against Rustin
Football Roundup – September 29, 2023
The Made in Coatesville Small Business Incubator, which opened in November 2022, lost one of its ten entrepreneurial tenants last month, but that’s not…
A West Chester University graduate school alum and Coatesville teacher tied the knot in Bala Cynwyd, but their love story begins in a Saint Joseph…
Coatesville allows no points against Unionville
Football Roundup – September 22, 2023
Chester County is home to many excellent wineries that have something to offer for every wine aficionado, especially during the fall season when the grapes…
The City of Coatesville rolled out the red carpet for a record-breaking 80 drivers of vintage cars and motorcycles and over 5000 visitors who…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) held its 2023 Women Influencing Business (WIB) Awards Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the White…
Football Roundup – September 15, 2023
CCRES offers behavioral health job positions as it seeks qualified candidates who want to make a difference by working with children and adults challenged by…
The City of Coatesville takes center stage from Sept. 14 to 16 when it hosts the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, one of the most…
Whether you are looking for some outdoor exercise, a place to walk your dog, or the perfect vantage point to view fall foliage, Chester County…
Central Dauphin routs Coatesville
Football Roundup – September 08, 2023
As the 2023-24 school year gets underway, Coatesville Area Senior High School will have a new principal, according to a staff report from The…
A beautiful farmhouse with five bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Coatesville.
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This stunning property offers a rare…
Community Care Behavioral Health’s HAIR (Health Access Initiative for Recovery) program is coming to Coatesville with the help of The Alliance for Health Equity…
Coatesville shuts out Academy Park
When the ever-popular Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix returns in a few weeks, spectators can expect the debut of the first-ever Auto/Moto…
Five elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will get federal funding to provide fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to students during the school…
Football Roundup – August 25, 2023
Meet Award-Winners Ben Yocum and CJ Witherspoon
New technology has been transforming the world around us, often outpacing our ability to keep pace with…
With the weather slowly cooling off, this is a great time to start planning your next camping trip, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today…
A new name has been chosen for one of the region’s premier wedding and event venues. Midway Arches is now The Arches.
“The new…
Travis Meeks, Michael Blanton, and Marcus Winkey, long-time friends, food lovers, and Coatesville residents, have joined forces to open Taste Budz on 82, writes…
Brighter Future Early Learning Center had its grand opening on Aug. 7, 2023, filling a long-time void for quality childcare and educational services in…
Football players at Coatesville High School received CPR training earlier this week teaching them how to spot cardiac arrest and how to act if such…
Jamoca Harkins has always loved cooking — especially making Southern desserts — and she has turned that love into a business by opening the Butter Pecan Caf…
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…
Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mill in Coatesville is providing steel to High Steel Structures for the accelerated permanent reconstruction of a bridge section of I-95…
More than one hundred businesses, community leaders, and investors participated in the first Annual Coatesville Economic (ACE) Forum on Aug. 3, hosted by the City…
The Philadelphia region is bustling with locations that have served as the backdrop for iconic works of cinema. Some of them were shot on the…
Coatesville Area Senior High School graduate Greg Vietri is the President of G.A. Vietri, Inc., a multifaceted electrical construction company based in Coatesville.
Vietri…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City of Coatesville a $621,360 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant to design and engineer long-term…
Coatesville has been undergoing a renaissance of sorts recently, with more than 40 economic development projects currently in the works, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY…
The “child” of Coatesville couple Sherry Tran and Ray Cruz who has his own bedroom, bathroom, and snack bar, is none other than their 3…
With her unique style and talent, Coatesville native Anisha LaBelle is making waves in the music and modeling industries, writes Wrightsmind Media for Newsbreak.
LaBelle…
A Coatesville restaurant is the center of the massive revitalization of Chester County’s only city. Record Kitchen + Bar offers cozy, contemporary fare, including wood…
Under The Alliance for Health Equity’s Community Voice Initiative, found here on the website, visitors can access data from the Community Report by category…
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…
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…
Justin Brame, senior manager of operations for Pennsylvania American Water, recalled the difficulties of growing up poor, including living in a camper and doing odd…
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…
A Coatesville restaurant gets its ingredients from tiny scientists. Record Kitchen and Bar’s salad is made from romaine lettuce grown by students, between kindergarten…
Three students from Chester County are among the 27 recipients of this year’s Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship, awarded by the Pennsylvania Food…
The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) has announced the appointment of Kevin Ressler to be the incoming President and CEO starting July 10, 2023…
The Philadelphia region has a long tradition of local players joining the WNBA, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
One of them is Tora…
The Alliance for Health Equity serves as a trusted ally in developing substantive solutions to address complex health, social and economic conditions in the Greater…
During Immaculata University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies, several recent graduates were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements.
The student is listed below with his/her…
With summer right around the corner, it’s a great time to pick up the new edition of The Chester County Farm Guide to find…
As Forbes annual list of the richest people in the world was revealed, one of its billionaires calls her home Coatesville, writes Ashley Adams for…
Essington-based Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft technology, has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville.
PiAC will…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County celebrated the one year anniversary of the Phoenixville ReStore with a successful sale event. On Saturday, May 20, the…
On May 24, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance with the Corporate Citizenship Recognition at the annual Gala on…
With the planting of a new five-acre native wildflower and warm season grass meadow at Hibernia County Park, the Chester County Department of Parks…
Chester County attractions are being lauded on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s top tourist destinations list. Over 20 million people visited notable sites across the…
Pennsylvania American Water has announced its 2023 plans to rehabilitate eight of its water storage tanks and construct five new tanks. Pennsylvania American Water’s…
If you are looking to join the latest trend and learn how to throw an axe while having a blast, you are in luck, writes…
The Chester County Commissioners awarded $2.5 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants at the public commissioners’ meeting. The grants are made…
Findings from an Amtrak report on the $65 million reconstruction of Coatesville’s 155-year-old train station demonstrate a ripple effect for growth that…
Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a delicious al fresco meal at some of the…
Owner of Kennett Square’s Kaboburritos and Kennett Chicken, Carlos Eric Vargas, stayed close to his cooking talent, worked hard, and used his creativity to…
An Avon Grove High School junior has had an unconventional athletic journey. Gavin Picard started playing football in the third grade, writes Isabella DiAmore for…
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…
Mafalda Thomas-Bouzy, a former Coatesville resident who is a cultural dancer and storyteller better known as “Sistah Mafalda,” has been stilt walking and dancing…
Four Chester County places are among those with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker.
Cities were ranked…
The Alliance for Health Equity has created a new scholarship opportunity, the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship, to support an African American high school female student…
The Coatesville Area Public Library will host a spring raffle featuring new designer bags from two local design companies, Atelier 56 and IHKWIP. Both companies…
Coatesville furniture store, Chertok’s, is under new management. Earlier this year, owners Larry Chertok and his wife Terian, retired and sold the business to…
A Coatesville native may be heading to the NBA. A.J. Hoggard plays for the Michigan State Spartans. Throughout his collegiate career, he’s earned…
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…
The Chester County OIC will host the Summer Solstice Gala, one of its most important fundraising events of the year, on June 23 from 5…
The manufacturing industry in Chester and Delaware Counties was the focus Tuesday evening as several local manufacturers and schools were featured in the statewide “What…
Coatesville native Matt Hostutler has been named one of the Top Department of Defense Executives to Watch in 2023 by WashingtonExec, a thought leadership forum…
Founded over 30 years ago, local technology consulting company IT Edge has been dedicated to helping small businesses find IT solutions that work for them…
When polo player Christopher Perren was 20 years old, he hung up his saddle to raise his daughter, Alyssa. Seventeen years later, she’s a…
A Chester County teen is getting accolades for a brave act in 2020. Darby Bicking was just 15 years old when she saved an 8…
For decades, Chester County Connect Care, a nonprofit based in Coatesville with additional locations in West Chester and Kennett Square, has been providing free medical…
Members of a Coatesville robotics club are taking their robot “Full Circle” to Houston on April 19 to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge World…
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…
Rachel Lindeman, who grew up in western New York, near Buffalo, is a Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager at WSFS Bank.
“I currently manage a…
Coatesville-based H20 Connected is one of two Philadelphia area startups participating in a new accelerator. The Maryland-based accelerator made its debut this week…
Wilmington native Rachel Cathell is the Executive Director of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce, where she connects, educates, and grows the economic landscape…
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…
A tale of two aircraft companies dates to the thirties and forties when two prominent innovators revolutionized the helicopter. Igor Sikorsky developed the first successful…
Coatesville High School graduate Xavia McCollum is the owner of Space by Styled, an intimate, loft-style venue in Downingtown that is available to rent…
West Chester clinician Princess Hill’s life was far from royalty. The 28-year-old has endured immense tragedies that would be seen as insurmountable…
Justin Ladner is no stranger to leadership as President of Pennsylvania American Water, the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality…
The Alliance for Health Equity has awarded $200,000 collected over two years to ten local nonprofit recipients of the 2023 Well Being Fund. This…
Coatesville native A.J. Hoggard has made his way from being a star at Archbishop Carroll High School to playing in the NCAA Tournament’s…
A new state-of-the-art, ADA-compliant train station is underway in Coatesville. The $65 million station is set to be completed by late…
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and…
Chester County Library is partnering with author Bruce E. Mowday to present three talks on his county history books during 2023.
“I’m so pleased…
Two team members from the Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children have been recognized for completing coursework to become Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS…
Coatesville High School graduate Jason Sheehan is the Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at Meridian Bank, where he enjoys the long-standing relationships…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or anyone who joins before this Friday, March 31.
Outdoor pools are…
Arianne Missimer, a cancer survivor and founder of Downingtown’s Movement Paradigm Integrative Health Center, knows a lot about wellness, writes Kim Douglas for the…
Coatesville High School graduate Catie Hargraves is the Director of Food Access and Education at the Chester County Food Bank, the Exton-based nonprofit that…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has named Mike Grigalonis, CCEDC’s COO and Executive Vice President since 2004, as the new President and COO…
Coatesville native Amber Little Turner is the Downtown Manager for the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, a public/private partnership that aims to drive the city…
The HC Opportunities Center (HCOC) — formerly known as Handi-Crafters — seeks a marketing and development coordinator for its Coatesville headquarters.
The professional filling the position…
Everyone familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch and their delectable baked goods can swear by Amish cuisine. Despite forgoing modern technology, the Amish are known to…
The Coatesville Rotary has canceled the 2023 Strawberry Festival due to lack of volunteers and security, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.
It…
This past February, a mix of Coatesville city and area residents, business owners, and mission-based investors completed a 6-week real estate development course…
A Coatesville entrepreneur did not expect to find his big break in leather products. But that’s exactly what happened to Lance Mobley, a former…
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…
The Board of Directors for the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) has appointed six new members.
CCCBI reviewed a variety of resumes…
West Chester and the surrounding areas are home to several amazing animal rescues where pet lovers can adopt their new best friends, foster a dog…
For many, the Easter season is a time of celebration and rebirth. In some areas of Chester County, buying new Easter outfits and filling baskets…
Final development work for Coatesville’s newest restaurant, The Iron Eagle on Lincoln, is underway, with a grand opening anticipated this April. The restaurant is…
The Chester County OIC is preparing for its Summer Solstice gala, one of the most important fundraising events of the year. The event will take…
Oscar Lu, a ninth-grader at Church Farm School, is just 15 years old — he’s a leap-year baby, however, so technically his age…
After the Pennsylvania segregation legislation of 1854 was struck down due to being “in violation of the United States Constitution” in the early 1880s, high…
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present Charlotte’s Web from March 3 – 5, 2023. One of the most beloved and…
The first YMCA building in Chester County will soon become Coatesville’s newest restaurant and brewery, Steel City Brewing, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily…
Paul ‘Herky’ Rubincam Jr., an accomplished player and athletic director who was inducted into the Coatesville High School Hall of Fame in 2006, died on…
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently lauded Chester County’s House America efforts to rehouse individuals experiencing homelessness by providing…
NIA House, a housing program run by the Friends Association, is proud to be recognized as a member of the SAFE Housing Network.
SAFE Housing…
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…
A Coatesville-raised chef grew up exposed to a unique cultural cuisine, and he wants to share it with the world, writes Sam Lin Sommer…
Mitzi Colin Lopez, a Coatesville resident and immigration reform advocate, was among the guests who joined first lady Jill Biden at President Joe Biden’s…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed the richest contract for an athlete in the history of American sports.
And a Coatesville native helped broker…
The Alliance for Health Equity will host Let’s Talk Allyship: Community-Designed Solutions event on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 4:30 — 6:30 PM…
The sale of the historic National Bank of Coatesville building at 112 E. Lincoln Highway was finalized on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and will enable immediate…
West Reading-based Tower Health, which owns Brandywine Hospital near Coatesville, is getting a new investor, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Houlihan Lokey…
After struggling with low enrollment for several years, the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Coatesville Area School District is once again thriving thanks to…
VISTA Today recently published a story, entitled “Oldest Retail Business in Coatesville Set to Close,” about Chertok’s Furniture and Mattress that was curated from…
While only a few are household names, there were more than 550 generals fighting for the Union against the Confederacy during the Civil War, including…
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…
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges in Harrisburg last week, resulting in an impressive array of medals and…
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CCRES is looking for qualified candidates with entry-level and advanced experience to work with children and adults…
If you’re looking for a bite to eat in Coatesville, then you’re in luck because PhillyBite Magazine lists five best restaurants in Coatesville…
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan successfully secured funding totaling over $10 million for 14 Community Project Funding priorities through the House Appropriations Committee, according to…
The Alliance for Health Equity has announced the launch of the Let’s Talk Allyship: Community-Designed Solutions Challenge. This is a five-part series…
Cleveland-Cliffs Coatesville steel plant has received $1.4 million in state grant funding to support the facility’s track rehabilitation, according to a staff…
Coatesville is getting a redevelopment renaissance with $200 million dollars pumped into projects that will stimulate the economy. In addition, funds will also go towards…
Groundbreaking for the National Sports and Events Center in Coatesville is set for this year and is expected to generate more than 240 jobs for…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County has received funding from the Lowes Neighborhood Revitalization Grant for Home Preservation. These allocated funds are dedicated to neighborhood…
There is a new place in Coatesville where residents and visitors looking to have a fun night out can enjoy one of the country’s…
The Coatesville Middle School robotics team is taking its talent to the state finals, reports The Daily Local News.
On Dec. 3, the Raiderbots-3…
December is often associated with holiday celebrations, time with loved ones, and exchanging gifts. This December, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has a special…
Despite her bumpy road to success, 2022 CrossFit Games silver medalist Lauren Taylor, a Coatesville resident, never lost her competitive spirit, she writes for Philly…
During Monday evening’s Coatesville City Council meeting, Councilman Edward Simpson and Councilwoman Charrisse Allen presented a check for $10,000 to the Coatesville Parks…
Carla Long, a Coatesville resident, is hoping to find the man who saved her life after a car crash that happened on Monday morning on…
In a heartwarming follow up to a harrowing tale, Coatesville’s Carla Long was able to find and reunite with the man who saved her…
A joint venture is transforming what was once a pair of historic Catholic churches in Coatesville into modern spaces for the community to use for…
A 245,000 square foot arena for indoor bike racing, or velodrome, could make Coatesville a track cycling destination, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice…
SMS Mill services, a steel scrap processor based in South Coatesville, is part of the larger initiative to bring cleaner air to the Delaware Valley…
First Resource Bank recently donated $260,000 to local schools and organizations under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.
This is the bank…
New research shows that different neighborhoods in Chester County have vastly different climate impacts, write Nadja Popovich, Mira Rojanasakul, and Brad Plumer for The New…
The Chester County OIC (CCOIC) has been awarded $20,000 for the Work Enclave Program from the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing…
Over 161 museums and historical societies across the Keystone State have been awarded a total of nearly $2 million in grants from the PA Historical…
Jay Byerly, a Coatesville native who has been taking and gathering photographs of his hometown for decades, recently made his collection available to the public…
Coatesville native Duane McDevitt’s path to becoming an international opera sensation wasn’t part of his original plan, writes Kim Douglas for Main Line…
Valley Forge Military College Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill has received the 2022 Liberty Bell Special Achievement award.
The award was presented along with Liberty Bell…
Quick thinking by 17-year-old Jabari Stocker, a student at Coatesville Area Senior High School, helped save the life of one of his classmates…
Jeannette Roman has been named Director of Chester County’s Workforce Development Board (WDB) by Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline. Roman has…
The Alliance for Health Equity has released its Well Being Fund, a new grant opportunity of general operating support for requests up to $20,000…
A new roadside taproom that occupies a former gas station has opened its doors in Parkesburg, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.
Animated…
Arts Holding Hands and Hearts, Inc. (AHHAH) has announced that the Greater Coatesville Imagination Library, a local affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library formed…
As Chester County descends into the gift-giving season, there are many startups and small businesses with local creators that offer the perfect gift for…
The Made In Coatesville Small Business Incubator, made possible by Coatesville’s 2nd Century Alliance, will make its debut this Saturday, encouraging the community to…
Move over Black Friday! Downtown Ocean City’s annual “Earlier Than the Bird” tradition gives shoppers good deals while in their pajamas, writes Maddy Vitale…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has released its top milestones for Chester County in fiscal year 2021-2022, after a year of incredible…
The Chester County OIC, a nonprofit organization that aids adults by supplying educational and employment opportunities, has recently promoted West Chester native Javonna Wylie to…
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…
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance and the Chester County Industrial Development Authority bestowed the second annual Tammy Cansler-Miles Excellence in Economic and Community Development…
Thanksgiving is all about family and spending time with your loved ones, but this can sometimes be a challenge for those cooking who spend most…
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold at Coatesville’s Golden Mart matched all five balls drawn on Thursday, Nov…
The Alliance for Health Equity was presented with a $25,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation for the Greening Coatesville Initiative and Outdoor…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) hosted its most prestigious event of the year, the 2022 Annual Awards Celebration at Longwood Gardens…
Immaculata University received a financial grant of $87,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust for Chester County…
Coatesville High School football players — along with other students, teachers, parents, and staff — showed an incredible act of kindness toward an opposing player after their…
Two decades after Downingtown School District decided to split its high school into Downingtown East and Downingtown West, their football teams continue to make the…
Now in its fourth year, the Pavilion of Trees presented by Elite Therapy Solutions returns to Coatesville on Friday, Dec. 2 as part of Christmas…
Thousands of people from all over the East Coast gathered on a 50-acre horse farm outside of Coatesville for the Lights Festival, writes Tom…
For the past quarter century, the Mowday Group has assisted non-profit organizations, companies, and individuals with media relation and publishing needs in Chester County…
With a plethora of football skills and support behind him, Coatesville native Peter Jones has committed to the University of Notre Dame where he plans…
Coatesville chef Chris Scott, the Top Chef alum and owner of Harlem’s Butterfunk Biscuit, has penned a new cookbook that is part memoir and…
If you’re a fan of the Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix car event, then you may want to check out Cars and Coffee this Sunday…
Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus (Bridgeport and Philadelphia), PHL Abstract, Wize Mortgage, and Team Leader of The Haghkar Group, spoke to VISTA Today…
Work on the new $65 million Coatesville train station is proceeding as planned, with the completion date still set for fall 2025, writes Bill Rettew…
Individual tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated VISTA Leadership Megastars reception on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6-9 PM at the Chester…
The Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) has been granted ARPA funding for the Work Enclave program on behalf of the Chester County Commissioners.
The…
Chester County is home to four of the top 50 best school districts for athletes in Pennsylvania, according to a recently published report by Niche…
Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In…
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 employees at All-Fill, the Exton-based manufacturer of packaging machinery that has thrived over the course of three generations of the Edginton family…
Along with seven other billionaires, Coatesville resident Mary Alice Dorrance Malone is one of the wealthiest in the Philadelphia area who made the Forbes 400…
Members of the local land conservation community gathered with elected officials at ChesLen Preserve earlier this week to celebrate successfully championing $640 million in new…
Cory Peters — who grew up in New Florence, a small borough in Westmoreland County, and graduated from Laurel Valley High School — is the Calibration Lab…
Chester County is home to four of Pennsylvania’s 50 best school districts for athletes in 2022, according to recently published rankings by Niche.com…
Dr. Kyle Boyer, a Berwyn native and Conestoga High School graduate, is the Senior Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Coatesville and the Dean of…
Thousands flocked to the City of Coatesville for the sixth annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. Fans were treated to the thrill of watching drivers…
As supply chain problems continue to slow manufacturing, coaches around the nation, including at Coatesville Area Senior High School, are scrambling to get protective gear…
It is with great sadness that The Huston Foundation family has announced the passing of its President & Chief Executive Officer, Charles L. “Chip” Huston…
Experience the thrill of vintage autos and motorcycles revving through the heart of historic Coatesville, giving spectators a flashback to what the early days of…
Oakland native James Logan is the City Manager for the City of Coatesville.
