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Forty-five graduate students and postdoctoral scholars participated in an immersive, industry career preparation program organized by The Graduate School at Penn State Great Valley…
Three Chester County high schools have found their place on the list of the ten best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released…
In a surprising and innovative move, LinkedIn has announced the introduction of gaming features on its platform – Pinpoint, Crossclimb, and Queens.
This development marks a…
This past February, Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership sent four teams of students to compete in the Drexel University Fraud and Internal…
PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to…
Eastern University now offers a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education. This program equips graduates with the knowledge and resources they need for…
Six teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted…
Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School…
Church Farm School has appointed Tiffany Scott as Interim Head of School, effective July 1.
Scott will replace Head of School The Rev. Edmund K…
After a record-setting 19,000 votes from the public, in addition to evaluations from a panel of judges, middle school students from Chester County…
While some counties in the Northeast have experienced a population decrease in the past year according to recent Census data, there are still plenty of…
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to five organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic…
West Chester University’s Poetry Center will host a Pop-Up Poetry Festival on Apr. 14 and 15 to celebrate National Poetry Month.
The event…
Two Chester County towns have found their place among the top 100 best places to live in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
Forbes has ranked Eastern University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership third on its list of the Best Online Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Programs for…
During a recent celebration of his inspirational legacy, West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino was awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Downtown West…
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with Aqua Pennsylvania and the Upper Darby School District, collaborated with the aim of enhancing environmental education for nearly…
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women…
Over 380 students participated in the 2024 Chester County Science Research Competition at the West Chester University Recreation Center, writes staff for The Daily Local…
A Chester County school is ranked among the country’s best boarding schools, according to data from the website Stacker.
West Chester’s Westtown School…
Seven Chester County public high schools found their place among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024, according to a new ranking recently released by…
Eastern University’s Master of Business Administration is now offering four unique concentrations.
The 100-percent-online MBA program has experienced significant enrollment growth over…
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the…
Local Kid-Friendly Activities To Enjoy From March 8-10
This month is flying by and hard to believe it is time to plan family…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) once again partnered with the Pennsylvania Chamber and other local partners to host a regional Civics…
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his…
Chester County is home to eight of the 25 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, including the Best Place to Live in America, according to…
Alvernia University’s Header School of Business, recently named following the university’s largest alumni gift in its history, earned a national endorsement from Colleges…
The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative is awarding grants to thirty different colleges throughout Pennsylvania with the goal of combating food insecurity on school campuses…
Widener University in Chester announced it has suspended its plans to observe the May 1 deadline for incoming fall 2024 students to commit their choice…
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family…
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA…
The Governor’s Office and the Pennsylvania Department of Education have announced that West Chester University has been selected to receive state grant funding in…
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…
The World Economic Forum published a summary of a 2020 UNICEF study that ranked children’s happiness by country based on mental well-being, physical…
Widener’s growing partnership with the August Wilhelm Scheer Institute for Digital Technology continues to find new ways to prepare students to be leaders in…
Neumann University will present honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Bill and Natalie McLaughlin on Dec. 20 during a winter graduation ceremony that will…
Eastern University has received a grant of $1.25 million from the Lilly Endowment — a private philanthropic foundation that supports the causes of religion, education…
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…
Dr. Chris Fiorentino recently gave his final welcome back address to students, faculty, and staff at West Chester University, promising to be busier than ever…
Six Chester County school districts are among the top 50 on the Niche list of the 2024 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania. The ranking was…
Three Philadelphia schools placed among the 100 best colleges in the nation for 2024, according to the latest U.S. News Best National University Rankings…
CCRES congratulates Nina R. for being part of a group of five students from the Technical College High School(TCHS) – Pickering to receive one of…
Chester County is home to 20 of the Top 100 public elementary schools in Pennsylvania, according to new rankings recently released by Niche.com.
To…
Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U…
The COVID-19 pandemic presented schools with unprecedented challenges and ultimately brought about a seismic shift in the way schools operate.
Haverford Systems, an audiovisual…
Hundreds of residents have organized to try to convince the Downingtown Area School District to end the agreement to sell 237 acres of farmland to…
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent…
West Chester University was among the four universities honored at the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools ceremony at the U.S…
Kids from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District got down and sandy with professional sand sculptor Chuck Feld at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, writes…
Chester County high schools made the Niche list of the 2023 Best Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Area. The ranking was based on an…
The Catholic Climate Covenant has recognized Neumann University as one of the top three Catholic campuses in the country for climate action and environmental sustainability…
Philadelphia narrowly avoided ranking among the top fifteen worst-run cities in America, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker.
Stacker compiled the list…
West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino, Ph.D., who leads the largest university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has announced to…
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded…
The Power of Physical Environments.
“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us,” asserted Sir Winston Churchill.
Andrew L Ross, Gary Grenier, and Frank Kros…
Westtown School’s Zahra King is one of the top 100 basketball prospects in the class of 2024, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer…
A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to VISTA Today about…
Neumann University won the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Esports NBA 2K23 championship, sweeping Cumberland University 3-0 in a best-of-five series on…
Georgann Berger McKenna, Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Community Bank, recently sat down with VISTA Today to discuss her role at the bank and…
Caitlin Coker, who played at Downingtown West and attended Downingtown STEM Academy, has made a name for herself at Boston University, writes Isabella DiAmore for…
The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded 24 high school seniors from Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley with $365,000 in college…
Lincoln University graduate Cherelle Parker has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia and is the likely candidate to become the city’s next…
WCU senior Hannah Karaman has a passion for entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and sustainability. She received honors from two business idea competitions hosted this April by…
Seven teams of students from five high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by…
When polo player Christopher Perren was 20 years old, he hung up his saddle to raise his daughter, Alyssa. Seventeen years later, she’s a…
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…
The former Water World site in Phoenixville that was listed for sale earlier this month has more than doubled in size with the addition of…
The preview for this year’s U.S. News & World Report law school rankings is out, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School…
West Chester University’s president is finding creative ways to curb the student housing shortage and graduate student enrollment slump, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
These Chester County towns are earning top spots as best places to buy a home in the Philadelphia region. The towns were ranked by Niche…
The Valley Forge Military College’s Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program (ECP) continues to draw men and women seeking leadership opportunities in the US military…
Mindy Wawrzyniak, Head of School at Center School, grew up in a family that prized education. Her father was a math professor, and her mother…
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…
Neumann University is a military-friendly college, listed among the top 20 percent of colleges in the nation for creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for…
Dr. Karen Kent spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Pottstown as the youngest of five children. Since a young age, she had a…
Oscar Lu, a ninth-grader at Church Farm School, is just 15 years old — he’s a leap-year baby, however, so technically his age…
What is career development? Why does career development matter? Who is it for? Is it available on LinkedIn or elsewhere? Where can you find resources…
Neumann University’s master’s degree in Business and Organizational Leadership has been ranked as one of the nation’s 50 best online graduate programs…
Eighth-grader Jordyn Palmer has basketball acumen beyond her years and is already making a big impact on the varsity team at the Westtown School…
In an effort to onboard additional qualified childcare professionals, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting hiring open houses at YMCA locations throughout Chester County…
When Neydary Zambrano’s now 21-year-old daughter was two years old, she struggled to find daycares that she could trust, writes Renata Kaminski…
DeSales University is hosting free events in March for those who are eager to pursue their education. The university offers over 100 bachelor’s, graduate…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County has announced the 20th annual Build a House Build a Dream Contest. It will be held on Saturday, March…
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…
Ellen Langas, founder and president of NouSoma Communications, Inc., spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in the Pittsburgh suburbs and later living and starting…
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…
While some students view January as an opportunity to verbalize their hopes and dreams for the coming year, many others enter the new year struggling…
An Exton boarding school has been recognized as one of the top schools that prepare students to thrive, according to Study International.
