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In a major step toward improving public safety for the people of Shenandoah Borough, West Mahanoy, and Butler Townships, Aqua Pennsylvania successfully replaced 37 inoperable…
A social club formed by a group of Quakers in 1732 in the modern-day Andalusia neighborhood of Bensalem inspired George Washington’s favorite cocktail…
Berks County native Nicholas Imbesi is the Senior Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations at Chester County Food Bank where he advocates for the Food…
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with…
Boathouse Row along the Schuylkill is back with its bright lights nearly a year after going dark, reports Greg Payne for FOX 29.
Last March…
A new 307-foot, 23-story mixed-use high-rise is soon coming to 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West, writes Vitali…
Twelve78 Brewing Company is expecting to open the doors on the newest brewery in Phoenixville sometime in March, and it will bring a famous neighbor…
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Chester County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you…
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…
Octorara crushes Brandywine Heights
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 27, 2023
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail project to restore train service from Reading to Philadelphia has made another step forward with the hiring of an infrastructure…
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…
Octorara rides to cruise-control win over Schuylkill Valley
Boys Basketball Roundup – December 21, 2023
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a…
It takes a lot to bring a product to market. Experts in the food industry should focus on just that: food.
After all, addressing needs…
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., an independent publisher with more than 5,000 titles, contracted with Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday to write a book on…
An ambitious goal of nonprofits and local governments has been to create a continuous 120-mile trail along the Schuylkill River connecting Philadelphia with Frackville…
PennDOT is currently working on strategies to help ease roadway headaches which put Philadelphia in fourth place nationwide based on terrible traffic congestion, writes Matt…
Pennsylvania American Water and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony and unveiled the name of a new water treatment plant in East Vincent Township that…
Are you tired of the logistical circus that comes with traditional meetings? Well, you’re not alone.
In our bustling Philadelphia area, more companies are…
The spooky season is the perfect time to revisit some of the most mysterious and dark legends and myths of Pennsylvania.
Kalena Thomhave highlights several…
Chester County is home to nine out of twenty wealthiest townships in Pennsylvania, according to the data from the U.S. Census’ five-year American…
In the borough’s efforts to become a fifteen-minute, walkable town, Phoenixville is kickstarting two major transportation construction projects that improve pedestrian safety, writes…
Twin Valley shuts out Conrad Weiser
Football Roundup – September 08, 2023
French Creek Racing, an open-water competitive organization, continues to change lives as a year-round haven for open-water swimmers, writes J.F. Pirro…
Twin Valley crushes Schuylkill Valley 44-13
Football Roundup – August 25, 2023
Pennsylvania American Water hosted Richard Negrin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for a tour of its Exeter Wastewater Treatment Plant in…
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 Schuylkill River Passenger Train Authority voted earlier this week to solicit consultant proposals to prepare plans for the restoration of Reading to Philadelphia passenger…
Elverson resident Dick Leone has a unique approach to the Schuylkill River Sojourn: he uses a different canoe each day, writes Evan Brandt for The…
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place.
