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April, recognized as National Volunteer Month, is a vibrant period that highlights the altruism of individuals and groups committed to making a difference in their…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) has announced the winners of the Women Influencing Business (WIB) Committee’s distinguished Female Business Leader…
State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are inviting the community to enjoy a day of family fun at the Upper Main…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites families to celebrate Healthy Kids Day from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 20…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is announcing the appointment of Dr. Scott Heinerichs as Interim Board Chair. Heinerichs is the Dean of the College…
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University…
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024.
Both current members…
Your brain and your muscles have something in common: You must exercise them regularly to avoid loss of skills. In other words, use it or…
Prioritizing family mealtime can improve family members’ physical, emotional, and social well-being while fostering a supportive family environment.
In addition to providing quality time…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease remains a leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups in…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated 130 years since the opening of the Coatesville YMCA, the organization’s first location in Chester County…
Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission…
Kennett Library is kicking off Spring 2024 in its new building. March, April, and May will be filled with programs and events centered around growth…
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, has been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region…
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…
February is American Heart Month, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), Keystone First, and Keystone First Community HealthChoices have partnered to offer the Chester…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Curcio as Vice President of Philanthropy, leading the organization’s fundraising…
Believe it or not, summer will be here before we know it. Here at YMCA of Greater Brandywine, we plan to make this the best…
Work, school, appointments, activities, sports, and more — free time is a precious commodity. And there seems to be less and less of it each year…
Richard (Dick) Kunsch Sr., retired longtime president and CEO of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, has been selected by the Chester County Council, Boys Scouts…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is welcoming Chester County native, Jazmyn Hudson, as Sr. Association Director of Teen Development, where she will be leading…
As another year begins, we are reminded that another year has passed. It is common to become hyper-aware of the passage of time around…
Located inside the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, East Chestnut Fitness is not your typical fitness facility. East Chestnut Fitness is an intimate fitness…
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…
Wellness is an ongoing journey that encompasses much more than exercise. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, their mission is to provide services that support…
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…
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…
On Friday, January 5, Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry to highlight the recent expansion of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has promoted its staff member Terri Edgar to Senior Vice President of Branch Operations.
In her new role, Edgar…
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in full swing, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is reminding everyone to keep health and wellness…
Unionville High School Technology and Engineering students have created two benches for the Kennett Square YMCA in honor of their late friend Emma Hill, who…
American Heritage Credit Union is celebrating its annual giving initiatives through its Adopt-A-Family Program and donation drives to embody its “people helping people…
At a time when social isolation is a growing problem, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the expansion of Adaptive Programs.
Adaptive Programs feature…
For many, the holiday season is a time for sharing meals, gifts and quality time with family and friends. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has appointed Heather W. Wilson as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
Wilson brings with her 12 years of leadership experience…
As the year winds down, staying on the path to wellness becomes increasingly challenging. To help members stay motivated, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is…
On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) will host its 2023 Annual Awards Dinner from 6:30 PM…
The brewing industry in the Philadelphia region is continuing to grow, with eight breweries and taprooms slated to open in the coming months, and two…
Last month, a group of friends was traveling on U.S. Route 322 when they noticed a disabled vehicle on the side of the road…
State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently partnered with the Chester County Library System to hold a Library Card Sign-Up Fest, an afternoon of free, family…
The Fund for Women and Girls is hosting a free webinar focused on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Dimensions of Diversity, featuring Guillermina Rios. It…
To encourage families to try new activities, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering members the opportunity to buy two monthly programs and receive a…
C&N, a leading financial services company across Pennsylvania and New York, recently donated $20,000 to the North Penn YMCA under the Educational…
In the spirit of back-to-school season, Representative John Lawrence met with YMCA leaders to discuss the vital role that Early Childhood Education Centers…
As many local students head back to school this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta met with leaders and educators from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
Bertram L. Lawson II is joining the YMCA of Greater Brandywine this summer as President & CEO.
A Lincoln University graduate, Lawson returns to Chester…
As National Suicide Prevention Week draws near, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Alliance to raise awareness and provide…
September is Library Card Sign-up Month — a time when Chester County Library System joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind…
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the nation’s preeminent pickleball tour for elite professionals and amateurs, is coming to Philadelphia. The 2023 APP Philadelphia…
C&N, the leading financial services company in the region, welcomed Kathryn “Katie” Sellers Mortgage Loan Originator II based in Doylestown.
Katie brings over…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will welcome pickleball players and enthusiasts from across the nation to the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn.
UMLY will…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will welcome pickleball players from all around the nation later this month to the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn…
The Association of Pickleball Players is planning to make a tour stop in Berwyn later this month for the APP Philadelphia Open, writes John George…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine gymnastics team made history at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship and Invitational held last month in Cincinnati, Ohio.
At the…
Bill Tyson, director of strategic communications at Penn State Brandywine, has been elected president of the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP) board of…
The Chester County Food Bank has announced that CEO, Andrea Youndt, will be honored as the Female Business Leader of the Year by the Chester…
YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown, opened its doors earlier this month. The brand-new facility featuring nine indoor courts is already making history as the…
Maybe you took professional swimming lessons as a child and are a confident swimmer today. Or maybe a loved one taught you how to float…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is collecting nonperishable food items through July 31 in support of the Chester County Food Bank. It is challenging members…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is announcing the appointment of Bertram L. Lawson II as President and CEO.
Lawson is a seasoned 24-year YMCA…
If you are one of the many people who are picking up pickleball, the country’s fastest growing sport in 2023, Chester County has you…
The pickleball craze is sweeping the nation. This eclectic sport combines elmeents of tennis, ping pong and badminton and has skyrocketed by 159 percent over…
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…
Three children die every day as a result of drowning according to the Center for Disease Control. May is National Water Safety Month and local…
Taylor Kassel is stepping in to her new role as the Branch Director of Operations at the Oscar Lasko YMCA (OLY). She will be responsible…
S&T Bank branch manager Ratnam Rakesh and his team are always ready to lend a hand whether you are a new customer or…
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to uplift their neighbors and the Greater Coatesville community? Community members are invited and encouraged…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is inviting families to get a healthy start to summer break, hosting Healthy Kids Day celebrations at seven locations across…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is standing in the Five Days of Action campaign from April 24-28, 2023.
