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Schuylkill County native Cassie Woleschok is the Vice President of Marketing for Meridian Bank. Her role at Meridan Bank involves anything that falls under the…
Throughout time, the Earth’s flower and plant being has always been a timeless beauty that many people love to explore through local botanical gardens…
This week, the Chester County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services unveiled the Human Needs Network of Chester County, an initiative that brings a…
Citadel Credit Union is reinforcing its dedication to supporting the communities it serves across Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties through ongoing community…
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…
A. Duie Pyle a family-owned and operated provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, has reached its 100th anniversary.
This significant…
Many West Chester University (WCU) students, staff, faculty, and alumni share a passion for social justice causes, which is celebrated in various ways, including Social…
Born in Tehran, Iran, Dr. Babak Eslami’s family moved to Dubai, UAE, when he was 16 years old with the goal of immigrating to…
Lawrence “Larry” Liss, of Birchrunville, was recently awarded the Silver Star from Four Star General, Daniel R. Hokanson, at Valley Forge Military Academy and College…
Students from nine middle schools in Chester and Delaware counties are putting their final touches on videos they are producing for the 2024 What’s…
Look around the United States and you will see aging infrastructure and risks of potential failure. The positive for investors is there are investment opportunities…
Chester County Parks + Preservation Director David Stauffer has appointed Andrew McMullen as the county’s new Parks and Trails Manager. McMullen moves to this role…
Sometimes, all it takes is a little knowledge and some legal muscle from experts to save your home and your family.
That’s the philosophy…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) held its 2024 Small Business Awards Breakfast at the Desmond Hotel to honor three instrumental organizations…
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…
With a busy year ahead, the YMCA stresses the importance of social connections in the health of our community. The need to combat isolation and…
The Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America has selected Dolores Hagerstrom, founder of CVP Communications and Integrated Marketing Services, as the inaugural recipient of…
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Stroudsburg…
The leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame…
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…
To help Chester County nonprofits overcome the challenge of adopting to AI technology, Penn State’s Nittany AI Alliance joined forces with United Way of…
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish…
On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) celebrated its Annual Awards Dinner of 2023.
Business leaders and professionals from…
Chester County welcomed 24 new citizens earlier this month when 24 people from 15 countries became citizens of the United States during a ceremony in…
After the attacks of 9/11, the ranks of the all-volunteer military grew as dedicated men and women signed up to fight the enemies…
“Tonight, I pledge to keep giving back my energy and my time to our community to achieve higher highs, to infuse new ideas, and to…
Local horror movie fans should take pride in the fact that more people were killed in horror movies based in Pennsylvania than in any other…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
In-Person–Marketing Basics…
How to Launch a…
In-Person–How to…
The heart of Crystal Technologies Group in West Chester is found in the passion and expertise of its founders, Cheryl Stradling and Greg DeCinque.
Crystal…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free Fall SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
Finance Basics for New…
A Chester County company that specializes in Jeep aftermarket parts and accessories is paving the way for preservation and conservation one trail at a time…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
Entrepreneurship: Is It for You…
It takes a special kind of person to be a creature creator.
Skyler James is that person.
The 23-year-old will be part of…
How to Use AI in…
Jennifer Lopez, CEO of the Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children, is leaving her position to spend time with her granddaughter while focusing…
In January of 2023, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute, with the goal of assisting…
The new, colorful mural on Spring City Main Street was painted by local artist Ellie McIntosh as part of a partnership between her and the…
400 of the region’s top business and community leaders erupted in applause as the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) inducted CEO of Key…
The manufacturing industry in Chester and Delaware Counties was the focus Tuesday evening as several local manufacturers and schools were featured in the statewide “What…
Wake up and smell the roses — but not just at any old garden. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is one of the most popular places…
Downingtown West High School graduate Zack Steffen, a professional soccer player, is a goalkeeper for Middlesbrough F.C. (on loan from Manchester City of the…
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey…
West Chester native and Henderson High School graduate Frank Monterosso is Associate Corporate Counsel at Campbell Soup Company.
“I negotiate various types of agreements on…
A West Chester soccer team is trailblazing to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, earning the title of one of the top amateur programs…
As a supporter of Chester County, Malvern Bank will be sponsoring a free interactive seminar presented by the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC). This…
Chester County Hospital (CCH) has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista, Inc. as one of the World’s Best Hospitals in 2023.
The hospital is…
Black History Month could be every month, though it was first recognized in 1976 and became a tradition when President Ford made an official designation…
The Alliance for Health Equity will host Let’s Talk Allyship: Community-Designed Solutions event on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 4:30 — 6:30 PM…
On Jan. 24, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute. The Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute…
Healthgrades recently recognized Chester County Hospital (CCH) as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023. This acknowledgment places CCH in the top 1…
Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University, spoke to VISTA Today about her childhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Jose, California, where she played as many…
Chester County is no stranger to rare animal sightings, and neither is nearby Bucks County as a one-year anniversary approaches of a coyotes being…
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan successfully secured funding totaling over $10 million for 14 Community Project Funding priorities through the House Appropriations Committee, according to…
Noreen Kessler, a Kennett Square resident, has been helping improve children’s lives around the globe for nearly three decades as part of Operation Smile…
Jim Cawley, President of Rosemont College, spoke to VISTA Today about his idyllic childhood growing up in Levittown, his involvement in a diverse range of…
Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas, who has been a prominent leader and positive force in Chester County for years, was recently featured in Capital Analytics…
Want to reinvent? Whether or not you are a veteran, you may want to reinvent yourself or pivot to your next career. How do you…
As we honor Americans who served in the military and their families on Veterans Day this November, SCORE shines a light on the nation’s…
Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s comfort K-9 demonstrated his skills in helping people reduce stress during West Chester Area School District’s Mental…
Over 100 volunteers ranging from ages three to 83 gathered at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Downingtown to pack 35,000 meals in two hours…
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…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County has partnered with Help Build Hope, Lima United Methodist Church, and Covenant United Methodist Church. Help Build Hope will…
West Chester native and Devon Prep graduate Andrew Rongaus is a Partner at Siana Law in Chester Springs and the former Deputy Chief Counsel for…
Dr. Kyle Boyer, a Berwyn native and Conestoga High School graduate, is the Senior Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Coatesville and the Dean of…
David Zellers, Director of Commerce for Montgomery County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Wernersville, Berks County, where he could walk to school…
Chester County Library will host several social service organizations that offer assistance with various housing needs. Stop by the Reference Department between 9:30 AM…
Wegmans, the New York-based grocery store, has enforced the ban of plastic bags in its Pennsylvania stores beginning on Sept. 22, writes Jennifer Shannon…
Although fall does not technically begin until Sept. 22, there are still numerous fall activities to participate in, including visiting the top pumpkin patches around…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free SCORE webinars and workshops in September.
HubZone Certification Proces and Updates
The HUBZone certificate is…
I’m getting rid of my dad’s car.