Logan, who studied Computer Science/Technology and Psychology at St. Martin’s…
The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville has erected a steel trident from the World Trade Center as part of its 21st annual…
In all of its richness, history, and community, Chester County has many fall festivities planned in every corner of the county, writes Jen Samuel for…
The latest deal in a string of development projects underway in the City of Coatesville has been announced. Located on the corner of Third Avenue…
Seedcopa + SeedcoDE, an affiliate of the Chester County Economic Development Council, has expanded its team after a record year of SBA 504 lending in Eastern…
As of Sept. 1, Tower Health has recalled its Medic 93 services from certain Chester County areas, leaving first responders in the area to band…
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has announced that it will create a small business incubator at 228 East Lincoln Highway, where the former Coatesville Army…
The pair of three-year-old bocce courts at VFW Post 106 in West Chester have been fostering friendships along with some trash talking when…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has announced the promotion of six long-time team members as the organization continues to expand its business…
Rebecca Pennock Lukens, of the Lukens Steel Corporation, has been posthumously honored as Outstanding Woman in American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution…
Since signing as an undrafted free agent linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Coatesville’s Jordan Young has been trying to not call his mentor…
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…
Despite the devastation hurricane Ida caused last year, Coatesville is still waiting on the federal disaster funds it needs to replace its century-old stormwater…
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…
Almost like a scene from a movie, the home of Newlin Township resident Trudie Powell missed a near devastating accident when a train heading towards…
More than 100 people gathered Thursday for a celebration of National Black Business Month and the grand opening of 190 West Business Resource Center in…
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…
A traditional home on more than 182 fantastic acres with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Coatesville.
In…
Jaime Becerril.
Telemundo62 Sports Anchor Jaime Becerril will make a return appearance at the 6th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix as guest emcee on…
VISTA Leadership Megastars — an initiative that the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America launched last year in conjunction with VISTA Today — is ready to…
IDG Development is set to build a new $50 million facility in Coatesville called the National Sports and Events Center, which officials are hoping will…
The Alliance for Health Equity has released $620,000 in support over two years to eight registered 501(c)3 grassroots and nonprofit partnerships, equaling…
Ensuring safe housing, food, and education are some of the most important things a community can offer. The Community, Youth and Women’s Alliance of…
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…
Millions of dollars in state funding will help pave the way for construction of a $65 million mixed-use commercial and entertainment development project in…
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…
Recent graduates of Immaculata University were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2021-2022 academic year.
The student is listed below with his…
Chester County Commissioners approved $3.4 million in support of two housing developments that are affordable to households with low-to-moderate incomes. One of…
The new state budget adds $525 million to education funding for K-12 public schools statewide, along with an additional $225 million to the poorest…
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…
Lebron Bessick, a sprinter who graduated from Coatesville High School last month after winning the state championship in both the 400 meters and 4×400 relay…
Vanessa Briggs has resigned as President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Equity, after five years in the role. Her last day with The…
Plans have been unveiled for the Sixth Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix on Saturday, Sept. 17, with special events scheduled for Thursday and Friday…
More than 100 people gathered Tuesday for the official opening of the nth Innovation Center at an early 20th-century building that once embodied the…
Coatesville native Richard “Rip” Hamilton, who starred collegiately at the University of Connecticut from 1996-99, will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall…
Chester County’s concerted effort to place more homeless individuals and families into permanent homes is paying off. The latest Point in Time count by…
The Chester County OIC (CCOIC) understands how hard everyone works day in and day out to achieve small victories and big successes, and now it…
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations…
The former Mr. E’s Tavern in Coatesville has new leadership, a new name, and big plans for the future, writes Ed Williams for Main…
A grassroots initiative is helping those in need by setting up food boxes throughout Chester County that are then filled with goods by the community…
Coatesville resident Henry Jacks, a local legend at the Downingtown Palace Bowling, celebrated turning 100 years old on June 4 with multiple days filled with…
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…
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has officially opened a medical marijuana dispensary in Coatesville.
“As a cornerstone market for Trulieve, we are proud to expand access to…
The Alliance for Health Equity has announced that Curt Martinez is the winner of the 2022 Eastburn Community Service Award.
Martinez is known for his…
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…
Coatesville High School senior Jaleah Bowman-Blanton is one of four recipients of the Mid Penn Bank Anna Woodside Scholarship. The annual scholarship rewards deserving…
In collaboration with the Greater Coatesville Hospital Closure Group, The Alliance for Health Equity is working toward rebuilding a strong and equitable healthcare system for…
CCRES, Downingtown, has several open positions in education.
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of…
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…
Based in Coatesville, the Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) is a nonprofit that helps to create opportunities for individuals to prepare for sustainable employment…
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health…
Many kidney patients who have been receiving treatment at DaVita Dialysis Center in Coatesville are concerned over where they will continue their life-saving regimes…
The Alliance for Health Equity has unveiled Cycle4Change 2022, a month-long cycling event for community members to get up, get active, and promote change…
People from all over the region who are looking for an ideal place to have a nice wine picnic have been flocking to Stargazers Vineyard…
Some local teens have a rare theatrical opportunity usually only reserved for professional actors. Students from 11 area middle and high schools are ready to…
A new report from the Chester County Planning Commission shows that more homes were built in the county in 2021 than in any year since…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has approved a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan comprising input from more than 50 community and business leaders…
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…
Coatesville native Jack Sims Jr. — the first African-American mayor of District Heights, Md., a small city outside of Washington, D.C. — has died at…
When Coatesville resident and bride-to-be Megan Teti found the right designer for the wedding dress of her dreams, she was not expecting Maria…
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…
Springdale Farm in Pennsbury Township — owned by just two families throughout its almost 300 years — has finally received the renovation it sorely needed, writes Laurel…
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…
Out of the Box Robotics, a Coatesville-based club that was founded in 2013 and earned nonprofit status in 2015, has received the highest award…
West Chester native Javonna Wylie is the Senior Manager of Workforce Reintegration for the Chester County OIC, a Coatesville-based nonprofit that helps disadvantaged adults…
West Chester East High School graduate Robert Jefferson IV is an Associate Attorney at West Chester-based Gawthrop Greenwood, one of Chester County’s oldest…
Community-supported agriculture, or CSA, offers an effective way to support local farmers while putting farm-fresh produce on your table, writes Lillian Gerczyk for…
As Ukraine continues to suffer from Russia’s invasion, organizations like the Chester County OIC are doing their part to provide supplies, relief, and aid…
To support the efforts of those who are forging careers that contribute to the rising of Coatesville and the surrounding area, the Movement Community Development…
Nick Katherina — a product of the Coatesville Area School District who professes to “bleed red and black,” the high school’s colors — is a Program…
Constructed in the style of a barn, an Amish-built log house in West Brandywine Township combines comfort with sophistication and rustic charm, writes Sandy…
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…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting Summer Camp Open House Celebrations from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27.
Times vary…
Odelia, Marie & Patrice — which creates beauty products, accessories, and home goods — recently opened in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News…
Steven Abi Richa, a Coatesville man with a rare neurological disorder, helped start Steven’s Bags, a grassroots movement that has assisted hundreds of homeless…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 medical centers across the country, including the one in Coatesville, writes Patricia Kime for…
Newlyweds in Greater Philadelphia have spoken, and they have rated seven wedding florists in Chester County among the region’s best, according to WeddingWire.
Anne Cheatham and Christine Martey-Ochola, owners of Coatesville-based Nuele Hair, combined their scientific backgrounds to create non-toxic, sustainable products that are 100…
Coatesville native Marty Allen, a turnaround CEO and angel investor, will travel alongside Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson and four others into space on…
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to uplift their neighbors and community during the pandemic and/or Hurricane Ida?
Community members…
The Coatesville Redevelopment Authority and the city’s administration has embarked on an in-depth analysis to formulate recommendations to address the city’s parking…
Chester County is again urgently asking property owners with homes for rent to open their doors to the 38 people from 17 households who are…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have appointed Dolores Colligan as Director of the county’s Department of Community Development. Colligan…
Editor’s Note: Chester County Public Information Officer Rebecca Brain has notified VISTA Today that Virginia Tharp and her family have moved into a home…
The Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) was awarded a one-time grant of $33,542 in federal funds by the Pennsylvania Department of Education…
The trailer for Adam Sandler’s new Netflix movie, Hustle, features a scene filmed in Coatesville High School’s gym and is packed with all…
Investment properties sold at record levels nationwide and in the Philadelphia metro area last year, with some areas in Chester County seeing more interest than…
The Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) was awarded $243,957 by the county’s Workforce Development Board to support its Workforce Reintegration Program. The…
The Alliance for Health Equity has announced the Collaborative Innovation Fund, an open-fund opportunity for nonprofit and grassroots community organizations within the greater Coatesville…
Keys to a Successful Black Owned Business Startup
On Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., join this live webinar to learn how to bring…
The Alliance for Health Equity has launched the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute, a series of learning sessions designed to support the nonprofit sector in…
Beginning Feb. 28, the North Fourth Avenue and Fleetwood Street tunnel in Coatesville will close permanently to motor vehicle traffic in order to be converted…
Malvern-based Acme Markets took the top spot as the most popular grocery store chain in two states. Just not our’s. A new report…
For millions of Americans, maximizing this year’s tax refund is crucial. In the midst of the pandemic, many families are counting on every penny…
Nature isn’t just found in wide-open spaces; it can be found in every neighborhood. But some neighborhoods could be greener. This is especially…
There have been several books written about basketball legend Kobe Bryant, and there will undoubtedly be several more.
None, however, will have his local connections…
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…
Following an official groundbreaking attended by Gov. Tom Wolf, work has started on the new $65 million Coatesville Train Station at Fleetwood Street. Bill Rettew…
The Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) is partnering with the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance to offer a Work Enclave entitled “A Beautification Initiative for…
Although Susannah Brody’s reenactment of Rebecca Lukens — owner of the 1800s steel mill that became Lukens Steel — in a period bonnet and dress, that…
A national docuseries, Use of Force: The Policing of Black America, prominently features a Coatesville couple. Fran Maye, of the Daily Local News, reported the…
The Chester County Food Bank has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors:
Miguel Alban of Customers BankMelinda McCann of Meyer DesignFlorence Zheng…
Coatesville High School senior Ariel Abbott knew firsthand about the trials and uncertainty of teenage years. Having navigated them herself, she set out to help…
The new 12-episode podcast “I Am Kobe,” hosted by Philadelphia Inquirer journalist and author Mike Sielski, chronicles the early years of basketball legend Kobe…
COVID-19 has placed a significant strain on our mental health and well-being.
Nonprofits, in particular, are suffering from staff shortages, Zoom fatigue, lack…
Chester County has renewed its partnership with Coatesville’s 2nd Century Alliance, in support of the revitalization and economic development of the City of Coatesville…
The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) will award a two-year grant in the amount of $225,000 to the Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization…
When it comes to vacation, the hotel is my favorite part — other than where to eat, of course!
This year, your usual holiday vacation plans…
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…
Every year, The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) compiles an impact report that features the accomplishments made during the previous fiscal year.
During a year…
As part of its Bake the World a Better Place event before Thanksgiving, The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) distributed 600 free pies as a…
The family friendly holiday spirit of the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade was interrupted by a noisome, noisy cluster of parade watchers. But a group…
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music celebrates the 100th anniversary of the annual Holiday Program with a celebratory concert on Saturday, Dec. 11…
Shawn Carter, a West Chester veteran, is planning to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro on February 18, 2022, as part of the Chris Long Foundation’s Waterboy…
Using enhanced DNA technology, New Jersey authorities have identified a young woman whose remains were discovered 30 years ago as Wendy Louise Baker, who went…
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…
Jess Rigo has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as the executive director of the Brandywine YMCA in Coatesville.
Rigo is a YMCA veteran…
State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced today the funding of two community outreaches in Coatesville, totaling a near $100,000 investment:
Coatesville 2nd Century…
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, a key Navy weapon during World War II.Image via the Aviation History Online Museum.
The surprise birthday party for Jack Freemann…
To thank the community for its continued support on its 20th anniversary, The Alliance for Health Equity (formerly known as the Brandywine Health Foundation) is…
A new career may be calling.
You can have a good job in just three months, courtesy of the Chester County OIC’s Nurse Aide…
National Make a Difference Day is annually celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October. It’s a day when organizations and their employees rally around…
Since 2001, the Brandywine Health Foundation has advanced optimal health, responded to the ever-changing needs of the Greater Coatesville community through partnerships, distributed nearly…
PennDOT and several elected officials, including Gov. Tom Wolf, broke ground on the new Coatesville Train Station on Friday.
The project is aimed at revitalizing…
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…
Peggy Hager, a retired teacher in the Coatesville Area School District, found out she had breast cancer in January during her annual mammogram screening, writes…
Chester County OIC will host a free career development workshop on “How to Present Yourself When You Have a Criminal Record” on Tuesday, Oct. 19…
The local cider scene is gaining ground in the Philadelphia region, alongside the booming craft beer scene. One of the best cideries around, according to…
The latest Forbes 400, the list of the richest people in America, is out, and several Philadelphia-area residents made the cut this year. Ryan…
Baba Kallie, a sophomore at the Naval Academy, moved with his family from war-torn Liberia to Coatesville a decade ago. The goal for this…
The long-lost letters, written by Coatesville resident Cpl. Wellington Sahler more than 100 years ago, are now considered a true treasure by a local…
The Chester County OIC will host an Opportunity Fair for individuals seeking employment on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 12-5 PM in the parking lot…
To portray the power of community and represent Coatesville’s past and hope for the future, the Coatesville Black Media Renaissance (CBMR) will host a…
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Coatesville to cheer on nearly 50 drivers and riders of vintage cars and motorcycles as they charged through…
Chester County has produced two new millionaires.
A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket recently purchased at Rainbow Grocery in Coatesville will yield a $3 million…
Federal aid has already started to come in to help victims of Hurricane Ida, but for some struggling families, it cannot come fast enough, writes…
When Coatesville native Jordan Young and his teammates on the Old Dominion University football team learned from their new coach Ricky Rahne that the program…
Chester County officials and the Department of Emergency Services have announced the operation of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for all individuals and families…
As the Sept. 16 due date quickly approaches for contract bids to build the new Coatesville Train Station, the city is poised to mark another…
A Coatesville-based nonprofit is changing the lives of disadvantaged adults and working to fulfill its mission of “Helping People Help Themselves.”
As an independent…
The Chester County History Center has a packed calendar of events in September that are sure to inform and fascinate participants:
The Underground Railroad in…
Bernardon — a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm that operates offices in West Chester, Philadelphia, and Wilmington — has appointed six staff members…
Two undergraduate nursing students at Immaculata University have been selected to receive a 2021 McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors. The scholarships are…
Despite continuous efforts by officials to keep it running, Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky helicopter plant in Coatesville will close in March, write Jonathan Tamari and…
Now that we have been notified of Sikorsky’s planned closure, we are immediately focusing on three things: support for Sikorsky employees; plans for the…
Louis Teti, a Coatesville High School graduate, is a Partner at MacElree Harvey who represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of estate, business…
Wilmington native Susan Springsteen is the President and CEO of H2O Connected, a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) Business based in Coatesville that develops and manufactures…
Berwyn native and Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby never imagined living in Hollywood or ending up with a hit series in 2021, writes Joy…
Outdoor dining is in its heyday right now, as earlier sunsets cool the summer heat and drain its associated humidity.
Many of the area’s…
The City of Coatesville is preparing to welcome visitors back to one of the country’s few remaining vintage motor sport events. The iconic Coatesville…
Ten artists from the Coatesville community have united to create the Coatesville Black Media Renaissance Project (CBMR) through a partnership with the Brandywine Health Foundation…
If neighborhood door-knocking works for Girl Scout cookie salespeople and hopeful politicians, there’s no reason it can’t work for encouraging COVID-19…
Coatesville resident Mitzi Colon, a West Chester University graduate and DACA recipient, met with President Joe Biden to talk about immigration, writes Paola Belloso for…
Coatesville’s Pop Up & Shop markets have moved to a new location with new times.
Visitors can discover a wide selection of goods from…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County hosted members of the community last Saturday in Coatesville for a dedication celebration that had been anticipated for quite…
Artistic expression has been used for decades to show hurt, pain, sorrow, and frustration, as well as hope, power, freedom, and change. Using art to…
So what was Kate Winslet’s greatest achievement in her career? If you ask her, she jokingly points to the Saturday Night Live parody of…
Two local leaders were recognized recently by the Women’s Business Connection of Chester Country (WBC). Nancy Tuttle of Tuttle Marketing Services is this year…
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…
PennDOT is currently accepting bids from contractors on the new Coatesville Train Station, with construction slated to begin later this year.
“We and the Coatesville…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded its 2021 Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship to Coatesville resident Zaria Watson.
The award honors students who, like Lewis, have…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will welcome three families into their new homes in the Cambria Terrace development in Coatesville on Saturday, July 17…
Coatesville resident and athlete-extraordinaire Lonnie White Jr., a recent graduate of Malvern Prep, has a tough decision to make on his immediate future, reports…
The SEPTA board voted to approve a proposal to take over a bus route that serves passengers riding among Coatesville, Exton, and West Chester. The…
When major movie studios need to find vintage cars, they often turn to Louie Mandich, owner of Last Chance Garage in Unionville. Fran Maye covered…
Immaculata University has received a financial grant of $59,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust.
This year…
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…
As community events re-emerge after year-long shutdowns, the City of Coatesville’s biggest attraction, the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, will return on…
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center invites the public to join it for an afternoon of food, fun, and jazz on Sunday, June 27 at…
Samuel Brown and Sandra Simmons are the 2021 recipients of the Brandywine Health Foundation’s prestigious Eastburn Community Service Award.
Established in 2016, the award…
Chester County’s housing authority is one of just nine nationwide to receive millions in federal funding for housing vouchers. It joins major metropolitan areas…
Terrance Laird, who competed scholastically for Coatesville High School and graduated from Collegium Charter School, recently won the 100-meter dash at the NCAA Outdoor…
The Chester County Health Department has announced that 83 percent of the county’s eligible residents (those ages 12 and older) are partially or fully…
Downingtown West High School tragically lost two of its students to suicide this spring. A touching gesture from rival Coatesville High School helped soothe the…
Thursday was a very special day at SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties.
One nonprofit and three small businesses were honored at the June 10 annual…
Child Guidance Resource Centers hosted its second successful roundtable panel discussion June 4 in Coatesville about inclusion, anti-racism, safety, and mental health in our…
While the rate of growth may have slowed somewhat, Chester County’s population continues to increase, writes Michael Rellahan for the Daily Local News.
If ever there were a time to sell your home …
Characterizing the current state of Chester County’s real estate market as simply a seller…
Partners in Outreach, a volunteer-run nonprofit that has been making a big impact in Chester County for more than a decade, was a beneficiary…
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…
The affordable housing crisis is robbing local families of their health and well-being.
Help change the narrative by participating in Habitat for Humanity of…
Avondale’s Transformation Yoga Project is ending its operations after eight years. As its leaders dismantle the nonprofit, they are donating its financial reserves to…
Malvern Prep senior Lonnie White Jr. will soon have to make a difficult decision, as both Penn State and Major League Baseball beckon, writes Bob…
Consider this: Pennsylvania spends approximately $200,000 each year to incarcerate a single child. The amount basically equals the cost to attend the University of…
Tourist attractions in Chester County saw a sharp drop in visitors over the past year, owing to COVID-19-related closures and social-distancing restrictions…
Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown is hosting its second virtual Child Guidance Neighborhood Solutions roundtable discussion on June 4, 9:30 a.m., this…
Volunteers and community leaders have taken to the streets in Coatesville to increase the local COVID-19 vaccination rate.
