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Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently adopted a new Heritage Tourism Plan that encourages all communities in the county to…
Recently, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale with local farmer Jamie Hicks to review farming practices, according to a…
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn along with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and members of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps…
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville.
The new segment, which…
Chester County appreciates the purpose and global efforts of the annual Earth Day (April 22) in raising awareness of the need to protect Earth’s…
PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to…
A fitting exhibition for the month in which we celebrate Earth Day (Apr. 22), “A Botanical Blueprint: Sustainable Roots & Environmentalism at West Chester University…
State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are inviting the community to enjoy a day of family fun at the Upper Main…
Born and raised in Delaware County’s borough of Media, Jess Cadorette is the Director of Civic Engagement at Conservation Voters of PA and PennFuture…
Despite its continuous growth and development, Chester County has remained populated with rolling hills and picturesque farmland thanks to organizations such as the French and…
The New Garden Township Board of Supervisors has approved a master plan for the development of the Smedley Preserve, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester…
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with Aqua Pennsylvania and the Upper Darby School District, collaborated with the aim of enhancing environmental education for nearly…
Immaculata University is expanding its partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to provide Immaculata undergraduate students with pathways to Jefferson master’s programs in historic preservation…
Through a unique program that fosters inclusivity and environmental stewardship, PECO is promoting energy efficiency while empowering adults with developmental disabilities.
Launched in 2018 as…
Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also…
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s…
Pennsylvania American Water has launched its American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To streamline the grant experience for its community partners…
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play…
Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based in Downingtown, takes pride in its commitment to sustainability. Recognizing the impact of its operations on the environment…
The Chester County Chamber Foundation (CCCF) has received a $100,000 charitable donation from Pennsylvania American Water.
Through the Chamber’s partnership with Pennsylvania American…
After hundreds of residents spoke out against adding a campsite at Big Elk Creek State Park, the controversial proposal has been taken off the table…
A packed town hall meeting earlier this month saw hundreds of people show up to express their displeasure over the plan to construct a new…
Following a public hearing this week, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the Chester County Water Resources Authority’s (CCWRA…
Big Elk Creek State Park will undergo restoration work, spearheaded by The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, writes Holly Herman for Patch.
The project…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has finalized its acquisition of a 505-acre Delaware estate once owned by the late Irénée du Pont…
A Natural Lands representative recently informed the Westtown Township supervisors that the organization is nearing finalization of its acquisition of the remaining 206 acres of…
After looking at the “latest travel trends, notable openings, and immersive itineraries,” The Wall Street Journal is offering its list of the 10 Best Places…
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently reappointed one Council of Trustee (COT) member and made one new appointment to West Chester University’s 11-member Council…
On Dec. 13, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance representatives and an environmental scientist presented the results of a comprehensive assessment plan for the Red Clay Creek…
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year…
A proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park has drawn some ire from neighbors who want to keep the land protected from…
Luxurious family vacations are about creating extraordinary experiences in breathtaking locations. For families who appreciate the finer things in life, vacations are not just about…
A Revolutionary War cannon built and buried at Warwick Furnace now has a permanent home in a shelter at the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation…
My daughter has been accepted to college.
In Florida.
Listen. I’m very proud of her. She’s worked hard. I’m excited for her…
While the summer heat held tight to the Philadelphia region through September, cooler autumn temperatures are now here. PECO is using this time to take…
Residents of the Twin Hills development in Chester Springs are already witnessing the benefits of having parts of their lawns transformed into meadows, writes Zo…
The race for Chester County Board of Commissioners could indicate if Democrats can maintain control in the suburbs of Philadelphia after winning big here in…
The Reading Skatepark Association recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new skatepark located at 601 Canal Street in Reading.
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy — a…
Pennsylvania has preserved 1,336 acres on 18 farms in 13 counties — including Chester County — forever protecting them from residential or commercial development. The investment…
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…
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…
Of West Chester University’s 406 acres, more than 126 acres is a preserved forest and open space on South Campus used for environmental studies…
A Chester County company that specializes in Jeep aftermarket parts and accessories is paving the way for preservation and conservation one trail at a time…
New Garden township is making major growth in its project to establish a riparian buffer and live stake nursery in the southeastern part of New…
After a comprehensive national search, Philadelphia Zoo has found its new President and Chief Executive Officer in Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, who will assume these…
An elusive legend, Bigfoot — otherwise known as the Sasquatch — has been spotted all around North America over the decades. Now, there are claims that the…
A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park…
Natural Lands has permanently preserved the 44-acre Aguilar farm in East Nantmeal Township, Chester County. The irrevocable conservation plan, created in collaboration with the…
The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners, the Commonwealth/County Program, and…
Natural Lands has finalized four conservation easements on 102 acres at Crebilly Farm in Chester County. These easements—permanent, legal restrictions on development—are one…
The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative has awarded Willistown Conservation Trust (WCT) and Natural Lands a $25,000 grant to promote grassland conservation in…
Summer is here, and the fireflies should be arriving soon — right? Otherwise known as lightning bugs or glow worms, their populations have been declining, but…
A beloved outdoor area near Bucks County is being considered as the location of the country’s next national park. Miles Howard wrote about the…
Famous director M. Night Shyamalan, whose work includes The Sixth Sense and Split, is selling 90 acres of the 210-acre Kirkwood Farm to the…
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers full-time employees competitive and flexible…
One of the many parks in Bucks County has been listed as an incredible spot for those looking to engage in rock climbing.