The weeklong campaign raises awareness and…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host three Adaptive Pickleball clinics for adults with developmental disabilities. Clinics are free to YMCA members and the community…
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…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is welcoming the community to a free Earth Day Festival on April 22 at 10AM. The festival will be held on…
Downingtown native Jenny James Lee is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
“I have spent my career working…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is announcing the opening of a dedicated pickleball facility slated to open in summer 2023. The YMCA Pickleball Center at…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or anyone who joins before this Friday, March 31.
Outdoor pools are…
The honorees for this year’s Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet have been chosen. Blue Dog Printing & Design, Sue Casso-Rogers…
West Chester native and Henderson High School graduate Laura O’Connor is the Vice President of Operations at FourStone Partners, a local firm that offers…
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company…
Before she was a commentator on CNBC and the keynote at Forbes Magazine’s Top Advisor Summit, Patti Brennan, CFP, was making sure wealth management…
S&T Bank recently donated $10,000 to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine in honor of Healthy Kids Day, which will take place on…
The first YMCA building in Chester County will soon become Coatesville’s newest restaurant and brewery, Steel City Brewing, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily…
The Fit Fair is back at Chester County Library in Exton on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, from 9:30 AM – 1 PM.
At the start…
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…
To mark this year’s Catholic Schools Week, Saints Cyril & Philomena School, an Independence Mission School in Lansdowne, hosted a career day for its…
As new year’s resolutions become old news, faculty from West Chester University and instructors from the YMCA encourage families to keep fitness at the…
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…
Last month, Amy Bielicki joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Chief Development Officer. With 20 years of Development leadership experience at local and…
During the cold month of January, when winter blues are likely to set in, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites area families to leave…
Join the YMCA of Greater Brandywine on Sunday, Jan. 15 to learn the sport taking the nation by storm during a free introductory pickleball clinic…
Coatesville is getting a redevelopment renaissance with $200 million dollars pumped into projects that will stimulate the economy. In addition, funds will also go towards…
If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Denise Day, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, you’ve sensed the passion that…
December is often associated with holiday celebrations, time with loved ones, and exchanging gifts. This December, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has a special…
Performing in front of a crowd is both intimidating and thrilling. Yet many will never know that thrill because breaking into the theater scene is…
Donna Urian, Board Chair of YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Springfield…
Denise Lindsay, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Meridian Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Carmel, N.Y., her love…
In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Spring Valley YMCA in Royersford is asking for donations to support its Ability programming for youth with special needs…
Many associate November as a time of plenty – cups full of pumpkin spice, plates full of food and hearts full of gratitude. Yet for nearly…
C&N recently donated $20,000 to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).
YMCA of Bucks…
Andy Hockenbrock has joined YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Executive Director of the Jennersville YMCA. With over 23 years of YMCA experience, Hockenbrock brings…
More than 180 students from Avon Grove Charter School received free water safety instruction this past week at the Jennersville YMCA through the organization’s…
Middle school is a formative time for the youth of Chester County. What happens outside of the classroom matters just as much as what happens…
USA Swimming announced its roster for the 2022 – 2023 National Junior Team on Monday, Sept. 19 with just 72 swimmers from across the country making…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has long relied on dedicated volunteers who play key roles in advisory board positions, as coordinators and planners for swim…
Chester County adolescents can now get free memberships to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine through the 7th Grade Initiative. Students need to bring a school…
Our community is in crisis.
As the CEO of a large non-profit in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, I have received my…
In recognition of National Fall Prevention Awareness Day, today, the YMCA seeks to raise awareness that falls are preventable.
“The statistics around falls are terrifying…
The Upper Main Line YMCA will add three Adaptive Dance programs to its catalog of offerings this fall after Claire Jones, dance director, received her…
It is with great sadness that The Huston Foundation family has announced the passing of its President & Chief Executive Officer, Charles L. “Chip” Huston…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, in collaboration with the Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation, has asked the community to join them in a year-long…
In August, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine welcomed Tim Irwin to the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn to lead its pickleball program. Irwin has…
Hundreds of players and spectators gathered in Berwyn last week for the Association of Pickleball Professionals Philadelphia Open Tournament that took place at Upper Main…
Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader at Centric Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Berwyn, the competitive spirit he honed through sports…
Citizens & Northern Corporation (C&N) announced that Daniel Hines has joined the Southeast Region Commercial Lending team as VP; Senior Commercial Lending Relationship…
Exton developer Hankin Group and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Queen Street Flats project Tuesday, Aug. 2. The…
Children and young people attending summer camps at the YMCA of the Greater Brandywine will now have access to even more innovative environmental education and…
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…
As a general contracting and construction management company that employs more than 25 professionals, maintains a network of skilled subcontractors, and regularly generates more than…
C&N Bank — whose founding name was “Citizens & Northern” Bank — showed plenty of “compassion” and “nourishing” in a recent philanthropic effort for local…
Jody Thompson, the founder of Ducklings Early Learning Center, continues her legacy by expanding on her educational childcare franchise one school at a time. For…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics team, the GYMCATS, traveled to compete at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship in Toledo, Ohio, from June 22…
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 YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting…
The Interfaith Action Community and the Lionville Community YMCA invite the public to attend the Walk in Celebration of Unity in Diversity beginning at 2…
Since 1909 when group swim lessons were first developed at the Detroit YMCA, the Y has been a leader in educating communities on how to…
You are invited to a Friends Family Reunion, a 200th Anniversary celebration of Friends Association on Sunday, June 12, at the Chester County History Center…
After an extensive review process, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been selected as the Before and After School Enrichment provider for the Great Valley…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) is revealing the two women it will honor as 2022 Female Business Leader of the Year…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a new Introduction to Mindfulness for Wellbeing class for free throughout the month of May in recognition of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the recipients of its three highest awards: the Service to Youth Award, the Community Partner Award, and the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 AM-1 PM at seven branches. Events…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is building on its commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of the community by launching a new corporate…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is participating in the Five Days of Action from April 18-22.
