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Beginning Nov. 1, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light will present the world premiere of the immersive audio play Crushed Earth by playwright Deepa Purohit…
C&N has donated $35,000 under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to Libertae, an addiction treatment center in Bensalem.
Libertae is…
Ed Harris, the President and CEO of Discover Lancaster, has been named 2023 Marketer of the Year by the Saint Joseph’s University Chapter of…
Since September, Pennsylvania small businesses have been granted the chance to compete for state government contracts, according to a staff report from TribLIVE.
The executive…
Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, opens its 83rd season with Stories of Love and Nature on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7…
Art exhibits in Chester County are abundant, with eclectic showcases at the Wharton Esherick Museum and elsewhere, writes Eli Bank for Main Line Tonight.
Malvern…
The Arc of Chester County held its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony where it honored several community members and agency partners for their outstanding support…
Leon Spencer, CCRES board member and Chair of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s board of directors, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on…
The sinking of the RMS Titanic 111 years ago on April 15, 1912, left its mark on the ultra-wealthy Widener family here in Philadelphia…
Bucks County native Greg Rice is a supervisor for CASA Youth Advocates, a social services organization that champions equitable health outcomes, educational opportunities, and stable…
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 33rd…
West Chester born Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is the architect behind the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his momentous…
Immaculata University was among 39 institutions of higher education and postsecondary schools in Pennsylvania to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education…
More than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the most catastrophic workforce decline in history, men have returned to work at a higher…
West Chester University (WCU) is one of the first recipients of funding through Pennsylvania’s Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, a new program aimed at combatting…
Career and technical education centers in the area, including Chester County Technical College High School, will receive $1.2 million from the state this year…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that two projects in Chester County that will provide scenic recreation parks have been awarded grants totaling $4.67 million, writes…
Governor Tom Wolf, along with the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission and members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, announced the launch of Harriet Tubman…
Deana’s Law, toughening penalties for repeat DUI offenders, went into effect in November after a long journey through the state legislature, reports The Morning…
As Jay Leno has taken over headlines for his injuries sustained in a gasoline fire, many have little to no knowledge of the specialized treatment…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor have gone back and forth regarding overtime regulations, and specifically how much…
Holy Family University has just received a major grant that will allow the school to revitalize one of its most important halls.
Pennsylvania State Senator…
Archmere Academy — a Catholic high school in Claymont, Del., that is renowned for its academic excellence — has introduced a new course, Advanced Cancer Research and…
Gov. Tom Wolf has signed legislation to suspend vehicle registration of roughly 25,000 drivers who refuse to pay their overdue bills for Pennsylvania Turnpike…
The Pennsylvania State Senate confirmed Lamb McErlane PC Chairman and Managing Partner Joel L. Frank for his third four-year term as a Commissioner on…
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…
Both legislative chambers in Harrisburg have approved a bill that permits vehicles to drive autonomously without a human inside on public roads in Pennsylvania, writes…
When Early Childhood Program Director Dr. Joanne Ricevuto had to take a few classes online toward her doctoral degree, it wasn’t always the best…
Students at Neumann University’s radio station broadcast live for 24 hours Oct. 7 to celebrate College Radio Day and generate support for the Knights…
Independent Marketing Consultant Jocelyn Harris was recently chosen as the new Board President of Phoenixville’s 122-year-old arts venue, the Colonial Theatre. Harris…
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced three new state parks for Pennsylvania at a cost of $45 million, including Big Elk Creek in southern Chester County…
One week after Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced $268 million in American Rescue Plan funding to assist small businesses, the Chester County Economic Development Council…
Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania has awarded $246.8 million in American Rescue Plan funding, through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), to…
Phoenixville’s historic Colonial Theatre will host a screening of Hidden Figures, a 2016 film that tells the story of a team of female African…
Families in Pennsylvania will now be able to claim thousands of dollars in benefits, thanks to a new, permanent child care tax credit approved by…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on social media earlier this week that Pennsylvania will be getting three new state parks, but did not disclose their locations…
The new state budget adds $525 million to education funding for K-12 public schools statewide, along with an additional $225 million to the poorest…
Shortly after he was sworn in nearly eight years ago, Governor Tom Wolf called Pa.’s corporate net income tax rate of 9.99 percent…
Gov. Tom Wolf called on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA…
Pottstown GoFourth! fans may gather from 1 to 4 p.m. at Iron Gate Biergarten, 230 E. High St., on Sunday, June 5 for fellowship…
Pa. will receive $1.6 billion in funding to repair 3,000 bridges across the state, writes Priyanka Singh for Contractor News. The once-in…
