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In light of Essential Earth Day and National Volunteer Week occurring in the month of April, Aqua Pennsylvania employees volunteered to better the communities they…
Pennsylvania is rich with a multitude of high-quality dining establishments that make the state well-regarded for its culinary scene.
Among the countless restaurants…
Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) has teamed up with local healthcare partners to launch the innovative Fruit & Vegetable Prescription program. The program aims to…
Immaculata University has again been recognized as a Guard-Friendly School by the Pennsylvania National Guard Association (PNGAS). Immaculata was one of the first educational…
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University…
Abandoned U.S. Navy housing along Ivyland’s Jacksonville Road is following in the footsteps of Warminster’s Shenandoah Woods, writes Dino Ciliberti for the…
Phoenixville Area High School is looking for ways to keep the JROTC program running after it was informed by the Air Force that it would…
Lawrence “Larry” Liss, of Birchrunville, was recently awarded the Silver Star from Four Star General, Daniel R. Hokanson, at Valley Forge Military Academy and College…
Two Chester County executives have found their way onto the list of 2023 most admired CEOs in the Philadelphia area, writes Lisa Dukart for the…
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has announced the winners of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show.
“We are thrilled to recognize the creativity and innovation shown by…
Industry veteran Scott Burky has joined RKL, a leading advisory firm with an office in Exton, as a Business Development Manager.
In his role, Burky…
The Pennsylvania Department of General Services has increased its outreach efforts to help small businesses and small, diverse businesses apply for state contracting opportunities.
A…
Vanguard has announced that Tim Buckley will retire from his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer by year-end 2024 after a dynamic and…
This week, the Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the appointment of Gene Suski as the new Director of Chester…
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…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) will present Bobby Kagel, County Administrator for Chester County, with the J. Larry Boling Award for…
West Chester University’s 175,000-square-foot Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC) turned solid gold this month with the news of…
Penn Veterinary Medicine has claimed to have made changes to students’ work hours amid several fourth-year students and recent graduates describing the unendurable workloads…
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 leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame…
Through the pages of his recently released book, “The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon: A History,” West Chester University Professor of History Robert Kodosky calls…
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…
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish…
Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg joined Santa Claus and his team of reindeer at Hershey Park…
Hearing her speak about immigration matters or negotiation skills, you might not believe Veronica Finkelstein, the lawyer, almost became Dr. Finkelstein, the veterinarian.
“I would…
A seven-member team performed an unusual surgery to help Chelsea, a pup living in a Chester County foster home, learn what it is like…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free December SCORE webinars and live presentations to give you the tools to help your small business prosper.
How…
Firebird: Built to Burn, a new documentary that focuses on the Firebird Festival in Phoenixville, will premiere at the Colonial Theatre on Nov. 29 and…
When her grandfather’s 99th birthday started to get closer, Kristin Schappell took to social media to see if people would be willing to send…
Ron Jaworski Golf recently hosted the much-anticipated Freedom Day last Saturday, Veterans Day, at Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, N.J.
The event…
Exton’s VK Brewing, run by Jason Van Keuren and Najib Abiaad, is celebrating its first anniversary this week, writes Chadd Balbi for Breweries in…
Chester County native Ted Pease recently acquired Right at Home Delaware County, an in-home senior care business, and rebranded it as Right at Home…
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation has launched a first-of-its-kind nursing education pathway program for military veterans. The IBX Foundation Service Scholars Program…
More than 1,000 girls, parents, educators, volunteers, and employers from more than 43 school districts from 8 counties in Pennsylvania, as well as girls…
C&N’s annual calendar photo contest has concluded with Bernadette Chiaramonte of Wellsboro earning the grand prize spot.
Each spring, C&N…
Mid Penn Bank is partnering with Penn State Health’s Department of Urology for the eighth annual No Shave November fundraiser. This partnership has raised…
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat.
Dressing your feline in a…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
Online–How to Create…
In-Person–Marketing Basics…
How to Launch a…
In-Person–How to…
Aubrey “Brownie” Brown, a World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the West Chester Rehabilitation and Health…
Continuing the firm’s annual high rankings on the annual “Top Lawyers” list published by Main Line Today, twenty-one Lamb McErlane PC attorneys have…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have named that Chester County’s first-ever Sustainability Summit, will take place on Tuesday…
Folds of Honor military families will be benefiting from the 14th Annual AM790 WAEB Radio-thon, which will be held the week of Sept. 11…
The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict…
Maui Meadow Farm in West Chester is a safe place for retired racehorses which helps them find new homes while also rehabilitating injured animals, writes…
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. has announced that 23 attorneys were named 2023 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today magazine.
MacElree attorneys have been included in the…
The twin foals who surprised Cara Klothe, a Grand Prix dressage rider and breeder in Lehigh Valley, spent the first ten days of their lives…
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…
Get ready to ignite your patriotism and celebrate America like never before! The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival is right around the corner, promising to be an…
A resilient puppy who was found abandoned in a Philadelphia park with rubber bands tied tightly around her muzzle is recovering at Main Line Animal…
Philadelphia has historically fueled Democratic victories in Pennsylvania, but once strong election engagement by its voters has started to wane, write Anthony J. Rivera and…
Lamb McErlane PC has welcomed Daniel L. ‘Dan’ Sulvetta to its litigation group. Sulvetta concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, primarily in state and federal…
The number of craft breweries skyrocketed in the Keystone State since 2011, but now Pennsylvania’s beloved breweries are facing fierce competition. Canned cocktails are…
Thirty-three Cadets from Valley Forge Military Academy received their diplomas on June 3 during graduation ceremonies. This is the 95th Corps of Cadets.
Cadet…
Navy Rear Admiral Larry Chambers, who served during the Vietnam War, was honored recently at Freedom Village at Brandywine, reports ChesCo.
Retired Navy Rear Admiral…
The Keystone State’s breweries are collaborating on giving back to veterans. Twenty-three veteran-owned or operated breweries helped create “Adapt and Overcome: Get…
Lewis Cyr, Chief Lending Officer at Penn Community Bank, spoke to VISTA Today about his role at the bank and his career path from growing…
Ninety graduates received their bachelor’s degree during the Penn State Brandywine graduation ceremony May 6 in the campus gymnasium.