Poverty often tamps down vaccination rates…
Chester County is among the 10 best counties in Pennsylvania for birdwatchers, according to eBird, the online database of bird observations.
The site allows bird…
Child Guidance Resource Centers thanks the many people who donated, volunteered, and attended its 65th Anniversary Virtual Gala Fundraiser.
Blossoms of support were shown all…
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…
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…
Join the Brandywine Health Foundation on June 3, World Bicycle Day, as it kicks off Cycle4Change.
After a year of limited fun, Cycle4Change is a…
Chester County Health Department officials have announced that a number of COVID-19 vaccine clinics now offer walk-in vaccinations. Officials encourage everyone who is…
The Chester County Health Department will be opening appointments for two new clinics that will administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. These new sites are…
Coatesville native Jhamir Brickus, who recently completed his freshman basketball season at La Salle University, has been named to the Atlantic 10 Conference’s All…
The sale of Coatesville’s largest parcel (26.3 acres), known as The Flats, has been approved by City Council.
Coatesville’s Redevelopment Authority (RDA…
After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host three Healthy Kids Day events on Saturday, April 24…
Mare of Easttown has arrived on HBO in all its Delaware County glory, but locals are asking: Why no Yuengling lager?
The crime drama with…
Coatesville resident and artist Oni Lasana finds her inspiration in the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar, the acclaimed 19th-century writer, writes Tyler Dague for…
Four billionaires who either live or once lived in Chester County are among the world’s richest people, according to Forbes.
Coatesville resident Mary Alice…
Editor’s Note: The following is a statement from the Chester County Health Department regarding the pause in administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19…
Written by a Berwyn native and partially filmed in Coatesville, Mare of Easttown is recognized as a story of a traumatized police detective trying to…
With many buyers looking for a home in Chester County and not enough available inventory, sales are red hot, writes Cynthia Henry for The Philadelphia…
Coatesville native Clayton Kellum has navigated the adversity in his life to create not only a successful business but one that weathered a challenging, pandemic…
A new report by the Public Citizens for Children & Youth (PCCY) finds that the conditions in suburban school districts are causing a racial achievement…
Tower Health, the financially struggling health system that owns several local hospitals, is having trouble finding interested parties after putting all of its hospitals and…
A new analysis by Public Citizens for Children and Youth has found that the achievement gap between Black and Hispanic students and their white peers…
The City of Coatesville, in partnership with Morgan Truck Body and the Chester County Economic Development Council’s HireOne Initiative, will host a job fair…
Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby, a famous screenwriter and film producer, explores family and community dynamics in his latest project, the HBO limited series Mare of…
After the pandemic upended her entire life and forced her into homelessness, Tiffani Szabara is finally seeing light at the end of a long tunnel…
Coatesville-based Prosper Bank, which changed its name from the historic Coatesville Savings Bank about 18 months ago, is looking to fuel growth by converting…
After returning stronger than ever following a sheriff’s sale in 2013, the Coatesville Country Club is now celebrating its 100th anniversary with 290 members…
After spending time at several high schools and colleges, Terrance Laird, an Olympic prospect and former track star at Coatesville High School, has found his…
While the past year presented a number of challenges for the Coatesville Area School District, its students were able to quickly adapt to their new…
A new marker in West Brandywine Township will recognize George Spratt, a Coatesville doctor who helped the Wright brothers achieve the first flight, writes Marlene…
Allens on First, a third-generation family restaurant on First Avenue in Coatesville, has been dishing out delicious soul food for more than four decades…
A new innovation center and start-up accelerator is coming to the former Lukens Steel offices in Coatesville’s Keystone Innovation Zone, writes Erin Arvedlund…
Immaculata University’s Division of Nursing has announced that 17 undergraduate and three graduate nursing students have received scholarships from the Independence Blue Cross “Nurses…
The first Eagle Scouts in Chester County date back more than 100 years, to May 1918, and to date, just 6,845 Scouts have had…
Honey Brook native Nicole Zell, a singer-songwriter and member of the alternative rock band American Wolves, decided to shift gears and give jewelry-making…
The cheesesteaks from The Little Chef in Coatesville have earned praise from a man on an adventure to taste hundreds of cheesesteaks throughout the Philadelphia…
Brandywine Health Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Eastburn Community Service Award.
The award is presented each year in memory of Jane and Al…
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…
Mare of Easttown, the seven-episode miniseries starring Oscar winner Kate Winslet that is set in Easttown and was filmed in multiple locations in the…
Despite weekend snow, 80 employment offers were made to job seekers during a two-day Urban Outfitters Hiring Event held from Feb. 6-7 at…
Coatesville native and Malvern Prep graduate Deuce Turner, a freshman guard at Bucknell University, was named Patriot League Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a diaper drive this month in partnership with Chester County Women’s Services and the Chester County Department…
Malvern Bank, National Association continues to donate its quarterly ATM fee revenue to local nonprofits.
ATM revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31 totaled $1…
As the political divide in our country grows wider, it can seem harder to find common ground.
That’s why the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
The City of Coatesville has been selected to fill up to 200 open positions at the Urban Outfitters, Inc. fulfillment and distribution centers in Gap…
With the recent opening of 8HUB in Malvern and the forthcoming nth Innovation Center in Coatesville, Chester County Economic Development Council Vice President Patrick Hayakawa…
Coatesville native Bakari Green Jr. has been named the first recipient of a scholarship focused on diversifying law enforcement in Chester County.
The scholarship to…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County – a nonprofit that works in collaboration with families and individuals to build and finance affordable homes – has partnered with…
Good Works, a Coatesville-based nonprofit, is not only dedicated to repairing homes for low-income homeowners in Chester County. It’s also dedicated to…
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Department of Community and Economic Development, has designated 190 West Lincoln Highway as a Keystone Innovation Zone, the first…
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…
With retirement looming for Dana Heavey, she and her husband, Bob, are getting ready to downsize and have put their gorgeous Colonial home with its…
The Coatesville Area School District is facing more program and staff cuts if there is no solution found to its funding battle with charter schools…
Coatesville resident and Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Derek Fiorenza is the Chief Operating Officer of Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc. and the Founder and…
Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court (EPC), a pilot program that has helped a number of people avoid eviction in Downingtown, has now expanded to…
Coatesville native A.J. Hoggard recently entered the starting lineup as a freshman point guard for the Michigan State basketball team, and his promising performance…
Health Partners Foundation – a nonprofit that strives to make a difference by supporting education, mentoring, and other programs to improve the lives of underserved residents…
Casablanca Weddings and Events in Coatesville is one of the Top 10 new wedding venues in the Philadelphia area, according to a list by Philadelphia…
Kate Ward – who was born in Newport Beach, Calif., and moved to Maryland, Michigan, then Pennsylvania, before graduating from Downingtown High School – is the Founder…
Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court (EPC) – a program that provides a combination of legal representation, financial assistance and social services for individuals or families…
The above episode of “Western Chester County Checks In” – a virtual series that shares updates from the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce, as well…
In a difficult year for everyone, Santander Bank has made things easier for West Chester University’s first-generation college students by providing $50,000…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its Annual Municipal Update in a hybrid format (both in-person and virtual) at G.A…
Each year, the Brandywine Health Foundation prepares a report reflecting its activities of the preceding fiscal year. The nonprofit’s goal is to share its…
A new documentary by Philadelphia filmmaker Tigre Hill focuses on the killing of Sean Schellenger, a real estate developer in Philadelphia who graduated from Coatesville…
As a part of its revitalization strategy, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has placed a high priority on the redevelopment of the city’s downtown…
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance facilitated façade improvements for three downtown properties in 2020.
Created as just one part of its downtown revitalization strategy…
Thomas K. Cloetingh, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, has died at his Phoenixville home at the age of 67, writes Bonnie Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer…
As calls for police reform and sensitivity training have become a nationwide outcry, the City of Coatesville Police Department has taken an existing community engagement…
Those who prefer to eat at home during these challenging times have plenty of top-notch takeout options to choose from, write Lisa Dukart and…
Director Sarah Alderman’s long-awaited documentary on her native Coatesville will receive its virtual premiere this weekend with an on-demand screening from Friday…
During a meeting held earlier this week on Zoom, it was reported that, despite the pandemic, Coatesville’s revitalization efforts are continuing, writes Lucas Rodgers…
Friends Association has joined organizations across the country in recognizing National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 15-22) to promote education, action, and awareness…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will feature Coatesville’s Rebecca Lukens in its new display that highlights women achievers across three centuries…
Leadership of Coatesville Savings Bank has announced a name change to Prosper Bank to reflect the bank’s growth and expanded footprint to serve a…
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…
Syd Taylor, a junior at Syracuse who had a stellar field hockey career at Coatesville High School, is making the most out of her first…
Chester County is moving forward with $5,620,481 in community development activities slated for 2021, including three new affordable housing developments at a critical…
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…
Downingtown native John Camden, a 6-foot-8 small forward and three-star prospect in the Class of 2021, has committed to play basketball at…
After more than two decades of living there, architect Donald Dunham and classics professor Annette Giesecke have decided to put their Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired…
Coatesville native and longtime philanthropist Ione Apfelbaum Strauss has died at the age of 87, writes Jesse Bernstein for the Jewish Exponent.
Strauss graduated from…
Judah Ministries is a church and nonprofit that organizes community outreach efforts in Coatesville, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
“We like to…
Eight of the 50 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Greater Philadelphia – which includes not only the five-county region but also southern New Jersey and Delaware…
For Tim Holt, President of Holt Motorsports in West Chester, and his family, operating a business that sells high-end cars is just part of…
Coatesville native Bob Hewczuk – the co-owner and co-founder of West Chester-based Buddy’s Burgers, Breasts, and Fries – was at the helm of…
New technology developed by Coatesville-based H2O Connected helps hotels save money by alerting them about running toilets as soon as the leak occurs, writes…
Ranking behind only the Susquehanna Township School District in Dauphin County, the Coatesville Area School District is the second-most diverse school district in Pennsylvania…
Adam Sandler – a.k.a. Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, etc. – will be filming scenes for his new Netflix movie, Hustle, in Coatesville High…
West Goshen Township resident Eugene Kray, a pioneering educator who helped forward adult learning in the region, has died at the age of 85, writes…
Joe Biden has raised $1.6 million from donors in the five-county region – Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia counties – while President Donald Trump…
Coatesville native Jordan Young, a linebacker at Old Dominion University, has been named a semifinalist for the 2020 National Football Foundation William V. Campbell Trophy…
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…
During this most critical time, when COVID-19 is converging with the start of flu season, the Chester County Board of Commissioners is launching a…
By Kelli Martino
Joyce Ryan, a veteran preschool teacher at The Arc of Chester County, has been a beacon in The Arc community for over…
Regal Downingtown in East Caln Township is about to close its doors for the second time since the pandemic began, writes Donna Rovins for the…
After months of research, planning, and digital house-cleaning, Brandywine Health Foundation has launched a new and improved website.
“It has always been clear that…
Coatesville resident Arianne Missimer – the founder of the Movement Paradigm, an integrative health center in Downingtown – has refused to let cancer determine her future, writes…
As part of its Chester County Stronger initiative, the United Way of Chester County will provide funding to expand Chester County District Attorney Deborah Ryan…
The West Chester Charity Ball, which benefits the programs and services of Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children, boasts a longstanding tradition – 32…
Coatesville resident Maria Ines Guerrero, the Girls Program Coordinator for The Garage Community and Youth Center in Kennett Square, enjoys having a positive impact on…
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…
Coatesville native William Villafane – who owns several automotive businesses, including Penn Green Collision and PG Auto Supply in Avondale and Penn Green Auto Detailing in…
Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs has agreed to buy ArcelorMittal USA’s 19 steel mills and iron mines, including the plants in Coatesville and Conshohocken, for…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is pledging organizational change as it assembles 17 thought leaders from the region who are committed to bringing diversity…
Coatesville native and former NBA star Richard “Rip” Hamilton has put his waterfront mansion – which spans 10,359 square feet and includes eight bedrooms and…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced its newest team member, Sophia Hanson, as Senior Program Officer. Hanson is charged with overseeing the alignment of BHF…
With the Duke football team having recently opened its season with a trip to Notre Dame, West Chester native Anthony Nash recalled for GoDuke The…
Just in time for the anniversary of the Battle of the Brandywine, Chester County Archives and Records Services has released a new interactive tool that…
Business leaders and community advocates came together last week to continue the discussion on the redevelopment and revitalization of Coatesville, writes Jen Samuel for the…
Campbell Soup heiress Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, who owns Iron Spring Farm on Old Stottsville Road in Coatesville, has once again made it onto The…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded the Coatesville Center for Community Health a COVID Recovery grant of $19,905 for its Grandfamilies Initiative.
BHF grants…
West Chester University has raised its hand high to act as a catalyst for U.S. social change at a time when a plethora of…
The Pennsylvania Youth Congress, a youth-led organization that advocates for inclusive education, is putting pressure on school districts, including four in Chester County, to…
Award-winning record producer Tim Sonnefeld, a Phoenixville native, and Sharon Little, a singer and songwriter who grew up in North Wales, are continuing their…
Approximately 20 graduates of Coatesville’s Business Skills for Success for the Entrepreneur webinar program will showcase their emerging businesses in an open-air, pop…
Ivanka Trump recently returned to Honey Brook – a place she visited four years ago to campaign for her father – where she spoke at an intimate…
Five Chester County communities are now set to receive more than $2.3 million in grants from Chester County’s Community Revitalization Program (CRP) fund…
Sam Steinberg, a social studies teacher at Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli, went above and beyond in a time of crisis, writes Lisa Dukart…
Chester County has the second-highest response rate among the 67 counties in Pennsylvania for the 2020 Census, as 76.7 percent of residents have…
Despite setting the fastest qualifying time for the 98th running of The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, West Chester resident David Donohue sustained…
Tiz the Law, the horse currently favored to win the rescheduled Kentucky Derby on Saturday, has several direct connections to a farm in southern Chester…
James Logan has been appointed City Manager of Coatesville in a unanimous vote by City Council.
Logan, who has served as Assistant City Manager since…
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…
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…
Susan Springsteen, the President of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, recently traveled to the White House to discuss Qualified Opportunity Zones, a federal program created by…
Artisan Development is proposing a new project that calls for 115 townhouses along the west side of Pottstown Pike (Route 100) in North Coventry Township…
Three sites in Chester County are among eight amazing places to camp in the Philadelphia region, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today.
French Creek…
Each year, the Women’s Business Connection of Chester County selects a community partner to be a beneficiary of its fundraising and networking efforts. The…
Over the past four months, kids have shown how adaptable they are – from wearing masks to learning online. Yet, kids still need time to simply…
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced the recipients of a new round of funding made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund…
As a tough “Philly girl” who grew up in a Philadelphia area, Jill Biden, Joe’s wife, has a slight Philadelphia accent and cheers for…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will host its 17th Annual Driving to Build Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 14 at French Creek Golf Club…
With fewer customers visiting his usually popular diners in Chester County, Abdul Elkhouly is no longer certain his businesses will be able to survive the…
Immaculata University has honored Dr. Elizabeth Faunce, a West Chester resident, with the 2020 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. The award is given to a faculty…
Kennett Square native and Unionville High School graduate Adrienne Underwood is the Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer’s new reporter focused on long-term coronavirus recovery…
Founded 202 years ago, Triple Fresh in East Fallowfield Township remains strong and continues to maintain its community ties, even during a pandemic, writes Jen…
To help his family during the pandemic, Isaiah Bruce, a running back on the West Chester University football team, worked 60-hour weeks while tackling…
Tammy James, the Coordinator of Academic Support Services for Student Athletes at West Chester University, and Keith Cochran, the boys basketball coach at West Chester…
James Logan has been named Coatesville’s Acting City Manager after City Manager Michael Trio announced his retirement from his role at the end of…
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…
Coatesville resident Cameron Smith is blazing trails as the only Black rider in American Flat Track Racing, the professional motorcycle racing series previously known as…
Coatesville native Tyler Ziegler has been named the new head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming teams at the Catholic University of…
Immaculata University has announced that incoming freshman Christina Pham, a Coatesville resident and graduate of Collegium Charter School, has earned a Presidential Scholarship.
The Presidential…
Jim Alderman, a member of the Coatesville Area High School Sports Hall of Fame who coached Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Del., to a…
Coatesville native Crystal Thomas recently celebrated the grand opening of her new food truck, Simply Shrimp & More.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was well-attended…
After the pandemic devastated their business, Coatesville-based wedding photographers Grace and Matt Rauppius were forced to change their business model to survive, writes Fran…
A stone farmhouse with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Coatesville.
Located in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School…
Natural Lands has announced the preservation of Great Oak Farm, a 10-acre property in North Coventry Township. The property includes meadows and forest and…
As school districts grapple with how to educate children safely in light of COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced that it will…
While a pandemic might not be the time when many people would prioritize anything other than essentials to keep their institutions afloat, advocacy should always…
Each year, the Brandywine Health Foundation celebrates its outgoing board members and thanks them for their leadership, time, and treasure. BHF also takes the opportunity…
A meat-and-dairy distribution will be held Thursday, July 16 from 12-4 PM in the parking lot of Child Guidance Resource Centers at…
Children in Coatesville were gifted with much-needed school supplies by the Coatesville Opportunity Zone Impact Fund, an Activated Capital-created fund for the revitalization…
Natural Lands has been awarded the Green and Sustainable Parks Award from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society (PRPS). The award honors Natural Lands’ work…
Coatesville native and guitar stalwart Fred Mascherino has been keeping his music career going from home during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Denny Dyroff for The…
In light of the current events that have been sapping our morale, one Coatesville teacher decided to bring a smile to her students’ faces by…
The Women’s Business Connection, Chester County’s premier women’s networking group, recently honored its Business Woman of the Year, Debi Friedmann of Blue…
Rashad Devoe, who earned a master’s degree in public health from West Chester University, has been named head coach of the men’s lacrosse…
Coatesville High School graduate Derrick Morgan, who played nine years in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, wants to help revitalize Coatesville by focusing on…
In partnership with the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and local business experts, the City of Coatesville will kick off the “Business Skills…
The five Amtrak stations in Chester County are not among the hundreds of stations outside the Northeast that will no longer receive daily service as…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from the Philadelphia Foundation’s donor-advised funds.
The Philadelphia Foundation has a century-long…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will reopen the doors of its ReStore in Coatesville, starting today, June 16, at 10 AM.
The ReStore was…
A nonprofit based in Coatesville, the Brandywine Health Foundation’s mission is to initiate and support programs to improve and sustain the health and well…
Black-owned businesses in Chester County encompass a variety of great products and services, ranging from restaurants to fashion boutiques and so much more, according…
In the latest step to revitalize Coatesville, Revival Productions is working to convert the former Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church on Lincoln Highway and former school…
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, many police departments in Chester County are reviewing and clarifying their arrest procedures, writes Fran…
Competitive Communities LLC, a private economic development consulting company, has been selected by the City of Coatesville’s Redevelopment Authority to vet three submitted proposals…
The Navy Nurse Candidate Program selects only 60 nursing students a year, and Michaela Dwyer, a rising senior at Immaculata University, is among the elite…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has authorized a new benefit called Pandemic-EBT to assist families with children who are eligible for free or…
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…
Communities of color in Chester County and across the United States are at higher risk of dying from the coronavirus. This is in part due…
Citadel will host a virtual banquet on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM to reveal the three grand-prize winners of its prestigious Heart…
After relocating from Cork, the second-largest city in Ireland, to Berwyn for his job with Pfizer 12 years ago, Paul Manning, a former member…
Coatesville resident Lonnie White Jr. – a junior at Malvern Prep and arguably the best all-around scholastic athlete in the state – has committed to playing…
COVID-19 has taught us a lot, and with schools closed and students learning from home, one of the pandemic’s lessons is how teachers…
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…
Affordable housing plays such an important role in building and maintaining strong communities, and Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HfHCC) has been an indispensable…
While members of the Class of 2020 may not get to enjoy their graduation ceremonies in June, many school districts in Chester County are busy…
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…
As it became apparent that the COVID-19 virus would threaten the health and economic well-being of the nation’s most vulnerable, Brandywine Health…
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes to move online, the Coatesville Area School District is still working on getting all of its students to…
Through its Chester County COVID-19 Response Fund, the United Way of Chester County has awarded $288,000 to 47 organizations that provide relief for…
One of the many unsung heroes in our community in the era of COVID-19 is ScoutReach’s Roseline Vazquez, a full-time Scouting Professional…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has opened its doors to neighbors struggling to put food on the table as a result of the COVID-19…
Thanks to a Pittsburgh-based NFL agent, Coatesville High School graduate Jazzee Stocker, who recently completed his college football career at Pitt, got a chance…
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…
The City of Coatesville has implemented proactive emergency management measures in the form of a daily curfew, from 8 PM to 6 AM, to address…
A GoFundMe fundraiser started by Gary Shumate, a Coatesville High School graduate, has surpassed its goal many times over and has so far helped feed…
As part of his ongoing commitment to the betterment of the Greater Coatesville community and in an effort to help address unmet needs resulting from…
First responders and law enforcement surprised Gabrielle Baumler, a 19-year-old cancer survivor, with a mini-parade after she returned home from the Children…
Victory Gardens – a concept that dates back to World War I – are making a comeback in Coatesville and other places across the country, as people…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County has appointed Chris Wiseman as its new Executive Director.