The Five Days of Action is a weeklong…
Indiana University junior Brendan Burns, a Conestoga High School graduate and product of the Upper Main Line YMCA, recently captured the national title in the…
Square Roots Collective, a group committed to advancing the community of Kennett Square so that all residents can thrive, will utilize 30 acres of green…
The sport taking the nation by storm has found a home at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
With more than 40 indoor and outdoor courts…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County and founding sponsor Fox & Roach/Trident Charities recently hosted the 19th annual “Build a House … Build a Dream…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently welcomed more than 200 gymnasts from across the state to the 2022 YMCA Pennsylvania State Gymnastics Championships.
The competition…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting hiring events throughout April for a variety of careers and summer positions.
As the leading nonprofit dedicated to…
While many consider pickleball a sport primarily for the older set, the growing number of young faces at Fisher Park in Phoenixville shows that the…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting Summer Camp Open House Celebrations from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27.
Times vary…
Neumann University has presented West Chester resident Lauren Christine Shipman with its Volunteer of the Year Award.
Shipman, wheelchair-bound because of cerebral palsy, graduated…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host a Virtual Summer Camp Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 PM. All are welcome.
Members…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child…
Melanie Weiler has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as the executive director of the Jennersville YMCA.
Weiler began her career with the YMCA…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering the “gift of health” to community members this holiday season, and it is available for free at seven…
Jeane Vidoni, the CEO of Penn Community Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in Cleveland and growing up in Allentown; being inspired by…
Montgomery County native, Brandon Rost, has been chosen by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County to be named…
Jess Rigo has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as the executive director of the Brandywine YMCA in Coatesville.
Rigo is a YMCA veteran…
Andrew Holets has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as executive director of the Lionville Community YMCA.
Holets is an experienced nonprofit leader, having…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will bring back key programs focused on teens and preteens this fall, helping young people to connect, engage, and get…
As the weather turns cooler and we grapple with the physical and mental challenges of the pandemic, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites members of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently hosted its 12th Annual Chester County Corporate Golf Championship at Stonewall, with proceeds benefitting its Seventh Grade Initiative, a…
As the world continues to contend with the effects of the pandemic, a renewed focus has been placed on our mental and physical health. Aiming…
Research shows that children who do not attend a pre-kindergarten program often struggle and fall behind in school.
As the largest provider of licensed…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting Fall Open House Celebrations on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 AM–12 PM. All are…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is proud to continue its 7th Grade Initiative, which offers any seventh-grader in Chester County a one-year youth…
Customers Bank recently awarded more than 170 students with new bikes and helmets for their commitment to completing summer literacy programs.
The Books for Bikes…
Bridgette Barbera-Byrne has been named the new director of branch operations for the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester. Barbera-Byrne…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics program and its competitive team, GYMCATS, hit a major milestone in their quest to raise funds to renovate…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce invites you to learn how to unlock your company’s potential to be a top employer at the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is expanding its gymnastics training center located in the Oscar Lasko YMCA branch in downtown West Chester. The expansion will…
The Chester County Health Department has announced that 83 percent of the county’s eligible residents (those ages 12 and older) are partially or fully…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and the Kennett Consolidated School District have teamed up to address the many challenges students are facing after months of…
Partners in Outreach, a volunteer-run nonprofit that has been making a big impact in Chester County for more than a decade, was a beneficiary…
The Kennett Area YMCA is offering a four-day water safety course for children ages 6-11 beginning Monday, June 7. There is no charge…
A new, full-day, academic kindergarten program at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn welcomes families with rising kindergarteners to learn more about its…
Katie Walker, who served as the president of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce from 2005 to 2012, will return to the same position…
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…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has launched its 2021 Annual “CAMP-aign.”
After months of isolation and staring at screens due to the pandemic, children…
C&N understands the importance of investing in local education, having donated $800,000 under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).
Education is…
Chester County Health Department officials have announced that a number of COVID-19 vaccine clinics now offer walk-in vaccinations. Officials encourage everyone who is…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has offered a multitude of summer camps on Church Farm School’s campus in Exton over the years. In addition…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting open houses today, May 1, from 10 AM-3 PM. All are welcome.
Each YMCA…
The Chester County Health Department will be opening appointments for two new clinics that will administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. These new sites are…
After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host three Healthy Kids Day events on Saturday, April 24…
Pickleball, a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong, is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.
The YMCA of…
Editor’s Note: The following is a statement from the Chester County Health Department regarding the pause in administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has partnered with the Chester County Health Department to provide space for additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
The Chester County…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is launching a new Esports program for students in middle and high school in collaboration with the National YMCA Esports…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine presented two of its highest honors during a recent board meeting.
Daryl Thomas of Herr Foods received the 2020 Distinguished…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting its first-ever Virtual 5K from Saturday, April 24 through Saturday, May 1.
All are invited to register…
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…
Robert “Ty” Bailey, a youth swim coach in Chester County and one of the leading restaurateurs of Philadelphia’s restaurant renaissance, has died at 69…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and West Chester University have partnered to offer free nutritional education to all in the community. Two webinars will be…
Rob Jones has been promoted to Southeast Regional President of Mid Penn Bank.
In his role, Jones will provide oversight of the bank’s loan…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a diaper drive this month in partnership with Chester County Women’s Services and the Chester County Department…
As the political divide in our country grows wider, it can seem harder to find common ground.
That’s why the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 Board of Directors. It is comprised of 22 of the region’s most prominent…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has completed installation of Needle Point Bi-Polar Ionization (NPBI) Units in all of its fitness centers to create even…
Last year was hard and has taken a toll on everyone in some way. People have experienced exhaustion and isolation, and in many cases, they…
Kennett Square resident Tommy Janton, a junior at Salesianum School in Wilmington who has already won a pair of state titles, has committed to continuing…
Downingtown native Jonathan Wright is the owner of The Wright Agency, an independent insurance agency that has been serving Chester County residents since 1977.