The graduates were commended by…
Thank a teacher if you can read and write! The first Tuesday in May is Teacher Appreciation Day, and in 2023, May 8th to 12th…
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high…
Essential Utilities has named Alicia Beauchamp, a 20-year veteran of the company, as Director of its state-of-the-art water analysis and technology…
Holy Family University will host a 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Forum, sponsored by AARP, the Northeast Times and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce…
DeSales University’s Office of Veterans and Military Services honored Vietnam War veterans at a special event this past Wednesday, marking 50 years since the…
A few years ago, my husband joined an organization whose mission is public land protection.
In short order, he joined the Pennsylvania chapter’s board…
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…
Chester County veterans received more federal benefit payouts – excluding survivor and pension benefits – than any other county in Pennsylvania, according to the Chester County Department…
Penn State Great Valley will host 2022-23 Penn State Laureate Velvet Brown for “MOJATUBA: Tuba and Dance Fusion” on Thursday, March 16, at 7…
S. Walter Packaging is a true legacy brand — a custom packaging solutions company founded in Philadelphia in 1904 by Simon Walter with a focus on…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE events in March, including webinars and workshops to help your small business realize its potential.
LIVE EVENT: Entrepreneurship…
LIVE EVENT: Marketing…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a March webinar or workshop to help your small business achieve success.
How to Create Snazzy Graphics for Social…
Discover Lancaster invites its neighbors to the east to try something new: a visit to an Amish mud sale.
The season is now in full…
Folds of Honor, an organization that works with families of disabled or fallen veterans and first responders, has opened up this year’s scholarship application…
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.4 million to community organizations located…
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree among the best in the country.
In rankings released on…
One of the most famous models in the world enjoys spending her free time with her family in their Bucks County estate. Lane Florsheim wrote…
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will host their annual Small Business Awards Breakfast at 8 AM — 10 AM on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023…
Quadruplet sisters Emma, Hannah, Deborah, and Sarah Uhlman — Bishop Shanahan High School seniors — are competing together at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, writes Elizabeth Worthington for…
The past year has seen a profound change in interest rates for loans of all kinds, including below-market rates through government-backed business loans…
The Pentagon announced this week that parental leave for military service members has been extended to 12 weeks plus pay, and Pennsylvania State Representative Chrissy…
The West Chester University “Incomparable” Golden Rams Marching Band will again represent West Chester University and the greater Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE…
On Saturday, Dec. 17, West Chester University recognized three individuals who have made a significant impact on the university and its students.
At the 9…
There are 1,342 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University at five separate winter commencement…
Andy Landmesser, assistant teaching professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State Brandywine, was recently named the College of Information Sciences and Technology Statewide…
Since the first case of a highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered in Pennsylvania, Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center has been busy doing diagnostic…
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Kennett Square will be observing November to host multiple events to remember men and women of service…
Cadets at Valley Forge Military College emerged victorious as the number one military junior college at this year’s Spartan Ranger Challenge held at Fort…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following free SCORE workshops and November business webinars.
In-Person Program–Entrepreneurship: Is It for You?
This…
Partners in Outreach, a volunteer-run nonprofit that serves children and families throughout Chester County, will be hosting Laughs for Literacy at Uptown! Knauer Performing…
Valley Forge Military College is the direct beneficiary of a PMAAP Program Bill approved in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that now moves to the desk…
Ben Fileccia, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, spoke with VISTA Today about the hospitality “gene” he…
Following the success of September’s Festival O22 presentation of live opera productions alongside opera films, “redefining opera on stage and screen” according to the…
A bicycle decorated with purple blooms and ribbons arrived in Phoenixville last week to share a simple message: love does not harm, writes Holly Herman…
The Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division has honored Elliott Greenleaf shareholder Colin J. O’Boyle — whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, healthcare litigation…
Daylin Leach, former State Senator, and Representative, spoke to VISTA Today about the lessons he learned from his tumultuous childhood – he went to eight different…
Authors Kevin Ferris, of West Chester, and John Siegfried will hold a book launch and signing for the release of No Greater Love: The Story…
The HR McMaster Center for Security Studies speaker series at the Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) welcomed Marc Ferraro as its opening speaker for the…
The Chester County History Center has a packed calendar of events in October that are sure to inform, fascinate, and spook participants:
How to Research…
Chester County Library will host several social service organizations that offer assistance with various housing needs. Stop by the Reference Department between 9:30 AM…
Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney that debuted yesterday afternoon…
The 2022 Lancaster Hot Air Balloon festival lifts off Sept. 16 in nearby Bird-in-Hand Pa.
By the time it lands on Sept. 18…
West Chester veterinarian Amy Kidd only adopts senior dogs and provides them with a loving and comfortable environment where they can spend their twilight years…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free SCORE workshops and webinars in September.
Entrepreneurship: Is It for You?
This in-person SCORE…
Small businesses are essential to the economy, but after the pandemic, some companies may need financial assistance to get back up and running. With small…
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media, founded in 1953, is a two-year accredited, private non-profit college offering an education for those looking…
Chester County has three representatives on the inaugural Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 list recently released by City & State Pennsylvania.
The list recognizes people who…
Continuing the firm’s annual high rankings on the annual “Top Lawyers” list published by Main Line Today, thirty attorneys from Lamb McErlane PC have…
Brave little corgi Arthur managed to survive for days on his own after being shot in the head before finding refuge and care at the…
Well-designed inclusive playgrounds and parks welcome people and especially children of all abilities to play, learn and grow together, writes General Recreation Inc. of…
The Brandywine Ball May 13 raised more than $55,000 which will go toward the Media campus’ Academic Success Center in the Vairo Library on…
State Route 2004 in Lansdale/Hatfield is now the Dr. Frank Erdman Boston Memorial Highway. The change was enacted by the recent passing of Pa…
Cochranville resident George Strawbridge Jr., a prominent horse breeder and safe racing advocate, welcomed the reforms recently adopted by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission, saying they…
Just in time for a summer full of exploring Chester County’s pick-your-own farms, wineries, farmers markets, and more, the Chester County Agricultural…
Jim Brexler, CEO of Doylestown Health spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in St. Louis County, Missouri; taking Chevy Chase–style vacations to Southern…
Chester County is projected to be the fastest-growing county in southeastern Pennsylvania, with growth of more than 25 percent anticipated by 2050. With a…
Almost 300 students will receive their diplomas at Harcum College’s 106th Commencement on Saturday, May 7.