Founded in 1918…
Chester County boasts six of the 25 Best Places to Buy a House in the Philadelphia Area, according to rankings from Niche.com.
To measure…
Elyse Lupin, President and Founder of Elysium Marketing Group, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Lansdale, her close relationship with her older brother…
Malvern Prep is considered the “pinnacle” of wrestling in the greater Philadelphia area, writes Nate Heckenberger for PA Prep Live.
It’s a huge asset…
As the holiday season descends and doors close for a deserved pause, a friendly and welcoming essence remains infused in the schools of higher learning…
Building upon 90+ years of health care education experience, Immaculata University has established a College of Nursing and Health Professions to provide focused experiential learning…
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania will begin offering new MBA majors next fall, in diversity, equity, and inclusion and in environmental, social…
Eric Davies, President of the Wurzak Hotel Group, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, his childhood love of sports, and…
Ben Fileccia, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, spoke with VISTA Today about the hospitality “gene” he…
Jack Dooley, a partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Fort Washington and attending Villanova basketball games with his…
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…
Enrolling the largest first-year class in its history (3,006 first-year students in fall 2022 compared to 2,628 in fall 2021), West…
Chester County is home to five of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche…
Seven Chester County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has been named one of today’s best schools for online healthcare education by EduMed.org.
P.I.T…
OceanFirst Bank continues a 120-year-old philanthropic tradition of helping its neighbors Thursday, Oct. 6, when it will close all of its branch locations…
Two Chester County schools have found their place on the recently released U.S. News Best Colleges rankings for 2022-2023, writes Sean Adams for…
Lauren Wochok, Dean of Valley Forge Military Academy, spoke with VISTA Today about how her youth and experiences have enabled her to take the helm…
Christopher Fiorentino, a Bucks County native and graduate of Neshaminy High School, is the President of West Chester University, the largest of the 14 universities…
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…
Six Chester County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine…
Two Pennsylvania universities are among the best public colleges in the nation in 2022. But they also represent some of the most expensive options on…
Chester County is home to six of the 50 highest-scoring school districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
Chester County is home to four of U.S. News & World Report’s 20 Best Public High Schools in Greater Philadelphia — which includes southern…
Joe Cafarchio, Executive Vice President at Meridian Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up as the second oldest of eight children in East Syracuse…
Delaware County Leadership: Michael Rounds, President of Williamson College of the Trades
Michael Rounds, President of Williamson College of the Trades, spoke with DELCO Today…
When it’s time to ask for help with your mental or physical health, many people don’t know where to start. There are hundreds…
Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski, the president of Delaware Valley University, spoke with VISTA Today about his early love for science and math that took him from…
Amy Yetter-Scroggin, Chief Learning Officer for The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, is speaking at the 5th Annual Jefferson University Trauma Conference, July…
Valley Forge Military Academy has awarded 36 Cadets with their high school diplomas as part of the 94th annual commencement ceremony. The Cadets have been…
Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, the President of Harcum College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in government housing near Binghamton, N.Y.; his fondest…
We aim to bring awareness to mental health all year long. This is not a new development; in fact, it’s an annual designation although…
John Harrar who played football at Strath Haven High, then basketball on a scholarship for the Penn State Lions, was invited recenty to work out…
Some local teens have a rare theatrical opportunity usually only reserved for professional actors. Students from 11 area middle and high schools are ready to…
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…
Over 500 girls, parents, and educators from more than 160 schools and 6 counties participated in STEM-based immersive hands-on learning experiences and explored…
Aside from college and university offerings, there are numerous places where you can learn online from anywhere at any time, 24/7/365. Check our…
It was like visiting an academic theme park, where the thrill of a roller coaster was replaced with the excitement of scientific and artistic exploration…
Chris Powell, the Senior Vice President of Global Field & Partner Marketing at Qlik, a King of Prussia company delivering end-to-end, real-time…
Dr. William Carr, professor of music and piano at Immaculata University, has been named one of the Top Music Teachers for 2021 by Steinway &…
The competitors arrived ready to battle, an apt outlook considering their surroundings. Five teams of students were at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Phila…
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…
“Human-caused climate change is a global emergency, which disproportionately affects the people who are least responsible for the problem,” writes David Blockstein, Ph.D…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County and founding sponsor Fox & Roach/Trident Charities recently hosted the 19th annual “Build a House … Build a Dream…
David Galluch, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District, spoke with VISTA Today about losing his…
Perkiomen School’s Head of School Mark A. Devey has announced a partnership between Perkiomen School, Pennsburg, Pa., and Leighton School, Shanghai, China.
Leighton School…
West Chester’s Ice Line Quads Rinks recently hosted 32 of the top club teams in college hockey for the Collegiate Hockey Federation’s national…
West Chester University appears on several of U.S. News & World Report’s lists of the best graduate schools for 2023.