Wright…
Nic Legere, who was born in Oklahoma and moved to Hockessin, Del., when he was seven years old, is the Executive Director of Safety and…
The Chester County Food Bank has named Andrea Youndt as its new Chief Executive Officer. Youndt, who began her position on Jan. 4, succeeds Larry…
When the Grinch of COVID-19 stole its annual Evening with Santa series, West Chester University’s Office of Alumni Relations wished upon a purple…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host its first-ever “Season of Giving” on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6:30-7:30 PM. This free…
Pennsylvania is initiating “targeted efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in Pennsylvania,” but so far no lockdowns have been put in place for Delaware…
Dane Décor is celebrating its 47th anniversary this month as a thriving business built upon being an authority on unique contemporary and Scandinavian furniture…
Life Time Inc. has decided to not move forward on a Tredyffrin Township project that would have included a new office building to house its…
Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine have announced that Pennsylvania’s capacity limits on gatherings will be adjusted starting on Friday…
Coatesville resident Maria Ines Guerrero, the Girls Program Coordinator for The Garage Community and Youth Center in Kennett Square, enjoys having a positive impact on…
A study from the University of Washington suggests that by the time children head off to kindergarten, their self-esteem is significantly developed and much…
Over the past four months, kids have shown how adaptable they are – from wearing masks to learning online. Yet, kids still need time to simply…
As new schooling models emerge due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is welcoming children to its childcare and early learning programs, in…
COVID-19 has created challenges in what seems like every area of our lives, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, one of the largest nonprofits…
As the YMCA of Greater Brandywine prepares to open learning centers for students attending school virtually this fall, donations are being requested to help outfit…
Coatesville native Tyler Ziegler has been named the new head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming teams at the Catholic University of…
As school districts grapple with how to educate children safely in light of COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced that it will…
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is embarking on a $500,000 campaign to sustain its operations until it can open again.
As a performing arts…
As the largest provider of licensed childcare in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine recognizes the importance of a quality pre-kindergarten experience, which…
Star swimmer Brendan Burns, who grew up in Berwyn and recently capped his freshman year at Indiana University with an excellent performance at the Big…
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…
Now that Chester County has entered the green phase of the state’s plan for reopening, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is ready to welcome…
By Main Line Health
Whether you’re absolutely stir crazy or you’ve been in COVID mode so long you’re not quite sure what…
The Challenge for Cancer Bike Tour, presented by Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning, is being held virtually from Sunday, June 21 to Sunday, June…
Research shows that children can lose up to two months of learning during the summer.
To prevent this “summer learning loss,” the YMCA of Greater…
With its number of coronavirus cases on the rise, Chester County is now the only county in the Philadelphia region to not meet two important…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is terminating its affiliation with CrossFit after its CEO’s tweets about the death of George Floyd at the hands…
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…
After months of being cooped up and quarantined, it’s time to get out and enjoy summer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s camp…
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Over 100,000 deaths. Over 39 million unemployed. Policy-makers, business leaders and private citizens are now tracking these two COVID-19…
Rothwell Document Solutions of West Chester has thrived for 73 years by changing with the times and by providing technology solutions and services to help…
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…
Even with all eight of its branches closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has continued to meet the needs…
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 staff and members of the Oscar Lasko YMCA coordinated a caravan last week that included the mayor, police, family, and friends to celebrate the…
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…
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County has appointed Chris Wiseman as its new Executive Director.
Wiseman will be responsible for the leadership of the organization…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine continues to expand its efforts to support and strengthen the community safely during this unprecedented time of government-ordered shutdowns…
Like many small businesses, nonprofits, schools, and colleges, we too are feeling the impact of coronavirus in Chester County.
We’re still plugging away and…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is taking action to help the community during this unprecedented time of government-ordered closures.
“Our mission is to serve…
By the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
The coronavirus weighs heavily on us all. Given the shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf for many Pennsylvania…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has officially launched its Annual Campaign to support its financial assistance initiatives across its eight YMCA locations in Chester County…
The Brandywine YMCA is hosting its first-ever Battle of the Bands event to kick off its 2020 Annual Campaign on Saturday, March 7 from…
Even as a child, James Kirschke, Ph.D., loved to swim. He learned quickly at the age of seven when some older kids threw him…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing sports, fitness, and educational programs for children, families, and adults…
Jim Horn has begun his term as Chair of the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
He succeeds Board Chair Ken Goddu…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for volunteer coaches for its spring session of the Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs.
The session…
Laura Wagoner, who grew up in Schuylkill Township, just outside of Phoenixville, is the Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations at Villanova University.
Wagoner…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has welcomed Rich Przywara as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Przywara was the Senior Vice President for Operations at Ashley…
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…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is getting the New Year off to a healthy start with its All-In Member Challenge.
From now until March…
As a first of its kind at West Chester University, international students and faculty will be brought to campus to join WCU students and faculty…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently donated $203 to a group of YouTubers, who, with assistance from the Arbor Day Foundation, began an initiative called…
The Kennett Area YMCA has welcomed Tom Gallagher as its new Executive Director.
Gallagher returns to the Kennett Area YMCA after a five-year hiatus…
The Healthplex Sports Club in Springfield is being given to the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
The holiday season is upon us. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is working to ensure all people have a happy holiday season, and it invites…
In September 2019, Delaware County Community College agreed to buy the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to create a new Upper Darby full-service…
More than 100 alumni, students, friends, and members of the community packed West Chester University’s Hollinger Fieldhouse to name a newly renovated aquatic center…
The West Chester Downtown Foundation (WCDF) recently hosted its ninth annual West Chester Preservation Awards Ceremony at the Chester County Historical Society.