Ralph Stover…
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…
Rain barrels offer numerous benefits to Chester County residents and the area environment, including improvement of local water quality. As an enticement to take part…
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has called for research proposals on issues critical to sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. In his…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is welcoming the community to a free Earth Day Festival on April 22 at 10AM. The festival will be held on…
Following the expiry of the original deadline, the buyers of Crebilly Farm in Chester County have been granted an additional year by the owner — the…
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…
Conservationists are confident in the future of the 218-acre property belonging to the Rockefeller dynasty in Willistown, writes Holly Herman for The Patch.
The…
Marika Selzler Williams, who grew up in Littleton, Colo., is an Energy Analyst at Practical Energy Solutions, a division of Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy, a…
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the…
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company…
A 19th century Malvern estate will soon hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The 8.8-acre property is part…
Cherry blossoms, the beautiful pink and white reminder that warmer days are on their way, and will arrive earlier than usual this year, writes Michelle…
A stately federal-style home with eight bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms is available for sale in Spring City.
The Sheeder Mansion is set back…
At the public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved a grant of $4.2 million awarded to Westtown Township…
The Schuylkill River Greenways annually awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money to private and government organizations that work to improve conditions in…
Located in Avondale, the 106-acre Loch Nairn Golf Club will become a public park, part of a deal that has been years in the…
The Chester County Food Bank has announced its officers and the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors.
The following officers have…
Every Wednesday at 12 PM, West Chester University’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and…
At the end of 2022, the Brandywine Conservancy has permanently preserved over 70,000 acres of land across more than 500 total conservation easements in…
When it comes to remote work, IT, journalism, or marketing position might come to mind. But there are many more positions available in industries than…
A 15-acre farm in Landenberg owned by the family of Sophie Rodney Pyle Homsey, a descendant of artist Howard Pyle, has been permanently preserved…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that two projects in Chester County that will provide scenic recreation parks have been awarded grants totaling $4.67 million, writes…
Westtown voters overwhelmingly approved a tax increase that would preserve Crebilly Farm, one of the biggest unprotected properties in Chester County threatened by development, in…
Autumn adventurers who feel they’re up to the challenge of a corn maze honored by USA Today for 10 years running should use their…
The Brandywine Conservancy has permanently preserved more than 69,400 acres of land in Chester and Delaware Counties, which is just shy of the historic…
Independent Marketing Consultant Jocelyn Harris was recently chosen as the new Board President of Phoenixville’s 122-year-old arts venue, the Colonial Theatre. Harris…
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…
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced three new state parks for Pennsylvania at a cost of $45 million, including Big Elk Creek in southern Chester County…
Nearly 400 cyclists took part in the Brandywine Conservancy’s fifth Bike the Brandywine event on Sept. 17, reports Chadds Ford Live.
The participants enjoyed…
Guests of the Philadelphia Zoo can once again see Humboldt penguins, Caribbean flamingos, emus, southern ground hornbills and many other bird species at the zoo…
It’s been quite an uphill battle for the Brandywine Conservancy to acquire the final piece of land, Skirmish Hill Farm. A 25-year battle…
Dr. Frank Fish, a biology professor at West Chester University, was among the winners of the Ig Nobel Prize awards for his research about ducklings…
Westtown Township was awarded $2 million from Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to acquire and preserve Crebilly Farm, one of the largest, historically significant…
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has partnered with Friends of White Clay Creek Preserve to install the new Penndel Bridge at White Clay…
Chester County pedestrians and bicyclists will soon be able to spread out a little more. Current plans call for adding five more miles to the…
A group of Willistown Township residents have banded together and started a grassroots campaign to save Rock Hill Farm that is being eyed for luxury…
What does a Monarch Butterfly have in common with certain Chester County residents? They not only hate the cold weather, they migrate to warmer climates…
Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca and Essential Utilities Executive Vice President and General Counsel Chris Luning delivered a $365,000 check from the company’s…
Rock Hill Farm Acquisitions, an entity affiliated with developer J. Brian O’Neill, recently presented three new proposals for the potential development of Rock Hill…
Natural Lands has preserved the 113-acre Castle Rock Farm that straddles West Bradford and Newlin Townships in Chester County. The farm is adjacent to…
As a general contracting and construction management company that employs more than 25 professionals, maintains a network of skilled subcontractors, and regularly generates more than…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on social media earlier this week that Pennsylvania will be getting three new state parks, but did not disclose their locations…
The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners: The Commonwealth/County Program; and…
An additional 7.5 acres in northern Chester County have been preserved thanks to a partnership between French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust and Charlestown…
Four massive Revolutionary War-era cannons that were cast at historic Warwick Furnace have been unearthed by the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust from…
American artist David Rogers, the mastermind behind the “Stickasaurus” sculpture that was installed at Longwood Gardens in 1993, has furthered his large-limbed endeavors with…
The Chester County Commissioners have approved the awarding of $3.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants. The grants are made available…
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy’s Marika Selzler has been named Tune-Up Specialist by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability.