On its face, getting rid of a car sounds easy. Trade it in. Maybe give it…
The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Greater Coatesville Hospital Closure Group and partial funding from the Chester County Health Department, has released…
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is collaborating with the Chester County Library System to post details of the National Human Trafficking Hotline in…
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations…
The Alliance for Health Equity has announced that Curt Martinez is the winner of the 2022 Eastburn Community Service Award.
Martinez is known for his…
In the business world, it’s called synergy. In everyday life, it’s called collaboration. At Chester County Hospital, it’s called community partnerships.
No…
United Way of Chester County, along with its partners, will be holding outdoor events to promote its Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Program:
June 5 from…
Roger Zacharia, the CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Huntingdon Valley as the son of hard-working immigrants…
The United Way of Chester County’s inaugural Chester County Stronger Golf Outing raised $110,000 to benefit the nonprofit’s Community Impact & Innovation…
Chris Powell, the Senior Vice President of Global Field & Partner Marketing at Qlik, a King of Prussia company delivering end-to-end, real-time…
The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Health Services Leadership Task Force, will host a hybrid town hall event, Let’s Talk Allyship…
David Freeman, the CEO of QNB Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Columbus, Ohio; getting married right out of high school and…
Chad Maloney, who grew up in northern Virginia, in a small town named Lincoln, is a Partner at Goldberg, Goldberg & Maloney, a law firm…
The manufacturing industry in Chester and Delaware counties was the focus as several local manufacturers were featured in the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing…
For the past two years, nonprofits have lifted the community on their shoulders, caring for the most vulnerable residents in Chester County. No matter the…
Not long after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and initiated the largest military assault on a European country since World War II, the staff at Chester…
The United Way of Chester County is continuing its critical Mobile Home Tax Reassessment initiative and has an ambitious goal of completing 500 successful appeals…
Two years after many U.S. businesses temporarily shut down to try to contain the first cases of COVID-19, America’s blue-collar workforce…
While there is no denying the popularity of online wagering, the owners of Parx and Chickie’s and Pete’s in Malvern have gone all…
The partnership between Exton-based Brumbaugh Wealth Management and United Way of Chester County is among this year’s Faces of Philanthropy, writes Lisa Dukart…
A study from Deloitte, the multinational professional services network, revealed that less than 5 in 10 Americans believe manufacturing jobs are rewarding, stable, safe, or…
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…
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media announces it has hired Jeannette Barr as its new Director of Development.
Jeannette’s hire marks a new…
In honor of Presidents Day, the Chester County History Center will host a special exhibit from Tuesday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 19 that will…
For millions of Americans, maximizing this year’s tax refund is crucial. In the midst of the pandemic, many families are counting on every penny…
Eleven million positions are waiting to be filled at companies across the U.S. with less than one available worker to fill each job opening…
As baby boomers continue to reach retirement age, two-thirds (67 percent) say their company is well prepared to handle their departure. However, less than…
In the early 1990s, MacElree Harvey attorney Michael Louis helped create a local charity to aid single parents with dependent children. Now in its third…
After having undergone an extensive renovation, the West Whiteland Inn, which boasts an illustrious history that predates the Declaration of Independence and is listed on…
United Way of Chester County will host its First Annual Golf Outing on April 26 on the lush, picturesque greens of Penn Oaks Golf Club…
Dr. Marilyn Wells, the Chancellor of Penn State Brandywine, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up outside Pittsburgh as the daughter of first-generation-born…
West Chester University’s Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) has partnered with United Way of Chester County to host a Holiday Diaper Drive now through…
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we turn grateful hearts toward home and a holiday meal.
But many in the United States will have neither this…
Dick Vermeil, the legendary football coach and Chester County resident who led the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl XV, spoke with VISTA Today about growing…
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…
With companies fairly split on whether it’s currently easy (53 percent) or difficult (47 percent) to recruit and fill positions, 55 percent of U…
Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a beach house that overlooked the…
The majority of U.S. workers (81 percent) are comfortable returning to the office during the COVID-19 pandemic, but 87 percent still believe their…
Chester County officials and the Department of Emergency Services have announced the operation of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for all individuals and families…
Twenty-six Chester County companies have found their place on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The list…
After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, United Way of Chester County will again host Live United in Music on Thursday, Sept. 30…
Timmy Nelson, native of Muskegon, Mich., is a member of the West Chester Food Cupboard’s Board of Directors and a retiree who worked in…
Leadership Chester County, the county’s premier professional development program that is administered and facilitated by United Way of Chester County, is now accepting applications…
The nursery is ready, the car seat is installed, and you’re stocking up on sleep knowing it may not be easy to come by…
Bill McSwain, a lifelong West Chester resident and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up…
There was no playbook to prepare local health networks for the global medical crisis that arrived on the doorstep of the United States earlier this…
United Way of Chester County, along with its partners, will be holding eight outdoor events throughout the month of July to promote its Mobile Home…
Did you know that United Way of Chester County is an approved organization under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)?
The Pennsylvania EITC provides…
William Holloway, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President and Principal of Bernardon, an award-winning firm that provides architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture services, has…
On June 4, Comfort K-9 Marley and his handler, Sgt. Janis Pickell of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), became the nation’s…
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…
Do you know someone who owns a mobile home?
United Way of Chester County will be offering $10 Wawa gift cards to the first 100…
Living in Chester County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone…
C&N understands the importance of investing in local education, having donated $800,000 under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).
Education is…
As the nation continues to face a reported 500,000 unfilled jobs in the manufacturing industry, students from across Chester and Delaware counties were recently…
The ongoing pandemic has left thousands of individuals and families without the means to afford rent and utilities.
A CDC moratorium prohibiting evictions kept these…
The Matt Gorham Real Estate Team (Keller Williams) recently hosted a March Madness fundraiser and matched the proceeds that were collected to donate $4,100…
Marguerite Dube has been a major force driving the Chester County Library over the past 20 years, and on April 30, she will retire from…
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time for raising awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of life and…
Centric Bank has promoted several members of its Credit Department, which has been integral in the management and processing of loan applications for the U…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March.
ZOOM IN: Increasing Home Office Productivity
On Wednesday, March 17, this free webinar…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
On Thursday, March…
For more than 75 years, the United Way of Chester County has made a better life for countless people in the community.
Two new additions…
The United Way of Chester County is continuing its Mobile Home Tax Reassessment initiative and has an ambitious goal of completing 500 successful appeals this…
Black women are no strangers to health inequities. From being more likely to be diagnosed with later-stage breast cancer to experiencing more pregnancy-related…
The pandemic has diminished the resources of nonprofits while increasing demand on them to serve communities’ growing needs. Quality human services are essential to see…
Darshana Shyamsunder, who was born in India and spent the early part of her childhood in Lagos, Nigeria, and her young adult years in Mumbai…
Rebecca Davidson, who grew up in East Goshen Township and graduated from West Chester East High School, is a Developer at Citadel Credit Union.