Dr. Craig Wooters will give the commencement address…
As the medical director of the New Bolton Center, the University of Pennsylvania’s internationally renowned veterinary facility, Dr. Barbara Dallap-Schaer takes care of…
West Chester native and Malvern Prep graduate Carl Nassib is a six-year veteran of the National Football League, where he is a defensive end…
Judy Jeffords-Homitz, the CEO of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on the move as the daughter of…
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…
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO.Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of…
Seeking to honor the women whose efforts contributed significantly toward winning World War II, a bicycle decorated with flowers known as Pedals with Petals recently…
Now’s your chance to get some information on how to get into Pennsylvania’s growing marijuana industry.
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana market has reached…
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), which owns Exton Square Mall, faces another challenge as it continues to struggle to get its share price…
S&T Bank, a full-service financial institution with assets of $9.4 billion and several branches in Chester County, has promoted three executives…
Pennsylvania legislature is ready to take the first concrete step toward legalizing recreational marijuana in the state, writes Jan Murphy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
Pennsylvania bourbon aficionados will find out sometime this week if they get to take home rare bourbons that include Pappy Van Winkle. The giveaway is…
Pet lovers, rejoice. According to a new study by delivery service platform My Baggage, Philadelphia is one of the nation’s top 10 pet-friendly…
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree among the top 100 in the country.
In rankings released…
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company and division of the Hankin Group, was recognized with multiple awards through the SatisFacts National epIQ (Experience…
Honey Brook resident Brian Mineweaser rung in 2022 as the “Powerball First Millionaire of the Year” after he became the lucky winner of $1 million…
The cannabis industry is growing in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana market has reached $3.4 billion in total sales since 2018, according to the…
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…
Pennsylvania’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish isn’t baked potatoes. Nor is it green bean casserole. And it’s not that gooey ambrosia that Aunt…
Malvern-based Layer 8 Security has a connection to Penn State Great Valley that runs deeper than the physical proximity. CEO and co-founder Jeffrey…
One of the highlights of National Dog Show week is its annual press preview, a harbinger of a one-of-a-kind local event.
At…
At DeSales University, students who are Veterans and served their country are in good hands with Joann Haws, Director, Veterans and Military Services.
“I’ve…
Homers for Hope, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit, will host its biggest charity event of the year — a softball home run derby — on Saturday, Nov. 6…
Bishop Shanahan senior and star football player DaKendrick Daniels is high on the radar of college recruiters and recently made his first official visit, to…
Sam Schmidthuber, a country artist from Morgantown, won Modern Country Vocalist of the Year at the 2021 Josie Music Awards in Tennessee, writes Lisa Mitchell…
DeSales University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is helping pave the way for cyber security professionals to pursue a graduate business degree.
The…
Take a free webinar from SCORE and get helpful small business advice.
How to Start and Operate a Small Business
On Tuesday, Oct. 12, learn…
A cemetery at Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Devon recently served as a learning space for archeology students. The Main Line Times &…
Take a free webinar from SCORE for helpful small business advice.
Top Ten Social Media Management Tips for Entrepreneurs
On Wednesday, Oct. 6, learn the…
While social media search results for ‘spotted lanternflies toxic to pets’ may indicate otherwise, experts say there is no evidence supporting the claim. They continue…
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company, was named the Management Company of the Year at the 2021 Pennsylvania Apartment Association’s Best of…
St. Norbert Catholic School in Paoli has been named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
St. Norbert is…
These free September webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners.
Leanstack Canvas—Business Plan on a Page
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, learn…
For privacy at home or in the garden, I have always found that one of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by using…
West Chester resident Kevin Mulqueen, a 30-year veteran of the information technology industry, has acquired four data centers in the Philadelphia region. He spent…
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy (SSM) — a regional engineering, environmental, and surveying firm — has welcomed Scott T. Miller to its Civil Engineering Division as Manager of…
Mid Penn Bank has appointed Donald F. Holt to Interim Chief Financial Officer.
In this role, Holt will report to Rory Ritrievi, President and CEO…
Now in its 20th year, the Church Farm School Golf Classic welcomes friends and future friends of the private boarding and day school to French…
The Quakers at Plymouth Friends Meeting, a group that helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way to bring…
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…
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…
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program has raised $129,129, which will provide more than 775,000 meals to the community through…
Penn State Brandywine received the largest foundation philanthropic gift ever in its history when The Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation committed $1 million…
Groups of songbirds have recently been turning up dead throughout the region, and their cause of death remains a mystery to scientists and wildlife officials…
Glen Macnow, the long-time WIP sports-talk host, part-owner of Conshohocken Brewing Company, and the man who can’t quite get over the…
The West Chester University Police Department recently welcomed six new police officers in a special ceremony to recognize their commitment to strengthening relationships within the…
Exton native Amritha Mallikarjun, a cognitive scientist and post-doctoral research fellow at Penn Vet’s Working Dog Center, was initially fuzzy about her future…
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…
Wealth Enhancement Group, a Minneapolis-area wealth management firm, is acquiring Malvern-based Hoover Financial Advisors and its $1.46 billion in client assets, writes…
A local malthouse is joining 19 other veteran-owned/operated breweries in Pennsylvania to create a Memorial Day brew for military veterans, writes Max Bennett…
Pennsylvania bourbon and rye whiskey lovers: You’re in for a true treat, writes Paul Guggenheimer for the Trib Live.
Interested buyers need to be…
C&N recently announced strategic organizational changes to align with its value-based, relationship model and to pursue continued growth in a fast-changing…
Malvern resident Hank Oberly has joined Meridian Bank as Vice President of Business Development.
In this new role, Oberly will be responsible for new business…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
On Thursday, March…
The Chester County History Center has three virtual events on the calendar that are sure to inform and fascinate participants:
History Matters Speaker SeriesWilliam “Bill…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
West Chester University has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly School designation and has advanced to Gold status in recognition of leading practices, outcomes, and…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminar in February.
Mastering Finances for Black-Owned Businesses
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, take this free…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminar in February. How Packaging Can Build Your Brand, Reduce Damages and Waste, and Even Save…
Mid Penn Bank has appointed William K. Poole, who has enjoyed a 36-year career as a banking executive in central Pennsylvania, to its Board…
Mt. Zion AME Church in Devon is using technology to help identify graves in its cemetery, including those of 21 Civil War veterans, writes Pete…
Thirty-eight Lamb McErlane attorneys have been named Five-Star/Top Attorneys by Suburban Life magazine:
Mary-Ellen H. Allen – Employment LawRonald A. Amarant – Business…
A custom-built contemporary home with five bedrooms and three full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford, in Pennsbury Township…
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree for veterans among the Top 100 in the country. In…
For the past few years, flex space has been in high demand in the suburban Philadelphia market.