The City of…
Energy Transfer is committed to conserving and protecting Pennsylvania’s natural resources, and each spring, it participates in a number of efforts in honor of…
Chester County marked the significance of Earth Day with the official opening of a two-mile section of the county’s final portion of the…
Chester County has achieved a significant milestone, as more than 30 percent of the county has now been preserved as open space. According to the…
“Human-caused climate change is a global emergency, which disproportionately affects the people who are least responsible for the problem,” writes David Blockstein, Ph.D…
Four years after Natural Lands purchased the 1,505-acre Bryn Coed Farms — then the largest remaining unprotected swath of land in the Philadelphia area…
Natural Lands announced that the owners of Crebilly Farm have signed an agreement of sale that opens a path for the permanent protection of the…
Hankin Group recently began a renovation project at Ryerss Farm, a popular weekend attraction and the oldest nonprofit of its kind in the nation.
In…
Elk Township and Brandywine Conservancy officials gathered, along with Chester County and state of Pennsylvania representatives, recently celebrated the preservation of the 162-acre Martin…
Delaware County Council approved a proposal this week to transform the 213-acre Don Guanella property in Marple Township into the largest public park in…
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in…
North American Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Pennsbury Township, has found itself in the spotlight amidst the New York Attorney General’s investigation into…
Partnering with Charlestown Township, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has put 111 acres under protection in northern Chester County, according to a report…
Thanks to a network of dedicated local nonprofits, Brinton Run Preserve is set to open this spring in Chadds Ford, writes Melissa Jacobs for The…
Hurricane Ida took its toll on the Hill Girt Farm’s market, home of SIW Vegetables, but the community rallied and helped get the market…
A property in Willistown Township owned by the descendants of William Rockefeller Jr. has been listed for $29.9 million, writes Kennedy Rose for the…
The new biography on West Chester native William H. Whyte, American Urbanist by Richard K. Rein, is a timely look at the man who reshaped…
Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township has been put on the market once again by the Robinson family, prompting Natural Lands to intensify its attempts to…
Natural Lands and New Garden Township have preserved eight acres of land bordering White Clay Creek, writes Michael Rellahan for the Daily Local News.
“While…
Oakbourne Park in Westtown Township has received a $1.5 million grant to support its ongoing development, according to a staff report from the Daily…
Paul Spiegel — Director of Energy and Sustainability Services at Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy — was one of just five projects or community leaders awarded a 2021…
Natural Lands, the land conservation nonprofit, strongly intends to help preserve the historic 322 acres of Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township, writes Bill Rettew for…
Natural Lands, the local nonprofit dedicated to preserving and nurturing nature’s wonders while creating opportunities for joy and discovery in the outdoors, has announced…
The Chester County Commissioners have approved a resolution to activate the county’s participation in a program that will allow commercial building owners to borrow…
More than 150 acres belonging to Starr Farm were commemorated by a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant of $1.2 million. Michael…
French Creek State Park in Chester and Berks counties has been expanded with a 26-acre tract that is part of the largest unbroken forest…
Dr. Marilyn Wells, the Chancellor of Penn State Brandywine, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up outside Pittsburgh as the daughter of first-generation-born…
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…
I have a Thanksgiving quandary.
One of my kids hates the holiday.
You would think a kid with ancestry dating back to Plymouth Rock would…
The red fox population is currently flourishing in Hunt Country, and the members of Radnor Hunt in Willistown Township are among those who are determined…
Two Chester County farms have been protected from future development through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. Since its establishment in 1988, the effort has…
The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance honored David Shields, retired associate director of the Brandywine Conservancy, for his efforts to permanently preserve close to 5,000…
Thanks to a network of local nonprofits, 72 acres of rolling fields in Chadds Ford have been preserved. It will open to the public next…
After two decades of making world-class goat cheese, Catherine and Al Renzi have decided to move on. They are putting Yellow Springs Farm in…
It’s common to think of Scouts participating in outdoor activities like camping or hiking. But thanks to a multi-year effort by the Chester…
Aqua Pennsylvania has ended its request that customers reduce nonessential water use to aid the recovery of normal water supply in the utility’s southeastern…
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced the recovery of partial operations at the Pickering West water treatment facility, which was heavily damaged by the devastating floods caused…
Expressive Path and the Elmwood Park Zoo will present Art in the Park at Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 6…
Expressive Path, a valued partner of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth; and the Elmwood Park Zoo will present Art in the Park at…
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has forever preserved 15 acres in Charlestown Township through a conservation easement on property owned by Nancy Long and…
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors discussed the future of historic Spar Hill Farm — site of some HBO shoots for Mare of Easttown. Richard Gaw…
The Chadds Ford man who helped give us the Brandywine River Museum, and who led both the Natural Lands Trust and the North American Land…
Andrew Johnson, a Chadds Ford resident and prominent conservationist who helped start the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, has died at 83, according to…
Delaware County Council has introduced an ordinance to acquire the 213-acre parcel at the former Don Guanella School for use as a county-owned…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved the awarding of $4.2 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants…
Renowned painter Andrew Wyeth captured the beauty of hills, meadows, and wetlands along the Brandywine Creek in Delaware County, near the Pennsylvania-Delaware border.