This year’s all-volunteer organized Pottstown GoFourth! Independence Day celebration will help mark the opening of Montgomery County Community College’s Challenger Learning Center…
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents Into the Woods from April 20-24 with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and…
Pa. restaurant workers are dissatisfied with a recent change to their pay, which enables employers to pay them less per hour, based on the tipped…
According to recent data from the Federation of Tax Administrators, Pennsylvania is the state with the highest gas tax in the nation at 57.6…
Announcing the fourth annual 1-4-3 Day in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf encouraged Keystone State residents to show kindness, generosity, and love this coming…
While many Chester County residents have returned to the workforce, they still face a variety of economic challenges such as rising food, housing, utility, transportation…
At the celebratory event, presented by global biotherapies leader CSL Behring, Uplifting Athletes awarded $180,000 in research grants to nine promising young investigative rare…
It was the winter of 2011. Christina Rubeo (now Swartzentruber) was about to turn 20 years old and attending Montgomery County Community College in the…
As of Jan. 31, some state workers in Pennsylvania received a raise, thanks to a boost to the Pennsylvania minimum wage. A staff report from…
Following an official groundbreaking attended by Gov. Tom Wolf, work has started on the new $65 million Coatesville Train Station at Fleetwood Street. Bill Rettew…
In the ongoing debate about Congressional district mapping, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed two versions he believed would counter cross-aisle criticisms. However, the debate about…
Gov. Tom Wolf once again reiterated that his administration’s strategy to fight the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 is the vaccine…
International Paper — a global producer of renewable, fiber-based packaging and pulp products — plans to build a state-of-the-art corrugated packing plant in…
Three grants were recently announced by Governor Tom Wolf under Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program. These Pennsylvania Grants will help food banks and pantries around…
A PennDOT plan to add tolls on nine bridges to finance their repairs was halted on Tuesday by the state House, which passed a bill…
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…
The Glen Mills Schools hopes to reopen as Clock Tower Schools, writes Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The oldest existing reform school in the…
One of the world’s largest shipping companies, DHL, is increasing its footprint in the Philadelphia area with a facility in Sharon Hill, writes Catherine…
Malvern Bank, National Association understands that independent schools have unique banking needs. Its employees have the knowledge and experience to assist with the distinctive needs…
Lavish. Spacious. Comfortable. Welcoming. Impressive. These are just some of the adjectives that describe the real estate opportunity at 291 Boot Road in Malvern.
This…
PennDOT and several elected officials, including Gov. Tom Wolf, broke ground on the new Coatesville Train Station on Friday.
The project is aimed at revitalizing…
John J. Kennedy, a West Chester University professor of political science and an expert in legislative redistricting, is one of six individuals selected by Gov…
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and…
Amtrak is planning to expand its service in Pennsylvania in the near future by adding new routes and increasing the frequency of existing ones, writes…
West Chester resident and Henderson High School graduate William McSwain, a top federal prosecutor in Philadelphia under former President Donald Trump, has announced that he…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for southeastern Pennsylvania. The designation includes Chester County, which now…
Federal unemployment aid, with its COVID-19 supplementary support, ends next week. Its exit from the household budgets of hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will…
Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously approved legislation that lets parents opt for a pandemic-related scholastic repeat year for their children. The arrangement was described in…
It’s the time we have all been waiting for: the state’s mask mandate is finally lifted today. Approximately 60 percent of the state…
The Chester County Health Department has announced that 83 percent of the county’s eligible residents (those ages 12 and older) are partially or fully…
The West Chester Area School District is considering its future steps as parents across the state ramp up pressure on districts over school mask requirements…
Floating staircases provide a boost in grandeur for luxury homes, including a custom modern farmhouse currently on the market in Malvern, writes Lia Picard for…
On June 28, masks off!
That’s the word from Gov. Tom Wolf and Acting Pennsylvania Health Secretary Alison Beam, writes Kathleen Carey for The…
Paul Ezell, a former ophthalmologist from Haverford who was jailed on drug charges after growing marijuana for his dying wife, has received a pardon from…
Pennsylvania further relaxed state COVID-19 restrictions this week. In another 14 days, most coronavirus-related mitigation measures (except for masking) will also go, write…
There’s a looming financial crisis for public schools trying to meet payments for students moving to charter schools, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia…
Governor Tom Wolf is continuing the rollout of his PAsmart initiative with the announcement of $10.8 million in PAsmart Advancing Grants. Funding will expand…
Coatesville native Clayton Kellum has navigated the adversity in his life to create not only a successful business but one that weathered a challenging, pandemic…
With the healthcare industry projecting that pandemic-induced PTSD and other psychological impacts are the next health crisis, HR professionals from across industries, as well…
Malvern Bank, National Association has appointed Betty Silfa to the position of Senior Vice President, Pennsylvania Senior Commercial Lender.