Understanding that the pandemic only further tightened this…
Taking breaks is important. Step away from your daily routine, spend your lunch break with Penn State Great Valley’s free lunchtime learning events, and…
What We’re Reading is a short synopsis of interesting, noteworthy, and sometimes inspiring stories and news happening across the region, state, nation, and occasionally…
A lawsuit filed in federal court by the families of five residents who died of COVID-19 at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Spring City…
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…
The fight against the spotted lanternfly has found its newest champion in Lucky the German Shepherd, according to a report from NorthCentralPA.com.
Lucky is…
With a mission is to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all people, regardless of their individual challenges, Thorncroft has proudly served Chester…
Berwyn native Ed Welburn, the retired Vice President of Global Design at General Motors, spoke with VISTA Today about his most prominent memories of his…
When the 20th annual Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) conference had to be cancelled last March due to COVID-19, more than 1,200…
Wayne resident John T. Lynch, a decorated bomber pilot from World War II who returned home to become a lawyer, has died at 96, writes…
With the spotted lanternfly population threatening a potential $324 million in economic loss and nearly 3,000 jobs, Penn State researchers have found promising ways…
Somebody told Dave Portnoy about Pica’s in Upper Darby.
Its pizza was featured and reviewed on Portnoy’s “One Bite” pizza review blog on…
With the presidential election only weeks away, the Philadelphia region’s large Jewish community is becoming increasingly more polarized on the issue, writes Omri Nahmais…
By Wendi Rank
My daughter didn’t cry when her guinea pig died.
He was old, she shrugged. Shocked, I suggested to my husband we…
Malvern resident Dennis Marlo was recently awarded Harcum College’s 2020 Circle of Excellence Award by President Jon Jay DeTemple and his wife, Margaret DeTemple…
As terrible as spotted lanternflies are and as much damage as they cause, two local artists are making the most out of the invasion by…
A World War II vet nearing 100 years old received his high school diploma this week from the Rose Tree Media School District, writes Ashley…
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…
Penn State researchers have started a search for native birds and insects that kill and eat spotted lanternfly, the Asia-native insect that has been…
As spotted lanternflies continue to hold dominion over Pennsylvania and surrounding states, Anne Johnson, a graduate student in Penn State’s Department of Entomology, is…
Man’s Best Friend is joining the front lines in the battle against the spotted lanternfly, reports Christie Ileto for 6ABC.
The dogs come from…
Benjamin Kief, who died in April of an opioid overdose in West Chester, is one of many victims of an opioid crisis that has intensified…
A traditional home with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms that is the very definition of magnificent is available for sale in Kennett…
Harcum College enrollment officials have named the winners of the 2020 Art & Design Contest. All the winning students reside in Pennsylvania and will attend…
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the fall season of high school sports, student-athletes at West Chester East are still hoping for the best, writes Phil…
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…
Kathy Koar, a member of Harcum College’s Class of 1999 who is the Program Director for Veterinary Nursing at the college, has been selected…
Aqua Pennsylvania has $6.9 million in infrastructure improvement projects underway in Marple, Haverford, Edgmont, and Ridley townships and Media Borough to improve service reliability…
Surrey Services for Seniors has announced its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2021.
Rick Davis, the President of Magis Insurance Group, will serve as…
Main Line Today magazine has named 24 Lamb McErlane attorneys as 2020 Top Lawyers.
Four of them are ranked No. 1.
Mary-Ellen H. Allen…
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has found that the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, the nursing home for veterans in Spring City that gave at least 30…
Vanguard has announced a number of leadership changes:
Martha King, who has served as managing director of Vanguard Institutional Investor Group since 2015, will transition…
A vote from the Lincoln University Board of Trustees to not renew the contract of president Brenda Allen has drawn the ire of alumni, who…
Nationally, West Chester University is among the 100 Best Public Universities and 100 Best Value Universities, according to College Consensus’s 2020 rankings.
College Consensus…
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties:
JUNE 16
How Female Founders Can Innovate…
In preparation for the summer season, a new video produced by Oliveto Media touts southeastern Pennsylvania’s readiness for hospitality, events, and tourism.
The video…
JUNE 9
Simple Ways to Boost Your…
History runs deep at Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU (historically black college/university) and one of Chester County’s seemingly underappreciated…
West Chester resident Jerry Hludzik – a renowned musician, songwriter, and producer who grew up near Hazleton – has died at the age of 68 after a…
West Chester University’s online MBA program is ranked 20th in the 2020 Online MBA Rankings published by Online MBA Report in March.
WCU’s…
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…
With a plethora of dining, drinking, and entertainment options, Bridge Street in Phoenixville has seemingly morphed into the South Street of Chester County.
The liveliness…
By Maria Hess
When Dr. Angela Herman joined the Wilmington University faculty full-time in 2015, she was asked to transform the former Allied Health…
Even as a child, James Kirschke, Ph.D., loved to swim. He learned quickly at the age of seven when some older kids threw him…
The Chester County Historical Society has announced that the 38th Annual Chester County Antiques and Art Show will be held on March 14 and 15…
Do you have an amazing, accomplished woman in your life?
The Southeast Pennsylvania/Southern New Jersey Division of the March of Dimes is seeking nominations…
The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition held a rally over the weekend to protest Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to cut money from a program that benefits…
Malvern resident Elizabeth “Betty” Moran, owner and breeder of several champion racehorses, has died at the age of 89, according to a report from Thoroughbred…
Lamb McErlane has announced that 12 of its lawyers have been named Top Attorneys by Suburban Life magazine:
Appellate Law
James C. Sargent
Business Law…
Starr Cummin Bright, a gunshot survivor from southern Chester County, is trying to get Pennsylvania legislators to pass the so-called red flag laws. These…
Based in West Chester, FourStone Partners is an innovative consulting firm specializing in business development, sales outsourcing, and operational support services. It is a high…
Joseph (Skip) Brion, the Chairman of Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLP and the former Chairman of the Chester County Republican Committee, and his wife…
Ask most college students what they need most from their course of study, and they will say skills to succeed in the workplace.