WCU’s master…
The West Chester Area School District, like all school districts throughout the country, was forced to make drastic changes to how it educated students during…
CCRES, Downingtown, has several openpositions in education.
CCRES — the Chester County resource for supplying professionals to assist with the unique needs of children and adults…
For the first time since 2019, the Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and live jazz to the…
Bob McGowan, the COO of Peddler’s Village, the Delaware Valley’s top tourist destination in 2020, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in…
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, the owner of Fanatics and co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers, bought his daughter Kylie a unique 16th birthday gift: an…
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district, a district that includes almost all of Montgomery County and a small sliver…
Brian Kelly, the founder and former CEO of The Points Guy, a popular travel website, spoke with VISTA Today about being born on Long Island…
In an increasingly crowded and competitive market, West Chester University’s online graduate programs continue to be ranked highly among more than 1,200 programs…
With the number of COVID-19 cases having skyrocketed in January, Chester County health officials have decided to shift priorities from contact tracing to testing…
The Main Line is filled with hidden architectural gems with a rich history that were successfully preserved by being repurposed for modern-day use, including…
I think we can all agree the universe is a Hydra of suck right now – eliminate one problem, watch another sprout up in its place…
For the past 53 years, the Green Family Foundation has supported local high schoolers in pursuit of college degrees. It has done so in collaboration…
Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder.
This follows a vote by the…
Susan Springsteen, the President of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Delaware; her passion for riding horses; rescuing a…
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…
Paul Redman, the President and CEO of Longwood Gardens, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in Texas and growing up as the son of…
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…
Since our founding in 1887, Malvern Bank has been a growing, profit-making financial institution. We have provided valuable banking and investing services to individuals…
One of Chester County’s boroughs is among the 100 Best Places to Live in America, according to new rankings from Livability.
Livability analyzed more…
Chester County is one of the Top 100 places to live in America, according to newly released rankings by Niche.com.
To determine the rankings…
It’s a common commuter sight this time of year: While in traffic behind a school bus, the cheery, yellow vehicle stops, and its automated…
Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns about the gaps in education and training for children and young people. But in the words of UNICEF…
Chester County is home to seven of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 public high schools for 2022, according to new rankings recently released by Niche.com…
An announcement from two local college presidents Wednesday afternoon is a game-changer for those who get left behind pursuing a college degree.
West Chester…
While Philadelphia has a lot to offer to those planning to move to the metro area, its suburbs have distinct advantages. And who would be…
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media has named three new board members to its Board of Trustees in its ongoing mission…
Chester County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the Top 100 in the nation, according to…
In Pennsylvania, public education doesn’t get any better than it is here in Chester County, as we ranked No. 1 among the state’s…
The current employment market has been turned on its ear thanks, in part, to the pandemic and its aftermath. In response, a significant slice of…
Amid the swirl of controversy over mask policies and an overall concern of rising COVID-19 numbers, Chester County has decided not to mandate indoor…
Buying a home can be challenging for the buyer, especially if the buyer is purchasing their first home. The best way to tackle the task…
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…
Malvern Bank client Dan Hall, owner of Prestige Photography in Malvern, has been a professional photographer since 1991. A graduate of Conestoga High School, his…
Downingtown West High School tragically lost two of its students to suicide this spring. A touching gesture from rival Coatesville High School helped soothe the…
The coronavirus has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. But how it has impacted philanthropy – to charitable organizations and for-profit entities such as…
Mark A. Devey, the Head of School at Perkiomen School, spoke with MONTCO Today about being born in Pittsburgh and growing up in Bethlehem, where…
Andrea Youndt, the Chester County Food Bank’s CEO, spoke with VISTA.Today about growing up in a small town in Lancaster County, the lesson…
Centric Bank has announced the winners of its third “Lights, Camera, Save!” video contest. Fourteen students – representing high schools from Cumberland, Dauphin, and Montgomery counties…
Chester County is home to 12 of the 50 best places in Pennsylvania – and the best place in the entire country – to raise a family…
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autistic people are neurodiverse and hiring neurodiverse employees can create a workforce with more innovation.
TW: I am neurotypical and…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County recently held its 18th Annual “Build a House … Build a Dream” contest for fifth-graders in the Delaware Valley…
Chester County is home to 12 of the 50 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, including the No. 1 place in America, according to new…
Chester County is home to five of the 50 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new report published by Niche…
I suppose the announcement last month from the CDC, the one nudging schools to get kids back full-time, should have given me that same…
Chester County is home to nine of the 50 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to new rankings recently published by Niche…
Through it all, Richmond Garrick always had his art. Ever since that day in grade school, when he picked up a colored pencil, opened a…
West Chester University is slated to receive $18.6 million of the $353 million earmarked for Philadelphia-area colleges and universities as part of the…
West Chester University’s online Master of Business Administration has achieved a solid ranking on the newly released 2021 U.S. News Online MBA Programs…
Chester County is home to the most affordable place in Pennsylvania that offers a high quality of life at a manageable cost of living, according…
Chester County is home to four of America’s 100 Best Small Towns to Raise a Family, including three of the Top 10, as well…
A CrossFit facility in Phoenixville has welcomed back members for group exercise after a safe and successful re-opening under the state’s COVID-19…
With West Chester University’s deep roots in teacher preparation, it’s no surprise that its Early and Middle Grades Education programs recently earned notable…
A historical marker now commemorates the central role that Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Devon played in the Berwyn School Segregation Case…
Pennsylvania public schools came up short by about $4.6 billion in state funding in 2018-19, according to a report that’s part of…
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…
Chester County is home to three of the Top 50 School Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new analysis…
A new analysis has found that school children in Pennsylvania’s public schools are being shortchanged by $4.6 billion, and that the Oxford Area…
Chester County is home to five of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new report published by Niche…
Parents who are dissatisfied with the virtual programs offered by local school districts are finding the solution for their children in cyber charters, writes Maddie…
Ranking behind only the Susquehanna Township School District in Dauphin County, the Coatesville Area School District is the second-most diverse school district in Pennsylvania…
West Goshen Township resident Eugene Kray, a pioneering educator who helped forward adult learning in the region, has died at the age of 85, writes…
During this most critical time, when COVID-19 is converging with the start of flu season, the Chester County Board of Commissioners is launching a…
With almost two dozen scholarship offers, Arlen Harris Jr., the son of Downingtown football legend Arlen Harris Sr., is a hot commodity on the recruiting…
Chester County Health Director Jeanne Casner is urging personal responsibility as the number of COVID-19 cases in Chester and Delaware counties stabilizes, writes Jim…
In an attempt to both “preserve and cast out tradition,” Henderson High School is planning to keep the nickname “Warriors” for its sports teams but…
As parents continue to press for an end to virtual learning, some local school districts are opting to gradually start returning students to school, write…
West Chester University has broken into the Top 10 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 list of Top Public Regional Universities North…
Susan Pennacchia, a teacher at Saints Peter and Paul School in West Chester, helped to provide her students with structure and a sense of normalcy…
West Chester University is listed at No. 174 among 739 schools nationwide ranked for their value by Money magazine. This puts WCU among the Top…
With “diversity” having been a part of its lessons for nearly two decades, the West Chester Area School District is now renewing its focus on…
The Pennsylvania Youth Congress, a youth-led organization that advocates for inclusive education, is putting pressure on school districts, including four in Chester County, to…
The Wissahickon School District in Montgomery County has taken a rare approach to the start of the new school year with full, in-person learning…
Chester County is home to seven of the 40 Top-Rated Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs, according to a recently published list…
Seats are still available in one of the top Allied Health programs at Harcum College: Occupational Therapy Assisting (OTA). Classes start on Friday.