That fact…
Pennsylvania American Water has announced its 2023 plans to rehabilitate eight of its water storage tanks and construct five new tanks. Pennsylvania American Water’s…
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…
New Phoenixville housing got final unanimous approval by the city’s borough council. The Odessa housing development will include 166 stacked townhomes and a 224…
Pennsylvania companies are changing the world. It’s on us to support them and their workers and create opportunities for more to thrive. Spark Therapeutics…
Philadelphia is filled with the attractions that await visitors, many more than can fit into one weekend, writes Ingrid K. Williams for The New York…
Pennsylvania’s thoroughbred racing industry is successful in its own right. Schuylkill County’s Blackstone Farm is responsible for breeding horses that have qualified for…
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for…
Brynn Schafer, a native of Schuylkill Haven who graduated from Blue Mountain High School, is a Financial Controller for AMMA Development Group, a Lancaster-based…
Berwyn native Joel T. Fry, who worked at Bartram’s Garden as a gardener, curator, and historian for three decades, died on March 21, aged…
The Schuylkill River Trail, which is part of the evolving, 3,000-mile-long East Coast Greenway, is now considered to be Philadelphia’s refuge…
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…
Hobart’s Run joined the Bike Pottstown family this week, adding its office at 856 East High Street to the list of locations at which…
The blow from the halted King of Prussia Rail project may be ameliorated somewhat by a milestone development for a separate Chester County-relevant transit…
Phoenixville Borough Council has formally reserved a location where a Ferris wheel — that was built with Phoenixville steel and served, for almost 100 years, as…
A new book by Mike Weilbacher, executive director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, offers a look at the region’s natural history and…
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority submitted an application to the Federal Railroad Administration which will push forward the restoration process of the intercity passenger…
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…
Firstrust Bank CEO and President Tim Abell — before introducing speaker Lara Rhame, Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame at Philadelphia’s FS Investment — reflected on…
Phoenixville Council has given the green light to a Malvern developer to construct Tommy’s Car Wash and Starbucks on the former K-Mart lot…
The Chester Valley Trail, which starts in Exton and runs into King of Prussia, has been approved by Montgomery County officials for extension, writes Emily…
Many bridges in Chester County have deteriorated so badly that they are marked as being in poor condition and are in dire need of repairs…
Friday marked the day 340 years ago when William Penn stepped onto the New World for the first time, in a place that would one…
The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Malvern Bank, has made financial grants totaling $60,000 to 15 nonprofits. The grants were made…
October is National Community Planning Month and in recognition, the Chester County Commissioners will be issuing a proclamation noting the importance of local planning, especially…
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz represented Chester County last week at the Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania forum that brought together elected…
More than 100 bridges in Chester County have deteriorated so badly that they have been categorized as being in poor condition — the lowest assessment category…
The 2022 Hobart’s Run by the River isn’t until Nov. 13, but the time for first-time sponsors to come aboard is now…
Michael Grigalonis, who grew up in Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County, is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of the Chester County Economic Development…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 6, on a project to repair 17 bridges in…
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…
Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader at Centric Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Berwyn, the competitive spirit he honed through sports…
Chester County is home to 11 of the 100 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to a 2022 list from ElitePersonalFinance.com.
To determine…
The Chester County Planning Commission has released a new interactive map that showcases all of the county’s publicly accessible trails and nature preserves.
The…
The 835 area code is coming to the region sooner than expected, writes Kaamil Jones for NBC10.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced that…
The William Penn Foundation has awarded $5.9 million in grants to help extend the Greater Philadelphia Circuit Trails network. More than $1 million of…
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…
Chester County has approved the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority, completing the approval last week of the authority by Berks and Montgomery…
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…
Darren Girardeau, a native of Hegins, Pa., in Schuylkill County, is the Director of Emergency Services, Transport & Radiology Nursing at Penn Medicine’s Chester…
If you’re looking for a great place to let your pooch run free as you both enjoy a breath of fresh air, there are…
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief.
PennDOT announced on Thursday…
Chester County has taken the next step toward restoring passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia in a joint effort with Berks and Montgomery counties…
According to a new report by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, Chester County — along with most of the region — has some of the…
The Rise by Mike Sielski is available on Amazon.com
The following is an excerpt from “The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality…
The Tin Lizard Brewing Company, owing to staffing shortages, is presently take-out only from its solo Bryn Mawr location. But when the brand comes…
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…
Development is now underway for 400 West Elm, a 13-story, 348-unit residential high-rise in Conshohocken along the Schuylkill River waterfront, writes Vitali…
On your mark, get set, go! The Hobart’s Run by the River 5K held on November 14, 2021, brought together community members who ran…
Penn State Brandywine in Middletown is inducting its third class of former student-athletes, coaches, and administrators into its athletic hall of fame this winter…
When it comes to locations, Pennsylvanians can navigate spelling names that would stop most Americans in their tracks: Passyunk. Monongahela. Punxsutawney.
But a real toughie…
The Annual Hobart’s Run 5K takes a new path this year on Sunday, November 14: The beautiful Schuylkill River trail will be the location…
I was in preschool when my mom took a new job.
Her schedule was erratic. An evening here. A weekend there.