In this role, Silfa will be…
Aqua Pennsylvania has invested $2.6 million in infrastructure improvement projects in West Goshen and West Whiteland townships. These upgrades will improve reliability for customers…
With COVID-19 cases on the decline in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that some COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted across the state…
West Chester University has been selected again to receive state grant funding from “It’s On Us PA,” a critical initiative administered by the Pennsylvania…
Last week, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved legislation to distribute more than $900 million in pandemic recovery aid to schools and hospitality-related businesses, along…
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced close to $1 million in job training and workforce development funding for programs run by the Chester County Economic Development…
Friends Association is helping struggling families keep their homes during the pandemic, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The West Chester-based nonprofit began…
The highest-paid state employees in Pennsylvania are either managing the retirement fund for public school workers or heading institutions of higher education, writes Kennedy…
Dining indoors may not currently be an option at The Desmond – or any other establishment in Pennsylvania, per Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest restrictions – but…
At least a dozen restaurants and gyms statewide have said they plan to remain open despite the latest shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf…
No indoor dining. Gyms and casinos are closed. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people or less. There’s a moratorium on extracurricular school activities…
Kennett High School sophomore Isabella Hanson spent her lockdown changing the world, which has earned her a special commendation from Gov. Tom Wolf and a…
In November, Pennsylvania passed one of the nation’s least restrictive laws that regulate the movement speed and weight of autonomous delivery robots, writes Ryan…
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that funding has been included in the Pennsylvania state budget to construct a treatment facility at its North Hills well in…
Pennsylvania is one of nine battleground states that could help determine the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, and college students’ votes in the Commonwealth…
Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have announced that Pennsylvania’s capacity limits on gatherings will be adjusted starting on Friday…
Refusing to follow the state’s mandate to wear a mask in public during the pandemic could potentially become a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, writes Michael…
A survey of 100 locally owned and family-run restaurants statewide shows up to 70 percent will close if pandemic restrictions aren’t reduced or…
With colder weather on the horizon, local restaurants are eager to increase their indoor dining capacity from 25 to 50 percent on Sept. 21. This…
After a loss of sales during the spring, Philadelphia’s suburban housing market is now in an extremely competitive state, writes Natalie Kostelni for The…
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced the recipients of a new round of funding made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund…
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…
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…
Lincoln University’s board of trustees has voted unanimously to authorize its lawyers to begin contract negotiations with previously ousted president Brenda Allen, writes Susan…
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is now entering a new stage in the collective fight against COVID-19. With Wednesday’s announcement from Governor Wolf of…
In the above video, Michael Diggin of RE/MAX Town & Country in West Chester provides a brief update on the real estate market in…
Aqua Pennsylvania has $6.8 million in infrastructure improvement projects currently underway in Upper Darby and Marple townships to improve service reliability for customers throughout…
Responding to Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement that Chester County will move to green on June 26, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and…
With the COVID-19 outbreak leaving an enormous impact on daily lives across the region, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has taken a…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will reopen the doors of its ReStore in Coatesville, starting today, June 16, at 10 AM.
The ReStore was…
With the construction industry having received Gov. Tom Wolf’s authorization to head back to work, 39 MONTGOMERY is gradually taking shape at its expansive…
The Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Health Department are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the county as it transitions through Gov…
Exton’s Eagleview Town Center will look a little different this weekend.
On Friday, the beloved town square will take on a new look, with…
After months of being cooped up and quarantined, it’s time to get out and enjoy summer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s camp…
Chester County is gearing up for the move from the red to yellow phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s tiered reopening on June 5, which…
By Terence Farrell and Ken Knickerbocker
We’re all doing the same thing. Watching the news about the pandemic, paying attention to what states are…
In April, entrepreneurs pitched their ideas in a Virtual Fast Pitch Competition hosted by West Chester University’s Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center, the…
A statement from the Chester County Board of Commissioners:
How and when do we relax restrictions in Chester County in light of COVID-19? This…
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that businesses and employees in the real estate industry may now conduct limited business-related activities statewide and provided guidance…
The Epicurean Garage, a restaurant in the Eagle Pointe Village Shopping Center in Chester Springs, has been raising money and providing food for charities in…
Since Gov. Tom Wolf cleared all construction projects to restart on May 1, Malvern-based IMC Construction has continued its non-essential work and rehired…
While the majority of polling sites in Chester County will be open for the Primary Election on June 2, some sites have run into coronavirus…
Registered voters wishing to cast a ballot in the June 2nd Primary election can do so either in person, or, for the first time in…
Despite Gov. Tom Wolf easing some of the restrictions on outdoor activities in Pennsylvania, Chester County residents are still not sprinting out the door of…
Pennsylvania officials have published the full list of more than 6,000 businesses that have been awarded exemptions to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order that…
By Katherine E. LaDow
The prohibition against evictions of non-paying tenants and defaulting mortgagors within the Commonwealth has been extended through July 10, 2020…
The coronavirus pandemic has changed swim clubs and swimming as we know it, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times.