Davidson…
Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court (EPC) – a program that provides a combination of legal representation, financial assistance and social services for individuals or families…
Chester County is stepping up to help local nonprofits recover from the impact of COVID-19. Through the Restore Chester County Nonprofit Innovation & Resiliency…
Coronavirus has taken the role of Grinch this year, causing many people in Chester County to cancel their Christmas plans due to the surging number…
Two local United Way leaders changed the way they usually do things to better meet the unique challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Krystine Sipple…
Nearly four decades into their interracial marriage, Asha George-Guiser and Kim Guiser, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Honey Brook, are still…
As Chester County’s nonprofits help the community navigate the pandemic and economic crisis, the challenges they face as organizations are immense. Simply put, there…
Recognizing the importance of the nonprofit sector to the high quality of life throughout the region, the Chester County Commissioners approved the allocation of $3…
As part of its Chester County Stronger initiative, the United Way of Chester County will provide funding to expand Chester County District Attorney Deborah Ryan…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County is celebrating World Habitat Day with the launch of a new website and a call to raise awareness of…
By Rick Woelfel
It’s no secret that golf can be an exercise in frustration. But golfers add to their frustrations if they play a…
There is currently no program in Chester County that can provide both financial assistance and legal representation to prevent evictions, and with the moratorium on…
West Chester resident Lauren Richards, 33, has delivered all three of her children at Chester County Hospital, but it was after the birth of her…
The Chester County Council, Scouts BSA has received a $40,000 grant from the PHL COVID-19 Fund, a joint venture between the Philadelphia Foundation…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will host its Women Influencing Business Reception with a twist this year.
The CCCBI’s annual tradition…
Amidst the news that Chester County will transition to the green phase on Friday, United Way of Chester County has announced that it will shift…
The United Way of Chester County, in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is offering assistance to mobile-home owners in Chester County to…
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties:
JUNE 16
How Female Founders Can Innovate…
The pandemic won’t stall the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry’s annual tradition of celebrating the accomplishments of female business leaders in…
JUNE 9
Simple Ways to Boost Your…
The proposed cutbacks to the United States Postal Service would hit rural Pennsylvania, including rural Chester County, the hardest, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia…
The Arc of Chester County’s recent fundraiser — a virtual Bubble Walk, Run, and Fun Day — raised an impressive $92,000 for the individuals with…
La Comunidad Hispana has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the PHL COVID-19 Fund, a partnership between the Philadelphia Foundation and United Way…
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not…
The United Way of Chester County has secured a $100,000 challenge match from the Longwood Foundation in advance of #GivingTuesdayNow, May 5, to help…
Through its Chester County COVID-19 Response Fund, the United Way of Chester County has awarded $288,000 to 47 organizations that provide relief for…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has opened its doors to neighbors struggling to put food on the table as a result of the COVID-19…
Food cupboards in Chester County are seeing an unprecedented rise in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic that has left many without a job, writes…
Clean Quarantine Comedy, a live Internet broadcast featuring comedians coming together virtually for a good cause, will be held on Friday, April 17 from 2…
By Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
A juggling act
In 2017, the world laughed when the young children of a professor burst into…
A community briefing will be held via telephone on Monday, April 13 at 2:30 PM to discuss employment and financial stability during the COVID…
Tom and Beth Belmont of Malvern have made the first leadership gift to the Chester County COVID-19 Response Fund to support Chester County nonprofits…
The United Way of Chester County and other partners are committed to ensuring that Chester County’s most vulnerable families and individuals have the support…
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…
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…
Whey they were 12 years old, Lauren Saello and Rebecca Reeves made the trip to Penn State with Lauren’s father, United Way of Chester…
By Diana Walker
Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in the United States? If you said…
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…
By Mark Cohen
On March 4, dozens of local eighth-grade students will gather at Penn State Great Valley to share two-minute videos they…
As she prepares to cut the ribbon opening her bank’s first suburban Philadelphia branch across the street from The Devon Horse Show grounds, Patti…
Sandy Flash Drive in Kennett Square carries the moniker of James Fitzpatrick, a Revolutionary War traitor and highwayman who died by hanging, writes Joseph Gambardello…
Randy and Debbie Blough are among the local volunteers helping owners of mobile homes get some relief from their properties being overtaxed, writes Michaelle Bond…
Centric Bank has named Joseph Panaro and William Farina Vice Presidents, Commercial Lending Officers in Devon.
In their roles, Panaro and Farina will be responsible…
Kurt Kunsch, Senior Vice President and the Trust Managing Director at Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Phoenixville…
Hundreds of children across southern Chester county started their weekend with a new coat by attending La Comunidad Hispana’s annual Warm Wishes coat distribution…
Jaren helped fellow service members by working for more than 35 years with the Veterans Administration. Now, at age 83, this veteran is facing life…
One of Chester County’s unsung community heroes needs your vote TODAY to win the Delaware Valley’s most prestigious community service awards.
Chris Saello…
Jessica Morrell, the Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Immaculata University, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in Pittsburgh but growing up in the…
United Way of Chester County recently hosted Live United in Music, an annual fundraiser that benefits its Financial Stability Center, at Penn Oaks Golf Club…
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell recently presented a check for $10,000 to the United Way of Chester County to…
“It’s not the most glamorous business, but it’s something that’s really necessary to help the agricultural community around us,” said Dr. James…
More than 175 community leaders gathered at the Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester last month, as the United Way of Chester County hosted…
Last month’s Faith March through the streets of West Chester gave local Scouts the opportunity to learn about various religions, while demonstrating that Scouting…
Shaun Elliott, the President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, the Conshohocken-based organization with 195,000 members, 5,000 employees and which manages…
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell have declared October as United Way Month in Chester County.
The Commissioners recently presented a…
The Chester County Community Revitalization Program is helping further the economic boom in Phoenixville with a number of behind-the-scenes infrastructure projects, writes Danielle…
Chester Springs is once again the ZIP Code with the highest median household income in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released study by UnitedStatesZipCodes.org…
Publisher’s Note: This story was originally published on Sept. 11, 2016.