Wiseman will be responsible for the leadership of the organization…
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 City of Coatesville has announced the Coatesville Impact Fund, developed by Activated Capital of New York. The geographically specific fund was created to focus…
Two local entrepreneurs have launched their unique online recipe business earlier than planned to give restaurants that are taking a huge financial hit another source…
In response to the varied challenges facing the community due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, the Brandywine Health Foundation has created a $350…
Chester County municipalities have declared emergency status due to the coronavirus outbreak to allow them to avoid bidding requirements and receive emergency funding, writes Fran…
Jhamir Brickus, Coatesville High School’s all-time leading scorer, has chosen to play college basketball at La Salle University, writes Pete DiGiovanni for PA…
Henry’s Helping Paws, co-founded last year by State Sen. Andy Dinniman and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation, provides invaluable pet-food assistance for three…
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…
St. Malachi Reserve made by The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville was among the 20 finalists at the World Championship Cheese Contest held last…
Nate Hyson, a student at the Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center in Downingtown, has received commendations from several public officials for his philanthropic efforts, writes…
Despite living in Scranton, S.C., a town with a population of 827, Richard Welsh still feels a connection with Joe Biden due to his…
A Berks County family surprised Coatesville resident Nicole Chintala, a single mother, with a wheelchair-accessible van for her daughter, writes Irene Snyder for WFMZ…
The Brandywine YMCA is hosting its first-ever Battle of the Bands event to kick off its 2020 Annual Campaign on Saturday, March 7 from…
Coatesville native Terrance Laird, a sprinter at LSU, recently clocked in at 20.43 seconds in the 200 meters – the world’s fastest time this…
Coatesville’s first craft brewery, Animated Brewing, owned by friends Steve Orsborn and Jared Castaldi, is ready to officially open its doors next month, writes…
Sikorsky has been awarded a second contract to build six more Presidential Helicopters with more than a third of the work assigned to the Coatesville…
Based in Coatesville, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County is a nonprofit organization that relies on the community to help it build homes for low…
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the results of the 2019 SATs, showing that Chester County is home to 13 of the state’s…
Join the Chester County community in supporting our young entrepreneurs.
The First Annual Youth Business and Entrepreneur Expo will be held on April 25 from…
After more than seven decades in business, the Coatesville Flower Shop is still going strong, writes Greg DePedro for Western Chester County Life.
The shop…
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan has secured a commitment that ensures the Coatesville Area School District’s Air Force JROTC program will remain open, according…
More than 30 representatives from federal, state and local government agencies – including White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director Scott Turner – recently visited Coatesville…
Vanessa B. Briggs was recently recognized by the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Journal for her creative courage and forward-thinking approach to social innovation as…
Lonnie White Jr., a junior at Malvern Prep and three-sport star, continues to receive scholarship offers to play football in college despite having already…
Malvern Prep senior and Coatesville resident Kieves “Deuce” Turner recently became the Inter-Academic League’s all-time leading scorer, eclipsing the previous record of…
The Sixers Youth Foundation, a public charity committed to positively impacting the lives of young people in the Greater Delaware Valley, has partnered with Chester…
The news broke on Sunday afternoon, and after a couple of sleepless nights, it still doesn’t seem real to me.
NBA icon Kobe Bryant…
Coatesville native Geoff Sheehan is a Senior Vice President at Meridian Bank, a Malvern-based bank with strong ties to the community that offers valuable…
Brianne Murphy, who grew up in Coatesville, is the Director of Justice & Reentry Services at the Transformation Yoga Project, a Kennett Square-based nonprofit…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced that $1 million has been raised by its Garden Party Committee from 2003-2019.
The 18th Annual Garden Party…
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…
Coatesville Area School District leaders are rallying parents to contact lawmakers and press for changes to the funding formula for charter schools in Pennsylvania as…
Michael Vorauer and Jason Kirkpatrick, the new owners of Stargazers Vineyard & Winery in Coatesville, have big plans for their new property, writes Paul Vigna…
The Brandywine Health Foundation will host the next installment in its “Let’s Talk Coatesville” series about how resources can support community programs and services…
Citadel has announced that Anthony Williams, Market Manager of South Coatesville, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Good Works, a local nonprofit…
Jonathan Guarente, who was born and raised in West Chester, is the owner of JDG Basketball and the head basketball coach at Church Farm School…
Centric Bank has named Joseph Panaro and William Farina Vice Presidents, Commercial Lending Officers in Devon.
In their roles, Panaro and Farina will be responsible…
As a part of its five-point, city-wide revitalization strategy, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has placed a high priority on the redevelopment of…
Coatesville resident Sarah Albrecht, a Range Safety Officer at the Atglen Sportsmen’s Club, is the co-founder of Hold My Guns, a program that…
Joseph (Skip) Brion, the Chairman of Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLP and the former Chairman of the Chester County Republican Committee, and his wife…
Not even a concussion and five broken ribs prevented one journalist from bonding with Brahma Fear, a Chester County-raised grandson of Triple Crown winner…
Surrey Services for Seniors has announced that Jill Whitcomb will be joining the organization as its Chief Advancement Officer.
The Devon-based nonprofit with additional…
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Andrea Feher, 39, a resident of Hellertown in the Lehigh Valley, organized a gift drive over Facebook and collected more than 100 gifts for veterans…
At 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds, Chadds Ford native Martha King is redefining the lumberjack stereotype, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today.
By Brenden Curry
Lisa Wolfe is a music teacher who hopes to continue her mission of bringing music into the lives of Coatesville residents. However…
The Movement Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit with a mission to empower and educate the residents of Coatesville of the various resources throughout the community…
For many communities and small businesses along the Mariner East footprint, Energy Transfer’s investment is far more than just a pipeline — it’s a…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its Annual Dinner at French Creek Golf Club, where it honored longtime community advocates Mark and…
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…
The Brandywine Health Foundation’s board of directors have approved a $30,000 general operating grant to the Rotary Club of Coatesville to organize the…
The West Chester University women’s rugby team capped a perfect season by coming from behind to defeat Brown University, 15-14, on Sunday in…
Matt and Ricky Ortega are making the most of their final football games together as the coach and quarterback at Coatesville High School, writes Phil…
The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is an independent nonprofit committed to youth-led, transformational community change. It trains youth leaders, enhances family relationships, encourages prevention…
For the second straight year, West Chester University claimed seven spots on the three All-PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) field hockey teams. Furthermore, the…
After decades of being one of the poorest municipalities in Chester County, Coatesville is finally on its way to becoming prosperous once again with the…
The new HBO limited series Mare of Easttown, which was created by Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby and will star Kate Winslet, recently began filming in…
The United States has no shortage of billionaires, as eight out of the 10 richest people in the world are American, according to the latest…
The decades of liberalized trade with China are bringing heavy consequences for Americans that are being felt throughout the nation, opines John A. Burtka IV…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is holding two events during the first week of November that you don’t want to miss!
Tech360…
Local fans of Kate Winslet are in for a treat, as the actress’s new HBO series, Mare of Easttown, will be filming in the…
There was camping, fishing, archery, and more at Hibernia Park in Coatesville from Oct. 25-27 as the Chester County Council, Scouts BSA marked its…
More than 175 community leaders gathered at the Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester last month, as the United Way of Chester County hosted…
No matter where you go in Chester County, you will find several people who are interested in trails. These trails provide unique experiences and places…
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…
Coatesville High School students are putting on Air Force uniforms to show their pride in their community as part of the Junior Air Force Reserve…
The Rotary Club of Coatesville will serve as organizer of the 2020 Strawberry Festival, which will be held from May 28-31 on the grounds…
As October brings colder weather and bigger challenges for homeowners across the region, Chester County is being recognized for 25 years of supporting home repairs…
Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Coatesville-area resident and heiress to the Campbell Soup Company fortune, has once again made The Forbes 400 list of…
Coatesville native A.J. Hoggard – a senior at Huntington Prep, an elite, basketball-centric prep school in West Virginia – has announced that he will accept…
Earlier this week, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey visited the Sikorsky helicopter plant in Coatesville to get a first-hand look at the facility’s…
The Chester County Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs at the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville have opened The Market Club, a place…
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…
One Vanderbilt, Manhattan’s newest skyscraper, is being constructed with only American steel, including some from Coatesville, writes Lois Weiss for the New York Post…
Officials at the Second Century Alliance’s Community Update held at the Brandywine Health Center last week agreed that Coatesville is looking at a bright…
As Coatesville continues on its road to revitalization, the last of three Qualified Opportunity Zone briefings recently gave a comprehensive update to those interested in…
In 2013, after working for nearly decade in the restaurant industry, Erin Smith, who is now one of the preserve managers at…
Amtrak and SEPTA officials were joined by disability rights groups and local politicians for the ribbon-cutting celebration for the completion of the Paoli Station…
Dapree Bryant, a wide receiver on the Coatesville High School football team, tied the Southeastern Pennsylvania record for career touchdown receptions during a win last…
Runners of all ages and abilities will be heading to Natural Lands’ ChesLen Preserve in Coatesville to race through beautiful — and rugged — terrain at the…
Matt Holliday, the Chester County Prothonotary, spoke with VISTA Today about moving 13 times while growing up in Greater Philadelphia region, getting his working papers…
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…
Immaculata University has received a financial grant of $67,000 for the 2019-2020 academic year from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust.
The remains of Chester County veterans who were never claimed by their families were recently given a military burial at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery…
The Philadelphia Business Journal has ranked the 63 school districts in the five-county region based on median household income and using five-year income…
Coatesville resident Madeline Ladd, a junior at Villa Maria Academy in Malvern and a star swimmer, expanded on her athletic feats in the pool with…
George Daly, formerly an avid golfer and a Compassus Hospice Care patient, had his wish to get back out on the links fulfilled with the…
Anson B. Nixon Park will host LCH’s fourth annual community 5K, family walk, and kids’ dash on Saturday, Sept. 21.
LCH is a local…
When Coatesville High School graduate Justine Newman began her internship with the Chester County Coroner’s Office in 2017, she quickly encountered the challenge of…
A new season of high school football in Pennsylvania kicks off tonight, and Coatesville’s senior quarterback, the Villanova-bound Ricky Ortega, is set to…
Davida Janae, the Coatesville native and author behind the popular Vida Fashionista blog, has simple fashion advice for women: shop smarter, not harder, writes Rachel…
Coatesville Savings Bank has once again partnered with Coatesville Police to reward youngsters who are caught by officers doing good things, writes Fran Maye for…
Homeowners in Chester County have learned to expect an annual increase in their school taxes, and this year will be no different for homeowners in…
According to Matt Ortega, the football coach at Coatesville High School, Pennsylvania is ahead of the curve in preventing non-injury-related football deaths, writes…
A network for young professionals of color, co-founded two years ago by Coatesville native Vinasia Miles, has now become an official partner of Forbes…
Coatesville resident Isaac Harte, 12, a student at Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli, is heading the organizing efforts in Philadelphia for a global “climate…
Plans to reopen the Ash Park Pool got a major boost this week after another another $50,000 in state funds were pledged for the…
The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund has awarded a $75,000 grant to Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children to…
Last week, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, a public/private partnership comprised of stakeholders working together to ensure that the city’s second century is…
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell have unanimously approved $2.5 million in grants through the county’s Community Revitalization Program…
The Brandywine Health Foundation listened to the community, learned about its biggest health concerns, and is ready to lead in order to create health equity…
A private equity firm in Beverly Hills, Calif., has sold Regional Rail – a Kennett Square-based operator of short-line railroads and rail-related businesses…
The Brandywine Health Foundation, Coatesville Area Senior Center, Chester County Food Bank, and PECO are partnering together this summer to distribute 100 fans to older…
Coatesville High School graduate Derrick Morgan, who spent his nine-year career in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, announced his retirement from football in…
Citadel isn’t just one business in a community full of them. It takes part in a wide variety of initiatives and programs that make…
This morning, I represented the Board of Commissioners at a meeting with Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky leaders, members of the Commissioners’ task force and many…
We are pleased by Lockheed Martin’s decision to keep the Sikorsky facility in Coatesville open until at least 2020. This morning we reached out…
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…
The Sikorsky helicopter plant in Coatesville has gotten a new lease on life thanks to an intervention by President Donald Trump, writes Joseph DiStefano for…
The Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Project is partnership between Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Foundation that heralds the latter organization’s next century of…
LaMancha Animal Rescue in Unionville is a sanctuary for abandoned, neglected, and abused animals, including cats, dogs, cows, and even the occasional emu, writes Katie…
More than 100 people arrived on the grounds of the Graystone Mansion in Coatesville last week to express their gratitude to Chaya Scott, the outgoing…
West Chester Borough Councilman and attorney Bill Scott donned a judge’s robe for a small role in Project Pay Day, a Crossbow Studio movie…
Having been designated as an Opportunity Zone, Coatesville, the only city in Chester County, could soon start to see some significant benefits, writes Natalie Kostelni…
On the day that Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell received notification that Lockheed Martin was closing its Sikorsky operation in…
Coatesville High School graduate Derrick Morgan, an NFL free agent who played the last nine seasons with the Tennessee Titans, has joined forces with legendary…
President Donald Trump has asked Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson to save the Sikorsky plant in Coatesville, writes Kim Chipman for Bloomberg.
In a tweet…
The Brandywine Health Foundation’s Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) recently held its Grants Award Ceremony at Citadel’s offices in Thorndale.
Seventeen Coatesville…
Sisters Amy Saha and Joanne Voelcker have transformed their family farm into a true lavender oasis, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today.
The sisters…
Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan is looking for answers on why Lockheed Martin plans to close the Sikorsky helicopter plant outside Coatesville, writes Donna Rovins for the…
Cameron Smith, a professional motorcycle racer and Coatesville resident, took a lap around a new flat track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway as part of…
ArcelorMittal, a multinational steel manufacturer with a plant in Coatesville, is marking its 10th year of reporting on its corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives in…
Lockheed Martin is planning to close its Sikorsky helicopter facility near Coatesville by year’s end due to the prolonged downturn in the helicopter market…
Thorndale resident Cass Rowland has combined the taste of the South with the taste of the North to create an award-winning barbecue sauce that…
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…
The Youth Mentoring Partnership, an Exton-based nonprofit dedicated to helping kids overcome formidable challenges in order to be successful today and in the future…
Three Harrison Senior Living employees are being hailed as heroes after helping save a father and his two sons from a home fire not far…
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…
On a brisk spring day, a group of enthusiastic volunteers set about moving mulch and planting in an effort to complete the installation of a…
The Chester County Food Bank was formed in 2009 with a goal of being a viable, sustainable organization to secure, manage, and distribute food to…
Coatesville Savings Bank attributes community involvement as one of the keys to its success.
As such, the bank will host a Community Day in celebration…
When Matt Jesson began mowing lawns, he never imagined his after-school job would become an industry-leading lawn care and pest control business earning…
Drawn by the benefits of the federal Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ), a new company has located in the City of Coatesville with a high-tech…
Uptown! Entertainment Alliance (UEA) has announced a new slate of officers and three new members on its Board of Directors.
The organization continues to operate…
Ever think you should volunteer more?
We know the feeling. Sometimes it seems impossible to make time for community service due to numerous stressors of…
Jacquelyn Boggs-Carter, a resident of Coatesville for 52 years who now lives in Virginia, will pitch an invention endorsed by the Coatesville Police Department…
Harrison Saunders, the CEO of Harrison Senior Living whose grandparents started the company 45 years ago, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Virginia…
Coatesville Savings Bank
Steven C. Cunningham has been named the bank’s Senior Vice President of Lending. In that capacity, he also serves as a…
A pair of Chester County natives, Owen J. Roberts graduate Maddie Sager and Coatesville graduate Sammie Staudt, will lead the Seton Hall University women’s…
Chester County residents are invited to attend a celebration that will mark the 30th anniversary of the open space preservation program in this county and…
Officials from Wells Fargo presented a $25,000 check to West Chester University’s Frederick Douglass Institute on Thursday morning in the ballroom of the…
The excitement is palpable in the City of Coatesville.
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, a public/private partnership comprised of community stakeholders working together to…
West Chester University, Wells Fargo, and the Coatesville Area School District will announce the third cohort of its Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI), a collaborative effort…
Coatesville and Upper Darby are part of a growing number of school districts in the Philadelphia area that are focusing on re-branding to compete…
TCHS Brandywine SkillsUSA students recently completed a day of service with Handi-Crafters in Thorndale as part of their annual American Spirit project.
Handi-Crafters…
Atglen resident Christian Ray, who attended Octorara for his first two years of high school, then The Haverford School for three more, was named Philadelphia…
The Route 30 Bypass will soon be getting electronic safety signs in Coatesville, along with Caln, Valley, and West Sadsbury townships, writes Fran Maye for…
By Barry Rabin
Kennett Square has long been known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. But if local mushroom growers have their way, the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors, including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award during its…
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a behavioral health nonprofit based in Havertown with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, will host its annual fundraising gala on…
Harrison Senior Living – a leading provider of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services – will host a Health & Wellness Expo on Thursday, April…
Coatesville Savings Bank, in partnership with the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted a ceremony to celebrate the bank’s 100th anniversary.
“I didn’t want my daughter to pass away and no one remember who she was and what she stood for.”
These are the words…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and networking breakfast on Friday, March 22 from 8-9:30 AM…
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a Havertown-based nonprofit with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, has been awarded the prestigious EPIC (Evidence-Based Practice and…
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Terence Farrell opened their re-election campaign last week with a re ception at the Miss Oxford Diner.
Kichline…
By Ken Knickerbocker
Any reasonable driver knows an occasional glance at the rearview mirror is an essential part of safe driving.
However, a driver who…
There aren’t many professions in which the employees are trying to work themselves out of a job.
In fact, behavioral healthcare may be the…
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls hosted its inaugural Girls in Action Summit at the Business and Public Management Center at West Chester…
United Way of Chester County
Scott R. Fremont is the nonprofit’s new Vice President of Resource Development, having replaced Chris Saello, who was promoted…
The Chester County Commissioners, joined by SEPTA General Manager Jeff Knueppel, have announced details of major investments that will boost public transportation, economic development, and…
Do you like working in the sunshine? Do you enjoying hearing the voices of children laughing and having fun? Are you a team leader and…
Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce
The chamber has announced the formation of a new Business and Education Council, which is comprised of business leaders…
Coatesville Savings Bank, a keystone in Chester County’s only city and a major player in its rebirth, is celebrating its centennial, according to a…
Chester County placed all 20 of its public high schools among the five-county region’s 100 highest-scoring public high schools on the SATs…
The Air Jordan 14 PE (Player Exclusive) sneakers worn by Coatesville High School graduate and former NBA star Richard Hamilton 20 years ago when he…
The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) of the Brandywine Health Foundation is requesting proposals from organizations that provide suicide prevention programming for adolescents in…
Dan Williams, the first African-American Democrat to serve Chester County as State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 74th District, is paving the way for those…
Coatesville is getting a new public amphitheater for community events, courtesy of Catalyst Experiential, an advertising company based in Newtown Square, writes Jacob Adelman for…
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 30 grants totaling $834,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in…
Lamb McErlane
Max O’Keefe, an attorney at the West Chester-based law firm, was instrumental in assisting with the relocation of the Chester County…
On Wednesday morning, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will award Dale and Dallas Krapf, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board of…
The freezing temperatures outside did nothing to cool the burning spirit of entrepreneurialism that raged Wednesday morning inside the Downingtown Country Club, where the Chester…
Based in Coatesville, The Fire Store is an online store that has changed the way public safety professionals buy their gear, providing fast access to…
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation CEO Louis J. Beccaria plans to retire this year after 21 years in the position.