“If it goes to the…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has begun the Recovery Phase of its Healthcare & Economic Relief Fund.
In Phase One, BHF provided rapid-release grants to…
The Chester County Commissioners have voted unanimously to extend the deadline for payment of county property taxes as a result of the economic impact of…
Even as Pennsylvania remains under a stay-at-home order by Gov. Tom Wolf, the Chester County Commissioners have been meeting – virtually – with business and…
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…
The Arc of Chester County’s biggest fundraiser has gone virtual, a solution to canceling the physical event amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The Bubble…
Gov. Tom Wolf has appointed Susan Yoder Schick, a member of West Chester University’s Class of 1988, to WCU’s Council of Trustees.
Schick…
With companies that provide mobile trailers closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Malvern-based Devault Foods turned to Party Center in Phoenixville to find solutions…
By: William “Bill” Christman
As we all are aware, on April 1, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non-essential businesses across the Commonwealth of…
There isn’t a single region in the United States that hasn’t been impacted by COVID-19, and the response from local governments throughout…
By Centric Bank
Centric Bank has taken specific comprehensive actions to respond to COVID-19 and support businesses, employees, customers, and communities.
“The health and…
By Jennifer Leonard
While Pennsylvania schools are closed and all but the most essential of businesses shuttered, West Chester’s QVC is still selling, live…
La Comunidad Hispana, a community health center that has been serving the community for more than 40 years, is opening its West Grove doors for…
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.
He made the decision in…
Aqua Pennsylvania is resuming its infrastructure improvement program this week with the start of main replacement projects and the resumption of others that were temporarily…
By Ronald Williams
Residential construction workers are now considered “essential critical infrastructure workers” during the COVID-19 response, according to a March 28, 2020 advisory…
In this unprecedented era of COVID-19 — a health and economic crisis impacting every facet of our society — it’s critical for small businesses to…
Over the last 30 years, Haverford Systems has built a reputation as the region’s go-to company for audiovisual installations.
Given current events – which…
Avondale’s Loch Nairn Golf Club, one of the two remaining open golf courses in Pennsylvania, was ordered by state officials to close on Friday…
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has updated the list of businesses that are considered life-sustaining to permit the construction of health care…
Local, family-owned car dealerships are holding onto hope as their businesses continue to feel the negative effects of the coronavirus crisis, writes Jen Samuel…
By Chester County Library
Due to Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order to help slow the spread of coronavirus, Chester County Government and…
PECO is taking several steps to help ensure all customers have access to electric service during this critical time. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves…
While Gov. Tom Wolf has asked local nonessential businesses to close in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the doors of LCH (La…
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz is calling for a postponement of the April 28 primary election in Pennsylvania until the COVID-19 public health threat…
By the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
The coronavirus weighs heavily on us all. Given the shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf for many Pennsylvania…
Montgomery County is offering a possible preview for the rest of Pennsylvania as residents adjust to life with coronavirus-related safety measures, according to a…
In a series of announcements, Gov. Tom Wolf has taken action to close all non-essential public spaces, including schools, in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, and…
Under the guidance of the Department of Health, using his authority under the state’s COVID-19 disaster declaration order, Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered…
All non-essential businesses in West Chester are being urged to close for two weeks as an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus, writes…
The business closures mandated by Gov. Tom Wolf in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus left Main Line streets eerily empty over the…
With the state and national focus on reviving the manufacturing industry in America, students from 12 local schools from across Chester County and Delaware County…
Malvern-based Savana raised $2.9 million in a recently completed financing round as it is looking to capitalize on the growth prompted by its…
Delco native Brian Becher has brought the Philly cheesesteak to the Arabian Gulf island of Bahrain, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The 39…
Three Democratic candidates will be vying for the seat of State Sen. Andy Dinniman in April primaries, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News…
As they enter the sixth week of their term as Chester County Commissioners, Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have formally established a county…
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…
As he prepares to discuss his last book The Last Stone at the Kennett Friends Meeting at 3:00 PM on February 16th, internationally renowned…
Nearly 30 superintendents from the Philadelphia area stood together earlier this week as they demanded changes to Pennsylvania’s charter law, which is forcing their…
“Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn…
David Sheppard is out of prison after nearly 30 years, but the days leading up to his release were mired in a controversy involving Gov…
Students and staff at Cheyney University have received some long-awaited good news from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, writes Susan Snyder for…
The Coatesville Christmas Parade will once again make its way down Lincoln Highway on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 10 AM. The parade begins at…
Talks on raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania have heated up for the first time in a decade as Republicans attempt to get Gov. Tom…
By Joel L. Frank, Scot R. Withers, and William R. Christman III
On Oct. 31, 2019, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an election reform bill…
The spirts are haunting, and the monsters will crawl. It’s time to get ready for a Halloween Ball!