Although Chester County lies more than 100 miles from New York City and…
Nearly two decades ago, local community leaders from both the business and nonprofit sectors joined forces in Leadership Chester County to address community needs, writes…
In February, for the first time in its 100-plus-year history, the Boy Scouts of America welcomed young women to its iconic program. Since…
Colonel Stuart Helgeson, the Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer of Valley Forge Military Academy and College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut…
The United Way of Chester County is fortunate to have so many champions who give their time, talent, and treasure on behalf of the community…
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…
United Way of Chester County has just been granted the ability to impact the community in an even bigger way, as it is now eligible…
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…
The United Way of Chester County recently celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Financial Stability Center in Exton with an open house and guided…
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…
For the next 48 hours, VISTA Today readers have the opportunity to register for the United Way of Chester County Color Fun Run on Sunday…
More than 400 of the region’s top business leaders were in attendance as Michael L. Pia, Director of South Mill Champs, was inducted into…
The incoming Penn National Gaming mini-casino in Caernarvon Township, just beyond the Chester County border, has divided the local community, writes Andrew Maykuth for…
According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, volunteering reduces levels of stress, anxiety, and depression and increases brain function, thus causing the “happiness effect…
Mark Zandi, the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics and easily Chester County’s most widely quoted resident, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and networking breakfast on Friday, March 22 from 8-9:30 AM…
United Way of Chester County
Scott R. Fremont is the nonprofit’s new Vice President of Resource Development, having replaced Chris Saello, who was promoted…
A number of buildings formerly occupied by pharmaceutical companies in Chester County are being converted into modern work spaces, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia…
From December 1777 to June of 1778, the main body of the Continental Army (approximately 12,000 troops) encamped on the edge of what is…
Michelle Kichline, Chair of Chester County’s Board of County Commissioners, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up in Tredyffrin, her mother’s influence on…
Jim McErlane, Senior Partner at Lamb McErlane PC, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up an only child in Malvern, attending Malvern Prep, then Villanova…
Thomas “Buck” Riley, Founder and former CEO of Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, speaks with Vista Today about his memories growing up on a farm…
VISTA Today spoke with Christina Wagoner, the Senior Director of Finance and Human Resources at Devon-based Surrey Services for Seniors, about growing up in…
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…
FRESHstart Kitchen, a culinary workforce training and development initiative launched in September by the Chester County Food Bank, recently graduated its inaugural class.
FRESH is…
A retired elderly couple living on a limited income was deeply worried about the old windows in their home. The lights would flicker on and…
Marking its one-year anniversary, Delphi Wealth Management recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its West Chester office, celebrating with friends, colleagues, and area…
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…
Josiah called Good Works because his furnace didn’t respond when he turned the thermostat up to 65 degrees on that first cold evening of…
With the news of the death of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, many Americans have taken the time to…
Freedom is a precious gift. But a job loss, illness, accident, or bad decision can rob people of their freedom.
Judy had a successful career…
Christopher P. Saello has been named the next President and CEO of United Way of Chester County and will assume the role effective Jan. 1…
Chester County is a great place to live and work, yet many in our community struggle to get by. Limited personal and financial resources are…
Citadel will present Live United in Music Featuring Figaro, a fundraiser for the United Way of Chester County, on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 5:30…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Two attorneys, Robert C. Jefferson IV and Kari Springer, have joined the firm.
Jefferson is an associate attorney practicing in municipal government law…
Delaware County Community College
The college’s New Music Concert Series concludes its fall season with a performance by NakedEye Ensemble entitled “Time’s Illusion…
United Way of Chester County President and CEO Claudia Hellebush has announced she will retire at the end of this year after working for the…
The United Way of Chester County recently honored local businesses and community partners at its Campaign Kickoff & Annual Meeting held at Penn Oaks Golf…
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…
Practical Energy Solutions
The West Chester-based consulting group is one of just 203 companies in the world to receive an international “Best for the…
The Art Trust Gallery at Meridian Bank is hosting “Mixed,” an exhibit featuring three mixed-media artists: Reading native Sharon Bartmann, West Chester University graduate…
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, The Society of Professional Women, and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health will celebrate the legacy of female pioneers in business…
The nonprofit will host its Campaign Kickoff & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 11:30 AM-1 PM…
When Yesenia Diaz Lopez graduated in May, she wore two hats: her commencement cap and, atop that, a small sombrero. The sombrero was emblazoned with…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently issued its 2017 Annual Report and would like to thank all its members, staff, board members, donors, and volunteers…
A member of the United Way Worldwide Network, the United Way of Chester County utilizes a wide variety of fundraising drives and events to positively…
Local high school students Jarod Dagney, Ben Mellema, Eric Beery, Anthony Mazur, and Katherine Baker can make coins dance without touching them, levitate Styrofoam balls…
Dozens of local nonprofit leaders will gather at Temenos Retreat Center in West Chester on Thursday, July 12 for a celebration of what inspires them…
Homelessness in southern Chester County has more than doubled in the last three years, as housing costs soar while incomes remain flat, writes Steven Hoffman…
DNB First recently teamed up with the United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank to spread the love by organizing a…
If you live in Chester County and are planning to do some grocery shopping in the next few days, you might be out of luck…
Two important announcements were cause for celebration at this year’s Annual Meeting of United Way of Southern Chester County, according to a report in…
Bruce Mowday
The Pennsylvania Cable Network has scheduled an episode of It’s History show on Chester County author Bruce Mowday’s latest book, J…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry’s Women Influencing Business Committee will honor WSFS Bank’s Shari Kruzinski and CTDI’s Andrea Jones…
For the fourth consecutive year, the United Way of Chester County is partnering with the Chester County Food Bank to fill the latter’s shelves…
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…
Thanks to presenting co-sponsors Brandywine Hospital/Tower Health and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the United Way of Chester County is bringing back its…
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…
Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus SkillsUSA students are offering their own take on what it means to be an American through a series…
Claudia P. Hellebush, President and CEO of United Way of Chester County, was inducted into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame at the 2018…
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile was originally published in July 2015.
Last year United Way of Chester County, led by CEO Claudia…
In 2016, Longwood Gardens, the treasure of Chester County, was determined to be the Best Botanical Garden in the United States by voters in a…
A report compiled by the Chester County Department of Community Development and the Decade to Doorways partnership has found that 555 people were identified as…
The United Way of Chester County is bringing back its popular Color 5K Run & Walk on April 29 at the unique location of the…
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…
Lamb McErlane
Lamb McErlane partner Roger Huggins has been appointed to the Board of the Chester County Industrial Development Authority for a term expiring Dec…
When one of your priorities is public safety, you recognize the importance of the nation’s 9-1-1 system – and celebrate the fact that…
Mary Ann Plankinton, a partner at Gawthrop Greenwood, has been named chair of the firm’s Wilmington-area office, which will be relocated…
Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets for the April 5th Hall of Fame event available.
By Leslie Rylke
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will hold…
Lamb McErlane has announced that George C. Zumbano and Roger N. Huggins have joined the firm as partners.
Zumbano focuses his practice representing businesses, individuals…
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…
More than 75 percent of full-time workers in the U.S. live paycheck to paycheck.
Even more alarming?