During his tenure, the foundation has…
Coatesville’s Farm at Doe Run had another great showing at the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, as it won two Best in Show awards at…
The Exton office of Fox Rothschild LLP turned its attention to the community this holiday season in support of David’s Drive 831, a nonprofit…
Since its launch in the fourth quarter of 2014, VISTA Today has become the leader upbeat business and economic development news and events in Chester…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County and various community partners gathered before the holidays to deliver hundreds of gifts to veterans at the Coatesville…
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…
On the eve of his election battle with first-time candidate Christina Sappey, first-term State Representative Eric Roe speaks to VISTA Today about growing…
When I launched VISTA.Today with the help of the Chester County Economic Development Council in 2014, I knew Chester County had a lot of…
FRESHstart Kitchen, a culinary workforce training and development initiative launched in September by the Chester County Food Bank, recently graduated its inaugural class.
FRESH is…
Brandywine Airport in West Chester and Chester County G.O. Carlson Airport in Coatesville have received substantial funding from the state for upgrades to improve…
Now in its 15th year, the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour is the premier tour of its kind in Chester County and includes more than…
On Thursday, Dec. 13, Chester County’s Health Department and Department of Drug & Alcohol Services are hosting a free Naloxone Day, with doses of…
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…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has announced its slate of upcoming events. As the year draws to a close, their diverse programs offer something…
The Whitford Charitable Fund Committee and 10 Chester County organizations recently attended a luncheon at the Whitford Country Club to celebrate the success of the…
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell recently presented a check for $300,000 to representatives of the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will be able to provide more affordable homes thanks to the expansion of Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, writes…
Two heirs of Campbell Soup who reside in Chester County are on opposing sides in the clash over the company’s future, writes Nelson Schwartz…
Church Farm School
Thanks to presenting partner DNB First and dozens of other event sponsors, the 17th Annual CFS Golf Classic raised more than $100…
Heralding the shifting demographics across the country, a Latino father and his son are leading the Coatesville High School football program to gridiron glory, writes…
Chester County’s 10-year economic development strategy, VISTA 2025, is marking the approach of its halfway point with the release of a progress report…
The Democratic Party continued to make gains in Chester County in the latest election, with Chrissy Houlahan becoming the first Democrat to represent the county…
Bill Double, who cut his teeth as a journalist at the Coatesville Record in the late 1960s, has written a book on the history of…
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…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will celebrate its accomplishments over the past year and look ahead to the future at its most…
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro kicked off his anti-bullying listening tour with a forum at Phoenixville High School, writes Evan Brandt for The Norristown…
Chester Valley Trail West Meeting
The Chester County Planning Commission is inviting residents, business owners, and various stakeholders in western Chester County to attend the…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Two attorneys, Robert C. Jefferson IV and Kari Springer, have joined the firm.
Jefferson is an associate attorney practicing in municipal government law…
Horticulture students at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Learning Center and Child & Career Development Center are growing produce for the Chester County Food…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), a private, non-profit, economic development organization promoting smart growth, is announcing four new hires in areas that…
By Maurisa Warren
Golden Rams Field Hockey
At 10-1, West Chester University’s field hockey team is ranked No. 1 in NCAA’s Division…
Super Bowl champion Jordan Hicks will share his professional experience as an athlete and a man of faith on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 PM…
Community Planning Month
The Chester County Commissioners presented a proclamation for National Community Planning Month, recognizing the efforts of local, county, and regional planners who…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs throughout Chester County, was recently awarded $57,000 in grants from the YMCA of the…
Over the weekend, golfers once again picked up their clubs for a good cause at the eighth annual Whitford Charitable Fund Classic at Whitford Country…
The Coatesville Youth Initiative and Chester County Food Bank have announced a new partnership to better meet the needs of the greater Coatesville community.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
The third annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix will commence on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8:30 AM.
Hosted…
When the World Trade Center was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, the base structures of the towers, also known as tridents or trees, were left…
Practical Energy Solutions
The West Chester-based consulting group is one of just 203 companies in the world to receive an international “Best for the…
For 30 years, Quik-Stop Pharmacy in Thorndale has survived as an independent business by providing customized care and treating generations of customers like family…
The Brandywine Health Foundation welcomes all nonprofits serving the Greater Coatesville area that meet the Brandywine Health Foundation’s strategic priorities to apply now for…
Gawthrop Greenwood has been appointed solicitor of the City of Coatesville.
“Municipalities across our region are facing challenges as they navigate population and business growth…
There are few things as noble as the mission of Church Farm School.
The boarding and day school in Exton was founded in 1918 by…
After giving up hope that he would ever find his birth family, Stanley Borushik – a resident of Planview, N.Y. – tracked down his half-siblings…
On Thursday, Aug. 23, Greg and Dorrie DePedro, the proprietors of the Coatesville Flower Shop, will once again give away approximately 10,000 roses in…
MacElree Harvey
Frank Marano Jr. has joined the firm’s West Chester office in the Business Practice Group. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New…
People’s Light will be hosting its annual Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 1 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern. One of two fundraisers…
Brandywine Hospital, an award-winning medical facility located on an 85-acre campus right off the Route 30 Bypass in Coatesville, is a 169-bed…
Five students have been chosen to receive college scholarships from Benchmark Federal Credit Union, which awards $15,000 annually to local students.
The high school…
Local high school students Jarod Dagney, Ben Mellema, Eric Beery, Anthony Mazur, and Katherine Baker can make coins dance without touching them, levitate Styrofoam balls…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will present State Rep. Harry Lewis, who will retire at the end of this session, with its…
Property owners in most school districts in Chester County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) recently voted to add four new members to its board of directors. The new additions include Joy Gates…
Coatesville resident Derran Smith has spent most of his adult life in and out of prison.
Now, his love of cooking has turned into a…
A U.S. Geological Survey is closely monitoring the Brandywine Creek, collecting real-time data on the health of the local treasure, writes Pete Bannan…
Surrey Services for Seniors, a Devon-based nonprofit with a mission to help older adults live with independence and dignity and to continue as engaged…
More than 900 students from across Chester County graduated from the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC), Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress Program…
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…
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of posts on qualified candidates seeking employment opportunities in their field. For more information on…
Lamb McErlane employees recently participated in the Annual Legal Lemonade Day to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
ALSF is a charitable nonprofit dedicated to…
Experience Chester County from the ground up at the 12th annual Chester County Balloon Festival from Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24 at the…
Two partners at the law firm Gawthrop Greenwood have been named to the boards of local nonprofits that serve communities and businesses throughout the Brandywine…
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) have announced its 2018 Hall of Fame class, and it includes Dr. Ed Matejkovic, West Chester…
“A wave of cautious optimism has crept into Coatesville” after President Donald Trump announced a new 25 percent tariff on all U.S. steel imports…
The Strawberry Festival, which marks the unofficial start to summer in the greater Coatesville area, is here.
The four-day extravaganza, which opens tonight, will…
The future site of the expanded National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville is filled with dusty steel shavings and now-quiet motors from…
ArcelorMittal – which has several facilities throughout the country, including the steel plate production plant that has shaped Coatesville’s identity for centuries – has published its…
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…
The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville will present its 12th annual Rebecca Lukens Award to noted historic preservationist and museum management consultant…
Employees of the Great Valley School District have a higher average salary than their counterparts in other school districts in Chester County, writes Clara Lefton…
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…
With deadly, non-communicable diseases from ambient air pollution on the rise, physicians cannot come to a consensus on how to help their patients achieve…
Chester County Women’s Services, a nonprofit Pregnancy Care Medical Resource Center, recently raised more than $150,000 at its 33rd Annual Fundraising Banquet and…
Get ready to test your stamina, strength, and mental toughness as the 2018 Philly Tough Mudder is returning to Chester County this weekend. Set in…
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…
DNB First
Sonia Huntzinger, an economic and community development professional who currently serves as an administrator for the City of Coatesville, has been appointed to…
Immaculata University
The university will host its first-ever Music Festival, which will feature 60 honors band students from local public and private high schools…
Standing at the podium during the recent rededication ceremony of the Stanley K. Landis Building in Coatesville, Chester County Intermediate Unit Board President Bonnie Wolff…
The Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference sponsored by Benchmark Federal Credit Union has honored a working single mom who has overcome adversity and is active…
The Chester County Commissioners took part in a panel discussion on the “state of the county” at a recent business event held at the Downingtown…
Through partnerships with Longwood Gardens and the Rockwell Development Group, a large contingent of middle-school students who are members of Chester County Futures recently…
Fred Henrich, President & CEO of Coatesville Savings Bank, speaks to COATESVILLE Today about growing up in Reading within walking distance of First Energy Stadium…
A few branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host training camps this weekend for the athletes representing Team Pennsylvania in the 2018 Special…
Laura Wagoner
Phoenixville native Laura Wagoner, the Finance Director of the Pennsylvania Republican Party, was one of 25 honorees chosen for City & State PA…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors – including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award – during its…
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…
With a location in Coatesville, Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company with 126,000 employees worldwide. Lockheed expanded into…
State Sen. Andy Dinniman believes that state and county investments in Coatesville will support progress on the new train station, according to a report in…
When she first started working for eventer Jennie Brannigan, Alexa Lapp could not imagine that one day she would be riding the USEA Horse of…
Freshman Terrance Laird of Coatesville set a Penn State record in the men’s 200 meters with a second-place finish at the Big Ten…
With five locations in the Coatesville area, Coatesville Savings Bank has been providing outstanding customer service, competitive products and services, and community involvement and support…
By Chris Cooper
Michele Snyder always wanted to be a teacher, and spent several years teaching in the challenging environment of inner-city Philadelphia.
But…
Good Works is celebrating its 30th anniversary today.
This Christian, nonprofit, home-repair ministry founded in Coatesville has been transforming lives and neighborhoods in Chester…
It’s the dawn of a new era in Delaware County.
Last Thursday night at a Launch Celebration at The Inn of Villanova, the largest…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is pleased to be among the partners supporting the second offering of the Coatesville Regional Entrepreneurial Assistance and Training…
Are you an early stage or existing business owner?
If yes, then register now for the Coatesville Regional Entrepreneur and Training Endeavor (CREATE) Series entitled…
The one thing that Chris Scott, a Coatesville native and Top Chef finalist, wishes is that he could have prepared scrapple during his time on…
The Guppy – an iconic steel submersible built with Lukens steel – is coming to The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville, writes Pete Bannan…
The Coatesville Youth Initiative is seeking an experienced consultant to conduct and prepare a needs assessment and feasibility study so that CYI will be able…
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…
Coatesville’s massive steel plant, America’s longest continuously operating steel mill, has helped shape the city’s identity since it opened in 1810.
However…
Coatesville native Johnny Weir is gaining recognition as a figure skating commentator at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, writes Patricia Madej for the Philadelphia…
Local high school students skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math recently competed in a regional STEM competition at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Participating…
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls recently hosted a panel discussion in its WomenTalk series on the cultural and political shifts happening in…
Since 1986, the nonprofit Volunteer English Program has connected volunteers in Chester County with immigrants and refugees for free, one-to-one tutoring to empower…
For the first time in 19 years, Curt Martinez is without a partner.
Not one to sit behind a desk, the West Caln Township Police…
…
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in a wide variety of…
The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) providing a Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade public school education for students in the City of Coatesville and eight other…
Mary-Ellen H. Allen, a partner at Lamb McErlane, has been elected President of the Chester County Bar Association for 2018. She has…
“It’s kind of like Chester County’s little secret,” is how board member Ken Klein describes Chester County’s Children, Inc., a charitable organization…
By Steve Edgcumbe
Coatesville native and singer-songwriter Danni Peace is welcoming in the new year with a new song.
“Awaken Love” will be available…
Some children in Chester County enjoyed a longer weekend after schools were closed on Friday due to inclement weather, but not those in Downingtown, Owen…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced 30 grants totaling $824,000, bringing its total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to…
Experts, consultants, and officials from various Chester County municipalities recently discussed parking options during an Urban Centers Forum entitled “Parking Lessons Learned,” writes Danielle Lynch…
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…
The holidays of 650 families were made a little brighter thanks to the students and staff of the Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County helped make the holidays special for local veterans by delivering more than 2,500 gifts to the Coatesville…
Good Works, a Coatesville-based nonprofit that helps low-income homeowners in Chester County to repair their homes, helped a woman named Kayla who had…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will honor VISTA Today at its 2018 Small Business Awards Breakfast and Annual Meeting on Jan. 24…
The holiday shopping might not be done, but the YMCA of Greater Brandywine already has the best present of the season.
The Y is welcoming…
After her divorce, a Chester County woman who struggled to find employment purchased a mobile home, but its hidden issues soon drained all the money…
As part of its ongoing commitment to helping veterans, DNB First recently donated $3,000 to Operating Base Cecilia.
Headquartered in Coatesville, Operating Base Cecilia…
Exton’s Mold N’ More Decontamination has come out with a cleaning solution that the company’s executives believe will overcome the toughest situations, writes…
The Coatesville Youth Initiative, a nonprofit committed to youth‐led, transformational community change, is one of 14 nonprofits that will receive funding support from ArcelorMittal…
“We stayed here and toughed it out with the rest of the city, and now the city is finally starting to rebound…
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…
Coatesville resident Calvin Grove, a former world-champion boxer, once traveled the globe, earning fame and a few knockouts, writes Mark Hostutler for Boxing.com…
The Foundation for the Improvement of Transportation (FIT), managed by the Transportation Management Association of Chester County, with partners from the Summerfield Homeowners Association, has…
As Donna McCorkle, president elect of the board of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce, said it, “our vision is to create a thriving…
Coatesville High School students will get the chance to work on preserving historic buildings through a new course, Historical Research and Preservation, according to a…
The United States Seating Company, which is based in Exton and engineers world-class seating for many types of vehicles, recently participated in a Day…
DNB First has introduced VA loans – an exclusive mortgage product just for veterans, active military personnel, select Reservists, and National Guard members – as part of…
GlaxoSmithKline recently honored its GSK IMPACT Award Winners in a ceremony at GSK’s Navy Yard site.
Ten local nonprofits, including the Coatesville Youth Initiative…
Fifth-grade students at Caln Elementary School will be spending a little time with members of what’s known as “The Greatest Generation.”
The school…
Gawthrop Greenwood has made the 2018 list of “Best Law Firms,” the leading survey of lawyers worldwide by U.S. News and Best…
Steve Wildemann
Steve Wildemann – owner of Advanced Staging Productions, a national event technology management company based in West Chester – has been named the 2017 Small…
Coatesville resident Carol Houck and her daughter Emily Carlisle have solved a decades-old mystery of two class rings found at Downingtown High School, writes…
Dr. David Shulkin, the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, recently visited the Coatesville VA Medical Center to discuss possible solutions to the opioid crisis…
Chester County nonprofit Home of the Sparrow has been a lifeline for older women who are struggling by providing them with a place to stay…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
The Coatesville-based nonprofit with a mission to build affordable housing for low-income residents recently broke ground on…
[button]Click Here[/button]Coatesville resident Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, heiress to the Campbell Soup fortune, has been supplanted by Newtown Square’s Victoria Mars…
Calling all ghouls and goblins, you won’t want to miss what’s on tap for Halloween weekend, brought to you by Hulafrog West Chester…
DNB Financial
DNB Financial has reported net income of $2.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2017…
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two agricultural awards at a recent Commissioners’ Meeting.
The 2017…
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…
“At one time, there were over 35 mom-and-pop stores within the city limits of Coatesville,” John Forese, a retired grocer, said, illustrating the…
The West Chester office of Gawthrop Greenwood went purple for premature babies last Friday, as staffers sported purple and collected donations for the…
Aerzen is a globally-acting, family-owned company with subsidiaries and trading partners in the most industrialized countries of the world. The company was founded…
Meghna Reddy has joined Gawthrop Greenwood, a full-service law firm with offices in West Chester and Wilmington, as an associate attorney.
A…
Brandywine Hospital CEO Jeff Hunt is predicting good things for the Coatesville hospital following its recent sale to Tower Health, writes Brian McCullough for The…
Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College recently held a special ceremony to rename its Advanced Technology Center in honor of former president Dr…
The Reading Health System has completed the acquisition of five hospitals and their associated assets from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems.
The newly formed health…
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
Join the CCCBI’s Women Influencing Business committee for an evening of wine, networking, and collaboration.
The event…
Coatesville Savings Bank has partnered with the city’s police department to reward children for doing positive things with $10 citations that can be put…
Citadel Heart of Learning Award
Citadel has announced the nomination period for the 2018 Citadel Heart of Learning Award is now open. Nominations for the…
Aerzen’s new expansion incorporates several energy saving/green elements. .
Which of Aerzen’s sustainable additions would you like to incorporate at your facility…
Turbo blower manufacturer Aerzen USA propelled its Coatesville business toward a future goal of $100 million in revenue this week by blowing open the new…
As a deputy regional coordinator for the state chapter of Healing Waters, Coatesville’s Dave Riggio is helping disabled military and veterans heal through the…
On Sept. 17, 1787 – 11 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed – 39 delegates came together to sign the United States Constitution.
On Sept…
Are you looking for a sure fire way to have a great weekend? We have the run down on all the local fun that Chester…
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…
Team Pennsylvania, a nonprofit that connects the state’s private and public sector leaders in order to achieve and sustain progress, published its list of…
Once thought unlikely, the renaissance that’s now in the works at the center of Coatesville is impressing even Gov. Tom Wolf, who recently paid…
More than 42 million foreign-born individuals now call the United States home, a number greater than any other in history, and there’s never…
Decades ago, she was drowning in drug addiction. Now she’s pulling others out of those same waters — 156 last year alone.
The life that…
There’s no shortage of issues with the current Route 30 Bypass through Coatesville and Downingtown, and PennDOT wants to get them all on the…
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal has hammered out new opportunities for its Coatesville steel plate business thanks to a new certification that proves its rigorous manufacturing quality standards…
Old-timers are about to revisit the streets of Coatesville once again, as the city gets ready for its second Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, writes…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce has released its inaugural issue of Western Chester County Life Magazine in partnership with The Chester County Press…
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville offers a peek into the local manufacturing history and the legacy of nation’s first female industrialist…
Andrew Silverman
Andrew R. Silverman, an associate at MacElree Harvey, has been elected to the Board of the World Trade Center Delaware (WTC). For over…
The newly opened Mario Cuomo Bridge that spans the Hudson River in New York rests on a foundation created by the dedicated steelworkers at ArcelorMittal…
In an effort to attract local students who are attending private and charter schools, the Coatesville Area School District is rebranding in an attempt to…
The Brandywine Health Foundation’s 2017 fall grant-making request for proposals is now available online here.
Nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Coatesville Area that…
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile was first published July 1, 2015.
In 1924, when Alexander Duie Pyle and his wife Mary Ellen…
In the little more than a decade since their daughter tragically passed away from cancer, Greg and Dorrie DePedro, owners of the Coatesville Flower Shop…
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…
Chester County Women’s Services
Coatesville-based CCWS, a nonprofit pregnancy care medical center, is holding its annual 5K Run/Walk for Life on Saturday…
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. It…
Work is now under way on the Third Avenue Streetscape Project, the first phase of revitalization work related to the new Coatesville Train Station.
State…
In celebration of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Fourth Annual Advocacy Day, local politicians – including State Senator Tom McGarrigle and State Representative Harry Lewis…
A wrecking ball looms at the gateway to downtown Coatesville, but “the poorest city in the state’s richest county” is finally ready for a…
He has run through misbehavior, through homelessness, and through family tragedy.
