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Longwood Gardens announced that Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience, the most ambitious revitalization in a century of America’s greatest center for horticultural display…
A du Pont family entrepreneur is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square…
As 2024 unfolds, many couples are looking for the perfect spot to rekindle their romance over a delicious meal. The OpenTable list of the 100…
As spring returns to Chester County on March 19, people along Brandywine Valley are happy to leave the colder days behind, as fun as they…
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or…
Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms display — a spring celebration filled with vibrant hues, iconic blooms, and captivating scents — will start on March 30, according to a…
Traveling through Pennsylvania can be truly breathtaking, thanks to the state’s diverse landscapes and rich history, according to a staff report from World Atlas…
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Longwood made the decision…
Garden Media Group’s president, Katie Dubow was honored with the 2024 Green Achiever Award, presented by the Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association (PLNA), writes…
With plenty of beautiful places to visit and history to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania has some of the best towns that are…
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor.
This Chester County track…
While we may not think that winter is a time for growth, flowers, and plants, it’s a different story at Kennett Square’s Longwood…
It’s almost February and the chill of winter is in full swing. Yet there’s a chance to escape the wet and cold when…
The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square is a cozy boutique hotel that also has thousands of books that guests can read or buy during their…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has finalized its acquisition of a 505-acre Delaware estate once owned by the late Irénée du Pont…
The Keystone State is full of small towns that offer a little bit of everything whether you’re a visitor or a resident of these…
Beauty blooms indoors and tranquility thrives outdoors during Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens, on view Jan. 20 to March 24, 2024. In addition to the…
Chester County, and Pennsylvania in general, is filled with wonderful small towns to visit. Whether you’re looking for a day away or a new…
Even though December with its packed schedule is over, there are plenty of events around Chester County to keep you busy and entertained throughout January…
We all know how tempting it can be to cuddle up on the couch every night to watch a movie or some snacks when we…
Thanks to social media, Phoenixville couple Joey Chowanec and Kristin Beshada were able to connect with the photographer who took several pictures of their engagement…
Chadds Ford is one of the most quaint small towns in the Mid-Atlantic, according to a recently released list by World Atlas.
With 3…
Instead of heading to Philadelphia for a night out, consider one of the many winter date night ideas in Chester County, writes Emma Minor for…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, one of the world’s premier horticultural gardens, is currently undergoing a major makeover project, writes Brenna Weick for NBC10…
Philadelphia’s countryside is filled with amazing, Instagram-worthy spots where you can take amazing pictures, including several stunning locations right here in Chester County…
If books are proof that humans are capable of working magic, as suggested by Carl Sagan, then nowhere is this truth more beautifully embodied than…
Chester County is home to several spectacular light shows to either drive or walk through that are guaranteed to impress and put you in the…
A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is in full swing until Jan. 7. This year’s theme will take you back to…
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…
Living in Chester County has a bit of everything for residents as well as visitors, from vibrant dining and exciting shopping hubs to popular events…
A Penn Charter-era red oak that had existed in Collingdale for hundreds of years was taken down Thursday and Friday after it was diagnosed…
Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience project has achieved a major construction milestone: the centerpiece glass house is now fully encased in glass, according to…
On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) will host its 2023 Annual Awards Dinner from 6:30 PM…
Longwood Gardens will be hosting a dazzling display for visitors with a nostalgic twist to the holiday season, writes Andre Lamar for the Delaware News…
Longwood Gardens has repurchased the property previously home to the highly esteemed boutique winery, vineyard, and Airbnb getaway, Galer Estate, which spans 7.4 acres…
Kennett Square artist Katie Lickfield, a proud 2023 graduate of West Chester University who was also an active member of the Dub-C Autism Program…
Esteemed publications such as Conde Nast Traveler and The New York Times have widely recognized destinations Philadelphia area. According to Visit Philly, some of these…
Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, opens its 83rd season with Stories of Love and Nature on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7…
Loulou Clayton, a Kennett Square artist, is honoring K-9 Yoda by painting his portrait after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection dog played…
The future of Kennett Square’s boutique winery remains uncertain, as the property will soon be sold to an undisclosed buyer, writes Paul Vigna for…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have named that Chester County’s first-ever Sustainability Summit, will take place on Tuesday…
Pennsylvania is known for having beautiful views all over the state so it’s no surprise that a Chester County location is one of the…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has elected six new members to its esteemed Board of Directors, including leaders at Pennsylvania American Water and…
Longwood Gardens will release a new book titled Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley that explores the rich history of five former du Pont…
The Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, and Music Director Michael Hall announce its 83rd season. With six diverse concert offerings, the…
Kennett Square is filled with beloved tourist attractions and a number of hidden gems that make it the perfect place to spend a fun-filled…
Kennett Square’s botanical splendor Longwood Gardens is having a melodic upcoming season. The Festival of Fountains incorporates over 1,000 jets for an illuminated…
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The Kennett Symphony will be hosting its biggest concert of the year on June 25 at Longwood Gardens. With talented musicians, a great conductor, and…
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place.