More than half say they’re…
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Last month, friends and family gathered to congratulate 23 new licensed practical nurses (LPNs) on their graduation from the CCIU Practical…
Citadel and its employees have donated $92,047 to the United Way of Chester County as part of the credit union’s annual fundraising campaign…
Good Works, a Coatesville-based nonprofit that helps low-income homeowners in Chester County to repair their homes, helped a woman named Kayla who had…
Kennett Square-based Good Neighbors Home Repair recently helped a local woman who had a dangerously malfunctioning gas furnace, according to a report in the…
After her divorce, a Chester County woman who struggled to find employment purchased a mobile home, but its hidden issues soon drained all the money…
Health aides and family members attempting to assist an elderly couple in Oxford who were beginning to exhibit the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease found…
Lincoln University is a valuable economic engine, generating substantial economic returns to the community, according to a new independent study.
Among the key findings, the…
Last summer, Kennett Square-based Good Neighbors Home Repair helped a disabled woman who lives alone in West Grove and needed her front porch and…
By Chris Cooper
According to the Mummers Museum, the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia is the oldest continuous folk parade in the United States. And although…
Live United in Music
For the fifth consecutive year, Citadel is the presenting sponsor of the United Way of Chester County’s Live United in…
A reliable roof, a solid window, porches that aren’t rickety — these are among the blessings that many Chester County residents take for granted.
But…
The United States Seating Company, which is based in Exton and engineers world-class seating for many types of vehicles, recently participated in a Day…
When John Sosik, professor of management and organization at Penn State Great Valley, published his book Full Range Leadership Development: Pathways for People, Profit, and…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
The Coatesville-based nonprofit with a mission to build affordable housing for low-income residents recently broke ground on…
The United Way of Chester County and FamilyWize recently announced that Chester County members have saved $720,826 on prescription heart disease, diabetes, and mental…
The United Way of Chester County recently elected its first female board chair and its 2017-2018 community campaign chair. The nonprofit also welcomed two…
Citadel Heart of Learning Award
Citadel has announced the nomination period for the 2018 Citadel Heart of Learning Award is now open. Nominations for the…
Harvest Dinner and Wine Tasting
Join the Chester County Futures – which provides comprehensive academic support, mentoring, and scholarships for motivated economically disadvantaged youth – for an…
The United Way of Chester County recently honored local businesses and community partners for their enthusiasm and dedication to its mission to fight for the…
Andrew Silverman
Andrew R. Silverman, an associate at MacElree Harvey, has been elected to the Board of the World Trade Center Delaware (WTC). For over…
One of the most effective ways to strengthen our community is to place outstanding talent in positions of nonprofit leadership. Nonprofits are dedicated to…
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, the United Way of Chester County will host the renowned pop vocal group Rockapella at its fifth annual…
The United Way of Chester County knows how fortunate it is to have so many champions who give their time, talent, and treasure on behalf…
United Way for Greater Houston has launched the United Way Flood Relief Fund to help support their community in the aftermath of Harvey. The devastation…
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Roger Huggins was originally published in August 2016.
Roger Huggins, Chair of the Gawthrop Greenwood’s…
By Bruce E. Mowday
Where has the news gone?
A more imperative question exists. Where has the journalists gone? There was a time not so…
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…
Chester County Economic Development Council
Leslie Rylke has been named Marketing and Creative Services Manager for the CCEDC, a nonprofit, economic development organization promoting smart…
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…
Bob Madonna, the President and CEO of Surrey Services, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in South Philadelphia, then moving into an Irish neighborhood…
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…
Based in West Chester, the United Way of Chester County is a fundraising and community development organization that fights for the education, health, and financial…
United States congressman Lloyd Smucker, State Reps. John Lawrence and Harry Lewis Jr., local officials, and business owners recently went back to school to learn…
Beginning June 12 and running through June 23, the Humanizing Homelessness in Chester County photo display will be available to view at Gawthrop Greenwood, located…
What the nonprofit Volunteer English Program offers is unprecedented.
VEP connects volunteers with adult English Language Learners to provide free, one-on-one tutoring and…
When the school year ends, so do the subsidized lunches for the more than 13,000 students in Chester County who rely on them for…
Approximately 35 million tons of food waste is thrown away every year in the United States.
This waste, when sent to landfills, decomposes slowly and…
Who can top The Matt Gorham Group?
That question is on the minds of many as the United Way of Chester County continues its tradition…
Can you suggest non-invasive methods to detect the degree to which a hen’s egg is cooked by boiling?
Or build a “vacuum bazooka…
BB&T Bank, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., is a relative newcomer to this area, but the mission-driven financial…
Local nonprofits were the big winners of United Way of Southern Chester County’s fundraising campaign, which raised a record $800,000 largely thanks to…
Since Memorial Day commemorates those who have served our country, this weekend we honor that spirit by giving back to our community. In the past…
First Resource Bank
First Resource Bank, which has branches in Exton and West Chester, has completed a private placement with institutional investors of 513,100…
In the midst of a family medical emergency, she overstayed her tourist visa in Chester County and faces a 10-year ban on returning to…
Michelle Legaspi Sanchez, the Executive Director of the Chester County Fund for Women & Girls, speaks with VISTA Today about growing the youngest of six…
In a recent episode of 60 Minutes, CBS correspondent Anderson Cooper profiled the Abaarso School of Science and Technology located in Somaliland, an East African…
They came. They saw. They conquered … the runway.
More than 400 runners and walkers recently took to the runway of the Brandywine Airport in West…
This past week, the collaborative and community spirit that permeates Chester County was evident in many ways. We at the Chester County…
According to the Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD), 570 people experience homelessness in Chester County on any given night.
With…
No plans for Sunday afternoon and looking for something fun for you and the family?
The United Way of Chester County will be taking race…
This is a last call for people to register for Conquer the Runway, the United Way of Chester County’s annual fundraiser that benefits the…
Participate in the first ever and only color 5K on an airport runway in Chester County!
United Way of Chester County is pleased to bring…
This week saw the passing of Oscar Lasko, former chairman of home comfort appliance manufacturer and marketer Lasko Products. Mr. Lasko died on April 2…
VISTA Today asks Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, President of Neumann University, about growing up in South Philadelphia the first daughter of Italian immigrants born in the…
The United Way of Chester County hosted its fifth annual financial stability forum, connecting representatives from 10 legislative offices alongside 26 nonprofit and government agencies…
“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…
Registration is now open for the Conquer the Runway 5K benefitting the United Way of Chester County Financial Stability Center…
Last week, Mike George, QVC’s CEO and President, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Billings, Mont., and moving with his family to…
The United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Intermediate Unit have teamed up with Clarifi, a nonprofit organization devoted to lifelong financial literacy…
The United Way of Chester County has announced that Citadel has donated a total of $103,480 to the nonprofit in 2016.