During the ceremony…
As she prepares to deliver the keynote address at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon in Oaks Friday afternoon, Jill Bodensteiner, the…
As a highlight of homecoming weekend, West Chester University will celebrate a living legend in the sport of diving and the first African-American head…
Dr. Jim Scanlon, the Superintendent of the West Chester Area School District, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in a family with five other…
Grab a cape, hop on your broom, and head over to the Upper Main Line Y for a howling good time this Saturday from 4…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine raised a record amount of more than $170,000 during the 10th Annual Chester County Corporate Golf Outing held at…
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 36 grants totaling $322,340, bringing its total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to…
Shaun Elliott, the President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, the Conshohocken-based organization with 195,000 members, 5,000 employees and which manages…
Havertown’s old-fashioned, small-town charm is combining with new restaurants and bars, upgraded parks, and a younger demographic to make it an attractive…
East Goshen Township officially broke ground earlier this week on a new pedestrian trail that will stretch along Paoli Pike from Line Road to Airport…
Kennett Square resident Angela Cruz, a certified personal trainer and health coach, starts her workday mornings with an early-morning ritual, writes Laura Brzyski for…
Holly Graver, Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Brandywine Division of Fulton Bank, will receive the 2019 Gary R. Green Community Impact Award…
Harcum College’s annual lecture series returns with the theme “Eye on Caring” – a slate of four free events with topics related to caring.
The…
Coatesville resident Madeline Ladd, a junior at Villa Maria Academy in Malvern and a star swimmer, expanded on her athletic feats in the pool with…
The Chester County Economic Development Council(CCEDC) recently voted to add seven new members to its board of directors. The new additions include Vanessa Briggs…
After six years with the agency, Melanie Weiler has decided to retire as Executive Director of Kennett Area Community Services, also known as the Kennett…
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan welcomed local officials to the Upper Main Line YMCA on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at the many…
Older adults in Chester County have several options to choose from to stay in shape, ranging from spinning at CycleBar in West Chester to boxing…
Denise Lindsay, Meridian Bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, was recently honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one its CFOs of…
Andre Szekely often sat alone in the lobby of the YMCA in West Chester, until one day a woman stopped by to say hello and…
At just nine years old, West Grove resident Owen Jones is inspiring a lot of people.
Since he was three, Jones has attended summer camp…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics team, the Gymcats, who train at the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, capped off a strong year…
Bruce Mowday, former Daily Local News’ managing editor, prolific author and president of The Mowday Group who is on the cusp of a big book…
Ben Doyle, a rising senior at Downingtown STEM Academy who swims scholastically for Downingtown East and on the club circuit for the Upper Main Line…
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…
St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a series of festive events that are running throughout this year, writes Chris…
The YMCA celebrated its 175th birthday by offering 175 minutes of service on a recent Saturday.
Nearly 200 volunteers across Chester County volunteered for close…
Eight-year-old Colby suffers from a variety of ailments due to a syndrome known as rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysregulation, hypoventilation, and autonomic…
Berwyn teenager Brendan Burns, an elite swimmer who just graduated from Conestoga High School, is ready to dominate the next-level competition when he arrives…
On Saturday, June 8, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, will joins YMCAs around the world in marking…
As part of a community-engaged research project led by West Chester University Assistant Professors of Nutrition Jeanie Subach and Sandy Sarcona, 10 youth from…
The Upper Main Line YMCA once again has an exciting item in its online auction that runs from June 8-17: a week-long stay…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s biannual Girls on the Run and STRIDE for Boys 5K will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, June…
By Dave Bjorkgren
Ishan Haque is a successful entrepreneur with his own inspirational T-shirt business.
He’s also a philanthropist, donating part of his…
Upper Main Line YMCA will host an Open House for summer camp counselors in its front lobby with on-the-spot interviews today, May 22…
West Chester University will host 14 commencement ceremonies over the next few days.
Tonight, at the ceremony for the College of the Sciences & Mathematics…
Some dance moves have come to define certain eras in American history, but the most popular dances seem to transcend the boundaries of time.
On Saturday, April 27, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will be among hundreds of YMCAs across the country celebrating Healthy Kids Day 2019. The Y…
The Kennett Run, an annual race for a good cause, is going back in time for its 30th-anniversary campaign, entitled “Run like it’s…
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 YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors, including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award during its…
The Kennett Area YMCA has welcomed Francisco Zambrano as its new Executive Director.
Zambrano comes to Chester County after 12 years at the YMCA of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine believes that team sports are an important way to help kids develop, not only physically, but in learning important life…
Upper Main Line YMCA
The Upper Main Line YMCA Swim Team recently won the 2019 Pennsylvania YMCA East District Championship.
UMLY had 133 of its…
Do you like working in the sunshine? Do you enjoying hearing the voices of children laughing and having fun? Are you a team leader and…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a nonprofit comprised of eight YMCAs in Chester County, has launched its Annual Campaign.
With a goal of raising $1…
Meridian Bank recently helped Orion Communities – a Phoenixville-based nonprofit that offers hope for individuals and families experiencing hardship by building bridges that lead to…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing sports, fitness, and educational programs for children, adults, and families…
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 30 grants totaling $834,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Registration for the spring season of the Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs is under way until March 10, with…
Michael Murphy Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners have appointed Murphy as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Murphy was formerly Platoon Leader for the…
The annual Technical College High School Career and Training Fair, which has proven to be a win-win proposition for both employers and students, will…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine – in conjunction with Director Chris Logan Harley and Uptown! Entertainment Alliance – is putting together a series of videos entitled “Don…
“It’s an awesome job with easy hours, you always get your weekends off, you’re outside all day, you get to swim, and you…
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…
Give a gift of health to yourself!
All seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will open their doors to the community at no…
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…
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…
The swimming factory otherwise known as the Upper Main Line YMCA recently held a ceremony for its next crop of scholarship-caliber athletes, who signed…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families and adults for its more than…
Students of the Technical College High School are prepared for the challenges of employment and are job-ready from the day they graduate.