Occupational therapy…
Each year, the Women’s Business Connection of Chester County selects a community partner to be a beneficiary of its fundraising and networking efforts. The…
Immaculata University has honored Dr. Elizabeth Faunce, a West Chester resident, with the 2020 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. The award is given to a faculty…
Drew Shelton, a rising junior at Downingtown West High School and one of the top offensive linemen in the nation’s Class of 2022, is…
By Wendi Rank
Few things are as devastating to behold as a 14-year-old with crushed dreams. Our school is virtual, which means the…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2020 QVC West Chester Christmas Parade to protect the health of spectators…
With society’s heightened focus on racial equality and research indicating that low-income students will fall behind if classes are held remotely, WalletHub has…
Chesterbrook is the best place to live in the United States, according to new rankings recently published by Niche.com, writes Nate Doughty for the…
Chester County is among the counties nationwide with low to medium risk based on the potential of people who would be coming to school infected…
Philadelphia is one of the top three cities nationwide with the youngest entrepreneurs, according to a new study by LendingTree, writes Emily Canal for Inc…
What will school look like in the fall?
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host a Back to School Webinar via Zoom…
Our back to school anxiety is exponential this summer. My kids want to know what to expect for the year. I miss…
PhillyColleges, a consortium of more than 20 colleges and universities located in Greater Philadelphia, will host a free virtual college fair on Thursday, Aug. 13…
The West Chester Area School District is among the many school districts in Pennsylvania struggling with making a decision on reopening schools this fall amidst…
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…
For the first time ever, the Chester County Economic Development Council is providing free access for all businesses to virtually attend its annual Business Achievement…
American Community Journals – the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, and DELCO Today – seeks an Education Writer to join its team.
This position is…
School districts nationwide are facing major challenges when classes resume in the fall, as they have to account for significant new oversight and spending with…
Main Line Health hosted its ninth annual – and first virtual – Healthcare Disparities Colloquium last Friday. Each year, employees from across Main Line Health join community…
The Chester County Commissioners have launched RestoreChesterCounty.org, a comprehensive online toolkit that offers guidelines specifically designed for Chester County’s 15,000-plus businesses…
With schools closed throughout the state, some students in the Jennersville area without Internet access have had to get resourceful when it comes to completing…
Personal attention is the hallmark of instruction at Harcum College and one of the many reasons an education there is so valuable.
Thus, when the…
Chester County residents hold the most purchasing power in Pennsylvania, according to a new study published by SmartAsset.
To find places where average living expenses…
Chester County is home to eight of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 public high schools, according to new rankings published by U.S. News & World…
By Steve E. Jarmon, Jr.
Parenting a child/minor (under the age of 18) facing criminal charges after being arrested is stressful enough. Parenting 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…
A few weeks ago, when the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of schools across Pennsylvania, the students and faculty at Villa Maria Academy High School…
By Roger Huggins
Being a commercial landlord can be difficult even in the best of times. The current COVID-19 pandemic magnifies those difficulties. To…
As the coronavirus pandemic profoundly changes our daily lives, schools all across the region have closed and are now transitioning to online-only learning for…
By Brandon Steiger
This is written to the business owner, the C-Suite, and marketing professionals that are struggling to keep their businesses in front…
After being exposed to COVID-19, patrolman John Freas of Birmingham Township became the inaugural resident of the “first responder refuge” created at the Glen…
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…
Mt. Zion AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church in Devon will get a historical marker from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for its central role…
Centric Bank has honored the participants and winners of its second annual video contest – titled “Lights, Camera, Save!” – for high school students.
Fifteen students showcased…
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…
A pair of grade school buddies who went on to found Victory Brewing Company have been chosen by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC…
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the results of the 2019 SATs, showing that Chester County is home to 13 of the state’s…
Thirteen high schools in Chester County are among the 100 best in Pennsylvania for 2020, according to new rankings released by Niche.com.
To determine…
Villanova coach Jay Wright as head coach of the Knicks? Could be, according to league sources, writes Adam Zagoria for Forbes.