Unmask the spirits of Chester County…
Gov. Tom Wolf has changed his stance on recreational marijuana and has joined Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in calling for its full legalization in Pennsylvania…
Gov. Tom Wolf has vowed to restructure Pennsylvania’s charter school sector, a move that could end up benefitting the West Chester Area School District…
Gov. Tom Wolf and Department of Community and Economic Development officials recently walked alongside West Chester BID Executive Director Malcolm Johnstone and local business owners…
With many schools, including West Chester University, having programs in place that help foster children in Pennsylvania attend college, a new law ensures they can…
Despite directly defying state law, there is little momentum in Harrisburg to challenge West Chester’s recent ban on single-use plastics, writes Vinny Vella…
A new bill signed by Gov. Tom Wolf earlier this month is taking the fun out of snow days by allowing schools to turn these…
Elwyn launched its new Living Wage initiative on July 1, guaranteeing direct support employees a base wage of at least $15 an hour by 2021…
Gov. Tom Wolf is once again pushing for a fee on residents of municipalities that use Pennsylvania State Police for full-time police, writes Kevin…
Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled the details for his Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure plan that aims to rebuild the state’s crumbling infrastructure, expand access…
Increasing the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour will be a top priority for Gov. Tom Wolf in budget negotiations…
The Department of Political Science at West Chester University has named State Rep. Carolyn Comitta as its Legislative Fellow for the 2019-2020 academic year…
The Pennsylvania Hall of Fame of Champions of Older Workers, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, has honored Surrey Services for Seniors with…
In honor of “Mister” Fred Rogers, the late pioneer of children’s television who saw special significance in the No. 143, Gov. Tom Wolf will…
As Pennsylvania works to protect the integrity of the upcoming elections by implementing new security measures, some county-level officials are expressing cost concerns, writes…
Pennsylvania’s tax on online sales is generating more revenue than expected, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, writes Laura McCrystal for the…
People from all across Chester County attended the Downingtown leg of Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s listening tour to give their views on legalizing recreational…
West Grove’s Marlboro Mushrooms, the nation’s oldest mushroom farm, has added another first to its name by becoming the only solar-powered commercial…
The Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission has begun touring the state for a series of public meetings to get voter input on the creation of future…
With Pennsylvania getting older, there will be new challenges for the state budget in the future, and state lawmakers are trying to find ways to…
A new Franklin & Marshall College poll has found that the majority of Pennsylvanians believe recreational marijuana should be legalized, writes Ron Southwick for the…
The Route 30 Bypass will soon be getting electronic safety signs in Coatesville, along with Caln, Valley, and West Sadsbury townships, writes Fran Maye for…
The “Green Rush” in the Philadelphia area is about to accelerate with the introduction of eight new medical marijuana dispensaries and the first local grower…
While many young people are leaving Pennsylvania, those staying are citing family, the relatively low cost of living, and being members of a tight-knit…
Gov. Tom Wolf recently revealed a letter signed by nearly 40 academics and economists in support of his proposal to gradually raise the state’s…
Support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has been increasing over the last decade, but lawmakers remain skeptical, writes Bobby Allyn for WHYY.