Workplace readiness…
By Gale Martin and Kathy Koar
Day in and day out, students and graduates of Harcum College’s Veterinary Nursing program combine the art of…
A special-needs pig just three weeks old has been flown to New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine…
Steve Barrar decided running for state representative would be a way to help small business owners like himself, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times…
Patricia (Patti) A. Husic, President and CEO of Centric Bank, recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Conference for Women, a full-day conference…
When Dr. Win Somboonsong won Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year for Eastern Pennsylvania, it was just the latest achievement in a fascinating journey…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and insurance company MetLife have found from a recent study that not enough small businesses are hiring veterans, writes…
By Lynne Williams
So exactly what is a veteran? “A veteran – whether active duty, discharged, retired or reserve – is someone who, at one point in…
Chaddsford Winery has been working to rebalance its portfolio after some major changes to its team in recent years, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg…
“It’s not the most glamorous business, but it’s something that’s really necessary to help the agricultural community around us,” said Dr. James…
Helping emergency responders cope with the stress of their work is one of the actions being considered by the state legislature as it addresses a…
As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester County, the Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester County Fund for…
Gateway Horseworks, a Malvern-based nonprofit that uses horses to help people heal, is looking for a new and hopefully permanent home, writes Erin McCarthy…
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls recently welcomed U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan for a townhall discussion with high school girls in its…
Haley Shultz, a Honey Brook native and Kolbe Fellow at Gettysburg College, is advocating for social justice at Veterans Treatment Courts in Pennsylvania, writes Molly…
Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which actively promotes the Valley…
RKL, a leading professional services firm with offices located in Pennsylvania and beyond, has announced that Derek Price has joined its Exton office as an…
The Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program started by Penn Vet and the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be based out of the New Bolton Center in Kennett…
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…
The Boy Scouts of America began serving the youth of this country more than 109 years ago.
The Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America…
The sudden death of Peter Samson last Saturday sent shock waves through the lacrosse community in southeastern Pennsylvania, writes Bruce Adams for Main Line Media…
Colonel Stuart Helgeson, the Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer of Valley Forge Military Academy and College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut…
West Chester native Phoebe McClernon, a senior at the University of Virginia, is one of 61 soccer players across the country on the Women’s…
Founded in 1920, Immaculata University was the first Catholic college for women in the Philadelphia area. Now co-ed, Immaculata offers more than 100 graduate…
Founded in 1920, Immaculata University was the first Catholic college for women in the Philadelphia area. Now co-ed, it offers more than 100 graduate…
Laura Keen, a Phoenixville photographer who has worked with a variety of clients, including Bradley Cooper, recently released her first book, Chasing Light, writes Justin…
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…
Staff from the Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) and Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children joined the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania…
West Chester University third baseman Jared Melone was recently named to the 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-America Division II Baseball Team, and thus became…
S&T Bancorp, Inc. – the Indiana, Pa.-based holding company for S&T Bank, with operations in five markets including western Pennsylvania, central…
Unlike some of her Democratic colleagues who are eager to take on President Trump right away, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan prefers to focus her…
Pennsylvania’s 12th Annual Walk for the Wounded & Warriors 5K Run is set for Saturday, May 18 from 9 AM-3 PM at Rose…
Nelson Henry, a former Lincoln University student and veteran of World War II, wants the Army to upgrade his discriminatory “blue discharge” to an honorable…
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…
Va La Vineyards in Avondale, one of the top wineries in the nation, is seeing its flagship red blend, Mahogany, turn 12 this year, writes…
Penn Vet, with the help of researchers at its New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, is looking for innovative solutions to help dairy farms overcome…
Philadelphia and its surrounding area accurately represent the country’s current demographic makeup, according to a new study by data website FiveThirtyEight, writes Adam Hermann…
Among more than 800-plus institutions surveyed by U.S. News & World Report for its 2020 graduate school rankings, West Chester University has some…
Total Heir, a seven-month-old colt, has successfully recovered from eye trauma at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, writes Sacha Adorno for…
West Chester University is the largest of the 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. With roots dating back to 1812…
With Philadelphia just named the third-best city in the U.S. for women in tech, more than 1,200 girls, parents, and educators from…
Harrisburg-based Centric Bank will enter the Main Line market with a loan production office and retail branch, both on Lancaster Avenue in Devon, writes…
By Bob Mitchell
Chester County Hospital parent, The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), better known as Penn Medicine, has named Kevin B. Mahoney as…
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, offering a competitive and flexible benefits package for…
William J. Belknap Sr.
Belknap, the CEO and President of Downingtown-based AEONRG, LLC, has been elected to the National Small Business Association’s Board…
Nothing clears the cobwebs like a long trek in the open air. Here are some essential (and not so essential) gear choices for your first…
Kayla Root, a graduate of Oxford High School and a sophomore at Penn State, was Pennsylvania’s representative at the recent Miss Pageant contest, writes…
The Southeast Pennsylvania/Southern New Jersey Division of the March of Dimes is seeking nominations for its 30th Annual Salute to Chester County Women of…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially celebrated on Monday, but West Chester University will hold its annual celebration on Friday, Jan. 25, after students…
Immaculata University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs and significant service opportunities for its students.
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Services
This position…
One of the best ways to help men and women in the military is to support them in the workplace, and the Chester County Intermediate…
On Monday evening, Rich Loughery was unanimously elected to succeed Val DiGiorgio as Chairman of the Republican Committee of Chester County. Several weeks ago, Rick…
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…
Jim McErlane, Senior Partner at Lamb McErlane PC, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up an only child in Malvern, attending Malvern Prep, then Villanova…
Thomas “Buck” Riley, Founder and former CEO of Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, speaks with Vista Today about his memories growing up on a farm…
Lou Caputo, who has been growing mushrooms in Kennett Square for more than 40 years, is looking for ways to get some relief from competition…
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has released a report that lists 12 recommendations for reducing deaths due to gun violence, writes Rachel McDevitt for 90…
West Chester University has long been known for its passionate commitment to assist current and former members of the armed forces in their transition back…
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust has sold four acres at Exton Square Mall to Hanover, which plans to develop a 300-unit apartment community…
Wayne’s namesake, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, formed the nation’s first professionally trained fighting force, writes Jeffrey Snedden for The Beaver County Times.