As a…
Help us decorate Downtown West Chester for the holiday season!
Saturday, November 17 Shifts available: 9am-noon OR 1pm-4pm
Are you looking for something…
Payne Pachuda, a graduate of West Chester East High School and a sophomore at Ohio State University, won the national championship for his age group…
Join GWCC in making West Chester beautiful and festive for the Holiday season
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce needs your volunteer help in…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and RKL – a professional services leader focused on solutions that drive local organizations forward – will host an engaging and informative…
As America’s leading swim instructor, the YMCA has been promoting water safety for more than 100 years. Accidental drowning is the leading cause of…
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…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs throughout Chester County, was recently awarded $57,000 in grants from the YMCA of the…
The Lionville Community YMCA’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Innovation Network – in partnership with the Chester County Interfaith Action Community – is hosting a panel discussion…
Lifeguards are hard to come by. Beaches and parks-and-recreation departments all across the country have been reporting a shortage of lifeguards.
“Glinting with…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine believes the community is stronger when everyone feels welcome and we work together for the common good.
Celebrated annually at…
The YMCA is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Chester County. Led by degreed teachers, children flourish in warm, supportive…
MacElree Harvey
Firm partner Louis Teti has been selected as Honorary Chair of the Third Annual Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s Fine Art Show. Opening the…
School is beginning and with it comes a great opportunity for all seventh-graders in Chester County – a free one-year membership to the YMCA…
Immaculata University
The university’s Division of Nursing has secured a grant of $22,900 from the McLean Contributionship for the purchase of a Pyxis…
The Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in downtown West Chester offers state-licensed, full-day kindergarten for children who are four years and seven…
It’s one of today’s most popular workouts and it’s coming to downtown West Chester.
East Chestnut CrossFit – which will be located in…
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…
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan hosted state and local officials Wednesday morning at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester for…
Randy Goldman, a retired criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, has turned a patch of grass behind the Haverford YMCA into a bountiful vegetable garden that…
The Jennersville YMCA has received a $30,000 donation from the Armstrong Group of Companies.
The gift was made on behalf of the Sedwick Charitable…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will present Denis O’Brien of the Exelon Corporation with its 2018 Executive of the Year Award…
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…
Sixth Annual Beat Beethoven 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Take your classical music “in stride” and come out to Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett…
Advantage Building & Facility Services
Trish Faidiga, owner of the West Chester-based company, has been appointed Chairperson of the Building Owners and Managers Association…
Led by Brendan Burns, a Conestoga High School junior who has drawn comparisons to Michael Phelps, a group of 24 swimmers represented the Upper Main…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are holding free community events throughout Chester County on Saturday to inspire more kids to keep their…
Paoli physician Dr. James (Jamie) Krull has been named the YMCA National Swimming Coach of the Year.
For the past 30 years, Krull has been…
A few branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host training camps this weekend for the athletes representing Team Pennsylvania in the 2018 Special…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors – including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award – during its…
The Upper Main Line YMCA has an exciting new item that can be bid upon before and during the live auction of its 2018 Annual…
The Philadelphia Flyers have honored Andi Youndt, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, as a Community Teammate…
Josh Prosser, Long Tran, and Shaun Kushnerock were almost done.
With only a half-hour left in their shift as lifeguards at the Jennersville YMCA…
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has named Jim McLeod its 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year, and will honor him at its 51st…
“It’s kind of like Chester County’s little secret,” is how board member Ken Klein describes Chester County’s Children, Inc., a charitable organization…
By Dorothy Kennedy
A recent call to Susan Flynn, CEO of the Chester County Family Academy (CCFA), found her heading out the door with first…
Earlier this month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine began accepting SilverSneakers, a fitness program available through certain health insurers that offers eligible seniors in the…
The holiday shopping might not be done, but the YMCA of Greater Brandywine already has the best present of the season.
The Y is welcoming…
Bentley Systems
The Exton-based software company has signed an agreement to acquire a water modeling software business in Portugal called ACTION Modulers. The research…
On your mark, get set, go!
After 10 weeks of preparation, it’s time for Girls on the Run and STRIDE runners to put themselves…
Missy Mundy admits that, of all the programs offered to the 69 students at The Timothy School in Berwyn, one stands out to her above…
First Resource Bank emerged from a crowded financial-services landscape to be named “Best of Chester County” in the Bank category, as voted on by…
Community members and business people took to the streets of Pottstown recently — proud to say, “I pick Pottstown,” writes Donna Rovin for The Mercury.
They…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is continuing its 7th Grade Initiative, which offers any seventh-grader in Chester County a free one-year youth membership…
Denise Day – CEO of the nonprofit YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for Chester County residents – was inducted…
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…
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…
The science behind it is unavoidable, and the benefits continue to pile up.
In recent years, more and more companies have opted to add corporate…
More than 42 million foreign-born individuals now call the United States home, a number greater than any other in history, and there’s never…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. It…
In celebration of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Fourth Annual Advocacy Day, local politicians – including State Senator Tom McGarrigle and State Representative Harry Lewis…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults for its more than…
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…
Cochranville native and Octorara Senior High School graduate Cierra Runge’s swimming prowess has taken her from her small slice of Chester County to remote…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry has recognized Trish Faidiga, owner of West Chester’s Advantage Building and Facility Services, as Female Business…
By Chris Cooper
“We’re not trying to find the next Michael Phelps; we just want to help kids feel confident in the water.”
That…
At his age, Hal Marshall, a retired teacher from the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, figured there wasn’t much he hadn’t already seen.
But…
Continuing a career of civic and community engagement, Gawthrop Greenwood partner Stacey Fuller has been asked to join the board of the West Chester Area…
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…
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…
The Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester offers full-day, private kindergarten that is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and it’s not…
More than 160 people recently gathered at the Brandywine Manor House in Honey Brook for the Brandywine YMCA’s Annual Dinner.
Approximately $62,000 was…
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…
Oscar Lasko, the former chairman of Lasko Products in West Chester and the recipient of the 2014 Chester County Hall of Fame Award from the…
Immaculata University has entered into a new partnership with the eight YMCA facilities of the Greater Brandywine.