Each year, Citadel…
DNB First
DNB First has appointed two standout Philadelphia community leaders to its DNB First Bank Advisory Board: Salvatore M. DeBunda, a partner at Archer…
Lundale Farm
Jodi Gauker has been named the new executive director of Lundale Farm, a 520-acre property in northern Chester County that leases land…
By Michelle Kichline, Chair of the Chester County Commissioners
Chester County is widely known as a beautiful and happy corner of Pennsylvania. As a matter…
Rob Kathol, Founder & Managing Partner of Navigate, a management consulting firm based in Wayne, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up in Omaha, caddying…
Meridian Bank
Meridian Bank, based in Malvern, has promoted Charles Kochka to executive vice president, chief lending officer. He will oversee all of Meridian’s…
Matt Gorham
Matt Gorham of The Matt Gorham Group recently received the Cultural Icon Award at Keller Williams’ Exton office, which is home to more…
Regarding last Thursday’s fundraiser for the United Way of Chester County at the Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester, the evening and venue…
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…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is starting off the new year by adding two members to its team.
James Logan joins CCEDC as the…
Val DiGiorgio, the head of the Republican Committee of Chester County for the past five years, is seeking the position of Chairman of the Republican…
Jack London
The National Federation of Independent Business recently announced that Jack London, owner of London Financial Group in West Chester, was elected to its…
Exton’s Brumbaugh Wealth Management has stepped in as Lead Sponsor for Thursday’s United Way of Chester County Live United in Music event.
The…
Due to the generosity of two sponsors, the United Way of Chester County is able to make available 16 additional seats for the upcoming Live…
According to a recent Fortune article, Vanguard is the #1 mutual funds company in the world and takes in nearly $1 billion per day. Here…
Editor’s Note: Due to the generosity of two sponsors, the United Way of Chester County is able to make available one more corporate table…
Chester County is a great place to live and work, yet many in our community struggle to get by.
Since 2007, the United Way of…
United Way of Chester County/Citadel Federal Credit Union
The United Way of Chester County received a $10,000 donation from Citadel Federal Credit Union…
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioners’ Chair
We often read of tales of courage and valor performed by American patriots throughout our proud history. Sometimes…
Transportation Management Association of Chester County
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County is hosting an educational luncheon on Autonomous Vehicles featuring Princeton University’s…
The Citadel Federal Credit Union has announced that its 2016 golf fundraiser, held at the Honeybrook Golf Club, raised more than $7,200 for the…
Just one episode of the nightly news is all it takes for a perfectly healthy person to feel as if the apocalypse is on the…
In what pundits are calling one of the most stunning political upsets in all of American political history, Donald J. Trump has triumphed and will…
High school students and their parents will be able to trick-or-treat for higher education at the Exton Square Mall on Monday from 5…
Fred Hubler MBA, Chief Wealth Strategist and President of Creative Wealth Management Group from Phoenixville, PA, recently sat down with VISTA Today and discussed his…
United Way of Chester County welcomed in the 2016 fundraising season with a special luncheon at Penn Oaks Golf Club on last Thursday sponsored by…
Their superhero acts of service for the good of Chester County will be celebrated even as a new set of challenges emerges on the horizon…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
There are no events scheduled for Tuesday.
On Wednesday, HireOne will host…
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.
On Wednesday, the Universal Technical Institute will host a Career Fair from…
Despite its 2-1 loss to Great Britain on Saturday at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. women’s field hockey team…
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…
The United States women’s field hockey team, consisting mostly of players from the Philadelphia area, has already managed to topple two favorites in the…
Until public funding of quality preschool reaches all children in Chester County, the United Way and the Chester County Intermediate Unit are racing to brighten…
As a thank you to the community of Coatesville for its support throughout the year, the Coatesville Youth Initiative held its second annual open house…
On Wednesday, July 27, more than 60 attendees joined the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) for a breakfast briefing on the State of Renewable Energy in…
Increasingly, one of the nation’s most thriving economies is banding together to give back to the top-notch quality of life it enjoys, and…
On Wednesday, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce will host a New…
On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will host…
Greg Star, Co-founder of Carvertise and member of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry Small Business Advisory Committee talks with CCCBI’s…
Grammatically speaking, the word money is nothing but a harmless noun. A collective noun, to be exact.
However, in society, it is so much more…
Once finished, the shipping container currently sitting on the lawn of a Chester County church will become the final piece of an orphan community center…
A new class of graduates is ready to take on the real world, but these classmates are more concerned about the future of their communities…
To give children ages 3- 5 in the Coatesville Community expanded early learning opportunities, the United Way of Chester County has teamed up with the…
Here’s what’s happening on Thursday and Friday in Chester County Datebook.
On Thursday, the Chester County Economic Development Council will host New Employer…
On Wednesday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County will host Country…
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 Michael Duncan was originally published on August 9th, 2015.
Mike Duncan’s calm demeanor betrays a…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Jerry & Leo Parsons was originally published on March 1st, 2015.
Communications Test Design, Inc, or…
Residents of Chester County planning on visiting some of the Cuban cities outside of Havana will soon no longer have to struggle with multiple layovers…
The memory of West Caln boy Scotty McMillan will enrich the lives of other children in Downingtown thanks to generous support for the United Way…
By Rachel Stevenson
Walt Disney World is known as the happiest places on earth. Each year, families flock to Orlando and Disney World, a land…
United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank held their second annual Community ‘PB&J for United Way’ Drive last month…
Here’s a quick rundown of the events happening in Chester County this weekend.
On Friday, the Chester County Human Resources Association will host 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…
On Thursday, the Chester County Economic Development Council will host a Health…
On July 1, 2015, Bill Bogle, President and CEO of Genesis Packaging Technologies, assumed duties as Chair of the CCEDC Board of Directors. As he…
Today’s rundown of the shorter stories happening around Chester County.
Berwyn’s Lauren Donovan Receives 2016 Lindback Award
Lauren Donovan, an Assistant Professor of…
Every month since December, we here at VISTA Today have rolled out stories on companies that manufacture in Chester County. We’ve profiled Schramm, Acero…
The overall housing market in the United States has recovered from the crisis that plunged the country into recession. But a new analysis by the…
The UPS Helicopter Ball Drop benefitting the United Way of Chester County’s Financial Stability Center has produced a winner!
After more than a week…
By Carla J. Zambelli,
Richard “Dick” Yoder, a native son and two-term Mayor of West Chester, passed away on Tuesday. He was 79 years…
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
On Friday, the Chester County Planning Commission will hold a workshop entitled How to…
Not everyone enjoys a brisk jaunt on a Sunday morning the way serious runners do. That’s why the United Way’s Live United in…
Soon-to-be Chester County college graduates facing an uncertain future will learn how to put their educational investment to work from one of the…
On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host…
Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
There are no events scheduled for Monday.