In 2006…
With the state and national focus on reviving the manufacturing industry in America, students from 16 middle schools in Chester County and Delaware County endeavored…
Cheyney University president Aaron Walton presented a new plan to remedy the school’s financial issues and recruit top-tier students to the nation’s…
Penn State, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are spearheading efforts to eradicate the spotted lanternfly across the state…
Gov. Tom Wolf and leaders of the state university system have agreed to give embattled Cheyney University more time for its transformation efforts, writes Susan…
By Guy Ciarrocchi – Guest Columnist
America’s economy is very good. Chester County’s economy is even better. But, Pennsylvania’s economy is just fine…
According to school officials, Gov. Tom Wolf’s new spending plan that would add $665,000 in state aid to the Pottstown School District’s…
Gov. Tom Wolf is taking another shot at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, an issue that has plagued him since his election, writes Katie Meyer…
Fifteen startup companies in Chester County and Delaware County have been awarded over $1.2 million in tax credits by the Pennsylvania Department of Community…
There’s no better time than the present, with the region in a deep freeze, to appreciate propane, the natural gas liquid used as a…
While there are still no concrete plans for high-speed rail service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the interest in one remains, writes Colin Deppen for…
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…
Delaware County Community College is one of 38 colleges, and the only community college, to receive a 2018-19 grant from It’s On Us…
The annual butter sculpture was unveiled at the 103rd Pennsylvania Farm Show with the help of Marilyn Hershey of Ar-Joy Farms in Cochranville, according…
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…
Fourteen early-stage companies in Chester County are among the 80 in the Philadelphia area to receive a portion of the more than $5.4…
Since 1988, Kids Voting USA, a national network of community-based affiliates that partner with schools and election officials, has provided K-12 students an…
By Leslie Rylke
Governor Tom Wolf announced this week new funding to expand the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ student video contest. The…
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…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will be able to provide more affordable homes thanks to the expansion of Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, writes…
Following significant losses in the recent midterm elections, the Chester County GOP is looking for a successor to its current leader, Val DiGiorgio, write Chris…
Pennsylvania was willing to provide Amazon with $4.6 billion in financial incentives to convince the e-commerce giant to bring its HQ2 to the…
Here is a quick run down of national and state election results across Chester County:
US Senator: Incumbent Senator Bob Casey carried Chester County 59…
The importance of Cheyney and Lincoln universities was highlighted recently at the United Negro College Fund’s inaugural Philadelphia Leaders Luncheon, writes John Mitchell for…
By Maurisa Warren
Marching Band
Around 50 members of West Chester University’s Marching Band, in full regalia, recently played “Happy Birthday” to alumna Lillian…
The famed rivalry between Wawa and Sheetz has intensified after politics got involved with the convenience-store chains donating to opposing campaigns for the governor…
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that the state will make a major commitment to ensuring excellent teachers are…
West Chester-based Fischer Block, a startup that makes Internet of Things industrial hardware and software to manage power grids, continues to impress, as it…
The critically acclaimed Dalí Quartet brings its signature mix of Latin American, Classical, and Romantic music to West Chester University on Sunday, Sept. 16, at…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
The YMCA is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Chester County. Led by degreed teachers, children flourish in warm, supportive…
Cheyney University is planning to partner with Thomas Jefferson University and Starbucks as part of its new business model, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia…
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan hosted state and local officials Wednesday morning at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester for…
Joel L. Frank – the Chairman and Managing Partner of Lamb McErlane, a full-service regional law firm based in West Chester – has been reappointed Commissioner…
A program championed by State Rep. Duane Milne of Chester County sets up Pennsylvania children with seed money to start college savings accounts, writes Jan…
AmerisourceBergen is planning a new headquarters in Conshohocken for employees from both its current headquarters in Chesterbrook and its smaller Conshohocken office, writes Joseph DiStefano…
Pennsylvania is a step ahead of most states in implementing legal sports gambling, thanks to the gambling expansion bill signed into law by Gov. Tom…
Governor Tom Wolf announced this week that USSC Group (USSC), a manufacturer of custom seating and fire suppression products for the transit, military, and first…
The Department of State has given Pennsylvania counties until the end of next year to procure new voting machines that keep a paper trail, writes…
The court battle between truckers and PennDOT intensified on April 2. The group representing truckers and other motorists asked a federal judge to stop payments…
Kennett Square-based East Penn Railroad will receive $630,000 in state funds to rehabilitate 23 miles of track in eastern Pennsylvania, according to a…
On April 4, the Paoli Business & Professional Association (PBPA) will welcome the President of Corsica, Gilles Simeoni, for a three-day visit to discuss…
Democrats are urging Gov. Tom Wolf to reject the new Republican-proposed congressional map of Pennsylvania as it is still biased in favor of the…
Gov. Tom Wolf has agreed to a friendly wager with his counterpart in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker, on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl…
Reaction to the news that Greater Philadelphia is one of the 20 cities/regions on Amazon’s short list for its second headquarters has run…
Scott Wagner, one of the Republican contenders hoping to unseat Gov. Tom Wolf, took his campaign to the Pennsylvania Farm Show, where he met with…
Gov. Tom Wolf and Turn5 officially opened the e-commerce company’s new headquarters during a “ribbon-brake-ing” ceremony – during which two trucks driven…
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello is opposed to a directive by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions that would give federal prosecutors more authority to…
According to legislation signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 30, the law now allows for the establishment of up to 10 mini-casinos, also…
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…
The Downingtown STEM Academy ranks second among high schools in Greater Philadelphia with the highest percentage of students scoring advanced on the Keystone Exams, according…
Once thought unlikely, the renaissance that’s now in the works at the center of Coatesville is impressing even Gov. Tom Wolf, who recently paid…
It’s no coincidence that Malvern’s Turn5 has been growing so fast that it will soon have to replace its 45,000-square-foot…
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…
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…
Gawthrop Greenwood/Lamb McErlane
West Chester law firms Gawthrop Greenwood and Lamb McErlane opened lemonade stands last Friday to help raise money for Alex’s…
With the bookbags strapped to the back of Pennsylvania school districts getting heavier and heavier each year, some districts are now starting to stumble.