His…
Kennett Square’s Penny Lane Emporium – a children’s clothing, accessory, and gift shop owned by Shannon Blake – is fun for all ages, writes Samantha…
West Chester resident Andrew Schiavello, president of the Honor Flight Network’s Philadelphia chapter, helps local veterans visit memorials in Washington, D.C., that honor…
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…
Penn State Great Valley students have been recognized by SAP for their app that helps veterans combat opioid abuse, according to a report from Penn…
Two first-time politicians – Democrat Chrissy Houlahan, a third-generation military veteran, and Republican Greg McCauley, a tax attorney and former owner of nine Wendy…
By Steve Edgcumbe
When a bomb threat was called in at the old Chester County Courthouse in 2006, county officials responded by clearing the building…
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…
Immaculata University
The university’s Division of Nursing has secured a grant of $22,900 from the McLean Contributionship for the purchase of a Pyxis…
One the goals of the Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR) in Chester Springs is to save dogs from puppy mills and to eliminate the systemic…
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…
Pocono Organics is partnering with Pocono Raceway to provide NASCAR fans in northeast Pennsylvania with healthier snack options, writes Jason Nark for the Philadelphia Inquirer…
PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program
Three municipalities in Chester County will receive more than $1.1 million in total funding for traffic control system…
Dallas Krapf – Vice Chairman of the Board of the Krapf Group, the West Chester-based operator of school and charter buses – has shown his appreciation…
Jim Kirlin, a Vietnam veteran and alumnus of Father Judge High School in Philadelphia, is making a documentary on the school’s 27 graduates killed…
U.S. Army veteran Frank Horvath, a 94-year-old resident of the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Spring City, received France’s Legion of Honor…
Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy has broken another record.
Twelve female cadets – the most to have ever graduated at one time from…
Penn Vet has received a $300,000 donation from the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association to conduct research at its New Bolton Center in Kennett Square…
Mid Penn Bancorp’s $82 million acquisition of Malvern’s First Priority Financial set to close in the third quarter has received the required regulatory…
The 2018 Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania, published by Niche.com, awarded the coveted top spot to Montgomery County, leaving those of us in…
Researchers at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square are battling equine doping to protect horses involved in sports like racing, jumping, and…
Ocean Eye Inc. of Elverson has been named the Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for…
With the workplace becoming increasingly geared toward millennials, many baby boomers feel they are being pushed aside or even out, according to Knowledge@Wharton.
After…
Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus SkillsUSA students are offering their own take on what it means to be an American through a series…
Fred Henrich, President & CEO of Coatesville Savings Bank, speaks to COATESVILLE Today about growing up in Reading within walking distance of First Energy Stadium…
Beginning this spring, Penn Vet is launching an augmented reality interface that will help students learn how to perform challenging spinal cord surgery, writes Sacha…
Chester County author Bruce Mowday recently completed taping of a Pennsylvania Cable Network show on his new book, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg. The show…
Greencastle Associates Consulting in Malvern has been selected as one of 30 finalists across the nation for the Defense Department’s Employer Support Freedom Award…
Representative Ryan Costello is not planning to seek reelection for Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District in this year’s House election, according to several news…
The Republican challenges of the new Pennsylvania congressional district map have been rejected by federal District Court and the U.S. Supreme Court one day…
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…
A campaign – Save the Anthony Wayne – is hoping to breathe new life into the nine-decades-old theater in Wayne, to save it from permanently…
A. Stevens Krug
Krug, a West Chester architect known for his work in sustainable design, has been named a Fellow of the Association of Energy…
Hinsonville’s Heroes: Black Civil War Soldiers of Chester County, Pennsylvania by Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch tells the compelling story of the county’s…
It’s really a simple formula, according to David Sparks, Chairman of First Priority Bank.
“Quality plus quality equals entry into a crème-de…
Veteran coach Nick Russo has helped turn West Chester Rustin into a force on the scholastic ice hockey scene, writes Mike Owens for the Philadelphia…
The Phoenixville couple who has been interviewing famous people for its 3-Minute Storyteller short videos for three years are now adding podcasts, writes Michaela…
A Silver Marten rabbit named Titan and owned by Gavra Goldie of East Nottingham was awarded best of its class recently at the Pennsylvania Farm…
While it can be easy for the opponents of gerrymandering to point to current congressional maps, finding a way to fix them is not so…
Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square has entered into a self-imposed equine quarantine for equine herpes myeloencephalitis (EHM).
The animal hospital…
The Gendel Girls
The Gendel Girls, Chester Springs-based business women with a flourishing line of intimate apparel sold exclusively through QVC, recently made their…
Bentley Systems
The Exton-based software company has signed an agreement to acquire a water modeling software business in Portugal called ACTION Modulers. The research…
West Chester University will receive $112,000 in funding for a new program to prepare veterans for careers in education.
The Troops to Teachers grant…
West Chester University, one of fourteen campuses of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education serving over 17,000 students and employing 800 full- and…
Pennsylvania’s Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System, which includes Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, has been awarded a national quality credential, according…
MacElree Harvey
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have ranked MacElree Harvey among the 2018 “Best Law Firms.” The firm received a…
By Guy Ciarrocchi Today is election day! While there are important local and county races, we want to bring to your attention the critical Judicial…
Gawthrop Greenwood
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…
The State House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the annual state appropriation for the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and its New…
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…
Penn Vet’s state-of-the-art New Bolton Center in Kennett Square might soon be out of reach for some Pennsylvania students, according to…
Brian Selander, Entrepreneur In Residence at SeventySix Capital and the speaker at next week’s Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series presentation on the emergence of eSports…
Benchmark Federal Credit Union
Benchmark employees turned “pink” last Saturday to raise funds for women with breast cancer. They participated in the Unite for HER…
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a day that will forever live in infamy in the collective heart…
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…
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…
Aryanna Berringer, a former Kennett Square resident and Iraq War veteran, has joined the race for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor, writes Chris Barber for The Pottstown…
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…
Through the end of the year, eligible companies in Chester County may apply for low-interest loans and lines of credit from the Pennsylvania Industrial…
Vince Pompo, an attorney at Lamb McErlane, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Ridley Township, where he walked to school every day and…
American professional farriers – specialists in equine hoof care – are set to ride into Kennett Square to study up on all the king’s horses.