I was erratic too…
In a regional first, Amazon, which rents numerous warehouses in the Philadelphia area, has acquired an office building in King of Prussia from Malvern-based…
Mid Penn Bank has partnered with LIFE Geisinger Schuylkill, a senior care facility, in support of improving the health and well-being of older adults…
Former Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, whose house is up on stilts along the Schuylkill River, was in good spirits as he spoke with FOX29…
A six-mile-long hiking and biking trail from Phoenixville to Great Valley could become a reality within the next five or six years, writes…
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…
Living in Chester County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline were joined by partners from PennDOT, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Schuylkill River Greenways…
Hoping to balance traffic and reduce congestion, PennDOT has activated variable speed limit signs along the Schuylkill Expressway, writes Jeff Chirico for 6ABC.
As a…
A beaver sculpture and an accompanying historical plaque are missing along a fur-trading route in Rose Valley Borough, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia…
Philadelphia is surrounded by lively towns and communities that offer visitors everything from quaint main streets to picturesque orchards, and Chester County is home to…
Pennsylvania may be renowned for its two largest cities, but the Keystone State is also home to a mix of charming small towns and cities…
“Max Schmitt in a Single Scull,” painted by Thomas Eakins in 1871, depicts a rower’s moment of ease on the Schuylkill River, writes John…
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…
Mid Penn Bank is seeking high school applicants for its Anna Woodside Scholarship.
The scholarship will recognize three outstanding Pennsylvania high school seniors, awarding each…
Krista Scheirer, a Germantown Academy graduate who grew up in West Norriton Township in Montgomery County, is an Environmental Specialist at Aqua Pennsylvania, which serves…
West Chester native Ian Peltier and his then-fiancée, Breanna Amborn, decided to focus on the most important things to be able to tie…
Christmas dinners may look a smidge different this year, what with this COVID-19 mess and social distancing and all. So, how about a lovely…
It’s the most wonderful time of year, you guys! It’s the END of 2020, we are wishing on a star for a great…
With plenty of trees already shedding their colorful coats across the state, Chester County remains one of the best places in Pennsylvania to enjoy the…
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…
By Christine Tarlecki
In the mood for chocolate? I know just the place.
On the far side of 422 in Limerick Square Shopping Center, resides…
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…
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…
With the sudden jump in biking popularity during the coronavirus pandemic, local trails have been seeing a significant increase in use, writes Patricia Madej for…
Phoenixville’s Joe Bogus – a local coaching icon whose career spanned a half-century and encompassed sports such as football, basketball, baseball, and softball – has…
After consultation with county health officials, the Chester County Commissioners have extended the county government’s essential-services-only operation to Friday, May 15 at…
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…
PennDOT is ready to roll out the next phase of its $125 million project to ease congestion along the always-busy Schuylkill Expressway with 73…
Natural Lands has announced that a massive tree-planting effort has been completed at its Bryn Coed Preserve in Chester Springs, as 12,500 native…
Laura Wagoner, who grew up in Schuylkill Township, just outside of Phoenixville, is the Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations at Villanova University.
Wagoner…
The scholarship will recognize five outstanding Pennsylvania high school seniors, awarding each…
Aqua America’s Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed the purchase of three municipal water systems – East Pikeland, Schuylkill, and Upper Providence townships – previously served by the…
After a period of transformative growth, First Priority Bank, a Division of Mid Penn Bank, remains firmly committed to the communities it serves while offering…
First Priority Bank, a division of Mid Penn Bank, has appointed Dimeji Gisanrin as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.
Gisanrin’s work will be based…
No matter where you go in Chester County, you will find several people who are interested in trails. These trails provide unique experiences and places…
The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation – the charitable arm of Malvern Bank, National Association – has awarded 14 grants totaling $105,000 to nonprofits in its local…
It’s hard to quantify the impact that the recently retired Dr. Louis Beccaria has had on Phoenixville, but $37 million is a good place…
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center (SRHC) will honor Dr. Louis J. Beccaria at its 10th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at The Foundry on Thursday, Oct…
Phoenixville Borough Council has approved the sending of a letter to SEPTA that endorses the restoration of rail service from Phoenixville to Philadelphia.