The…
The Wolf Administration recently lauded the borough of West Chester after it was selected as a winner of the 2017 Great American Main Street Award…
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Pennsylvania’s Pension System is vastly underfunded and has amongst the largest debts and lowest-funded-obligation percentages in the nation.
So…
Delaware County Community College received a nearly $200,000 state grant to augment training for adult students interested in pursuing technology careers.
The college was…
Chester County Planning Commission Executive Director Brian O’Leary recently received an award from Governor Tom Wolf for his dedication to strengthening communities and providing…
The Chester County Workforce Development Board will receive $135,000 in state funding for programs to connect local businesses with school districts to promote job…
The natural gas resources available in the Marcellus and Utica Shale regions have the potential to “drive economic development and job creation across the state…
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…
Malvern Federal Savings Bank
Malvern Federal Savings Bank will hold a seminar for first-time homeowners on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30-7:30…
President Donald Trump is energizing local business boosters with an anticipated pick for his Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Robert F. Powelson, a former CEO of…
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…
Federal, state, and local officials joined together with SEPTA, Amtrak, and their honored guests Tuesday morning to officially break ground on the Paoli Station Accessibility…
Gov. Tom Wolf has approved a $200,000 grant-to-loan for the further redevelopment of the Armory in West Chester into the Uptown! Knauer…
Local leaders in the distilling and brewing industries agree that the recent changes made to Pennsylvania’s liquor laws are great for fans of great…
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…
Gov. Tom Wolf has signaled that the state is going to restrict the Keystone Opportunity Zone program, which Coatesville had hoped would help with new…
Some will grab a can and drink to recent news that Pennsylvania has expanded sales of six-packs of beer, and others will proverbially crush…
After garnering headlines in the New York Times and Washington Post, the first faculty strike in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s 34…
Last Friday afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf made a short visit to the Olive Branch Tapas Restaurant in West Chester to show his support for Mayor…
Students and administrators at the Technical College High School Brandywine campus got the opportunity to interact with Pedro Rivera, the State Secretary of Education, during…
Chicago’s Envestnet, which creates software for investment firms, is planning to rapidly expand its new development center in Chesterbrook, bringing over a hundred new…
Four Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores located in Chester County are now open on Sundays.
The locations are:
West Sadsbury Commons Shopping Center in…
Two months ago Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill that amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code significantly: a couple grocery stores in Chester County are now…
The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association is calling on Governor Tom Wolf to help release breeder and stallion award funds that have been suspended since February…
Governor Tom Wolf announced on Thursday, that Amazon is planning to expand in the Commonwealth creating up to 5,000 new jobs with some of…
State funded institutions in Chester County can breathe a little easier after Governor Tom Wolf confirmed that state lawmakers have finalized the budget for 2016…
The sigh of relief after the state budget passed on June 30th was short lived, as legislators are now scrambling to find the funding needed…
Drink up, Chester County. Sweeping changes to state liquor laws are putting alcohol on more shelves throughout the community, including convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets and…
Visitors to Chester County can crash in somebody’s home instead of a hotel, but they’ll still be paying Pennsylvania’s hotel occupancy tax…
According to the new car seat rules signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf on Monday, children in Pennsylvania aged two and under must now…
In a somewhat surprising but welcome move on Monday, the State House voted to allow the sale of wine in supermarkets and other venues and…
Following the plea sent out by Governor Tom Wolf to “free the six-pack” at Pennsylvania gas stations, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board yesterday approved…
As part of Delaware County Community College’s commitment to providing access and quality education to Latino students, the College will hold a conference on…
The seemingly endless budget deadlock finally concluded on Wednesday, as Governor Tom Wolf backed off his latest veto threat and allowed the Republican $6.6…
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On Monday night, the House took a significant step towards legalizing medical marijuana when it passed the medical marijuana bill 152-32 after the introduction…
As the budget impasse continues to drag on, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf took the opportunity during the County Commissioners’ Association Conference held in Harrisburg on…
Gov. Tom Wolf aims to pay for state budget savings through a significant minimum wage hike that he hopes will create new efficiencies and cut…
Gov. Tom Wolf has added another fight to an already-involved budget battle: cancer.