Fox Rothschild
Building on a tradition of giving back to the communities where its attorneys and staff live and work, Fox Rothschild has launched FoxCares…
BB&T Bank – based in Winston-Salem, N.C. – arrived in Pennsylvania through its recent purchases of Susquehanna Bank and National…
Bill Hieb, President and CEO of DNB Financial, parent company of DNB First, the oldest nationally chartered community bank serving the Greater Philadelphia region, recently…
After years of happy trail riding, a Virginia paint horse grew lame from pastern arthritis in his lower left front leg — until owner Aimee Swenson…
Chester County has the highest number of dogs in the Greater Philadelphia region that have tested positive for Lyme disease, writes Tom Avril for the…
A school of baseball scouts is swimming after West Chester Rustin High School’s Chris McMahon, and the University of Miami-bound star is also…
More than 1,400 degrees and certificates will be conferred to students at Delaware County Community College’s commencement on Thursday morning at The Pavilion…
Health Care Connect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has planned a Health Care Summer Immersion Academy for area teens entering…
A prematurely born filly that was admitted to Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center in critical condition has been nursed back to health with the…
In Chester County, it’s much more than a slogan. One of America’s favorite neighborhood grills and bars just proved its commitment to the…
The Exton office of Fox Rothschild held another successful clothing drive to benefit “Operation Easter Outfit,” a program founded by Partners in Outreach…
Through the generosity of Henrietta Alexander, Penn Vet will establish the Ralph L. Brinster President’s Distinguished Professorship in honor of Dr. Ralph Brinster, renowned…
With Gov. Tom Wolf proposing to cut the $30 million in state funding it receives, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has seemingly…
On March 21, Chester County – and the nation – will celebrate the 44th anniversary of National Agriculture Day.
As the county’s number one industry, agriculture…
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…
Beneficial Bank has named Albert Melfi as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader.
Based in Media, he will lead new business development and relationship…
As the budget battle over the funding of Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center wages on, the veterinary school’s results are taking center stage…
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…
With ground now broken for its Mariner East 2 pipeline project, Sunoco Logistics is a name you often hear in the news.
The project, which…
Faced with the daunting task of healing the state’s $3 billion budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed to put Chester County’s horse…
Melanie Kirshenbaum of Westchester County, N.Y., is the first student accepted into the new VMD-MBA degree program at Penn Vet’s Center for…
The unforgettable connection between a Chadds Ford woman and the foal she raised but was separated from now has an unforgettable story and an unbelievable…
DNB First
DNB First has announced that Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a member of its Board of Directors since 2004, has recently been named one of…
One word not commonly used to describe a job interview is fun.
However, if you were to ask students and employers who attended the inaugural…
Young members of the “Robotic Waffles” team, which consisted of students from Hillendale and Pocopson elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, took…
According to the latest estimates of the U.S. Census Bureau, Pennsylvania is on course to lose at least one Congressional seat by 2020, writes…
Real estate developer, entrepreneur, and member of both West Chester and Neumann University’s Council of Trustees Marian Moskowitz spoke with VISTA Today last week…
20/10 Solutions
Melissa Greiner has joined West Chester’s 20/10 Solutions, a full-service marketing agency focused on implementing a strategic process on…
Dogs and cats in the Phoenixville Borough and their two-legged guardians will benefit from a new effort to directly return lost animals to their…
Back-to-back startups are cracking open Malvern’s beer and spirits scene along Three Tun Road.
Chasing an earlier announcement that upstart Locust Lane…
This Thanksgiving will mark the 10th year that the Delaware County-based HEADstrong Foundation will prepare and serve the traditional holiday feast to the patients…
Veterinary science students from the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus took the bull by the horns at the 89th National Future…
Before Penn State’s Big Ten victory over Iowa on Nov. 5, Penn State Great Valley students Carolina Aceto and Tahseen Firoz walked onto the…
The Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2nd Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, November 11th @ 10:00am at the…
In what pundits are calling one of the most stunning political upsets in all of American political history, Donald J. Trump has triumphed and will…
Omega Flex
Exton’s Omega Flex has announced its third-quarter earnings, with net sales for the first nine months of this year exceeding the…
Starting October 1, Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square will be beamed into homes around the country in the new Animal Planet…
Malvern’s USA Technologies has added FreshBrew Group to its growing number of ePort Connect customers. USAT is currently working with FreshBrew, the national specialty…
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…
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…
On Wednesday, Penn State University and Delaware County Community College signed a guaranteed admissions agreement enabling qualifying graduates of two-year college to transfer seamlessly…
Longtime Chester County resident Thomas Hickey Sr., a passionate advocate for animals and the underserved, died of a stroke at Jefferson Hospital on Sunday aged…
With a fresh organic menu that’s just as incredible as the picturesque undulating hills of the Honey Brook countryside rolled out before the restaurant…
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…
The April acquisition of National Penn Bancshares by BB&T Bancorp has not been smooth sailing as the new owner just lost another lending…
What started as a horror story came to a happy end on Wednesday, when Lily’s adoption by former “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart…
Memorial Day is as good a day as any to notice how the American Flag, whether it is seen floating gracefully in the morning breeze…
Today’s rundown of all the shorter stories happening in Chester County.
Army Veteran and DCCC Student Plays Carnegie Hall
Phillip Lee Dickerson, an army…
Chester County launched its updated Hall of Heroes website that honors the sacrifices of county’s local military heroes in time for Memorial Day. The…
As spectators cheered on their favorites during the first races at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, Chester County horse breeders Roy and Gretchen Jackson were…
Malvern Federal Savings Bank announced on Monday, that banking veteran William J. Boylan has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer.