Now…
Molly K. Morrison has been elected board president of the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. She succeeds Holly Brown, who just concluded two years of…
Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that its Helping Hand assistance program is available to low-income families who find it difficult to pay their water…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline – along with leaders of the county’s Planning Commission and Parks + Preservation – are hosting the…
A Media teenager keenly interested in protecting the environment is collecting some trash to raise money for college, reports NBC10’s Matt DeLucia.
Matt Coulter…
A Brandywine Battlefield property in Chadds Ford originally considered for private development has been acquired by North American Land Trust (NALT), which intends to protect…
The much-anticipated new home of the Chester County Council, Scouts BSA is nearing completion on 28 acres along Route 30 in Exton. Financed entirely…
The Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ninth Annual Energy Briefing kicked off Tuesday with businesses from 13 counties seeking solutions to effective energy consumption…
As Pennsylvania’s legislative session takes on key measures affecting energy consumption and emissions, businesses from 13 counties are preparing to gather for the Chester…
The Mont Clare Bridge Trail Connection, a critical link between Montgomery and Chester counties on the Schuylkill River Trail, has been completed and is now…
A part of Glenroy Farm in Lower Oxford and West Nottingham townships will become a public nature preserve thanks to a $6.6 million land…
Gilded Age architect Horace Trumbauer designed the Villanova manor house Ardrossan in 1911, never imagining it would serve as a movie backdrop, writes Stacia Friedman…
There is just one Ebenezer Scrooge for me. Well, two.
It’s George C. Scott. And whoever is playing Scrooge at Walnut Street Theater.
I…
Aqua takes seriously our mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. Building on the first two blogs of this series, which addressed…
Natural Lands has inked in a conservation easement to preserve a 10-acre parcel in Westtown Township and add it to the Chester County portion…
Based in West Chester, Valley Forge Trout Unlimited has been preserving, protecting, and restoring cold-water resources throughout Chester County for decades, according to a…
COVID-19 may have forced the cancelation of Earth Day celebrations back in April, but taking care of the environment and preserving the planet is…
Essential Utilities has announced that the Essential Foundation has contributed $20,000 to Aqua Pennsylvania’s Helping Hand assistance program. The customer aid program, which…
Joel L. Frank, the Chairman and Managing Partner of Lamb McErlane, has been re-elected, for a second three-year term, to the Board of…
Earle’s Lake in Newtown Square and part of the dam that supports it might soon be gone, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main…
After Sam and Eleanor Morris – nationally recognized leaders in land conservation – purchased the 500-acre Lundale Farm in South Coventry in 1946, the land remained…
Thanks to dam removals, American shad are once again spawning in the Brandywine Creek for the first time in more than a century, writes Hannah…
Wayne-based Finite Carbon is a pioneer in the rapidly growing business of helping landowners create and sell carbon-offset credits by preserving trees on…
Arthur de Leo, who has been living on his East Fallowfield Township farm for the last 35 years, has earned the moniker of “buffer enthusiast…
Ridley Creek State Park is one of the most-visited state parks in Pennsylvania, writes Cassie Miller for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
The park that…
A 978-acre parcel of rolling farmland, meadows, and forests in Elk and Franklin townships that once belonged to Campbell’s Soup scion George Strawbridge…
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…
By Dailey Tipton
The historical method of energy management was merely a function of energy spend and cost avoidance. In today’s economy, the demands…
The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners: the Commonwealth/County Program and…
Main Line Today has profiled a handful of Chester County residents who are making serious waves in the community as part of its “Next Gen…
Outdoors Online gives anyone with an Internet connection the opportunity to interact with nature from home. Natural Lands, Greater Philadelphia’s oldest and largest nonprofit…
West Chester University is one of only 18 campuses in Pennsylvania – and the only public university in the commonwealth – that has been recognized as a…
Even as Pennsylvania remains under a stay-at-home order by Gov. Tom Wolf, the Chester County Commissioners have been meeting – virtually – with business and…
On behalf of the Marshallton community, the Marshallton Conservation Trust and individual members of its Board of Directors are donating much-needed funds to Chester…
Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca said that content about the water utility posted on a website with a ChesterWater.com URL is inaccurate, misleading, and…
Natural Lands has announced the successful preservation of the 54-acre Castle Rock Farm that straddles Pocopson and West Bradford townships. The farm is adjacent…
Chester County residents are finding refuge from the confines of their homes in local parks and trails, which are currently seeing a significant uptick in…
Three Chester County residents are among the region’s 2020 Healthistas who have created unique paths in life for themselves, their communities, and the environment…