“There is a strong…
The nonprofit Campus Philly has released its 2019 Annual Report, showing that the Philadelphia region is improving its retention of college graduates, writes Paige Gross…
West Chester University’s online MBA program has risen into the Top 50 programs nationwide, checking in at No. 47, up from No. 58 last…
A mysterious odor like natural gas has been plaguing parts of Delaware County for months, and experts are hoping technology can find the source, reports…
Glen Mills Schools, which is mired in an abuse scandal that is prompting changes in the state’s juvenile justice system, now has a new…
For many communities and small businesses along the Mariner East footprint, Energy Transfer’s investment is far more than just a pipeline — it’s a…
A good science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education has grown in importance over the years, as the STEM skills only possessed by specialists today will…
Centric Bank is inviting students to participate in a nationwide video contest entitled “Lights, Camera, Save!” and sponsored by the American Bankers Association Foundation. The…
Several school districts in Chester County are struggling with the shortage of school bus drivers that has plagued the entire country, writes Maddie Hanna for…
Coatesville native A.J. Hoggard – a senior at Huntington Prep, an elite, basketball-centric prep school in West Virginia – has announced that he will accept…
Shaun Elliott, the President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, the Conshohocken-based organization with 195,000 members, 5,000 employees and which manages…
Citadel, which boasts a long history of honoring educators, has kicked off its 19th annual Citadel Heart of Learning Award program and is officially accepting…
West Chester University’s “Incomparable” Golden Rams Marching Band is the first Division II school band ever to be presented with the prestigious Sudler Trophy…
By David Bernard
You can’t really describe an incoming class at Wilmington University as new students. Every year, most of the newest students to…
As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester County, the Chester County Women’s Commission (CCWC) and Chester County Fund…
Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which actively promotes the Valley…
Now, there’s another reason to attend West Chester University. The school placed 12th on U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 list of…
Oliver Bass, the President of Natural Lands, a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in…
In the almost five years that VISTA Today has been in business, we have carved out an important niche as a vehicle for sharing positive…
Brandon and Heather Steiger, founders and owners of 2120 Creative, an integrated digital marketing agency based in Chester Springs, spoke to VISTA Today about growing…
Once he begins his college football career at Kansas State, Downingtown West senior quarterback Will Howard will be playing for Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz’s…
Rich neighborhoods throughout the country have some of the best and most well-funded public schools, and the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is at…
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…
Chester County has joined all other counties across Pennsylvania in automatically sealing non-violent criminal records and non-convictions for anyone who has remained crime…
Results of the #ChescoKnows Workplace Sexual Harassment Survey, supported by the Chester County Commissioners and undertaken by the Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester…
Three months after the state revoked its licenses over abuse allegations, the Glen Mills Schools is pledging to change its programming, hiring practices, and even…
Charlie Kochka, the Chief Lending Officer at Meridian Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a small New Jersey town 40 miles northwest…
Michael Bontrager, the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Chatham Financial, the 600-person financial advisory services and technology solutions firm based in…
State Rep. Aaron Bernstine from western Pennsylvania has proposed a bill that aims to place private and public high schools into separate state playoffs in…
West Chester Mayor Dianne Herrin spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Drexel Hill, the lessons she learned working at Burger King in Broomall…
Rustin High School’s Science Olympiad Team will once again compete in the National Science Olympiad Tournament, according to a report from the Daily Local…
Jennifer Morgan, President, SAP Americas and Asia Pacific Japan, and her husband Michael speak with DELCO Today about their respective upbringings in Northern Virginia. Although…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world,” Margaret Mead once said. “Indeed, it’s the only thing that…
Join the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce for breakfast as they host a State of Education Update sponsored by West Chester University featuring presentations…
Chester County is home to three of the Top 25 Public High Schools with the Best Teachers in Greater Philadelphia, writes Clara Lefton for The…
Join GWCC at their annual State of Education Breakfast featuring presentations from Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, President of West Chester University, Dr. James Scanlon, Superintendent of…
Mike Capone, the CEO of Qlik, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in the Bronx and raised just north of New York City and…
Great Valley High School has won the top prize in the inaugural “Just Drive” public service announcement video contest from the Pennsylvania DUI Association, writes…
Among more than 800-plus institutions surveyed by U.S. News & World Report for its 2020 graduate school rankings, West Chester University has some…
Twelve in Chester County rank among the Top 50 Best Places to Live in Greater Philadelphia in 2019, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business…
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…
Barry Pelagatti, a Partner at RKL LLP, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in South Philadelphia, how he began working when he was 12…
Church Farm School
Jon Knorr, the former Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations at Temple University’s College of Engineering, has joined CFS as…
By Denise Romanelli
Middle School Girls were empowered at Phoenixville Middle School on Saturday, March 23rd. Over 800 middle school girls from surrounding counties attended…
Thanks to Havertown native John Middleton, the Phillies’ principal owner and managing partner, the team signed perennial All-Star Bryce Harper to one of the…
Of the more than 800 institutions assessed by U.S. News & World Report, West Chester University’s Graduate School rates among the Top 25…
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls hosted its inaugural Girls in Action Summit at the Business and Public Management Center at West Chester…
29th Annual Jazz Festival
The West Chester University Wells School of Music has announced programming and performances for the festival, running March 20-23. All…
Immaculata University
Immaculata University and DeSales University are expanding their partnership to allow students to easily transition into more graduate programs.
“Through this partnership, students…
Chester County is home to 11 of the state’s Top 100 highest-scoring schools on the sixth-grade PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment…
Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce
The chamber has announced the formation of a new Business and Education Council, which is comprised of business leaders…
Chester County is home to six of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia, according to the latest rankings published by Niche.com…
The Phoenixville Area School District is joining the growing number of school districts that are implementing later start times, writes Sarah Hoover for Keystone Crossroads…
By Michelle Tooker
Dumpster diving, panhandling, and drinking were once everyday activities for Frederick Shegog. In his early 20s, he entered a spiral of addiction…
U.S. News has positioned West Chester University at No. 58 in its 2019 rankings of schools with the top online MBA programs in the…
West Chester University’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy.
Presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the…
Chester County is home to 11 of the state’s Top 100 highest-scoring elementary schools on the third-grade PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School…
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…
Ten middle schools in Chester County rank among the state’s Top 100 highest-scoring schools on the eighth-grade PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School…
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…
By the time he was a junior in high school, Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats, was a self-made man. When…
Thomas “Buck” Riley, Founder and former CEO of Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, speaks with Vista Today about his memories growing up on a farm…
On the eve of his election battle with first-time candidate Christina Sappey, first-term State Representative Eric Roe speaks to VISTA Today about growing…
As the Church Farm School in Exton prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary this spring, The Reverend Edmund K. “Ned” Sherrill II, Head of School…
Publisher’s Note: This February 14th story drew 10,739 visitors.
The Downingtown STEM Academy ranks second in Pennsylvania among public high schools with the…
Barbara Lettiere, the President of Immaculata University, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in New Jersey, what she learned at her first job, and…
Chester County is home to nine of the state’s 100 highest-scoring high schools on the 2018 Keystone Exams, writes Ethan Lott for The…
The 39th annual QVC West Chester Christmas Parade is expected to draw a crowd of more than 45,000 spectators to the borough tonight.