As a result, all YMCA employees will receive…
Community members are invited to nominate a deserving Chester County resident to receive the Eastburn Community Service Award, presented each year in memory of Jane…
Among the families that the YMCA of Greater Brandywine serves, Chad Gobel knows there are plenty of those in need.
That’s part of what…
As a board member for the last six years, Jim Horn knows how well Chester County benefits from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Therefore, accepting…
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…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced that it will kick off its annual campaign under the leadership of Jim Horn, President and CEO of The…
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…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced 23 grants totaling $416,000, bringing the foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in…
Last Tuesday, the Chester County Community Foundation gathered together philanthropists, community servants, and business leaders for its annual meeting to celebrate the mission of the…
As a child, Dwayne Walton never would have imagined himself eating lunch at one of the premier country clubs in one of the most affluent…
A pair of new minds will bring their successful perspectives to the work of nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a…
In 2012, Triskeles approached Vanguard about its Food For All program, “a garden program for organizations to build community and increase access to fresh, healthy…
Are you carving out autumn deals that will send shivers up the spines of your customers? Tuesday is the last chance to reserve a spot…
The Youth Mentoring Partnership is looking for men and women of all ages to become life-changing mentors for young people in Chester County. YMP…
Olympians are indeed a rare breed. Their normal looks nothing like yours and mine.
Swimmers of Olympic caliber can spend up to five hours a…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a rally today to launch the ‘Zoe for President’ campaign aimed at helping children in Chester County gain…
Campaigning on the key ingredients for shaping today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine on Tuesday championed 1-year-old…
On Monday, Cochranville’s Cierra Runge, returned as a first-time Olympian and gold medalist to the Jennersville YMCA, the place that taught her how…
Imagine being part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world—a place where your work positively influences the lives of…
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…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of nine YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. It…
An accomplished trial lawyer and Malvern community leader has been picked to guide his peers for a year. Michael T. van der Veen was just…
Thomas Musser, Chairman and co-founder of The Tri-M Group LLC and Chester County Business Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on Saturday after…
He took the concept of an electrical transformer to a whole new level, and now the lifelong Chester County man whose shocking electrical contracting success…
Diane Runge laughs at the memory of her oldest daughter’s first swim meet, perhaps now knowing that it was a harbinger of things to…
The Upper Main Line YMCA has already set a record and its swimmers haven’t even competed yet in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Jerry & Leo Parsons was originally published on March 1st, 2015.
Communications Test Design, Inc, or…
By Commissioner Terence Farrell
Chester County’s relationship with China officials is leading to ever increasing opportunities for county businesses in China, and Chinese investment…
The Chester County Community Foundation will soon toast the changing of its guard, honoring outgoing Board Chair William J. Gallagher, Esq. and welcoming Robert E…
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…
It will be a packed track on Saturday, as close to 1,500 girls and boys are expected to take advantage of their lessons and…
AmerisourceBergen and Walgreens Add Three Years to Their Partnership Agreement
AmerisourceBergen, the Valley Forge pharmaceutical distribution and services company, has extended its long-term, multibillion…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $125,000 to Brandywine YMCA, the Coatesville Youth Initiative, and the Public Safety Training Facility.
“On…
It is rare that a great investment property located just walking distance from the restaurants, shops, YMCA, and other advantages of the town center shows…
By Barb Cronin,
Physical inactivity is not just an issue in the United States, but has become a pandemic in the world. More children and…
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and its Center for Workforce Information & Analysis recently released an employment monthly report, and it speaks to…
Thomas Musser, the co-founder of Tri-M LLC in Kennett Square, is the latest inductee into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame,writes…
Express Y facility to Cease Operations in Great Valley
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has decided to close its Great Valley site effective June 17th…
Bentley Announces Write-in Campaign for 158th GOP Nomination
Wasting no time, Unionville’s Perry Bentley announced his write-in campaign for the Republican nomination…
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…
Angry about Kennett Square’s bulging budget, leaders of a local Facebook group think the Kennett Area YMCA should step up and trim some of…
Try VISTA Today’s weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of the week’s top Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today…
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.
On Wednesday, Chester County SCORE will host Get LinkedIn So You’re…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host…
Wendy Sharpe Joins MCHC’s Board of Directors
The Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County has appointed Wendy Sharpe to its Board of…
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…
YMCA Greater Brandywine Organizes Screening of Riveting Documentary about Addiction
YMCA Greater Brandywine has partnered with Kacie’s Cause and the Chester County Chapter of…
State Representative Tom Killion of Middletown Township, who is running in a special April election to fill the now vacant 9th State Senate seat*, talks…
Stepping up to serve on a board of directors is about more than taking on a challenge; it’s about caring for a cause, contributing…
Stories of the life-changing influence and opportunities provided by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine resounded throughout the innovative halls of the West Chester firm…
Every year in the United States one in four deaths occurs from cardiovascular disease (CVD.) February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to…
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…
Leo Parsons, CTDI president & COO (CTDI), has been appointed as 2016 association campaign chair for the…
Concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
YMCA Volunteers Reach Out on MLK Day
Honoring Martin Luther King Day, YMCA volunteers…
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…
Gas Prices Reach New Seven Years Lows
In an effort to attract more customers, several gas stations in the Philadelphia area have reduced gas prices…
VISTA Today briefs are concise reports on breaking stories around Chester County. This Morning:
Greater Brandywine YMCA Hires New Chief Development Officer
Here’s what’s happening on Friday in Chester County Datebook.
The Chester County Economic Development Council will hold its 12th Annual Economic Outlook seminar…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a Summer Job Fair this week.