The proposed…
North Coventry Township boasts a rich history and a unique background relative to the rest of Chester County, as it was settled largely by families…
Those of us stuck on the Schuylkill Expressway or I-95 have always suspected it, but now a study proves our suspicions correct. Philadelphia is…
Mid Penn Bank, which acquired Chester County’s First Priority Bank last year, was included in American Banker magazine’s ranking of the Top 200…
Riverworks – a recently developed, 349-unit apartment complex in Phoenixville – has been sold to Pantzer Properties for $77.8 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the…
A stately colonial set on 3.2 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Phoenixville.
This elegant…
West Chester resident Jim Hilyard, 78, is the oldest paddler at this year’s Schuylkill River Sojourn, writes Jim Lewis for the Reading Eagle.
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…
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge premiered its latest promotional video, A Banner of Hope, at its annual gala, An Evening with Freedoms Foundation, on April…
By Barry Cassidy
The Phoenixville Train Project initiated by Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler’s “Mayor’s Task Force” moved closer toward realization after a series…
A newly discovered Quaker marriage contract that predates the American Revolution offers a unique glimpse into local history, writes Ron Devlin for the Reading Eagle…
Tredyffrin Township resident Marian Moskowitz has announced that she will seek the Democratic party nomination for the Chester County Board of Commissioners.
Moskowitz, the Vice…
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…
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…
Rory G. Ritrievi, President and CEO of Mid Penn Bank, the parent of Malvern-based First Priority Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up…
USA Hockey has announced the 23-player roster for its U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team that will compete for its fifth consecutive…
Philadelphia seems to have found its new developer-statesman in Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Gerard Sweeney, who is expanding the city through a number of…
There have been a lot of changes along the Schuylkill River in recent years, with a quiet development boom bringing a variety of projects, writes…
The missing section of the Schuylkill River Trail that spans roughly five miles in Chester and Montgomery counties will be completed by 2020, writes Jim…
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…
Amazon is still deciding on the location for its HQ2, which will bring up to 50,000 high-paying jobs to the chosen city, and…
This year, the Schuylkill River Heritage Center is honoring Marian and David Moskowitz at its Ninth Heritage Award Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6…
The Phoenixville Area School District has entered into a unique partnership that will bring a world-class swimming facility to the community with no cost…
The Chester County Planning Commission has completed the Phoenixville Region Multimodal Transportation Study, which will serve as a guiding document for multimodal transportation improvements.
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…
Mike Madden, the son of former NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden, is fighting to save Muhammad Ali’s secluded camp northwest of Philadelphia, where…
By Joe Barron
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced plans Tuesday for a full-service, inpatient medical center in King of Prussia — its first outside…
With the state budget deadline quickly approaching and the General Election right around the corner, more than 100 state and local chamber representatives from across…
For nearly a decade, the Phoenixville Foundry has given corporate clients, brides and grooms, and other groups the opportunity to customize a unique and historic…
Barb Cohen – President of the Schuylkill River Heritage Center at Phoenixville – is leading an effort to bring back the Phoenixville mural, a symbol of the…
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area, a Pottstown-based nonprofit, is looking for a private outfitter to establish a recreational hub system along the…
VISTA Today spoke with Laura Wagoner, the Finance Director of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, about growing up outside of Phoenixville and writing a paper…
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
Join the CCCBI’s Women Influencing Business committee for an evening of wine, networking, and collaboration.
The event…
Throughout the years, the Phoenixville Mural – which unfortunately had to be taken down in order to structurally repair the building’s wall – has resonated with…
America’s go-to online retailer could really click with a second headquarters in Philadelphia, and both Malvern’s Liberty Property Trust and King of…
They solved the slippery problem of keeping training weights attached to action-packed lacrosse sticks, and now former Pottstown grade-school buddies Jay Ciccarone and…
There are few things that all sides can agree on in today’s polarized political environment, but the dire need for action regarding the nation…
Valley Forge National Historical Park has found its new superintendent in Steve Sims, a former facility manager at Independence National Historic Park, writes Mark Abrams…
Regardless of the time of day, meal you’re looking to buy, and money you’re willing to spend, Davio’s has the food market…
The Radnor-based Brandywine Realty Trust has announced a $5.6 million job creation and community engagement program as part of Phase I of its…
By Chris Cooper
“Do you think this is a crazy idea?”