Natural Lands has purchased an 82-acre wooded property adjacent to its Crow’s Nest Preserve in Warwick Township. The addition brings the preserve’s…
After more than a decade of negotiations, Pennsylvania has completed the acquisition of more than 1,700 acres of land in southern Chester County to…
Kelly Jurs has joined Lamb McErlane’s Family Law Practice Group, while Steve Jarmon, a partner who focuses on criminal and civil matters, has been…
Nolde Forest, a state park in Berks County, will be getting bigger for the first time in 50 years, thanks to a partnership between Natural…
As the year winds down, Energy Transfer took some time to reflect on some of the numerous ways that it and the Mariner East Pipeline…
On a sunny autumn afternoon in late October, more than a dozen volunteers from nonprofits Natural Lands and Tyler Arboretum joined forces to collect native…
To attract more anglers amidst a national decline in fishing, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is introducing golden rainbow trout and other prized trout…
Representatives from Energy Transfer recently received a Northeast Environmental Partnership Award for their collaborative work to create more than 100 acres of wildlife habitat in…
A pair of nonprofits, Natural Lands and Trellis for Tomorrow, are partnering together on a program that introduces Chester County youth who have faced social…
Taxpayers in the Avon Grove School District are protesting the constantly rising property taxes and financial hedges on interest rates with large signs on their…
By Brenden Curry
In 2013, after working for nearly decade in the restaurant industry, Erin Smith, who is now one of the preserve managers at…
The Chester County Commissioners presented plans for the county’s new Environmental and Energy Advisory Board to an audience of municipal representatives at the county…
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…
The 300-year-old John Evans House in London Britain Township, believed to be the oldest house in the area, has been saved from demolition…
Oliver Bass, the President of Natural Lands, a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in…
Rushton Nature Keepers, an educational program created by the Willistown Conservation Trust, is inspiring the next generation of conservationists, writes Blake Goll for County Lines…
Energy Transfer is one of the largest and most diversified midstream energy companies in the country, and at the core of its business is the…
Members of the Friends of the White Clay Creek Preserve London Tract Historical Committee and the New Garden Township Historic Commission recently joined with local…
Chester County’s range of picturesque hills and vast farmlands is by no accident, writes Ukee Washington for CBS Philly.
Residents voted in 1989 to…
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Jacqueline G. Segal, a partner in the firm’s Exton office, recently conducted an interview with U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan at a…
Jeff Spencer, the Scout Executive of the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in the 1970s in…
Swiss billionaire Hansjoerg Wyss – the founder of Synthes, the medical device manufacturer in West Chester that is now DePuy Synthes – will gift $131 million to…
Exhibits designed by the Gecko Group of West Chester are the focal point of a new museum and nature facility at the John James Audubon…
The Department of Political Science at West Chester University has named State Rep. Carolyn Comitta as its Legislative Fellow for the 2019-2020 academic year…
The Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America held its annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet at the RiverCrest Golf Club in Phoenixville on Thursday, May…
Lamb McErlane
Vince Pompo, a partner at the firm, has been elected President of the Board of Directors at Lundale Farm, Inc. Pompo previously served…
Surrounded by the rolling fields and wildlife of ChesLen Preserve, Chester County officials — along with the region’s leading land conservation and economic development partners…
The Chester County Commissioners marked Earth Day today with the announcement of $3.8 million in open space preservation grants. The grants are made available…
Earlier this week, the East Goshen Township Department of Parks and Recreation was awarded 2019 Agency of the Year by the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks…
It’s an exciting time for the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America, an organization with a rich heritage in building leadership skills in…
Approximately 150 brave souls from around the region recently participated in the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Polar Plunge at Brandywine Picnic Park in West…
Natural Lands has purchased and transferred a 57-acre property to Marsh Creek State Park.
Located in Wallace Township, the land was slated to be…
Nearly 80 people gathered at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) last week for the organization’s 7th Annual Energy Briefing.
The event was…
Penn State Great Valley
The problematic and contradictory relationship between the art of Italian painter, sculptor, and muralist Corrado Cagli and the fascist government that…
Richie Graham, a minority owner of the Philadelphia Union and the founder of YSC Academy in Wayne, is using photography to help protect the environment…
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Natural Lands, the region’s oldest and largest land conservation organization, has placed a conservation easement on 137 acres of the historic Ker…
The campus community of Immaculata University gathered Thursday afternoon to dedicate and bless the new IHM Student Center.