On Tuesday, the Chester County…
America’s best botanical gardens enchanted visitors from the other side of the world — and inspired a new bouquet of opportunities for the county’s…
Headquartered in Wayne, SunGard is a multinational company that provides software and services to education, financial services, and public-sector organizations. In 2012, SunGard was…
Despite having made huge strides in achieving equality between men and women over recent decades, it is a fact that men still earn more than…
Long heralded as a Chester County treasure, Longwood Gardens is now firmly established as a national treasure too. Praise for the horticultural prowess of the…
Compelled by the allure of a nation without slavery, a man from pre-Civil War Chester County was drawn into an abolition movement — though one…
Miguel Alban, President and CEO of The Hispanic Approach and Publisher of Hola Chester County Magazine, speaks to VISTA Today about growing up in Peru…
Good fortune will fall from the sky on May 1 and score a hole in one for many Chester County individuals looking to get out…
Test your knowledge of the week’s Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today coffee mug.
The rules are simple. Take the quiz…
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…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA of Greater Brandywine Valley
It’s no secret that eating a healthy diet helps to prevent the risk of chronic diseases…
The Coatesville Area School District’s East Fallowfield Elementary School was the lucky recipient of a $10,000 check on Tuesday, having been selected as…
Reaffirming his long-lasting commitment to the community, the Chester County Bar Association has elected Patrick McKenna, a partner with Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, as its…
Hers is a story of a desire to help people and the generous community members who rallied behind her. With few connections apart from those…
On Monday, Chester County SCORE will host a seminar entitled Is Entrepreneurship…
Headquartered in Malvern, Meridian Bank provides a comprehensive array of banking services to businesses, professionals, and retail customers in the Delaware Valley. Launched in 2004…
The anticipation of awaking Chester County from its dull winter doldrums with a massive splash of color this spring is once again pouring out of…
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…
It’s more than technology, and it’s more than innovation. The winners of this year’s Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry accolades…
Nicholas Branton Joins Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate
Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate, the West Chester based commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm that…
Carolyn Comitta, Mayor of West Chester, speaks to VISTA today about growing up in West Chester and moving to West Bradford when she was thirteen…
Marty Molloy, Nether Providence Township’s education leader, has announced that he is joining the race for the 9th Senatorial District seat for Delaware and…
United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its 2016 Small Business Dinner this evening…
Publisher’s Note: This profile of Craig Styer was first published in January 2016.
Craig Styer, of Fox Rothschild’s Exton Office and past President…
CCCBI Names the United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year
During the upcoming Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry’s annual Small…
Fox Rothchild’s Gift Drive Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
Fox Rothschild’s Chester County office hosted a holiday gift drive to benefit the…
On Monday, Chester County SCORE will host a Basic Social Media Marketing…
In a couple of days E. Martin Shane, affectionately known as “Marty” to just about anyone who knows him, will begin serving his sixth, six…
It is Christmas and food plays an important role as families come together to celebrate this wonderful holiday and important Christian festival.
Families often serve…
Here’s what’s happening this week in Chester County Datebook.
On Monday, SCORE of Chester & Delaware County will host a seminar entitled Is…
While Chester County is a great place to live and work, many in our community struggle to get by. Limited personal and financial resources are…
Thousands are expected to flock to Herr Visitors Center during the holiday season to drive through the magnificent view of Herr’s Foods’ Christmas light…
Fewer than 100 non-Chinese military veterans have ever been bestowed a medal of honor from the People’s Republic of China, but this week…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
Construction Accident Causes Gas Fire in Caln
On Wednesday morning…
VISTA Today’s Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Senator Toomey Visits Chester County to Talk Economy and…
Despite reservations about whether they would ever endorse Donald Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans are sticking with him as the keynote speaker for their prominent New York…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosted their 2015 Community Partners Recognition Breakfast on Friday to express their gratitude to 60 of their 225 community partners…
Headquartered in Wayne with an office nearby in Malvern, SunGard is a multinational company that provides software and services to education, financial services, and public…
Each year it has become a tradition for families to visit one of the many local Christmas tree farms in Chester County to select their…
By Chris Saello
While Chester County is a great place to live and work, many in our community struggle to get by. Limited personal and…
Steven H. Collis Named Chairman of the Board at AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen announced last week that, following Richard C. Gozon’s retirement as Chairman of the…
The Chester County SPCA has been contracted by the Delaware’s Office of Animal Welfare, to take over enforcement of animal control for the state…
I am hoping you all have started sharing what you feel grateful for and posting it on social media. The gratitude challenge for this week…
On July 1, Nick DeBenedictis, Aqua America’s long-serving, community-minded and widely respected Chairman, President and CEO, yielded up the CEO seat, a…
Theses events and activities are on slated for Friday and Saturday on Chester County Datebook:
Friday, United Way of Chester County holds a Disabilities and…
Rich & Kevin Gates are identical twins who founded TFS Capital, an asset management company specializing in alternative mutual and hedge funds, 18 years ago…
In early July, as the European Union and the world’s financial markets teetered, worried about Greece’s possible default, Bill McNabb, CEO & Chairman…
It was an impromptu moment, almost missed. But Pope Francis’ fleeting blessing of Chester County boy Michael Keating was unforgettable.
Pope Francis was already in…
Business Briefs are a quick way for you to stay current on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Evolve IP Achieves VMware Horizon…
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up-to-date on what’s going on around the county.
GooseView Technologies Receives…
The United Way of Chester County recognized the following Chester County companies and individuals for their outstanding 2014 campaigns and contributions at the Campaign Kickoff…
United Way of Chester County’s Live United in Music fundraiser raised almost $50,000 for the UW’s Financial Stability Center last Thursday evening…
This week’s edition of Chester County Leadership features a conversation with first-term United States Congressman Ryan Costello. Born in 1976, Costello served on…
September 10th is the 253rd day of the year leaving 112 days remaining until the end of the year. On this date in 1972, the…
September 9th is the 252nd day of the year leaving 113 days remaining until the end of the year. At around 5:30 PM BST…
The United Way of Chester County has announced the addition of five new vital service programs under its Community Impact Fund. The new services will…
The first transcontinental U.S. airmail service from New York to San Francisco began on this day in 1920.
Here is what is happening in…
Presents…
In this week’s edition of Chester County Leadership, VISTA Today asks Brian McGinnis, Chairman of the Chester County Democratic Committee about growing up in…
The following events are on today and Friday’s Chester County Datebook:
Today Understanding Your Financial Statements – Do financial statements leave you in a panic…
The following events are on Chester County Datebook:
Today Build Connections to Find Your Next Employer – HireOne, a public/private partnership providing employment services to…
From Delaware County Community College,
For the first time in Pennsylvania, and possibly in the nation, 13 care providers who are Deaf will become Nurse…
…
Come Together Right Now for United Way of Chester County’s signature fundraiser event, Live United in Music, featuring Beatlemania Now presented by Citadel. This…
In 2000, Vanguard senior management faced a ‘do I stay or do I go decision;’ Should the company keep its corporate offices in Chesterbrook where…
Citadel will sponsor the United Way of Chester County’s Live United in Music event September 10 featuring Beatlemania Now.