A few years ago, that was the question Marianne Harris of Dranoff Properties asked…
The Chester County Commissioners have signed a resolution endorsing the completion of the Circuit Trails network, a connected system of multi-purpose trails located in…
The moment lovers of good ale have been anticipating is finally here, as Phoenixville’s Sly Fox Brewery released its seasonal SRT Ale on Earth…
The upcoming Legoland Discover Center in the Plymouth Meeting Mall will be bringing a piece of historic Philadelphia to Montgomery County made entirely out of…
Mixing a few historical ingredients with the revived new culture of Phoenixville has the potential to become a recipe for success at the soon-to…
Trail Angels are unknown hikers or people who live along a trail and leave help for weary thru-hikers in the form of food, water…
If Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks calm and collected under Super Bowl-sized pressure, his Quaker upbringing likely has a lot to do with…
As the Chester County Economic Council put the finishing touches on their Annual Stakeholders breakfast Friday morning at the Desmond in Malvern, Michael Grigalonis, the…
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over President Barack Obama…
First Resource Bank
Exton’s First Resource Bank has posted strong financial results for the third quarter, with record quarterly net income and net income…
If you’ve ever fancied an unusual night out, there may not be a better or more bizarre opportunity than the Prohibition Party taking place…
During its seventh annual Heritage Award Celebration, Phoenixville’s Schuylkill River Heritage Center honored Mary Foote, the executive director of the historic Colonial Theatre, with…
PennDOT and SEPTA are joining forces for what many people in the northwest suburbs believe is long overdue: a $125 million project to reduce traffic…
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…
Rick Miller recently sat down with VISTA Today to discuss his 25 years in advertising, most of which has been as owner and creative director…
Members of the Schuylkill Historical Commission are fighting to save Schuylkill Township’s Civil War era barn as Phoenixville Area School District seeks approval to…
Its five bedrooms, five bathrooms, extensive kitchen, expansive deck and basement theater room make it the neighborhood’s go-to landing pad for a growing…
The rubber tread of both bicycle tires and shoe soles broke in the brand new Sullivan’s Bridge Friday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
On Friday, Bike Chester County will host a fun bike ride to the Sullivan…
On Friday, the long awaited expansion of Route 202 from four to six lanes from King of Prussia south through eastern Chester County officially opened…
To celebrate the opening, PennDOT is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Betzwood Trail Head on August 19th at 10:30 AM.
Seeing the…
By Rachel Stevenson
We escape from our busy lives for many reasons. To find time to ourselves. To get away from our kids. To refocus…
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 short introduction to some of the other stories and reports about businesses and people in Chester County.
Brandywine to Start Development on Schuylkill…
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…
Studies by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Urban Land Institute put walking and bicycling atop the list of alternatives to the automobile.
Therefore…
Chester County cyclists are eager to wave goodbye to the weakest link between America’s best recreational trail and one of the most renowned national…
Barbara Cohen, a modern day renaissance woman, was honored with the 10th Annual Rebecca Lukens award on Wednesday, writes Brian McCullough for the Daily Local…
One of America’s healthiest employers recently hit the trails in an ambitious attempt to take on the inaugural Schuylkill River 50K Relay. Six attorneys…
She’s much more accustomed to giving, but on May 4, Renaissance Woman Barbara Cohen will receive the prestigious Rebecca Lukens Award at its 10th…
Coventry Mall, the struggling retail center, has a chance for revitalization under its new owner Pennmark Management Co., writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business…
To celebrate the release of its newest batch of Schuylkill River Trail Ale, the Sly Fox Brewery is organizing a ‘Spreekend’ of trail cleanups and…
Chester County is forging a yearlong spectacle of iron and steel celebrations that is three centuries in the making, and it all starts Tuesday night…
A new $3.5 billion neighborhood development named Schuylkill Yards, that aims to create a community focused on innovation was unveiled by Drexel University and…
Chester County Historical Society Presents the Story of Slinky Toy
Today, starting at 6:30 p.m. the Chester County Historical Society will present “The…
By Barry Rabin
When it comes to trails, Chester County is wonderful.