Julia Coppa, a senior from Birdsboro and…
The Brandywine Conservancy has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to be used toward the…
Chester County has received an early Christmas present in the form of a $1.5 million state grant earmarked for open space preservation, according to…
The Brandywine Red Clay Association recently honored former executive director and current conservation director, Bob Struble Jr., with the Clayton M. Hoff Award, writes Shawn…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry has honored Exelon and PECO veteran Denis O’Brien as its 2018 Executive of the Year, writes…
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County…
Species of birds and bats that have been in decline for years are going to be more closely monitored thanks to a new tracking system…
Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark Tunnell upheld a decision by Westtown Township to deny Toll Brothers a conditional use application to build homes on…
West Chester resident Ken Leister has built around 1,000 bluebird boxes over the last decade, including some for the Willistown Conservation Trust, writes Blake…
Osborne Hill Farm in Westtown – the British observation point during the Battle of Brandywine – has been awarded protected status, writes Michael Rellahan for the Daily…
Perhaps the most essential item for the birder is a binocular, with a spotting scope being a close second.
However, the decision on which one…
In January, Wilmington University will debut a full-service, contemporary location in North Wilmington, Del., aimed at serving the thousands of its students who live…
In case you didn’t know, 2018 has been named the Year of the Bird by the National Geographic Society and the National Audubon Society…
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center’s 2018-19 season of seven intriguing and engaging speakers includes timely topics, inspiring individuals, and a repeat of last…
Lundale Farm, a nonprofit based in South Coventry Township, is helping women gain a foothold in the agriculture industry through farmland conservation, writes Katie Park…
Alisa Newton, a Pennsylvania-born veterinarian and head of Aquatic Health for the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York, wants to dispel the negative perception…
Natural Lands and West Vincent Township plan to open large parts of Bryn Coed Farms in northern Chester County to the public, writes Michael Rellahan…
A contemporary home with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn.
The home is set on an…
The French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust – which preserves, stewards, and connects people to the land in northern Chester County – has named Bill Gladden its…
A Chester County politician has introduced legislation that would limit the use of eminent domain on land that has been set aside to be preserved…
The Chester County Commissioners have announced an important agricultural land preservation milestone.
Since October 1990, when the first farm successfully went into the program, Chester…
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…
The Mill at Anselma, a 1747 national historic landmark in Chester Springs, has appointed Robert “Will” Caverly as its Executive Director.
Caverly earned a Bachelor…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the U.S. and draws record numbers of visitors annually to…
A New farm guide published by the Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Agricultural Development Council aims to introduce county residents to local producers…
Thanks to a conservation easement, the Barnes Foundation estate in Chester County has been protected from future development, even if it’s sold, writes Stephan…
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, offering a competitive and flexible benefits package for…
Immaculata Symphony
The Immaculata Symphony – a university-community organization, with an outstanding tradition that dates back to the school’s founding in 1920 – will hold…
Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands, has announced plans to retire after 14 years as leader of the region’s largest conservation organization.
Morrison said…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Mary Ann Plankinton, a partner at Gawthrop Greenwood, has been named chair of the firm’s Wilmington-area office, which will be relocated…
The Brandywine River Museum is hosting “The Way Back” – an exhibit that showcases the works of one of its founders, George “Frolic” Weymouth – writes Dara…
The largest privately-owned nature preserve open to the public in southeastern Pennsylvania just got even bigger with the addition of 20 acres of rare…
Natural Lands and the Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) are calling for nominations for the Growing Greener Communities Award, which honors conservation-minded…
Several Chester County municipalities and organizations have been awarded a total of $5,065,700 in grants for recreation, conservation, and community revitalization projects, according…
The 10-acre Dilworth Farm at 1370 Birmingham Road near the Brandywine Battlefield has been successfully preserved in perpetuity, 240 years after the battle, writes…
Live United in Music
For the fifth consecutive year, Citadel is the presenting sponsor of the United Way of Chester County’s Live United in…
Penn State has recognized longtime supporter and philanthropist Cynthia “Cindy” King, a Malvern resident, as its 2017 Fundraising Volunteer of the Year.
The award recognizes…
MacElree Harvey
As part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing pro bono legal services, attorney Christopher Sullivan serves as a child advocate with…
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…
Natural Lands – a Media-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and nurturing nature’s wonders while creating opportunities for joy and discovery in the outdoors for…
On Friday, Sept. 15, U.S. Congressmen Patrick Meehan and Ryan Costello will join national and local conservation leaders for an exciting preservation announcement on…
The site of a famous Revolutionary War battle in Birmingham Township has been purchased by the Civil War Trust to ensure its preservation, writes Jason…
On the eve of the Stroud Water Research Center’s 50th anniversary, the 2017 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence will be presented to His Serene…
Last month, collectors from near and far took home a piece of the personal, everyday inspiration to the founder of the Brandywine River Museum of…
State Senator Andy Dinniman recently announced more than $300,000 in total funding for conservation projects to reduce the amount of water runoff from farms…
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…
From biking to birding to trail hiking – plus fishing, boating, and more – the new Brandywine Creek Greenway app helps users find recreational activities in more…
Michael Louis – a partner at MacElree Harvey, a law firm with offices in West Chester, Kennett Square, Doylestown, Bala Cynwyd, and Centreville, Del. – was recently…
By Chris Cooper
WCU Live! has announced its lineup for the 2017-2018 school year, and it features a variety of touring artists guaranteed to…
Natural Lands – the Media-based nonprofit formerly known as Natural Lands Trust – has bought 1,500 acres of land, including Bryn Coed Farms in northern…
An army of good is swarming within Chester County, and it’s 48 million strong.