The leader of the commonwealth on Wednesday shared the news that…
With just a year since his first budget address, it is interesting to see how dramatically the focus and outlook have changed for first term…
Winter is about to show its true face to Chester County as a monster storm is headed this way, bringing with it wind, snow, and…
Governor Wolf is once again under intense pressure to end the seven month long budget stalemate. This comes after Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader, Jake Corman…
It has been a long time coming for a lot of business owners and companies in Pennsylvania, but a much reviled business tax that has…
While the solution is far from permanent, the latest announcement by Governor Tom Wolf that he would use his line-item veto authority to allow…
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…
Even Santa may not be able to fulfill the Christmas wishes of schools and nonprofits across the commonwealth this year, as lawmakers on Monday acknowledged…
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…
Chester County briefs are concise reports on hirings, openings, deals, and more.
Exton Gets Pennsylvania’s Third Movie Tavern
Pennsylvania gained its third The Movie…
Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania continues to hold its breath as the state Capitol persists in its grueling overtime ground game with little…
State lawmakers this week turned up the heat in Harrisburg but couldn’t get a Thanksgiving deal in the oven. Now the entire menu is…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around the county. This morning:
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Could Become the Second Highest in the…
Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican leaders may have found the Thanksgiving turkey that will end the state’s budget famine, but the countdown is on…
Pennsylvania may be teetering on the verge of chaos, with domestic violence shelters shutting their doors to life-and-death crises and preschools on life…
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…
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…
CCAA’s Allinson Gallery to Host Major N.C. Wyeth Exhibit
This year’s Founders Exhibition of the Chester County Art Association will feature works…
Our Business Briefs are quick updates on what’s happening around the county. This morning:
New Report Compares Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Tax Revenue…
Democrat Katie McGinty has decided to throw her hat into the Pennsylvania Democratic primary and join the Senate race. The former chief of staff to…
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…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County.
AlliedBarton Security…
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…
Two Chester County jobs this morning:
Receptionist
Wolfington Body Company in Exton is looking for a receptionist. Some responsibilities include assisting customers/visitors, making/answering…
The pomp and circumstance surrounding Coatesville’s 100th anniversary is set to mark not just a passive milestone for the western Chester County community but…
A Chester County business leader has been appointed by Gov. Tom Wolf to serve on the board of the Delaware River Port Authority.
Marian Moskowitz…
A central component of new state Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to slash the retiree pension funding gap by more than $10 billion puts a…
At the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington on Saturday, newly inaugurated Pennsylvania Tom Wolf said Pennsylvania’s biggest economic challenge was Pennsylvanians selling…
Insights into this year’s energy markets, policies and opportunities will be highlighted by Christine Simeone when The Smart Energy Initiative and the Chester County…
Kevin Johnson, president of Traffic Planning and Design, Inc., has been tapped to chair newly elected Gov. Tom Wolf’s Transportation Transition Team and bring…
Friday, Feb. 13 is a free admission day at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, which plans to exhibit the best of Pennsylvania art…
Governor-elect Tom Wolf is to be sworn in at noon today as Pennsylvania’s 47th Governor. Wolf is the first Democrat to unseat a…
A sneaking suspicion that political advertising is increasingly swaying public opinion drove the Sunlight Foundation and a host of partners to dig into this year…
Ricoh Americas Corporation of Malvern has won the PR News’ Digital PR Award for the best Microsite/Custom site for its WorkIntelligent.ly website: www…
Exelon Generation of Kennett Square is bringing about 1,000 construction and engineering jobs to Texas as it builds two
The units are being built…
Two Chester County health care facilities recently received state Community-Based Health Care Subsidy Program grants to continue to provide health care services to deserving…
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