Beatlemania Now is an amazing…
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…
Sikorsky was finally sold to Lockheed Martin Corp for $9 billion. Not long after the sale was finalized, representatives of the firm and Chester County…
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…
We hope as you enjoy your weekend you’ll also find some time to kick back and survey some of the best writing from around…
Part 1 in a series of commentaries reviewing Obergefell’s impact.
By Mary LaSota,
This past June the Supreme Court issued a pivotal opinion changing…
The fate of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is currently about as uncertain as the early dreams of its founder, but Igor Sikorsky was never far from…
Schuylkill River Trail Ahead of the Rest for “Best Urban Trail“
USA Today readers are voting for the best trails system nationwide with the Schuylkill…
Top American companies with leadership ties to Chester County broke the mold in The Wall Street Journal’s latest analysis of CEO pay vs. performance…
Senator Dinniman Proposes a Real Estate Tax on Natural Gas Pipelines
On June 18, state Senator Andy Dinniman introduced Senate Bill 905 which would allow…
His life depicted the epic rise of a tiny cable company into a media empire, and now that incredible series known as the life of…
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…
The Community Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive, sponsored jointly by the United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank, took in a…
One year into its innovative initiative and resourceful partnership, the United Way Financial Stability Center is not only helping get neighbors’ hands on the wheel…
It’s not too late to register a team and begin collecting peanut butter and jelly for the Community PB&J Drive. Organized by…
Chester County daily business briefs are short, accurate updates on yesterday’s Chester County business news.
Plans for the New Coatesville Train Station
During a…
by Diane Runge
You are not raising kids. You are raising adults. You’re raising a friend and spouse, business partner or employee, your grandchild…
There’s a paradox in Chester County that’s putting pressure on the very people who can help solve the problem.
The pervading perception that…
If someone were to launch a community organizer’s Hall of Fame, Frances Sheehan would be a charter member.
In the 14 years she has…
Chester County daily news business briefs worth noting: SEPTA Makes Big Regional Rail Line Investment SEPTA, according to The Inquirer, plans to spend up to…
Where you live can have an impact on marriage choices and living in Chester County means a millenial’s odds of being married by age…
Poverty and hunger have long prevented people from tapping into highly nutritious fresh produce, but the Chester County Food Bank’s new Fresh2You Mobile Market…
The biggest names in the aircraft industry are gathering around the runways of the Chester County G.O. Carlson Airport and others across the globe…
The United Way of Chester County is working on a project to bring some joy to some of Chester County’s littlest residents. Eight of…
Chester County daily news business briefs worth noting:
Leadership Chester County Graduates 28
Twenty-eight Chester County residents from a wide range of backgrounds including…
Instead of a fancy catered meal to thank community members for supporting local charities, United Way of Chester County is spreading out a more practical…
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…
From coast to coast and finally to Downingtown, Vince Liuzzi, EVP and Chief Banking Officer of Downingtown-based DNB Financial, has worked in banking and…
Evolve IP, with corporate headquarters located in Wayne, Pa, has recently received recognition for both the performance of a key executive and the efficiency of…
Great Valley, Unionville Make Magazine’s Top High…
By Congressman Joe Pitts
Late last month, I had the pleasure of celebrating Coatesville’s 100th anniversary, the only city in Chester County, at the…
By Gertie Mourar, Owner of Seniors helping Seniors
Mr. Scott would like to remain in his home as he ages, but he needs help with…
Getting Denise Day, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to talk about the organization she has worked for since 1999 and directed since 2010…
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…
Half a dozen blasts of colored powder washed over the 776 participants in the United Way of Chester County’s second annual Live United in…
There’s much more to volunteering than cleaning up ditches or sitting in on board meetings, and the Chester County Commissioners last week launched a…
This is our April newsletter, a version of which we sent to our subscribers earlier this week. If you’d like to subscribe and receive…
On the heels of a vastly popular, $25,000 inaugural community fundraiser last year, some 750 or more runners are set to lace up their…
The wonders of the past and the secrets of the future will converge in a must-see sensory experience coming to Philly in celebration of…
United Way of Chester County is inviting the community to help them raise $25,000 within the next 72 hours to help financially disadvantaged families…
United Way of Chester County is casting their nets hoping to land two new sponsors for their very popular Live United In Color 5K run…
By Alana Moran, Publisher of Hulafrog West Chester
Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website spotlighting local things for kids to do, features lots of…
Chester County residents once again shone during the 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which ended Jan. 17.
The three top cheeses in the show’s very…
There is a new president and CEO at the helm of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern Jersey, which provides services to families…
The Chester County Chamber continues with a special tradition in 2015: The Small Business Dinner- A Salute to the Spirit of Free Enterprise.
This event…
Share the Warmth is just one of the many programs offered by United Way of Chester County’s network of services that addresses life’s…
When Michelle Kichline is sworn in Tuesday afternoon as the County’s newest commissioner, replacing congress-bound Ryan Costello, Chester County’s leaders, developers, educators…
PECO has received the fourth annual United Way Regional Impact Award from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and…
Chester County Commissioners have given $300,000 to the Downingtown Area Senior Center to pay for necessary renovations.
The money, awarded by the county’s…
America’s longstanding appetite for mushrooms has made Kennett Square and Chester County the celebrated Mushroom Capital of the World, but the $500 million industry…
September has been a time of renewal and reflection in the Brandywine Valley for as long as I can remember. Festivals…
Prolific Chester County author Bruce Mowday has talks and book signings throughout Chester County in the coming six weeks, including Chadds Ford Days, a Paoli…
New job training opportunities ranging from nursing to Microsoft Office skills to electronics technology certification will be available to Chester County residents during the next…
Akcelerant of Malvern is the United Way of Chester County Corporate Partner of the Year.
The company, which provides software and services to the financial…
Santander Bank is the official bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, and apparently Europeans like the bank as well.
Euromoney Magazine has named Santander, which has…
While this year’s Fortune 500 list, Fortune Magazine’s list of the 500 largest public United States corporations ranked by total revenue, included just…
A new center bringing together the PA CareerLink-Chester County, EARN Program and United Way’s Financial Stability Center offices into a single, centrally located…
The boards of directors of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line have united into one new regional…
Commissioner Terence Farrell, who is in Yongchuan district in southwestern China on a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate business and cultural ties…
Ready Nation/America’s Edge, a business organization working to strengthen business through better policies for children and youth, is inviting businesses to invest in…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host their annual Women-in-Business Dinner and recognize Kymberly Robinson, female business leader of the…
Men’s Wearhouse Inc. has offered to purchase rival Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. for about $1.8 billion – an offer which expires April 23…
Local farmers and those who work in and support agriculture across Chester County are celebrating the industry with two events this spring – National Agriculture Day…
Within five years, patrons of Chester County’s four Chick-fil-A restaurants will be able to enjoy their chicken sandwiches made with chickens not…
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Chester County potato growers could see a boost in sales if the United States Department of Agriculture allows low-income pregnant and nursing…
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