That’s just among the 400 members of the Chester…
After planting 1,140 trees and shelters with the help of volunteers at the end of April, former Stroud Water Research Center Executive Director and…
The Willistown Conservation Trust, the founders of which have overseen the protection of more than 7,200 acres of open space in the Willistown area…
In 2003, James Raubenheimer moved to the West Chester area from South Africa with his parents and joined the Cub Scouts. He found that he…
The plan to build a factory in the beautiful Brandywine countryside a half-century ago prompted the introduction of land-use and tax arrangements that…
Get your bait and fishing poles ready, as more than four million trout are about to become fair game with the trout season in Pennsylvania…
The Chadds Ford-based Brandywine Conservancy has been awarded a grant of $57,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to…
The always-innovative Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale has come up with a new online tool for water management that will be presented by…
The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern Pennsylvania will hold its Annual Energy Briefing on Friday, Feb. 24 from 9-11 AM at the PJM Conference…
Meridian Bank
Meridian Bank, based in Malvern, has promoted Charles Kochka to executive vice president, chief lending officer. He will oversee all of Meridian’s…
It was preserved forever, yet now a small tract of farmland that measures 0.3 acres is on the verge of being condemned and built…
Spend your afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 28 with Natural Lands Trust, exploring the stunning landscape of Stroud Preserve.
Hike scenic trails on your own or…
State Senator Andy Dinniman has announced that 10 conservation and outdoors projects in Chester County will receive a total of $3.8 million in funding…
By Grace Knickerbocker
As reported last week, The Brandywine River is one of four rivers nominated in Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers’ (POWR) River…
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council, presented two agricultural awards at the Commissioners’ meeting this week.
The Farmer of…
Considered “one of the East Coast’s most beautiful watersheds,” the Brandywine River is in the running for the honor of 2017 Pennsylvania River of…
PECO is paving the way for more recreational trails and community parks in Chester County with $30,000 in grants.
The good news came last…
The North American Plant Conservation Initiative has released its 2016-2020 North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Plant Conservation.
The organization unites the Kennett Square…
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…
The Media-based Natural Lands Trust has announced a major milestone in the non-profit land conservation organization’s effort to preserve 1,505 acres…
Natural Lands Trust announced today a major milestone in the non-profit land conservation organization’s effort to preserve 1,505 acres in northern Chester…
A consortium of local conservation and watershed organizations announces the fourth session of the Schuylkill Water Stewards volunteer training program, starting in fall 2016.
Since…
The mission of the Brandywine Conservancy is to conserve the natural and cultural resources of the Brandywine watershed and other selected areas with a primary…
The Natural Lands Trust has preserved a beautiful nearly 58-acre property in London Britain Township to protect its woodlands, rare plants and value to…
‘Farm in the Middle’ is the USDA term for a family farm of between 25 and 1,000 acres, something that has been disappearing from…
The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) is a program within the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). The mission of i2n is to support emerging…
Drive anywhere in Chester County and you will see horses grazing in pastures. It is widely acknowledged that the equine industry plays a major role…
Brooklyn-based artist Dylan Gauthier is the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s first artist-in-residence, and he has been tasked with examining the…
PECO recently convened a Solar Stakeholder Collaborative, modeled on processes the company used previously to develop conservation and wind-energy programs, to explore ways to…
With eyes focused on a picturesque horizon of rolling hills and meandering creeks, Chester County leaders are once again rolling up their sleeves and planting…
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
On Sunday, the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust will host a Chester County…
Chester County and Constellation, a leading retail supplier of power, have completed their project to implement $5.9 million in energy and water conservation measures…
New research conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal has determined the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia region, based on 2015 visitation.