QVC…
A survey of local high school students shows their primary money concern if they go to college is living expenses, yet the majority vastly underestimate…
Snapchat is the No. 1 app for human trafficking. Kik Messenger is the “defacto app” for child predators. And, at just eight years old, a…
County Lines Magazine is a regional monthly magazine that has been covering Chester, Delaware, and New Castle counties since 1977. County Lines features a broad…
Niche.com has unveiled its 2019 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania, a ranking based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and data from the…
By Maurisa Warren
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that the state will make a major commitment to ensuring excellent teachers are…
Inaya Mander, a recent high school graduate from Montgomery County, picked Cheyney University out of the 39 historically black colleges or universities where she was…
Best Public Schools
U.S. News placed West Chester University at No. 17 on its list of Top Public Regional Universities North…
Fifteen of the Top 20 high schools in Pennsylvania that send the most students to Harvard, Princeton, and MIT are located in southeastern Pennsylvania, according…
People’s Light will be hosting its annual Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 1 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern. One of two fundraisers…
Nine high schools in Chester County are among the Top 50 public high schools in Pennsylvania for 2019, according to a list recently published by…
Since joining Church Farm School in 2014 as its first Director of College Guidance, Tiffany Scott (who came to the school from Admissions at University…
Four high schools in Chester County rank among the Top 20 best schools for STEM in the Philadelphia area, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia…
Penn State is one of the most popular schools for future executives, as it places second, behind only Stanford, in number of graduating CEOs, writes…
Rugby may not be a major sport in the U.S., but it has grown significantly in recent years.
Today, USA Rugby, the sport’s…
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2018 List of the Best High Schools in Pennsylvania, and Downingtown STEM Academy has supplanted Philadelphia…
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…
Chester County is home to three of the Top 25 private high schools in Pennsylvania, according to the latest rankings published by Niche.com, writes…
The Air Force is enlisting the services of West Grove resident David Raymond, otherwise known as the original Phillie Phanatic, to help develop a mascot…
Chester County’s future doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and scientists recently took the stage for the 2018 Chester County Science Research Competition Awards Ceremony.
They were…
Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law has climbed 12 spots from 77 to 65 on the U.S. News & World Report annual…
Parents in Haverford are struggling to find child-care solutions while they are at work, since the after-hours program at the township’s elementary…
The Downingtown Area School District, the largest school district in Chester County, operates 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools in eight…
Now in its 18th year, Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) will attract 1,000 girls, parents, and educators from more than 120 schools and…
New DJI’s Mavic Air is a game changer in its field, offering all of the functionality of a quality drone in a small package…
Five Chester County schools rank among the Top 50 on Niche.com’s list of the 2018 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania.
The ranking…
By Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell
Week after week, we are met with more stories of sexual harassment; reports of…
Berwyn-based AMETEK, a manufacturer of vision diagnosis instruments, is showing its support for the Philadelphia Eagles by sponsoring the Eagles Eye Mobile and Glasses…
For the first time in 19 years, Curt Martinez is without a partner.
Not one to sit behind a desk, the West Caln Township Police…
Alison Marcantuno, the Store Team Leader at the new Whole Foods Market in Exton, which opens this morning at 9:00 AM, spoke with VISTA…
Niche.com has unveiled its list of the 2018 Best Catholic High Schools in Pennsylvania, and Devon Prep and Malvern Prep have checked in at…
In celebration of the USBands-sanctioned Pennsylvania State Championship in Group 4A they recently won at Lincoln University, Avon Grove High School’s 96 marching…
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, the new president of Delaware County Community College, spoke with DELCO.Today about growing up as an only child in…
Chester County is home to three of the 25 Most Expensive Private Schools in Pennsylvania, writes Candy Woodall for the Harrisburg Patriot-News.
The yearly…
High school students and their parents will be able to shop for higher education at the Exton Mall on Monday, Nov. 13 from 7-9…
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…
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 schools occupy nine of the Top 50 spots on Niche.com’s 2018 rating of the Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.
Hillside…
On Sept. 17, 1787 – 11 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed – 39 delegates came together to sign the United States Constitution.
On Sept…
The Hankin Group – an Exton-based real estate development, construction, and management company – has announced, in coordination with the Borough of Downingtown, Hankin’s acquisition…
A pair of Chester County universities are among Money magazine’s Best Colleges for Your Money.
To help students and parents determine which higher education…
Chester County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone were recently elected as officers of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) for…
As the story goes, in 1942, George Krapf, Jr. was a businessman in a small rural community in Chester County. George was well respected and…
Publisher’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Joel Frank was originally published in September 2015.
Joel Frank, Managing Partner and Executive Committee Chairman…
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…
Oliver Scholars has named the Church Farm School in Exton its Partner School of the Year.
One of the premier education access programs in New…
Conestoga High School once again topped the latest public high school rankings for the state of Pennsylvania, while Chester County claimed three schools in the…
Glenn Marshall, the President & CEO of First Resource Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Roxborough, the youngest of three children, playing…
Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union and Phoenixville resident, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Bryn Mawr, summers spent in Stone Harbor, his…
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…
Sandra Knapp is a partner at the law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, where she blazed a trail for other female attorneys across the region…
Editor’s Note: This profile of District Attorney Tom Hogan was originally published in June 2015. VISTA Today is re-running it from its archives…
A handful of Chester County high schools rank among the Top 25 public high schools for STEM education in Pennsylvania, with Downingtown STEM Academy occupying…
Immaculata University has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to help in its efforts to reduce underage and reckless alcohol consumption.
The…
Walk Her Home
Walk Her Home is a newly formed, pending nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors with a mission to create awareness and…
Sometimes a good challenge is all it takes to push students to achieve their full potential, and in Chester County, that’s happening the most…
Mohammed Emun is the boisterous one, full of energy and excitement and as candid as can be.
Zozi Flores is more careful with his words…
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania, and 10 schools in Chester County made Greater Philadelphia’s…
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…
Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County
Based in the West Chester, the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County – which aims to…
The U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best public high schools in America after analyzing data on more…
Chester County has always been considered one of the finest places in Pennsylvania, so it should come as no surprise that 10 of its towns…
VISTA Today speaks with Tony Coyne, franchise owner at DetailXPerts of Chester County about growing up in suburban Washington, D.C., and how his natural…
In 2009, one of John Durso’s closest friends from childhood died in a sudden accident.