I had this thought a few months ago when my family and I…
The race to experience America’s best urban recreational trail is coming this April with a monumental 50K relay capped by a refreshing conclusion provided…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around our county.
Schuylkill River Heritage Center Attempts to Revive the Phoenix Wheel
At a…
Coatesville’s Water Treatment Plant Recognized for its Exceptional Water Quality
Rock Run Water Treatment Plant, the Pennsylvania American Water facility located in West Caln…
Originally called Manavon, Phoenixville got its name in 1849 from one of the major employers at the time, Louis Wernwig, the founder of the Phoenix…
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…
A recent study on the proposed rail-link between the King of Prussia and Philadelphia has found that the project could add between $540 million…
HFA’s “Fall Funds for Food” raise $15k
The annual “Fall Funds for Food” campaign organized by Hoover Financial Advisors near Malvern to benefit the…
Short reports on business and comuunity activity in Chester County. This Morning:
Schuylkill Trail Walk to Answer Healthcare Questions
Put on some comfortable shoes and…
Two Chester County School District’s are Ranked Top 20 Nationally
Tredyffrin-Easttown and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts have been ranked 3rd and 15th…
After nearly six months of detours and congested traffic, Schuylkill Township can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the heavily-traveled Route 23 Bridge…
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…
Welcome to October!
October 1st is the 274th day of the year leaving just 91 days remaining until the end of the year.
On this…
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
InvestorPlace Examines Donald Trump’s Wealth…
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…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA Of Greater Brandywine
As business professionals, most days are spent sitting down inside often in front of the computer. Finding the…
While work on underground water supply pipes is often an inconvenience, as it tends to get in the way of regular traffic flows, the work…
Our daily Chester County business briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
La Salle University Names New…
With final touches now in the works, anticipation is building for the grand opening of an expansive block-long apartment and retail development chock full…
VISTA Today’s business briefs are concise stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This morning:
Uncertainty for Local…
The last roadblock on the Schuylkill River Trail was moved out of the way last week, just in time for a stampede of attention unleashed…
Chocolate is not just covering marshmallows, cream and blueberries at Bridge Street Chocolates. It’s also covering vast distances.
The not-yet-5-year-old…
We have known it all along, but it has been officially confirmed by popular vote that the Schuylkill River Trail is the Best Urban Trail…
The maddening puzzle of backed-up traffic and public transit transitions is burning up more than a week of local commuters’ lives every year in…
Schuylkill River Trail Ahead of the Rest for “Best Urban Trail“
USA Today readers are voting for the best trails system nationwide with the Schuylkill…
VISTA Today’s daily business news briefs are accurate, concise summaries of important stories from over the weekend.
SunGard Re-Entering Public Markets
Providing advanced…
The Chester County Planning Commission created a new Chester Valley Trail brochure to mark Opening Day for this new and already popular regional recreation and…
Who says luxury can’t live in a small space? Seizing on a trend of downsizing Baby Boomers accustomed to the finer things in life…
Get the family together to lace up your shoes or pump up your bike tires and hit the Chester Valley Trail running on Saturday morning…
Pottstown based Sly Fox Brewing Company has plans for a new beer intended to tie in their love of both craft beer and the Schuylkill…
Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) will be closed between MacAvoy Lane and Dorchester Way in Schuylkill Township for bridge rehabilitation in the following weeks.
Crews…
There’s a race under way to build half a billion dollars’ worth of office towers overlooking the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken, and a Chester…
In the midst of another summer full of orange construction signs and cones, word has arrived that Chester County is in the crosshairs for more…
DrugDev, an international firm that runs clinical trials, has leased a 31,000-square-foot office in Wayne from Liberty Property Trust.
The third floor…
Two more Republican incumbents running to keep their seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have won endorsement from the Chester County Chamber of Business…
Marian Moskowitz, a 30-year resident of Tredyffrin, today announced her candidacy for the 157th Legislative District seat currently held by two term incumbent, State…
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