In his…
Groundbreaking new medical scanning technology is giving Chester County a never-before-seen look inside the bodies of local horses — without cramming them into a…
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and its Center for Workforce Information & Analysis recently released an employment monthly report, and it speaks to…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce will host its Monthly…
Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Monday, SCORE of Chester and Delaware Counties will host a seminar…
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…
Bluebird Wins Five American Craft Spirits Awards
Bluebird Distilling has won five awards at the widely popular 2016 American Craft Spirits Awards at its third…
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…
State Senator Andy Dinniman and representatives from Meals on Wheels of Chester County and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation today visited the home of Harvey Phillips…
An Arabian horse that was found in excruciating pain after being shot by over 130 rounds from a paintball gun at close range is being…
Ricoh Named 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company
Ricoh Company has been named the World’s Most Ethical Company for 2016 by the Ethisphere Institute…
The Southeast Pennsylvania Division March of Dimes will honor three outstanding women from Chester County at the annual Salute to Women of Achievement event on…
By Duncan Allison
Perhaps the biggest change that has occurred in farming in the last 50-60 years in Chester County and across the country…
Most seniors today want to keep living at home as long as possible. They are comfortable there, have raised families, made memories there and, most…
According to Main Line Today, it takes talent and tenacity to tackle the world’s most pressing problems, and Chester County has its hands full…
Dairy farming and dairy products have long been associated with Chester County since there was strong demand from Philadelphia and the expanding…
Iron Hill Brewery Introduces Russian Imperial Stout in a Can
On February 16th the Iron Hill Brewery started canning one its most popular award winning…
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…
PennVet is about to get its moment in the spotlight as Animal Planet is in production of an all-new series featuring the University of…
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…
After a tough championship battle at the 2016 Chester County Spelling Bee, Aakash Narayan emerged victorious as the last student left standing on stage at…
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…
The task of filling the shoes of a popular and beloved predecessor who has left their position after nearly 25 successful years can be inspiring…
Governor Tom Wolf decided to take action yesterday on the latest $30.3 billion GOP plan for Pennsylvania’s state budget, by vetoing portions of…
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…
Wine aficionados are in for a treat as soon they may soon be able to buy a good quality bottle of wine much closer to…
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…
If not for the efforts of Penn Vet doctors and students near Unionville, a football game steeped in tradition may have had to break tradition…
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…
Congress veteran and U.S. Representative Joe Pitts, announced on Friday that he is not planning to seek re-election next year, which immediately prompted…
The avian flu outbreak in the Midwest has been described as “the largest animal health emergency in this country’s history.” The…
The county’s two-time top performer among Pennsylvania schools failed to deliver the knockout punch this past spring, but Downingtown STEM Academy still managed…
Already four months overdue, the Pennsylvania state budget is careening toward a “disastrous” cliff, and there’s an exodus from Harrisburg by senators from both…
Briefs are short stories that bring you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning:
U.S. Government Approves the Sale…
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…
Business Briefs are concise stories that keep you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning:
Teva Pharmaceutical Buys Rimsa for…
Dinniman Says Phoenixville’s Route 23 Bridge could be Finished this Month
State Senator Andy Dinniman is confident that the Route 23 bridge construction project…
The United Way of Chester County recognized the following Chester County companies and individuals for their outstanding 2014 campaigns and contributions at the Campaign Kickoff…
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…
Business Briefs are concise stories that keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
William Boylan to Lead Malvern…
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…
Investors in Philadelphia have crunched the numbers and run simulations on the future prospects for a young but growing health care learning simulation software maker…
Looking for the best place to build a technology company without breaking the bank? Look no further than Chester County, which is quickly positioning itself…
From Delaware County Community College,
For the first time in Pennsylvania, and possibly in the nation, 13 care providers who are Deaf will become Nurse…
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
New Workshop to Help Women Make…
Governor Wolf has named former Pennsylvania state trooper and Chester County resident, Tyree C. Blocker, as his choice for state police commissioner. While Blocker’s…
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…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County. This morning…
If it gets passed, Pennsylvania House Bill 809 sponsored by State Representative Susan Helm of Dauphin and Lebanon Counties would prevent local municipalities from regulating…
Pennsylvania is one of the few states left in the country that maintains a strict monopoly on the sale of wine and hard spirits. But…
Confederate Battle Flag Losing Manufacturer’s Support
After being linked to last week’s church massacre in Charleston, S.C., which took 9 innocent lives…
Property Taxes Could Increase Again to Cover the Cost of Schools
More than $101 million of the $147 million budget for the Abington School District…
Chester County daily business briefs are short, accurate updates on yesterday’s Chester County business news.
Plans for the New Coatesville Train Station
During a…
The daily news briefs summarizing yesterday’s top Chester County’s business stories:
AmerisourceBergen Catapults 12 Slots On Fortune 500 Ranking
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC), 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…
“As an organization, we recognize that we are servant leaders for our community. We are the 5th largest employer in Chester County, and so we…
Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
There are several local Memorial Day parades and ceremonies to honor the many men and women who made the ultimate…
Wyomissing-based Customer Bancorp has announced plans to raise up to $50 million in a public offering. The proceeds will be used for general corporate…
Chester County business daily news briefs review yesterday’s business stories important to Chester County and beyond.
Vanguard Group Sides With duPont’s Management, Fends…
Exton area investors who have put their money and trust in the hands of veteran Citadel wealth manager Jim McCrudden reaped a significant yield of…
By Gertie Mourar, Owner of Seniors helping Seniors
Mr. Scott would like to remain in his home as he ages, but he needs help with…
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…
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) is about to finally complete its long awaited acquisition of MWI Veterinary Supply (NASDAQ:MWIV), prompting many analysts to re-evaluate its…
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone, Terence Farrell, and Michelle Kichline will address the issues and successes of Chester County in the past year and give an…
From CCCBI:
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry celebrates our Annual Women Influencing Business Dinner on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 from 5:30…
The Wharton School alumnus and experienced chief financial officer Keith A. Goldan will stick around in Chester County in the wake of a major deal…
There are approximately 600 miles of gas pipelines that crisscross through the landscape of Chester County’s 760 square miles, the third-highest percentage of…
According to a Agricultural Info Sheet on dairy farming published by the Chester County Agricultural Development Council in January of 2015, there are 18,800…
There’s still time to share that amazing small business success story, now that the nomination period for the Pennsylvania Small Business Week Awards has…
Next week when County business and community leaders gather at the Chamber’s annual salute to small business, they will honor and celebrate the achievements…
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 “people-inspired” and West Chester-based provider of the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of orthopaedic and neuro products and services itself so inspired…
On Tuesday, September 30th, the Chester County Chamber will host a bus trip to Northeast Pennsylvania to provide attendees with a hands-on lesson in…
The Penn Liberty Bank – Chester County Chamber Golf Classic is set for Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the exclusive Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern.
The private…
David Reis is the new owner of CFR, a corporate investigating firm now specializing in cyber security.
CFR’s team includes cyber security professionals with…
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…
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 Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, owner of the Exton Square Mall, has just launched two unique retail partnerships in the region.
First, the global…
The 22nd annual running of the Willowdale Steeplechase is Sunday, May 11, a perfect opportunity to host a Mother’s Day tailgate picnic and watch…
AT&T is hiring people to fill more than 100 key job openings in Chester County and other parts of the state.
The openings…
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