“My buddy was the second baseman and I was…
Penn State is among the Top 50 best public colleges nationwide, according to recent rankings from Buffalo Business First, writes Scott Thomas for the Philadelphia…
Fox Rothschild
The Exton office of Fox Rothschild held another successful clothing drive to benefit “Operation Easter Outfit,” a program founded by Partners in Outreach…
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the average SAT scores for every public high school in the state.
The newly released data is for…
Chester County’s future doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and scientists recently took the stage for the 2017 Chester County Science Research Competition Awards Ceremony.
By Leslie Rylke
A week ago, something amazing happened in West Chester.
The hum of excitement started before noon as organizers and volunteers arrived for…
The Church Farm School has appointed Lisa Reynolds Smoots as its Director of Admissions.
She will assume her new duties on July 1.
In her…
The conference center of the Chester County Intermediate Unit was recently transformed into an arena for students to design and build the next big amusement…
After six months of competition, the top three varsity and junior varsity academic teams will compete for the Chester County Academic Competition championship trophy.
With a new political philosophy shaking up education in our nation’s capital, Malvern’s Frontline Research & Learning Institute is aiming to arm educators…
State lawmakers are looking to overhaul the way Pennsylvania pays its schools, but anything short of redoing the whole thing will continue to oppress the…
A brand of rarely heard music that can only be described as “ethereal, eloquent, and mesmerizing” – as one critic put it – is coming to West…
“E-s-t-r-e-p-e.”
With those seven letters in that precise order, Sid Sharma nabbed the championship title at the 2017 Chester…
Although the Westtown School’s boys basketball team is ineligible to compete for a state championship, there is little doubt that it is the best…
While politicians debate whether the Keystone Exams should be part of high school graduation requirements, the tests continue to measure students’ proficiency in three core…
Jerry Spinelli
The Wellington Square Bookshop in Eagleview has collaborated with the Downingtown Area School District to bring author and Norristown native Jerry Spinelli to…
Chester County resident and community activist Carol Metzker has been named the 2017 recipient of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Kitchen Table…
Lincoln University scored highest among Chester County colleges in a new study that measures schools’ roles in intergenerational mobility based on the economic makeup of…
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…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Val DiGiorgio was originally published in August of 2015.
If you think you have a tough…
Immaculata University recently received a $500,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in Conshohocken, to support the restoration of the Villa…
Two students from the Technical College High School Pickering Campus have demonstrated that good citizenship always pays dividends.
Full-time TCHS Pickering student Pablo Gonzalez…
Berwyn native Ed Welburn – who has spent 44 years at his dream job, designing cars at General Motors – has decided it’s time to hang…
Based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents, Niche.com has unveiled its 2017 rankings of the Top…
When the Philadelphia Business Journal noted the Greater Philadelphia Metro’s net gain of just 412 small businesses (defined as having one to 99 employees…
It’s practically a trade secret that ensures their prosperity: Chester County’s most valuable leaders this year count the community in which they work…
West Chester University ranked sixth out of 117 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania that offer online classes or degree programs, while Delaware County Community College…
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…
VISTA Today spoke with David E. Sparks, Chairman and Founder of First Priority Bank, about growing up in Upper Merion when farms, instead of malls…
Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education released School Performance Profile scores that measure the academic progress of 2,860 public schools across the state…
According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s latest employee payroll report for public school teachers, administrators, and staff, 20 out of the…
The state’s top education official recently studied up on one of the state’s top schools during a visit to Downingtown’s Technical College…
While they work unceasingly to bring the best out of their students, the names of Chester County’s most dedicated teachers are being considered for…
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…
Exton’s Church Farm School, the independent, college preparatory boarding school for boys in grades 9 to 12 is one of the best boarding schools…
By Rachel Stevenson
As a business owner and writer, I can’t think of a week that has been more non-stop than this one…
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…
Benchmark Federal Credit Union is joining forces with Banzai, the national award-winning financial literacy program, to make a financial curriculum available at 43 Chester…
Students from seven Chester County schools are once again sitting at the front of the class when it comes to being ready to face the…
To long-time observers of the Chester County scene, Steve and Carol Aichele need no introduction. Carol is past school board president, county controller then…
With its elite economy, health and quality of life, Chester County is doing a lot right. But the county’s planners fear that without some…
In case you haven’t seen the message, in an unprecedented move, Microsoft is offering customers running Windows 7 and Windows 8 a free upgrade…
Niche, a website that helps people discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for them, recently released its annual list of the Top 100…
Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Andy Dinniman was originally published on August 26th, 2015.
From the time he was elected a…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Commissioner Terence Farrell was originally published on August 1st, 2015.
When Terence Farrell won his first…
Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Robert McNeil was originally published on April 16th, 2016.
As he prepares to step off Chester…
Citadel Federal Credit Union CEO Jeff March tells VISTA Today what he remembers about growing up in Parkesburg and Coatesville, how his father’s death…
The Downingtown Area School District operates ten elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools, while educating approximately 12,000 students. Philadelphia Magazine has…
Jerry Parker, President, Delaware County Community College, speaks to VISTA Today about growing up in Pennsylvania’s coal country; attending Wesleyan College before landing a…
United Way of Chester County has started its second annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive for the Chester County Food Bank and is looking for…
Rachel Stevenson, Author, Speaker, President & Founder of LGBTea Dances, President of Reshaping You, a consulting practice focused on helping clients “reshape themselves mentally, emotionally…
VISTA Today speaks with Denise Werkley, Shareholder and Partner at West Chester law firm Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, about growing up in Centre County…
A new analysis of test scores in reading and math from school districts across the country confirms what anyone with common sense has already known…
Citadel has announced the finalists for the 2016 Citadel Heart of Learning Award for Chester County’s best and brightest teachers. Each of the fifteen…
Taxpayers in the Tredyffrin-Easttown and Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts, particularly those with school-aged children, can rest easy, knowing that the money they…
By Duncan Allison
Lindsey will be entering college this term with so much more confidence after moving through several 4-H programs and becoming an…
There’s nothing easy or automatic about hard-wiring the Navy’s most technologically advanced combat helicopter, and an autopilot electrician’s mate from Coatesville…
By Brad & Dara Trout
Many senior citizens tell us that their property tax increases present a big burden on their fixed income. Chester County…
This evening Christopher Molineaux, CEO of Pennsylvania Bio, will welcome over 1,000 leaders and luminaries of Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry to his organization…
Always being the only girl on her school’s Olympics of the Mind competition team helped spur Regan Gallo to pursue her dream and achieve…
AmerisourceBergen and Toll Brothers Among Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
Five Philadelphia area companies have made Fortune’s new list of the World’s Most…
By Linda Lojewski
Can you imagine celebrating a friend’s birthday party without eating the cake? Or a Super Bowl party without chips and dip…
In a heartwarming article for the Immaculata University’s student newspaper “The Immaculatan,” Sister Anne Marie Burton of the Immaculate Hearts of Mary reflects on…
Sales Strong Across all Mushroom Categories
According to the data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in August last year, domestic mushroom prices…
Devereux is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit providers of behavioral healthcare in the country. Across its national network, Devereux partners with families, schools…
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…
DCCC Announces STEM Career Night
Delaware County Community College has announced that its annual STEM Career Night will take place on February 25th, with prospective…
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…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Three Chesco High Schools in Top 5 of State SAT Scores
Chester County has a lot of best kept secrets. West Pharmaceutical Services is at the top of the County’s best kept secrets list.