The YMCA hosts more than 4,200 campers every summer at eight…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of nine YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. They…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Many of us have hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Lists range from losing weight and eating…
With so many bleak stories in the news these days, it is good to be reminded of what can be accomplished through simple generosity and…
Branch Name Change Announced by Greater Brandywine YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced that their Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center in downtown West…
Showing its continuing involvement in helping to make things better within the local community, Brumbaugh Wealth Management, the firm which emphases comprehensive planning driven by…
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. Our briefs this morning:
Third Mushroom Drop to be Bigger and Better than Ever…
A swell of aspiring public servants has stepped up to the challenge of carrying the Republican banner after a 2017 handoff from the capable hands…
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…
by Barb Cronin,
December is here and most of us are getting ready for the upcoming holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah or another…
Local Girl Scouts took a step beyond learning about homelessness by joining Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties in crafting personalized homelessness awareness posters…
Join the Youth Mentoring Partnership on Thursday, November 19th at the Desmond Hotel for their Annual “Thank You” Dinner – a celebration of mentoring in our…
Every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Most often, the diagnosis is Type 2 diabetes, a chronic…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, with more than 80,000 members at nine facilities throughout Chester County, has the following Chester County jobs featured on…
Concise reports on what’s happening around the county:
AMETEK Announces Mixed but Generally Positive Q3 Results
AMETEK, Inc. released its third quarter financial results…
Our Business Briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
DCCC and WCU Team Up to Spur Conversation…
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Hulafrog is a Chester County social and digital community that spotlights local businesses and events throughout the area.
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What you need to know to start your morning:
West Chester University Poetry Conference Gets a New Director
The renowned West Chester University Poetry Conference…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine needs caring and skilled Childcare Program Supervisor and staff at their Brandywine branch in Coatesville to help engage our Coatesville…
It’s no secret that exercise and good nutrition are key factors in living a healthy life, fulfilled…
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In this morning’s edition of Chester County Jobs, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for Lifeguards & Swim Instructors for their pool and…
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
InvestorPlace Examines Donald Trump’s Wealth…
By Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
1. 30th Annual Mushroom Festival
Head to Kennett Square this weekend for a Chester County favorite, the Mushroom Festival…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA Of Greater Brandywine
As business professionals, most days are spent sitting down inside often in front of the computer. Finding the…
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…
Parkesburg Point Youth Center held a meeting last week on the proposed outdoor skate park in the parking lot of its facility on Main Street…
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Phillips Mushroom Farms Going Pink for…
Our Business Briefs keep you informed with concise stories about what’s going on in the Chester County business Community. This Morning:
Delaware County Community…
The following Chester County jobs were recently posted by local organizations:
Hankin Group – Commercial Property Manager
Hankin Group, a developer of distinctive commercial, residential and…
Our daily news and business briefs are short, to-the-point stories that keep you up to date about what’s developing around Chester County…
It’s only half the size of the Hundred-Acre Wood but probably has more things for children to do, and state Rep. Warren Kampf…
Nonprofit organizations are often the overlooked backbone of local communities. Supporting causes that benefit the community as a whole, in addition to…
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He could hear the creaking of his business under the weight of post-9/11 stress, but the Phoenixville-founded small business that would later…
The Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center is partnering with the Pennsylvania CareerLink Chester County to host the Welcome Home Veterans Job Fair on September 11…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, with more than 80,000 members at facilities throughout Chester County, has the following three Chester County jobs featured on…
Local cycling is shifting into an innovative new gear with a class specifically designed to spin away the tremors experienced by Parkinson’s disease sufferers…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County
Pope Scheduled…
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…
Instead of chasing each other, thousands of young boys and girls converged to chase a new record for Chester County: its largest 5K race.
Separate…
It was a busy weekend for the greater Philadelphia region, and for today’s Covered Bridge we’re bringing you some of the stories you…
Chester County jobs focuses on three of the nearly 100 full- and part-time YMCA of Greater Brandywine career openings:
Director, Training and Development
Are…
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…
Well before sickness, homelessness and joblessness, the Brandywine Health Foundation is bringing the most critical components of wellness to the Coatesville community through an infusion…
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…
Main Line Today caught up with Chester County’s Denise Day last week, who is heading up the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. This new organization…
ArcelorMittal, Brandywine Hospital and CTDI are sponsoring the upcoming annual dinner for the Brandywine YMCA, an event calling citizens and corporate donors to support the…
The positive and life-changing reach of two of Chester County’s most active health- and youth-focused nonprofits will extend even further with the…
From CCCBI:
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry celebrates our Annual Women Influencing Business Dinner on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 from 5:30…
Children from the Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center recently joined Denise L. Day, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Megan Rosanova, Vice President M…
There might not be a Main Line were it not for Chester County.
That’s the impression Main Line Times unintentionally conveys with their “101…
The growth in Exton-based West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.’s production facilities across the globe is only matched by its growing commitment to local philanthropy…
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…
The Coatesville Community Education Foundation is working with the Brandywine YMCA and local educators to bring Readorium software to students to help them improve their…
Southern Chester County women ready to move on from homelessness, abuse or addiction to a fresh start at a new job can now get dressed…
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The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will be hosting job fair from January 4th through…
During the past year more than 16,000 people received financial assistance of more than $2.5 million to participate in programs at the YMCA…
Citadel and its employees were recently recognized by two major county organizations.
Doug Thompson, director of the Western Retail Division at Citadel, received the Elliot…
Richard Kunsch has not only worked his way through the ranks to CEO of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, but he has also invested much…
The fourth annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at…
La Comunidad Hispania, Inc. in Kennett Square has just received $250,000 in federal funding to provide behavioral health services during its community outreach programs…
The Jennersville Y is now a pilot site for a nationwide Y-USA initiative called TOGETHERHOOD that’s meant to empower volunteers to take a…
There are very few opportunities to take in concerts and movies for free, so be sure to enjoy The Eagleview Town Center’s schedule of…
There’s a lot going on at all YMCA branches this summer, and it’s official – starting Sept. 1 members will be able to take…
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…
Those who must commute to work but are interested in reducing their carbon footprint have two additional transportation options beyond the car.
The Transportation Management…
The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley has launched its annual fundraising campaign and is looking for local businesses to contribute and also join the Y…
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