Now, he just runs. Fast.
For Terrance Laird, it’s hard to pinpoint where…
Thirty-four years ago, Neil Fanelli was working as an accounting manager for an insurance company when his good friend from West Chester Henderson High…
The Brandywine Health Foundation, working in partnership with Natural Lands and the City of Coatesville, has been selected as a recipient of a $150,000…
Anticipation is building for the annual Back-to-School Event in Coatesville on Friday, Aug. 4 from 3-6 PM at Scott Middle School, located…
Chester County Economic Development Council
Leslie Rylke has been named Marketing and Creative Services Manager for the CCEDC, a nonprofit, economic development organization promoting smart…
One of the more unique events of the summer in Chester County is right around the corner, as the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour…
The special event on Tuesday, July 18 in Chester County’s only city has been a long time coming.
The day marks…
The Ash Park swimming pool on Third Avenue in Coatesville has been closed for two years.
The one at Palmer Park on Ninth Avenue has…
A final contract for the Third Avenue Streetscape project in Coatesville has been executed, according to a report in the Daily Local News.
PennDOT said…
Coatesville-based Witmer Public Safety Group is wrapping up a huge new present for customers of TheFireStore, its fire department equipment supplier: one of the…
After watching its first Sikorsky S-92 helicopter save 30 lives through search-and-rescue or emergency medical missions, the South Korea Coast Guard welcomed…
BB&T Bank – based in Winston-Salem, N.C. – arrived in Pennsylvania through its recent purchases of Susquehanna Bank and National…
2120 Creative
Downingtown-based 2120 Creative, a national digital marketing firm most recently known as Synergema Consulting Group, was recently awarded the Main Line Chamber…
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Grants Allocation Committee (GAC) has awarded $193,000 in grants to 20 nonprofit agencies serving the needs…
This year, 855 seniors from across Chester County graduated from the three Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses: Brandywine, Pickering, and Pennock’s Bridge.
Graduates…
President Trump’s ambitious plan to expand the U.S. Navy from 275 to 350 ships could be very good news for ArcelorMittal’s steel…
Local school district leaders are beginning to think through how they may have to triage bleeding budgets if the hospitals being acquired by the Reading…
It was a spontaneous decision, but a Coatesville police officer’s run through the city’s reopened splash pad, hand-in-hand with local children…
A handful of locals are in the midst of having their athletic dreams come true.
Conestoga High School graduate Brendon Little, Garnet Valley product Andrew…
Gawthrop Greenwood/Lamb McErlane
West Chester law firms Gawthrop Greenwood and Lamb McErlane opened lemonade stands last Friday to help raise money for Alex’s…
Three of the…
Hundreds gathered at the Desmond in Malvern last Thursday for a rousing Beer Garden Party to celebrate the opening of the Sunset…
As part of the revitalization effort in the Coatesville area, State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. has been able to secure a $2.1 million Business…
The annual Strawberry Festival, one of Chester County’s most-anticipated events, on the grounds of Brandywine Hospital, finishes its four-day…
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter will celebrate the heroes of Chester County who have saved lives, committed selfless acts of…
From a young age, Ashley Mendenhall could often be found in her backyard practicing hitting. That is until the balls started to disappear into the…
Brandywine Hospital and Jennersville Regional Hospital announced today that they will soon become affiliated with Reading Health System through an acquisition agreement that includes the…
Coatesville’s steelworkers help ArcelorMittal hammer billions of dollars into its local economies each year, but the output of that key American resource has developed…
A beautiful brick and stone house designed by John Milner and brimming with Chester County charm is on the market in East Fallowfield Township.
This…
Can you suggest non-invasive methods to detect the degree to which a hen’s egg is cooked by boiling?
Or build a “vacuum bazooka…
Forget the long dog days of summer, Hulafrog has plenty on tap to keep the kiddos happy all summer long! Start with the Brandywine Strawberry…
ArcelorMittal continues its rise from the rubble of the 9/11 attacks with a new contract to supply the steel plate for New York City…
Members of the United Steelworkers in Coatesville are preparing to celebrate 75 years of Local 1165, writes Brian McCullough for the Daily Local News.
Noted philanthropists Jennifer and Robert McNeil will once again welcome more than 500 guests to their Springbank Farm in Coatesville for the…
When D.I.Y. turned into DIE, he scrapped his 100-hour-a-week auto shop regimen and restored his life by becoming unselfish and…
Gandhi once said that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
With that in mind, the Brandywine…
The man hadn’t lifted a hand against her in the time they were dating, but on Nov. 3, 2014, he ambushed fitness instructor Jacinda…
More than 160 people recently gathered at the Brandywine Manor House in Honey Brook for the Brandywine YMCA’s Annual Dinner.
Approximately $62,000 was…
State Senator Andy Dinniman recently secured $50,000 in state funding for Coatesville-based Good Works, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes…
Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
West Chester’s Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children held a Volunteer Service…
President Donald Trump has been in office 100 days now, and Chester County voters are just as split about his successes as they were on…
It wasn’t just the legendary hounds chasing one of sport’s most idyllic events.
The Washington Post photojournalist Jonathan Newton pursued his first fox…
Women professionals, business owners, and community members gathered for Gawthrop Greenwood’s Sixth Annual Women’s Networking Event, held April 27 in the…
A total of $582,000 in state funding has been approved for two major rail freight projects at the Arcelor Mittal steel plant in Coatesville…
The Chester County Intermediate Unit has announced that Sandy Rocker, certified school nurse at the Child and Career Development Center in Coatesville, was chosen as…
Academy Sports Complex
Thorndale’s Academy Sports Complex, a premier indoor practice and training facility for all field sports, recently celebrated its grand opening with…
Commercial and graphic arts students at the Technical College High School Brandywine Campus are offering the public an insight into their creative talents.
For the…
Fox Rothschild
The Exton office of Fox Rothschild held another successful clothing drive to benefit “Operation Easter Outfit,” a program founded by Partners in Outreach…
There is light at the end of the tunnel for commuters in western Chester County who often suffer from long delays on the congested Route…
Malvern Federal Savings Bank will hold a seminar for first-time homeowners on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30-7:30…
After a two-year stain on the Coatesville Gateway project, environmental concerns stemming from a former dry cleaner building have finally been cleaned up, and…
After a few turbulent years at Sikorsky that included a change in ownership and significant layoffs at its commercial helicopter operation in Coatesville, the tide…
The Third Avenue Streetscape Project, the first phase of revitalization work related to the new Coatesville Train Station, has received final PennDOT approval and is…
Chester County Art Association/DNB First
DNB First has a passion for supporting art education in the community, and the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit…
Chester County high school students skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math recently competed in this year’s regional Governor’s STEM competition at the…
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…
The Brandywine Health Foundation for a Greater Coatesville will host an educational luncheon featuring an expert panel discussion moderated by Maiken Scott, WHYY’s Behavioral…
There is an epidemic of overspending on cars nationwide, and while the residents of some Chester County communities are not a part of this disturbing…
The United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Intermediate Unit have teamed up with Clarifi, a nonprofit organization devoted to lifelong financial literacy…
Bob Beggs, the Executive Director of Good Works, was recently honored at the Blue Bell Country Club in Montgomery County as Member of the Year…
Applications are now open for the Coatesville Youth Initiative 2017 ServiceCorps, a highly selective, rigorous (and very fun) summer leadership program available to residents, aged…
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…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of continuing education and lifelong learning.
Therefore, it is currently accepting applications for its annual…
Downingtown Main Street Association
The Downingtown Main Street Association – a nonprofit with an interest in Downingtown’s growth, revitalization, and prosperity – has received a $108…
The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) of the Brandywine Health Foundation has announced it is requesting proposals from organizations dedicated to providing LGBTQ sexual…
The Paoli-based Malvern Federal Savings Bank has announced plans to introduce an updated brand identity, including a new company logo…
By Michelle Kichline, Chair of the Chester County Commissioners
Chester County is widely known as a beautiful and happy corner of Pennsylvania. As a matter…
The merger of Coatesville’s helicopter maker and its new parent company hit some recent turbulence, but there’s still plenty of blue sky on…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced that it will kick off its annual campaign under the leadership of Jim Horn, President and CEO of 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…
Idyllic surroundings not too far removed from the city have often lured Philadelphia’s elite into settling in Chester County, writes Clara Lefton for the…
Several homeless veterans will be warmer this winter thanks to numerous volunteers who, as part of David’s Drive 831, purchased leftover inventory from the…
Singer and guitarist Charlie Zahm, a native of Michigan and current Coatesville resident, brought musical history to a Delaware State House concert when he performed…
Matt Gorham
Matt Gorham of The Matt Gorham Group recently received the Cultural Icon Award at Keller Williams’ Exton office, which is home to more…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Val DiGiorgio was originally published in August of 2015.
If you think you have a tough…
Investments have begun to flow toward a new vodka-based, all-natural brand of hard soda to be manufactured in Coatesville.
If sufficiently funded, Wade…
Sarah Alderman, a Coatesville native and professional photographer, has decided to draw from her passion for the city she grew up in, and turn it…
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges in Harrisburg last weekend, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in…
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…
Gov. Tom Wolf has signaled that the state is going to restrict the Keystone Opportunity Zone program, which Coatesville had hoped would help with new…
Coatesville’s LaMancha Animal Rescue is looking for donations to help provide abused and neglected animals a second chance, as the Evolve IP Cares program…
Three-time NBA All-Star Richard “Rip” Hamilton, a 1996 Coatesville High School graduate, will have his No. 32 jersey retired by the Detroit Pistons…
Seventeen carpentry students from the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus became the first people to sit at the brand-new, 12-foot, maple…
The full scope of the Transportation Management Association of Chester County’s largesse was on display Monday morning at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center…
EnviroSure was founded in 2006 to help corporations and municipalities assess and address environmental concerns, and over the past 10 years, it has developed into…
Dozens of Coatesville area police officers took a break from chasing crime sprees to help 78 local children go on Christmas shopping sprees.
The 14th…
A brilliant, year-old exercise in performing random acts of kindness in the Royersford/Phoenixville area made its way to Coatesville earlier this month when…
Now in its 13th year, the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour is the premier tour of its kind in Chester County, highlighting more than 35…
The city of Coatesville will soon see an influx of both seasonal and permanent jobs thanks to a new $5 million grant approved by the…
According to information provided by the Brandywine Conservancy, the Brandywine River once supported over 125 mills, including steel mills in Coatesville, grist mills in Chadds…
With the holidays fast approaching, Hulafrog’s calendar is bursting at the seams with great events like the Downingtown Christmas Parade, Coatesville Winter Wonderland or…
ArcelorMittal, the steel manufacturer in Coatesville, recognized and celebrated November as National U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month.
The celebration honors the value, accomplishments, and…
Located near Oxford in Southern Chester County, Lincoln University is America’s first degree-granting historically black university. It has two satellite locations, in Philadelphia…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has just unveiled its new website, and the greater Coatesville area’s largest philanthropic organization dedicated to improving community health is…
Conestoga has once again defended its status as one of the dozen most-elite public high schools in the nation through the latest Niche.com…
Another weekend is here but no worries, Hulafrog’s Weekend Guide has tons of activities to keep you and your family on-the-go all…
Based in Coatesville, The Fire Store is an online store that has changed the way public safety professionals buy their gear. The store’s parent…
By Alan Novak
Having served 8 years as Pennsylvania Republican State Committee Chairman (1996-2005), I think I know the position, the role, the responsibilities…
Krug Architects
A. Stevens Krug, a West Chester architect known for his work in sustainable design, received the President’s Award from the Pennsylvania Chapter…
Highlights from the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s 100-Year Celebration Presented by First Resource Bank at the Coatesville Country Club can be…
A tournament team of fishermen this month utilized Coatesville-made AFW and HI-SEAS fishing line and tackle to catch a record payout on 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…
In preparation for this year’s Small Business Saturday, local business owners have banded together with Coatesville’s 2nd Century Alliance for their first unified…
The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum has announced the acquisition of two historic mill buildings, as a gift from ArcelorMittal.
The two buildings, known…
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…
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over President Barack Obama…
Some 20 knocks on the door from political activists in recent weeks is enough to make many residents in parts of Chester County like Coatesville…
Coatesville residents are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas about their neighborhoods at a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 6-8 PM…
A doo-wop band from the early 1960s whose roots are in Coatesville – Little Tommy and the Elgins – has been featured in a music magazine…
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…
Brandywine Health Foundation Board Chair Dawn James announced today that President and CEO Frances Sheehan will be leaving at the end of December to work…
On Friday, Nov. 11 from 8-10 AM at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, the Coatesville Youth Initiative will host a thought-provoking and inspiring…
Coatesville Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
As part of a neighborhood revitalization effort, Coatesville residents are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas about their neighborhoods at…
The second year of the Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) is under way, and the following are its members:
Brittany Brickus Jawon Bunch Daniel…
Pennsylvania American Water and Coatesville
Pennsylvania American Water welcomed stakeholders from the Coatesville area last Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the company’s…
School district enrollment levels have dramatically shifted in Pennsylvania over the past 25 years, writes Kevin McCorry in a fascinating report for NewsWorks that reveals…
The Redevelopment Authority (RDA) of the City of Coatesville has awarded EnviroSure, which has an office in West Chester, a contract to complete environmental site…
Jim and Ruth Witmer were onto something back in the mid-1990s when they started a company that focused on fulfilling the equipment needs of…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Citadel has been selected as the recipient of the Joseph G. Filoromo Jr. Community Service…
Natural Lands Trust, the region’s foremost land conservation organization, invites you to run for nature at the ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday…
Following the mold of Kennett Square, Downingtown, and Phoenixville, leaders in Coatesville are calling on entrepreneurs to help ignite economic revival there too.
Downingtown champions…
Heading into last Sunday’s NFL game against the Miami Dolphins, Derrick Morgan, an outside linebacker for the Tennessee Titans and a 2007 graduate of…
Crayon drawings depicting a child’s dream playground came to life in full color — and a mere six hours — on Friday as more than 200…
Chester County and Pennsylvania’s richest person is getting richer; Mary Alice Dorrance Malone climbed from No. 182 on last year’s Forbes 400 to…
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…
Rick and Dixie Abbott, owners of Coatesville’s Charlton Bloodstock which breeds and raises racehorses, are winding down the business in preparation for their retirement…
After passing the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program Critical Design Review in July, Sikorsky’s program has moved to assembly of the new presidential…
During a ceremony this week at Sikorsky’s commercial helicopter center in Coatesville, the Lockheed-Martin company announced that Alaska had received its first S…
Coatesville’s inaugural Grand Prix on Saturday brought more than just antique cars to the heart of the city; it brought excitement, droves of spectators…
Judy Skolnik, the soon to be retiring owner of Coatesville’s popular Army & Navy store, sees a bright future for the city’s downtown…
By Rachel Stevenson
If you’ve read my other Destination ChesCo articles, you might wonder why this is my second winery article this month. No…
With its latest round of grants, the Brandywine Health Foundation bumped its generosity up to an average $1 million a year. To celebrate 15 years…
Natural Lands Trust has been working with Brandywine Health Foundation and the City of Coatesville over the past few months to develop a needs assessment…
Chester County’s population growth boom, which is expected to add close to 150,000 residents over the next three decades, could clash with the…
Coatesville kids designed it and will soon put it to the test, but first, more than 200 community volunteers will converge on Patton Park Oct…
A new Coatesville refuge aims to catch older women who’ve fallen through the cracks in Chester County. The totally renovated and beautifully restored Catherine…
Dan Ostien joined the board of directors at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) in 2008. He has spent his career in tax and…
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
On Friday, the Chester County Library will host the 2016 Food Truck Festival from…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its September…
The horror of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 is not what resonates today with first responder Dan O’Deens.
“What I remember most…
Art Partners Studio is currently hosting the photography exhibition “Remembering Lukens Steel” until September 23rd at the Lukens Executive Office Building in Coatesville, according to…
They will become only the second group of students to examine their community’s most pressing needs, unearth the best nonprofit solutions to those problems…
Sikorsky Aircraft, the Lockheed Martin business unit with facilities in Coatesville, recently won a modification contract of $135.4 million from the U.S. Army…
Here’s what’s happening on Thursday and Friday in Chester County Datebook.
On Thursday, the Eagleview Community will host a Farmers Market from 3…
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.
On Wednesday, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host Women…
The seeds of Coatesville’s revitalization have been planted, and now a resident-driven vision for the future is taking root in key parts of…
Chadds Ford Gallery will be presenting an exhibit of original art, as well as signed limited and giclée editions of Chadds Ford native Paul…
By Leslie Rylke
This weekend, as we remember September 11, 2001, let us not forget the first responders who rushed into the chaos to help…
Workers at Sikorsky’s Coatesville’s factory can breathe a sigh of relief as although the company announced on Tuesday that it will be cutting…
More than 30 organizations will be participating in the Coatesville Veteran Affairs Medical Center’s Veterans Resource Expo today, writes Ginger Dunbar for Daily Local…
Brandywine Health Foundation’s 2016 fall grantmaking request for proposals will be available on-line from August 25th for all non-profit organizations in the…
On Tuesday, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce will host a…
Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
There are no events scheduled for Monday.
On Tuesday, the Greater West…
Coatesville leaders are shifting their revitalization efforts into high gear with next month’s inaugural Coatesville Invitational Vintage Automobile Grand Prix.
The 2.2-mile…
On Friday, Bike Chester County will host a fun bike ride to the Sullivan…
James Kennedy, the former Mayor of South Coatesville, has passed away aged 99 after a life dedicated to public service, writes Ginger Dunbar Daily Local…
WSFS Financial has launched a new type of branch design at its West Goshen location to take into account the developing needs of its customers…
On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host…
On Friday, the long awaited expansion of Route 202 from four to six lanes from King of Prussia south through eastern Chester County officially opened…
Imagine being part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world—a place where your work positively influences the lives of…
On Tuesday, the Chester County…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has descended upon Chester County for the premiere of the franchise’s new play — or at least parts of…
Over 60 people, including State Representative Harry Lewis Jr. and City Council President Linda Lavender-Norris, participated in a peace walk in Coatesville organized by…
An industrial facility in Birch Run Industrial Park at 16 Hagerty Blvd. in West Chester has been acquired by Turf Equipment and Supply Co. for…
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…
Until public funding of quality preschool reaches all children in Chester County, the United Way and the Chester County Intermediate Unit are racing to brighten…
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…
On Thursday, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host The…
On Wednesday, the Chester County Economic Development Council will host Smart Energy…
The mystery behind a 135-year-old family legend of “a lost ancestor in a foreign land” was finally solved last year in Chester County…
On Wednesday, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce will host a New…
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…
On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will host…
The first major layoffs at Sikorsky Aircraft since becoming part of Lockheed Martin are expected to occur by the end of next month, but it…
Emily Draus, a 2016 Coatesville Area High School graduate and art enthusiast, is this year’s recipient of the Alene McDermott Memorial Scholarship.
Managed by…
The celebration continues as the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce enters the third quarter of its 100th year of existence.
As you will read…
Publisher’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile was originally published on April 7th, 2016.
When the Chester County Economic Development Council inducts Tom Musser…
Your Connection is a quarterly newsletter for alumni and friends of Delaware County Community College.
As you will read in the Summer edition below, student…
To give children ages 3- 5 in the Coatesville Community expanded early learning opportunities, the United Way of Chester County has teamed up with the…
Chester County organizations are offering a program for anyone interested in becoming a certified youth mental health first aider to help young people who are…
Jill Miller and Tina O’Connor – a pair of licensed professional counselors and pillars of the Parkesburg community who run separate businesses but share the…
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…
With a sigh of relief that there would not be a repeat of the budget impasse of last year, the House voted 132-68 to…
On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry is hosting…
The health of some of our local communities is being negatively impacted by lack of access to nutritious, affordable food. Some Chester County residents do…
Tom Walser, founder of CNC Manufacturing Inc. and owner of MTI Dental, began his interest in manufacturing as a Delaware County high school student working…
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…
Kennett Square’s La Comunidad Hispana has been awarded a grant of $350,000 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to…
Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Andy Dinniman was originally published on August 26th, 2015.
From the time he was elected a…
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…
Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Robert McNeil was originally published on April 16th, 2016.