West Chester’s Nich to Close
Nich, the women’s clothing boutique opened in West Chester nine years ago by will close at the end…
VISTA Today briefs are concise reports on breaking stories around Chester County. This Morning:
Greater Brandywine YMCA Hires New Chief Development Officer
The YMCA of…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
Malvern and West Chester Ranked in Top 10 of Fiscally Responsible Communities…
Chester County has claimed the best school district in the entire nation, with Tredyffrin-Easttown beating out all others in a new ranking published by…
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…
Briefs are concise reports on stories happening in Chester County.
Businesses Prepare for Next Year’s DNC
Over 150 business people gathered at the Community…
Jonathon Beschen, the 32 year-old Founder of the Liberty Valley Initiative and SparkNET Technologies, a technology solutions provider based in Wayne and a member…
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…
By Delaware County Community College,
Delaware County Community College has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs…
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…
Economic development in one of the most prosperous counties in all of America still seems to be accelerating, but leaders met last week to urge…
Business Briefs are short stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Rubio Speaks at the Chester County…
Business Briefs are concise stories bringing you up to date with the county’s business news. This Morning:
AMO Pharma Raises $25 Million in Venture…
In early July, as the European Union and the world’s financial markets teetered, worried about Greece’s possible default, Bill McNabb, CEO & Chairman…
Numerous big development projects are rumbling down the tracks with the proposed new Downingtown train station, as the anticipated “gateway to the county” throws open…
A splash of frosty color is now flowing from the taps of a newly redesigned destination for cool treats in downtown Phoenixville. Cool Twists is…
In this morning’s edition of Chester County Jobs, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for part- and full-time childcare staff for their…
Chester County’s choice jobs, robust economy, prime real estate and quality education aren’t the only things that make it one of the most…
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…
Chester County received high grades for its high schools again this year because more students graduated at the top of the class. Five local high…
Business Briefs are concise stories that quickly inform you of what’s happening in Chester County. This Morning:
BB&T to Close Around 25…
Perhaps you know someone who has been treading water in the same dead end job for years. Maybe they graduated during the deepest part of…
By Rep. Costello,
This month, the House took action to pass legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) through H. R. 5…
VISTA Today asks Joanne Fitzgerald, Director of Human Capital at Acero Precision based in West Chester, to share what her company looks for in an…
We’ve been waiting for the publication of Harper Lee’s new novel “Go Set a Watchman” ever since it was discovered earlier this year…
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…
With the end of the school year still fresh on the books, the United Way of Chester County is flipping the page to a fun…
Few executives in Chester County are relied upon by county residents in the way Larry Welsch, Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank, is.
Working…
Eli Kahn’s name graces building lots, construction sites and finished commercial buildings across Chester County and Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Kahn, together with long…
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…
Great Valley, Unionville Make Magazine’s Top High…
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs are short summaries and links to important Chester County’s business stories not included in VISTA Today’s daily…
If anyone were to tell you The Town Dish, the West Chester-based purveyors of nine hyper-local online culinary web sites focusing on “food…
It’s quite a loathsome return to winter weather here in Chester County. That’s fine by lovers of great writing, and we’re bringing…
The Coatesville Area School District and Coatesville police departments are now equipped with life-saving AED machines, thanks to a $15,000 donation from the…
In November of 2014, Downingtown’s STEM Academy topped the list of top public high school in Pennsylvania for the second year in a row…
The rural book farm publisher from Chester County’s quiet village of Atglen ventures to a vastly different world in inner-city New York with…
Braille Tails is a group working to publish braille versions of children’s books and donate them to schools for the blind, Mari Schaefer of…
Six Chester County high schools made the list of Pennsylvania’s top 50 high schools as ranked by 2014 SAT scores.
The county high school…
A $5,000 grant from Chester County’s Wells Fargo Bank branches will further enrich Chester County Futures’ efforts to provide economically disadvantaged students with…
Pointing to the impact cuts in education funding has on economically struggling school districts and Chester County’s two historically Black universities, State Senator Andy…
The Downingtown Area School District will this year receive a $500,000 payment from Columbia Gas for an easement to put a pipeline through the…
Oxford Area High School’s auditorium is now the James S. Herr Auditorium in honor of the founder of Herr Foods, the Chester County Press…
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, Inc. has awarded more than $269,000 in grants to 15 local non-profit organizations. Included among…
Despite teeing off against the Phoenixville Area School District in a legal battle over its fairways and greens, the Meadow Brook Golf Club came up…
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital has taken on the mission of expanding its message to educate teenagers and young adults about the risks of distracted and…
Frontline Technologies in Exton, a leading provider of web-based tools for the K-12 education market, has just acquired Aspex Solutions and its popular…
Chester County’s mushroom industry is getting a boost from Sen. Robert Casey and the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Casey…
Sheet music retailer J.W. Pepper has launched Cued In, a new social networking site for musicians and music professionals.
Pepper, which caters to musicians…
Confused about just how good the business program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School is?
You’re not alone after U.S. News…
La Comunidad Hispana is taking part in the Chester County Food Bank’s raised garden bed program to produce food for those in need in…
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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