Among the Top…
Money is flowing through the Schuylkill River Valley at a pace of $590 million a year, and local businesses are increasingly dipping their toes into…
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The County of Chester offers a competitive flexible…
By Carla J. Zambelli,
George Alexis Weymouth, known as “Frolic” passed away yesterday April 24, 2016. He would have been 80 years old in June…
It’s a vision of a quiet, peaceful plot of natural beauty, and the group of Kennett Township residents and volunteers behind it is another…
To celebrate two residents who make it their life’s work to keep Chester County a great place to live, Robert Hankin and Molly Morrison…
History has demonstrated that civilizations can fail if farmland is not maintained. We have our own examples of significant areas being devastated by lack of…
In its tireless efforts to preserve the natural beauty of Chester County, the work of the Brandywine Conservancy has helped keep the area unspoiled and…
State Representative Tom Killion of Middletown Township, who is running in a special April election to fill the now vacant 9th State Senate seat*, talks…
A badge of honor is now pinned to a local conservation trust’s already-ironclad commitment to protect the pristine beauty of the Chester County…
Decades of dedication to preserving the natural beauty of Chester County by saving its treasured open spaces has come to fruition with an amazing milestone…
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…
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is helping clear a path into new recreational territory for the benefit of the Chester County public…
Despite looming development all around it, land upon which Revolutionary War hero George Washington sought refuge at to reload after the Battle of Brandywine will…
Woods and wetlands that possess “some of the cleanest water in the county” and prime farmland of statewide importance have been eternally preserved thanks to…
Yoder Farm, the historic 114-acre property that marks the gateway vista into Warwick Township has been saved from being transformed into a housing development…
Chester County Land Trust Receives over 600 Acres of Ancient Land
Close to 675 acres of ecologically vital woodlands and wetland in the Chester County…
Costello Holds Roundtable on Land and Water Conservation Fund Reform
Representative Ryan Costello is looking at ways to reform the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
“Growing Greener Communities” Award Announced
Natural Lands Trust and the Chester County Association of Township Officials have announced that nominations for the Growing Greener Communities…
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AMETEK Announces Mixed but Generally Positive Q3 Results
AMETEK, Inc. released its third quarter financial results…
The current of collaboration has finally spilled into the banks of two Chester County watershed conservation agencies that have worked alongside each other for more…
During its sixth annual award celebration held at the Foundry building on October 1, the Schuylkill River Heritage Center honored former Congressman Jim Gerlach for…
Craft beer lovers rejoice! Victory Brewing Company is bringing back its popular Headwaters Ale, not only to tantalize the taste buds of craft beer enthusiasts…
The County of Chester, with over 2,600 employees but which, according to its own 2013 Annual Report, spends on average of just $234 per…
U.S. Rep. And West Chester local Ryan Costello, has taken up the mantle of his predecessor and joined with fellow Chester County Congressman, Joe…
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs keep you informed about what’s happening around the county.
Lamb McErlane Attorney Selected As New Secretary for Lundale Farm…
VISTA Today’s business briefs are concise stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around the county.
The Land Conservancy Celebrating its…
By Kristin McLaughlin Mitchell,
When we decided to do a cabaret with professional singers from NYC and Philly once a month to build our audience…
by Kristin McLaughlin Mitchell
I moved to West Chester 3 years ago after spending over 20 years working in professional theatre in NYC as an…
Under imminent threat of invasion by a wide-reaching army of emerald ash borers, West Chester has set up a thorough, first-in-the-state…
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 recipient of this year’s Audubon Award for Art Inspiring Conservation has creatively crafted a world of wood, metal and the awareness that man…
By Alana Moran, Publisher of Hulafrog West Chester
Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website and digital community which spotlights local things for kids and…
Exelon Corp. and the Exelon Foundation are sponsoring a Henry Ossawa Tanner exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and will this summer put…
Beginning next January, Chester County’s government facilities will save $6.7 million in energy costs over a 15-year period under a contract with…
The West Chester consulting firm RC Taylor Group has gifted the Chester County Historical Society with an educational outreach program, the StEPs Initiative, aimed at…
Balfour Beatty Communities, the Malvern-based multi-family housing and community developer, announced last week that Hayley King, sustainability coordinator for Balfour Beatty Communities, has…
Hiking, bird watching, a winter solstice celebration and cross country skiing are among the winter activities ongoing at state forests and parks. Check out some…
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, which has so far this year received $1.62 million in funding from grants and contributions, says it…
A handful of protesters were recently arrested in Massachusetts for trespassing and refusing to leave the site of a planned 298-unit affordable housing complex…
Eight Chester County farms are among the 66 farms that have just been preserved from development through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
They are…
By Lance Knickerbocker
Yesterday people gathered to witness the official Phase Three opening of the Chester County portion of the Chester Valley Trail. A wet…
Willistown strawberry farmer Robert Lange is Chester County’s 2014 Farmer of the Year, and retired dairy farmer Robert Ray of Glenmoore is winner of…
The Chester County Commissioners announce that a brief program and ribbon cutting marking the opening of phase three of the Chester Valley Trail will take…
Three Chester County farms have just gone into preservation through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
They are Glenville Farms, a 77.06-acre Cochranville…
By Shannon Maria Jones
In February, Downingtown based Victory Brewing Company was awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania Association for…
Saturday is National Trails Day, an event the local Chester County Trail Club will celebrate with three hikes in the county.
The group plans an…
The Ricoh Group, which has declared June “Ricoh Global Eco Action Month,” plans to turn off the lights on all billboards and Ricoh logo signboards…
Hiking Week in Pennsylvania begins Saturday, May 24, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is teaming with the Keystone Trails Association to offer…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week $33 million in assistance will be provided to farmers to make conservation improvements to improve water…
Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board announced April 17 it has safeguarded five Chester County farms through its farmland preservation program.
The farms are Greenpoint…
SEMI-GAS Systems based in Malvern, a leading provider of ultra-high purity gas delivery equipment, announced that Princeton University has selected its Centurion™ gas…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in March new figures showing the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, and one local organic…
Four Chester County farms were recently placed into preservation through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board – strengthening the county’s standing in the agriculture industry…
Downingtown craft beer producer Victory Brewing Company added yet another award to their expanding trophy case last week.
The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA…
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