As he prepares to step off Chester…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Alan Novak was originally published on February 23, 2015.
West Bradford native Alan Novak rose from…
Citadel Federal Credit Union CEO Jeff March tells VISTA Today what he remembers about growing up in Parkesburg and Coatesville, how his father’s death…
Mariachi music and fireworks wowed over 500 guests as the Brandywine Health Foundation celebrated its 15th year of serving the Coatesville area community during this…
On Thursday, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce will host a Town…
On Wednesday, Microsoft will host an Expert Panel to Discuss Optimizing How…
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…
By Commissioner Terence Farrell
Chester County’s relationship with China officials is leading to ever increasing opportunities for county businesses in China, and Chinese investment…
On Monday, the Chester County Food Bank will host Fresh2You Ribbon Cutting…
The Brandywine Health Foundation celebrated 15 years of giving back to the Coatesville community with a record breaking 2016 Strawberry Festival.
The fun-filled event…
The Chester County Economic Development Council, with 50 employees and a $7.5 million dollar annual budget and led by Gary Smith (above), the Council…
One of America’s healthiest counties is working hard to keep it that way in the face of a spreading drug overdose epidemic. Chester County…
On Wednesday, Brandywine Health Foundation’s Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) announced the nonprofits chosen to receive $15,000 in grant funding. The decision…
The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust established by the Lukens Steel Company’s founding family is providing $600,000 in local grants this year, writes Brian…
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…
On Thursday, the Chester County Economic Development Council will host a Health…
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…
By Barry Rabin,
Question: What can barely be seen with the naked eye?
Answer: The wording on an increasing number of business signs in Chester…
Here’s a quick rundown of all the shorter stories happening around Chester County.
Chester County Municipalities Announce Memorial Day Plans
Parades abound in Chester…
Thursday’s rundown of all the shorter stories happening around Chester County.
Western Chester County Chamber Celebrating Centennial with Gala on the Greene
On June…
While new digging by Forbes journalists has uncovered some new names for the richest people in every state, Coatesville’s Mary Alice Dorrance Malone is…
On Wednesday, the Brandywine Health Foundation will host its Annual Garden Party…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has become an integral part of the community over the last 15 years working tirelessly to create a healthy, vibrant, and…
Ask anyone who has attended the Brandywine Health Foundation’s Garden Party, the event that since 2003 has formally shepherded in the Strawberry Festival, and…
Our quick rundown of other stories about Chester County’s commerce, community and culture happening on both sides of the Brandywine.
Brandywine Health Foundation to…
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…
Redevelopment projects like those digging in around the Coatesville and Downingtown train stations are transforming neighborhoods and breathing new economic life into parts of Chester…
On Thursday, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls will host…
On Wednesday, Penn State Great Valley will host Philadelphia’s TV History…
The quickest rundown on news this side of the Brandywine River.
Dane Tilghman’s Artwork Goes on Display at Coatesville Savings Bank
A two-hour…
On Tuesday, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host a…
On Tuesday, the Western Chester…
When Widener University said it was moving its lifelong learning program from the Exton campus to its main location in Delaware County, many local seniors…
By Sarah Alderman,
The first inspiration for BYPASSED came to me about 7 years ago, when my twin daughters had just been born. At the…
On Wednesday, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host a…
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Bio will host a Leadership Roundtable from 7:15…
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Bio will…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $125,000 to Brandywine YMCA, the Coatesville Youth Initiative, and the Public Safety Training Facility.
“On…
A thousand steelworkers from Coatesville and Conshohocken will soon have a new, tentative contract presented to them for a vote as the United Steelworkers has…
She’s much more accustomed to giving, but on May 4, Renaissance Woman Barbara Cohen will receive the prestigious Rebecca Lukens Award at its 10th…
Get ready to test your stamina, strength, and mental toughness as the 2016 Philly Tough Mudder is returning to Chester County on the weekend of…
New research suggests that the rich live longer just about everywhere in the United States, but that geography is an important indicator in the life…
On Wednesday, the Boys Scouts of America will hold its Annual Giving…
During the latest work session of the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education, the final proposed budget to be displayed and advertised to the…
On Thursday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County will host its…
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…
On Wednesday, the Chester County Planning Commission will host a workshop entitled…
Coatesville and Phoenixville residents will soon be discovering outdoor installations of masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the unlikeliest of places – right under…
On Tuesday, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce will host its Monthly…
The Tredyffrin Township waterway is one of the few places where wild trout have the chance thrive close to a big city. Now local fishermen…
Express Y facility to Cease Operations in Great Valley
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has decided to close its Great Valley site effective June 17th…
There’s nothing easy or automatic about hard-wiring the Navy’s most technologically advanced combat helicopter, and an autopilot electrician’s mate from Coatesville…
A toolbox packed with everything a veteran needs to get back to work in civilian life awaits at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, but not…
Despite the recent upbeat comments from Lockheed Martin, the commercial helicopter sector is struggling. The ongoing depressed price of oil has reduced the need for…
In line with its mission to encourage students to become leaders and self-sufficient citizens, SkillsUSA recently welcomed students from all three Chester County Technical…
Last Tuesday morning, Fuel City Café in Coatesville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the businesses’ grand opening in front of local entrepreneurs and…
Located near Oxford in Southern Chester County, Lincoln University is the United States’ first degree-granting historically black university. It has two satellite locations, in…
On Tuesday, the Coatesville Veterans…
On Tuesday, the Coatesville Veterans Hospital will host a Bronze Star Medal…
In the spirit of Easter, Fox Rothschild’s attorneys and staff have been busy ahead of the holiday keeping up their longstanding tradition of giving…
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…
Ever since its primary employer, Lukens Steel, downsized in the 1980’s, residents of Coatesville have been hearing that their city was on the verge…
In his 42 years at Coatesville School District, Ross Kershey not only taught history but coached basketball for 28 years and track for 18 years…
By Duncan Allison,
Mushrooms have been a traditional food in many countries. They possess valuable nutritional qualities and can serve in particular medicinal and therapeutic…
During Lockheed Martin’s annual media day on Tuesday, the company’s CEO Marilyn Hewson, reaffirmed that despite some initial underperformance, there were “no regrets…
On Friday, the Chester County Human Resources Association (CCHRA) will host New Strategies for…
On Thursday, the Eagleview Community will host a Farmers Market from 2…
The many pieces of her life’s puzzle depict Valley Forge’s Barbara Cohen as a Girl Scout, foreign exchange student, valedictorian, race car driver…
There’s a real-life place in Chester County that helps people facing dark troubles dare to make their dreams come true, and on a…
On Monday, the Brandywine Health Foundation will host a Youth Mental Health…
On Thursday, the Eagleview Community will hold a Farmers Market from 2…
The Coatesville Area School District is facing some difficult budget decisions as discussions began on the possible options at the school board meeting on March…
On Wednesday, Chester County SCORE will host Get LinkedIn So You’re…
From “America’s first female industrialist” to the few locally made “pieces of the World Trade Center left standing after the terrorist attacks on 9…
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is picking up speed on three Chester County train station projects that will completely transform the look of the local…
A sizeable share of Philly’s greatest wealth has close ties to Chester County — namely two of the top 10 from this year’s Forbes…
On Thursday, Heatherwood Senior Living will host a Falls Prevention Seminar from…
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…
The Coatesville Area School District’s East Fallowfield Elementary School was the lucky recipient of a $10,000 check on Tuesday, having been selected as…
Test your knowledge of Chester County stories on our weekly news quiz the and win a free VISTA Today coffee mug.
The rules are simple…
Lamb McErlane Attorney Joins Two Local Non-Profit Committees
West Chester’s Lamb McErlane, continues the full-service law firm’s tradition of its attorney…
Another attempt to energize Coatesville’s revitalization is the new cafe and gathering place coming to East Lincoln Highway. Fuel City Cafe will soon open…
The City Council is looking to overcome the budget woes that Coatesville has faced over the past several years, by attracting new businesses as well…
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…
TheFireStore, the country’s premier multi-channel distributor of public safety equipment, supplies, training, and service, appointed James Witmer to take over the reins as…
A local labor union has set its sights on sinking a major new multinational free trade pact before it sets sail in the Pacific Ocean…
On Thursday, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its…
Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens, one of the nation’s leading horticultural displays, has announced the appointment of Christopher Benevento as its new Director of…
On Wednesday, Chester County SCORE will host a seminar entitled How to…
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…
To ensure that economic development is given the attention it deserves in Coatesville, Sonia Huntzinger has been appointed the Economic Development Administrator for the City…
Jeffrey P. Pino, the highly respected and much loved President of Sikorsky Aircraft has died after he lost control of the World War II-era…
Having taken eye-opening tours of Coatesville area nonprofits and put their ears to the ground in hopes of hearing the rumblings of new areas…
Chester County schools are suffering daily financial consequences while state leaders muddy the waters with talk of two different budgets — and neither of them doling…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County, the non-profit established by PennDOT to serve as the liaison between the private and public sector transportation…
Be sure to stock up on popcorn as Chester County is about to be featured on the small screen tomorrow as West Chester Henderson graduate…
While the process is not running as smoothly as planned due to Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget impasse, the project to construct the new Coatesville Train…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
Brumbaugh Wealth Management is presenting “Coffee with Kim” – an informative conference call on the…
Here’s what’s happening on Friday in Chester County Datebook.
The Chester County Food Bank is celebrating R. James Macaleer Day in honor of…
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…
A Coatesville trainer is running away from the field with her “unbeatable” carriage racehorse. After a 2015 filled with a string of three Féd…
By Duncan Allison
Farmers in Chester County have been reacting in several different ways to the increasing interest in locally produced food. The 12 farmers…
While most people would immediately help a person having a heart attack, be it by calling 911 or for those trained in it, through attempting…
Coatesville’s Popeye’s Settles its Age Discrimination Lawsuit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced on Friday that Coatesville Chicken, known as Popeye…
Winter is about to show its true face to Chester County as a monster storm is headed this way, bringing with it wind, snow, and…
As first marathons go, Kyle Dawson’s will be a true baptism by fire as the young athlete will run in the Olympic Marathon Trials…
On Monday, the Brandywine Health Foundation will be hosting a Martin Luther…
Pennsylvania Farm Show’s landmark 100th year was good for Chester County, as local farmers and producers received high marks and praise from the Show…
VISTA Today briefs are concise reports on breaking stories around Chester County. This Morning:
Greater Brandywine YMCA Hires New Chief Development Officer
The YMCA of…
It is difficult even to begin to describe the huge range of stands, cooking demonstrations, arenas constantly in use for auctions, cattle…
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…
The hope of hitting the Powerball jackpot drew scores of Chester County residents to lottery outlets this week, and for one lucky buyer, Landhope Farms…
CCCBI Names the United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year
During the upcoming Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry’s annual Small…
Fox Rothchild’s Gift Drive Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
Fox Rothschild’s Chester County office hosted a holiday gift drive to benefit the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a Summer Job Fair this week.
The YMCA hosts more than 4,200 campers every summer at eight…
At the start of a new year we thought we’d take a look back at the stories that made 2015 such an exciting year…
While the solution is far from permanent, the latest announcement by Governor Tom Wolf that he would use his line-item veto authority to allow…
‘Tis the season of giving, and dedicated volunteers are the cherished gift that keeps the Brandywine Health Foundation giving to local nonprofits throughout the new…
Residents of Chester County who gave their time to the cause of freedom are themselves receiving the gift of independence this holiday season courtesy of…
After over 40 years serving the areas’ most needy, the Coatesville Emergency Food Cupboard will close its doors on Wednesday after it finishes helping its…
If you are planning to ring in the New Year with a glass of sparkling wine, there is no better time than the present to…
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…
Everyone loves the occasional stroll down memory lane, and now there’s an app for that. A West Chester entrepreneur’s Time Machine Tours now…
During the Coatesville city council meeting held on Monday evening, the Coatesville Police Department was recognized by the medical service organization, Good Fellowship, for the…
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…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County.
Whole Foods Grocery Store Reviewed by Planning Commission
The land development plan prepared by…
The $9 billion acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft by Lockheed Martin Corp finally went through last month, but not everyone agrees that it will be plain…
Tamara J. Fox will settle into her new home at Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties right after the new year, and the longtime…
Students from the Delaware County Community College Culinary Arts program helped prepare and serve holiday dinners to about 200 people on December 6 at the…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
Public Meeting on Thursday on Wolf’s Hollow County Park
The Chester…
The Whitford Country Club hit a hole in one when it debuted its Whitford Charitable Fund Classic in 2011, and the hot hand continues today…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
Construction Accident Causes Gas Fire in Caln
On Wednesday morning…
Here’s what’s happening on Friday and this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
On Friday, the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum will host…
Wind your way down Martin Road to discover a quiet acreage south of Parkesburg that showcases plenty of cozy charm nestled in amongst five acres…
VISTA Today’s Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Senator Toomey Visits Chester County to Talk Economy and…
With a little prayer, a lot of teamwork and a season of perseverance, the Coatesville Kid Raiders 14-and-under football team prevailed with an…
On Wednesday, Chester County SCORE will host a seminar entitled Women Driving…
The Brandywine Health Foundation celebrated the grand re-opening and expansion of the Brandywine Consignment Shop on December 3rd with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended…
Fame didn’t make Kobe Bryant forget where his roots and friends are. The basketball star has kept in touch with his former coach, Gregg…
Here’s what’s happening on Friday and Saturday in Chester County Datebook.
On Friday, Pennsylvania Bio will host a CEO Roundtable featuring well-known…
It seems that Lockheed Martin’s $9 billion investment in Sikorsky is already starting to pay off as the helicopter maker just managed to snag…
Located next to the Chester County Airport west of Coatesville, the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a Lockheed Martin company and a world leader in the…
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…
Steven H. Collis Named Chairman of the Board at AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen announced last week that, following Richard C. Gozon’s retirement as Chairman of the…
Local heroes and heroines basked in the star treatment they deserve this Veterans Day, thanks to 16 cosmetology and barbering students and their instructors from…
The “Little Yellow House” in Downingtown is poised to make a bigger difference in the lives of Coatesville area residents. The Brandywine Consignment Shop reopened…
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…
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…
Concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County.
First Report Issued by Lyme Disease Task force
On Thursday, State Senator Andy Dinniman, and Pennsylvania…
These events are on Chester County Datebook for Tuesday and Wednesday:
The Downingtown-Thorndale Chamber of Commerce hosts their monthly Networking Luncheon at the Beaver…
The merger of Lockheed Martin’s technical knowledge combined with the experienced engineers and existing patents of Sikorsky could spell a really bright future for…
HFA’s “Fall Funds for Food” raise $15k
The annual “Fall Funds for Food” campaign organized by Hoover Financial Advisors near Malvern to benefit the…
The Brandywine Health Foundation announced grant awards on November 11th totaling $308,000 to 17 non-profit organizations that are serving the greater Coatesville community…
Generosity has driven the worldview of the Whitford Country Club membership since before its first swing, and that outpouring continues to outpace other Chester County…
These events are on Chester County Datebook Friday and over the weekend.
Former Eagles All-star Brian Dawkins makes a guest appearance at Parkesburg Point…
By David Jones
Lin and I have some dear friends we get the pleasure of meeting for lunch and dinner several times a year and…
Investment rating service Moody’s has shouted a warning to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania this week; its mechanisms to help struggling school districts obtain favorable…
Concise reports on what’s happening around the county:
SAP Welcomes Students from Chester County Futures for Film Screening
Nearly 100 students from Chester County…
Caln Township’s open arms toward suburban commuters are starting to get full. The end of the line for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s…
Join the vibrant Coatesville community by working where else, but in Coatesville! Coatesville area nonprofits including Bridge of Hope, Coatesville Area Partners for Progress and…
The Chester County Board of Commissioners has announced that they are planning to partner with the Coatesville Area Partners for Progress to find a full…
AMETEK Announces Mixed but Generally Positive Q3 Results
AMETEK, Inc. released its third quarter financial results…
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…
Chester County events happening today and over the weekend in Chester County:
The Chester County Human Resources Association hosts their monthly breakfast meeting focused on…
More volunteer hands are grabbing hold of this year’s opportunity to make a difference in neighbors’ lives, and they’ll be leaving their fingerprints…
Wednesday and Thursday offer a full slate of Chester County activities.
On Wednesday morning, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry hosts a morning networking…
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…
Sikorsky Global Helicopter has the following Chester County career positions open in their Coatesville manufacturing and assembly facility:
Senior Analyst CSS Finance – Business Controls
Sikorsky…
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U.S. Government Approves the Sale…
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…
Friday, Saturday and Sunday are busy days in Chester County Datebook:
Chester County Art Association’s N. C. Wyeth Founders Exhibition, an exhibit of 17…
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), which provides educational services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators…
Although sometimes we wish it could be different, time travel is still impossible. However, innovators are finding ways to use the latest technology to help…
The City of Lancaster held their annual restaurant week recently and we decided to take advantage by checking out the new Hazel…
Get ready for a great day out! as Saturday is going to be a fun event for the entire family. Following the series of celebrations…
Over 500 Schools Overlooked by PDE Says Auditor General DePasquale
According to two recent performance audits of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the department has…
Formerly La Tolteca, the Rams Diner in West Goshen is planning to show off its transformation at its grand opening sometime during the week of…
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…
Here are the events scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook:
The Brandywine Health Foundation, has three new additions to its volunteer Board of Directors. The foundation, which helps improve the well-being and health of…
What you need to know to start your morning:
West Chester University Poetry Conference Gets a New Director
The renowned West Chester University Poetry Conference…
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Delaware County Community College Receives $100,000 Grant from JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase has awarded a…
What you need to know to start your day in Chester County:
New PennDOT Plates Let Motorcyclists Honor Veterans
Newly authorized “Honoring Our Veterans” special…
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…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine needs caring and skilled Childcare Program Supervisor and staff at their Brandywine branch in Coatesville to help engage our Coatesville…
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Vanguard Knocks Fidelity Off the Top Spot in…
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…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) announced that CHESCOBUS, Chester County’s Public transportation system, will restore Saturday service on SCCOOT and Coatesville…
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Memorial for the 22nd and Market Tragedy Looking…
In an attempt to keep the streets safer, a truckload of guns was transported by the Coatesville Police Department to the ArcelorMittal steel mill to…
Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) serves as liaison between public sector transportation agencies such as PennDOT and the private sector on transportation issues…
September 30th is the 273th day of the year leaving just 92 days remaining until the end of the year. On this day in 1955…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has restarted probes into the long-stalled Route 30 bypass of Coatesville and Downingtown, but exactly where those wheels will…
Farming in Chester County is not just corn, soybeans and livestock it also includes fun and tasty crops like pumpkins. This is…
Over the past 14 years, the Brandywine Health Foundation has distributed over $14.1 million to promote health equity, encourage youth development, and transform the…
September 23rd is the 266th day of the year leaving just 99 days remaining until the end of the year. Vice Presidential candidate Richard Nixon…
Apples have historically been an important part of our diet and September and October are the peak months for harvesting when many…
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Main Line Touts 7 Beer Events…
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…
September 22nd is the 265th day of the year leaving 100 days remaining until the end of the year. It was on this day in…
September 21st is the 264th day of the year leaving 101 days remaining until the end of the year. On this date in 1897, the…
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GooseView Technologies Receives…
A picturesque setting near the center of Chester County’s progress will soon be home to successful local families, and Ryan Homes is offering a…
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InvestorPlace Examines Donald Trump’s Wealth…
September 16th is the 259th day of the year leaving 106 days remaining until the end of the year. It is the birthday (1925) of…
Chester County-based Orth Cleaners is going to expand its services into Philadelphia starting mid-September. The company has teamed up with California-based SMRT…
September 15th is the 258th day of the year leaving 107 days remaining until the end of the year. It is the birthday (1890) of…
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Chester County Commissioners Take Part in Testing…
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By Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
1. 30th Annual Mushroom Festival
Head to Kennett Square this weekend for a Chester County favorite, the Mushroom Festival…
“People go to places; how they get there is by different means whether its by car, bus, bike or foot.” says Tim Phelps, Executive Director…
September 11th is the 254th day of the year leaving 111 days remaining until the end of 2015. Today is the 14th anniversary of the…
Despite difficult market conditions, most key helicopter manufacturers have managed to show an increase in revenue for their respective six month periods ending in July…
The new face at Coatesville City Hall isn’t just talking about new ideas for the future of Chester County’s once-prosperous steel city…
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…
The United Way of Chester County has announced the addition of five new vital service programs under its Community Impact Fund. The new services will…
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…
At a briefing held in the Coatesville’s Gateway Park on September 2, the Chester County Commissioners announced specifics on three investments totaling $2.2…
Good news abounds for the Coatesville Youth Initiative, as three prominent Philadelphia foundations announced this it is now a major funding priority for them.
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P2E Program Comes to Chester County
Orientation…
According to a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the helicopter industry has been slowing down in the past year, causing plant heavy Southeastern Pennsylvania…
The following events are on today and Monday’s Chester County Datebook: 16th Annual Birds of Prey Golf Classic Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00…
The following events are on today and Friday’s Chester County Datebook:
Today Understanding Your Financial Statements – Do financial statements leave you in a panic…
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…
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New Report Compares Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Tax Revenue…
By Greg & Dorrie DePedro, Owners of Coatesville Flower Shop
At the approach of the first anniversary of our daughter Lisa’s death we were…
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…
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Lamb McErlane Attorney Selected As New Secretary for Lundale Farm…
The acquisition of Sikorsky may be the final piece of a jigsaw that even the largest corporations can only dream of achieving. Any company looking…
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Phillips Mushroom Farms Going Pink for…
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Delaware County Community…
Four community leaders have offered their healing touch to the transformational work of the Brandywine Health Foundation. A doctor, judge and chief financial officer recently…
After wrestling over a residency requirement for at least the past two city managers’ tenures, Coatesville this week gained a permanent leader and a soon…
It’s time to get ‘old school’ this week. If you are from just about anywhere in western Chester County it’s…
An extra $54,000 seemed a mere drop in the bucket for members of the Coatesville Area School Board when it came to replacing a…
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The Land Conservancy Celebrating its…
The Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center is partnering with the Pennsylvania CareerLink Chester County to host the Welcome Home Veterans Job Fair on September 11…
By now most of all the local Chester County people know about The Whip. When they first got started they were kind…
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Friends certainly do let friends live in Coatesville, and a passionate 34-year-old writer and photographer is embarking on what she hopes is an…
Chester County Commissioners are paving the way for revitalization throughout local communities by investing almost $3 million into road reconstruction, parking ramps, water mains, sewer…
Sikorsky was finally sold to Lockheed Martin Corp for $9 billion. Not long after the sale was finalized, representatives of the firm and Chester County…
“My Rural Life Without A Car” is a five part blog series originally published on TMACC’s ChesCoCommuter blog. The series is about TMACC’s…
Officials at the US Defense Department stated on July 14, that it is closely monitoring the sale process of Sikorsky Aircraft, and that any potential…
UTC’s Sikorsky helicopter unit could be sold to Lockheed Martin Corp for up to $8 billion, according to a source familiar with the situation…
Inner-city Coatesville kids now have the chance to plunge into learning about the importance of water quality through the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance watershed…
Sources close to the Sikorsky sale have said that the field has narrowed from four companies to just two. That could mean big changes for…
Residents of Coatesville have had much to celebrate on their city’s 100th anniversary, including the county’s first black resident elected to the state…
The fate of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is currently about as uncertain as the early dreams of its founder, but Igor Sikorsky was never far from…
More than 80 years after it was founded to help boost trade during the Great Depression, the U.S. Export-Import (EX-Im) Bank is…
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New ALDI…
Despite an initial disbelief that revival could come to poverty-stricken Coatesville, community members are fast becoming believers in the Brandywine Health Foundation’s master…
Local volunteer efforts to host a garden party and strawberry festival produced a $200,000 bounty that allowed the Brandywine Health Foundation to invest its…
Top American companies with leadership ties to Chester County broke the mold in The Wall Street Journal’s latest analysis of CEO pay vs. performance…
There’s no question about whether Boeing, the renowned airplane maker, is ready for its new CEO. But there’s a fleet of questions about…
The first six of what’s expected to be 28 new CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters that will safeguard the Canadian coasts have landed at…
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…
Senator Dinniman Proposes a Real Estate Tax on Natural Gas Pipelines
On June 18, state Senator Andy Dinniman introduced Senate Bill 905 which would allow…
A new leader with expertise in seeding economic revitalization will now lead a new effort to plant a heart of philanthropy in local youth.
Seasoned…
UPDATE: United Technologies Corporation confirmed in an announcment this morning that the company will indeed pursue a spinoff or sale of Sikorsky Aircraft.
From statement…
With the end of the school year still fresh on the books, the United Way of Chester County is flipping the page to a fun…
Tom Hogan, District Attorney who Gets Results
With property and personal crimes well below the nation’s average, Chester County enjoys the lowest crime statistics…
Royal Paper Products, the longtime Coatesville area producer of disposable paper products, will print a new address on its letterhead for the first time in…
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Plans for the New Coatesville Train Station
During a…
Yesterday Sikorsky Aircraft announced it will lay off 120 workers and choose not to renew contracts with 600 others at their Coatesville operations center. The…
Leaders and public officials have long whistled promises for a new Coatesville train station, and on Wednesday its citizens will have a chance to see…
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New Brandywine Hospital CEO Appointed
The Brandywine Hospital Board…
Few executives in Chester County are relied upon by hungry residents in the way Larry Welsch, Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank, is.
Working…
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…
If Bob Keares, President of Keares Electrical Contracting, has his way, Coatesville area eco-friendly businesses looking for sustainable power to fuel their operations may…
If someone were to launch a community organizer’s Hall of Fame, Frances Sheehan would be a charter member.
In the 14 years she has…
West Chester residents feel they have it pretty easy when it comes to commuting. Those are the findings from a recent survey of 52 places…
State Bond Funds Awarded To Two County Infrastructure And Commercial Projects
The following Chester County projects, according to a report in Philly.com, will receive…
A Coatesville consulting firm is aiming to take charge of an opportunity to instill leadership skills in disadvantaged Chester County youth, thereby helping shape a…
The Daily Local News spotlighted last week’s Brandywine Health Foundation Garden Party hosted by Robert and Jennifer McNeil’s at the couple’s Springbrook…
Poverty and hunger have long prevented people from tapping into highly nutritious fresh produce, but the Chester County Food Bank’s new Fresh2You Mobile Market…
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…
The United Way of Chester County is working on a project to bring some joy to some of Chester County’s littlest residents. Eight of…
Nearly 50 years ago, the late Malcolm Wright led the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce as President. A proud supporter of the community, Mr…
These Chester County Jobs were recently posted to the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s career page:
Instructional Assistant
The Learning Child Development Center in Coatesville…
Chester County daily news business briefs worth noting:
Leadership Chester County Graduates 28
Twenty-eight Chester County residents from a wide range of backgrounds including…
More than 30 local leaders and volunteers turned the first shovelfuls of soil on a project that will turn gently used clothing and household goods…
Love the Strawberry Festival? Want to support a great cause and have fun at the same time? Now’s your chance – sign up to volunteer…
The little yellow house officially known as the Brandywine Consignment Shop in Downingtown has long had a big impact on the health of Chester County…
On Wednesday, May 20 from 12PM – 4PM the recently formed community coalition, Coatesville ACTION will host its second Career & Training Expo. Currently slated to…
By Congressman Joe Pitts
Late last month, I had the pleasure of celebrating Coatesville’s 100th anniversary, the only city in Chester County, at the…
Well before sickness, homelessness and joblessness, the Brandywine Health Foundation is bringing the most critical components of wellness to the Coatesville community through an infusion…
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…
Sweet memories, mouth-watering economic development plans and tasty pieces of cake were served up last Monday in Coatesville for the city’s kickoff to…
By Rep. Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania’s Sixth District
It has been a little over 100 days since the 114th Congress was sworn into office and…
HireOne, The Chester County task force focused on connecting job seekers with hiring employers. included these Chester County jobs in the weekly Thursday newsletter:
Chester…
Welcome to Thursday Chester County. Covered Bridge is bringing you some of the best videos from around the web to help you power through to…
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs are short summaries and links to important Chester County’s business stories not included in VISTA Today’s daily…
The pomp and circumstance surrounding Coatesville’s 100th anniversary is set to mark not just a passive milestone for the western Chester County community but…
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…
A growing Kennett Square architecture and design firm has included the talent of two new team members into its blueprint for success.
Bernardon Haber Holloway…
An offer for farmers from two of Chester County’s biggest conservation supporters continues to aim at planting a new crop of pro-environment construction…
The passion of 15 Chester County teachers has brought them from a field of 2,700 nominees for this year’s best-of-the-best…
A key aspect of the future of military combat is in the hands of skilled Chester County designers and manufacturers. Sikorsky Aircraft, which operates a…
Main Line Today caught up with Chester County’s Denise Day last week, who is heading up the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. This new organization…
Bottom Dollar hasn’t seen its last dollar just yet —at least not in Coatesville. The grocery store closed last year when the entire chain…
The 13th Annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Garden Party “Bluegrass and Barbeque at Springbank Farm,” benefiting a healthy, safe and viable Coatesville community, will be…
In its April edition hitting mailboxes and newstands this week, Main Line Today identified the 10 priciest homes sold in Chester County between 2010 and…
The prominent givers of the gift of an opportunity to develop newfound abilities are themselves being given an honor by the many faces behind Thorndale…
There is uncertainty in the air for the 15,300 employees of Sikorsky Aircraft, which operates a helicopter completion center in Coatesville.
Bloomberg News reports…
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has approved $73,246 in grants for seven key historic sites in Chester County, Sen. Andy Dinniman’s office…
When the Chester County Department of Community Development joined the nation in conducting its point-in-time counts on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29, 615…
Chaya Scott, executive director of the Coatesville Youth Initiative, is the granddaughter of Norman Bond, a civil rights activist and local entrepreneur who is still…
When disaster strikes, the immediate actions of bystanders, eyewitnesses and neighbors can make the difference between life and death — if they know what to do…
By Shannon Maria Jones
The Craft House opened its doors in January 2015 as a craft beer and gourmet food option adjacent to the Ingleside…
More than a dozen Chester County community-supported agriculture programs are sowing excitement for the arrival of spring thanks to a Small Farm Central study…
Dented but not deterred, the parent company of Coatesville’s steel mill reported a nearly $1 billion loss for the fourth quarter of 2014 — though…
A lifelong dream of owning her own horse has breathed new life into a high-horsepower Coatesville deal-making attorney. Phoenixville native Cozette McAvoy not…
The Coatesville Area School District and Coatesville police departments are now equipped with life-saving AED machines, thanks to a $15,000 donation from the…
A loyal streak reminiscent of Rebecca Lukens, the famous pioneering Coatesville industrialist, has warranted West Chester attorney Mary Ann Rossi the Lukens’ legacy award.
“Over…
Here’s whats happening at the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce (WCCCC) according to the organization’s by-monthly newsletter published last week:
Recognition…
Look for new, colorful bright green SCOOT and LINK buses to pick up passengers using the CHESCOBUS in West Chester, Oxford, Coatesville and Parkesburg.
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry reports the following companies became chamber members last month:
About Face Laser of Malvern Advantage Engineers of…
Southern and Western Chester County residents will soon see a bright green bus traveling through their neighborhoods.
The new green “CHESCOBUS” vehicles are to be…
As city leaders gear up for a year of “fun and fabulous” centennial celebrations, some are hoping for something a little extra special for the…
The much-anticipated breakthrough redevelopment project in Coatesville could be a block-long transformation of the former Lipkin furniture store into street-level retail stores…
ArcelorMittal has just announced it is making a significant investment in its steel production facilities in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, but idling its Indiana Harbor…
A financial miracle is in the works for savvy property owners looking to provide shelter to Catholics who will gather in Philadelphia Sept. 22-27…
A visual depiction of the proposed new Coatesville train station and career training and education center released last week adds to the excitement about future…
A $5,000 grant from Chester County’s Wells Fargo Bank branches will further enrich Chester County Futures’ efforts to provide economically disadvantaged students with…
Over the past two days, VISTA Today has reported on a presentation made by State Senator Andy Dinniman made about PennDOT’s plans to upgrade…
When he spoke to a gathering of twenty five County residents and civic leaders about plans to upgrade the county’s five Amtrak stations over…
When State Senator Andy Dinniman spoke to a gathering of Chester County residents and civic leaders last week about state plans to upgrade the county…
Chester County residents once again shone during the 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which ended Jan. 17.
The three top cheeses in the show’s very…
Steel industry conglomerate ArcelorMittal Plate is ironing out a deal to transfer two old Lukens Steel buildings to the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum…
Coatesville is caught in a catch-22 with respect to redeveloping the Coatesville Flats and beyond. As state Sen. Andy Dinniman put it in a…
A $10 million village set up to test Chester County first responders in all manner of emergencies is nearing an April completion date.
Four acres…
Coatesville’s Olivet United Methodist Church has officially opened a commercial kitchen that will be used to offer free lunches and nutrition education programs to…
The Coatesville Community Education Foundation is working with the Brandywine YMCA and local educators to bring Readorium software to students to help them improve their…
ArcelorMittal says it is “transforming tomorrow through sport.”
Sister employees of the Coatesville steel plant at Canada’s ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, Ontario are supplying…
We Invited businesses, organizations and individuals alike to invest in us . . . and in us . . . and our collective investment has paid off. Our strength as an…
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…
The much-awaited new train station project in Coatesville now will not only bring construction jobs to town but also a permanent job training center…
With umbrellas instead of snowsuits, Coatesville residents welcomed Santa Claus and the Christmas season during Saturday’s annual parade down Lincoln Highway.
The singing of…
India’s Navy is purchasing at least 16 S-70B SEAHAWK helicopters from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
India plans to use the helicopters in anti-submarine…
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…
Downingtown-based Softmart is this holiday season helping residents at the VA Hospital in Coatesville.
The company’s Goodwill Committee is working with elderly veterans…
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…
Citadel and its employees were recently recognized by two major county organizations.
Doug Thompson, director of the Western Retail Division at Citadel, received the Elliot…
Glimmers of holiday traditions from the past are set to light up Coatesville’s Hibernia County Park for its 50th anniversary this weekend.
The annual…
The Chester County Economic Development Council delivered their 2013-2014 Annual Review to stakeholders and business leaders this morning at a breakfast event inside The…
The Bottom Dollar Food Stores in Downingtown, Coatesville and King of Prussia will close at the end of this year, parent company the Delhaize Group…
Singer Tennessee Ernie Ford may be legendary for singing that when you take 16 tons of coal you just get another day older and deeper…
A strategic partnership with Pennsylvania lead carbon battery maker Axion Power International has illuminated bright possibilities for Coatesville Solar Initiative’s 48-acre, 9.1…
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…
A trio of forces have converged to propel 23-year-old Coatesville aviation solutions provider Leading Edge Composites to new heights over the past year…
Citadel Federal Credit Union has just opened its newest full-service branch office at 401 Upland Square Drive in Pottstown.
“We are excited to introduce…
With the last at-grade railroad crossing between Philadelphia and Harrisburg gated off, Amtrak trains are cranking up their speeds, and plans for new or…
Chester County Historical Society President Rob Lukens (above) will share with the community the society’s vision for the future during a ‘state of the…
Coatesville’s empty and expired dreams for condominiums, a lumberyard, power plant, park and velodrome at “the Flats,” plus plans for a new Amtrak train…
Two Chester County organizations are planning career and job fairs this fall.
Coatesville ACTION, a newly formed community alliance, will host a Career and Job…
An heiress of Chester County’s wealthiest family is now riding the wave of her own success, and it’s taking her a long way…
A West Chester University dean with public health expertise and a memorial foundation president have joined Coatesville’s Brandywine Health Foundation to spearhead a new…
The craftsmen at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. in Coatesville are playing an indirect part in search and rescue missions in the United Kingdom.
Sikorsky this week…
Chester County residents value open space preservation, see the county as a great place to raise a family, and are generally positive about the county…
The blur of Amtrak trains speeding across Chester County is only getting faster, but commuters to the city are about to do a double take…
New job training opportunities ranging from nursing to Microsoft Office skills to electronics technology certification will be available to Chester County residents during the next…
Sikorsky Aircraft, the company who operates an aircraft completion center at Chester County Airport in Coatesville, is collaborating with Boeing to build a helicopter for…
Two interactive maps this morning, one from The New York Times, another from the Sunday edition of Philly.com.
This map (above), published Friday in…
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…
Chester County’s G.O. Carlson Airport west of Coatesville will be open for tours on National Aviation Day, Tuesday, Aug. 19.
The event is…
ArcelorMittal, the company that owns Coatesville’s steel plate factory, expects a billion-dollar dent in its annual earnings now that the average iron ore…
Shoppers are buzzing about the fresh fruits, vegetables and artisanal foods they are finding at the Coatesville Farmers Market, which this year is open from…
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…
How does an editor of a respected national magazine focused on business, investing and accumulating wealth omit the multi-generational fortune of Comcast proportions from…
The 800-member Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry has endorsed three more candidates whose state House of Representatives seats are up for election…
Citadel is putting financial priorities into practice by partnering with the Coatesville Youth Initiative to teach and model financial savvy.
Forty at-risk, low-income…
What health care professionals are touting as “the leading edge of community health care” just might be a good thing for Coatesville residents.
Chester County…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is endorsing three regional political candidates the board believes will well represent local businesses.
All are candidates…
The United States Air Force has awarded Sikorsky Aircraft a $1.28 billion contract to develop new combat search and rescue helicopters.
The four combat…
What will the helicopters look like four decades into the future?
Sikorsky Aircraft, which has an aircraft completion center in Coatesville, is giving children ages…
The Yeatman family of Landenberg has grown sumptuous mushrooms marketed as Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms for the past 90 years.
These are a treat you…
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…
The boards of directors of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line have united into one new regional…
A deal at the center of a vision to revitalize downtown Coatesville has been struck between the city’s redevelopment authority and Legend Properties affiliate…
Chester County CareerLink this week moved from Coatesville to the Oaklands Corporate Center.
The new office opened May 19 at 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite…
Good economic news for local employees of ArcelorMittal’s steel plate production facility in Coatesville.
The company last week released first quarter financial figures, which…
The Wall Street Journal announced yesterday that the next fleet of “Marine One” presidential helicopters will be assembled in Coatesville.
The $1.24 Billion dollar…
Those who must commute to work but are interested in reducing their carbon footprint have two additional transportation options beyond the car.
The Transportation Management…
The Brandywine Chapter of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) will give $3,600 in scholarships to four students from Coatesville and West Chester…
ArcelorMittal, which runs a steel plate production facility in Coatesville, has published a corporate responsibility reporting, saying the firm had a U.S. market share…
Investor-Edge.com analyzed a stock trading session on April 8 and gave a market on update several companies with active trading, including ArcelorMittal, which…
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., which operates a commercial aircraft completion center in Coatesville, has gained Chinese certification for its Sikorsky S-76D helicopter and will soon…
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has announced six Chester County companies are among the 247 finalists for the second annual Governor’s ImPAct Award. The award…
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…
Just the thought of being asked to go beyond yourself probably floods your soul with anxiety. Wondering how to muster the strength for anything more…
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…
Local farmers and those who work in and support agriculture across Chester County are celebrating the industry with two events this spring – National Agriculture Day…
Some leading indicators are pointing out that kids are in steady decline. My husband is in the medical field and he couldn’t help but…
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…
The West Chester welding, fabricating and construction firm JGM, Inc. has received a $9,500 grant from Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection.
JGM, Inc…
By Diane Runge
“She wanted to give him a good day, but didn’t think enough about giving him a good life.”
“She wanted to…
Lawmakers recently announced two opportunities to help the 6.4 percent of people in Pennsylvania who are unemployed.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has unveiled Big…
The railroad bridge over the West Branch of the Brandywine as taken by photographer W. T. Purviance of Philadelphia (circa 1870-1880) and posted on…
As we prepare for yet another massive Nor’easter blizzard with both cabin and spring fever symptoms overlapping, we’ve got the…
As the flame was extinguished at these Winter Olympic Games last night, I was one of the closet saps who shared a tear with Olympic…
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