That fact…
Chester County attractions are being lauded on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s top tourist destinations list. Over 20 million people visited notable sites across the…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is one of the local attractions that was awarded Michelin stars in the French company’s first edition of Philadelphia…
Put on your lab coats and scrubs! It’s the final days of registration for Summer Career Academies presented by the Chester County Economic Development…
A five-bedroom, eight-bathroom estate in Malvern is preparing to hit the market for $4.25 million. With landscape designed by a Longwood Gardens…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline presented a proclamation this week recognizing May 7-13, 2023, as National Travel and Tourism…
Cameron Marcelle, a landscaper and gardener, uses the knowledge he acquired at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens to add color and comfort to communities, writes…
Longwood Garden’s $250 million expansion is moving along smoothly. The project includes adding 17 acres to the esteemed botanical garden, writes Emma Dooling for…
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…
Tulips will be in peak bloom at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, where visitors can enjoy the gorgeous sight of around 200,000 blooms from…
Northern Virginia native Stephanie Kuniholm — who spent the first 10 years of her life in the Washington, D.C., area, before her family moved to…
When it comes to local tourist destinations, Chester County has something to offer for locals and visitors alike, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine.
One…
The rare blue-poppies at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square are back in bloom and can be seen inside the Conservatory, but only until the…
Tess Kuracina, who grew up in the Kennett Square area, takes care of the beloved oasis at University of Pennsylvania, the James G. Kaskey Memorial…
How did a 25-year-old German man in the 19080s turn his new glassblowing hobby into a lifelong trade that he took with him…
Longwood Gardens’ glasshouse, the centerpiece of the $250-million Longwood Reimagined makeover, is starting to take shape, writes Nadine M. Post for the ENR MidAtlantic…
Cherry blossoms, the beautiful pink and white reminder that warmer days are on their way, and will arrive earlier than usual this year, writes Michelle…
The Longwood Garden cemetery and meeting house, owned by the botanical attraction have a rich history with connections to the Underground Railroad, write David Sleasman…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square announced ten organists who will participate in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition that will take place in June.
The…
Chester County has come a long way since British Quaker William Penn named the land after Chester, England in 1682. The Lenni Lenape called this…
Bill Hohlfeld has been tending the grounds at Dunwoody Village for 38 years. Now residents and staff are bidding him a fond farewell as he…
Kennett Square’s top tourist attraction, Longwood Gardens, is acquiring an estate belonging to the family that designed the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for…
For Daniel Embree, visiting Kennett Square for the first time was love at first sight, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News.
The former…
A Kennett Square vineyard, winery & Airbnb that incorporates new and old design in its architecture has lived many lives, often frequented by historical figures…
An exquisite historic farmhouse on 36.85 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
This farm with…
Book clubs are rising in popularity, and Kennett Library is no exception. Susan Banks, the State Librarian at the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for the…
Andrew “Drew” Schuyler is an alum of the professional horticulture program at Longwood Garden in Kennett Square, and he’s also a seed fanatic. During…
For Mark Kosteski, the Guest Engagement Lead at Longwood Gardens, and millions of other Americans, Christmas and trains go hand in hand.
“When you put…
Longwood Gardens is grabbing national attention. For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square attraction has earned the No. 1 spot for USA…
Donna Urian, Board Chair of YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Springfield…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has released its top milestones for Chester County in fiscal year 2021-2022, after a year of incredible…
The Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Agricultural Development Council have presented the 2022 Chester County Farmer of the Year award to Jamie Hicks of…
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Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry unveiled a brand-new logo and website on Nov. 3, 2022, during their Annual Awards Celebration…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) hosted its most prestigious event of the year, the 2022 Annual Awards Celebration at Longwood Gardens…
Although it is well known that local fire departments and other EMS providers are heroes in Chester County, the bucket of recognition is never full…
When industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square in 1906 to save a collection of historic trees from being sold…
As people begin prepping for the holiday season, Crystal Spring Tree Farm in East Lehighton, Pa. just shipped is first tree, an 18-footer, to…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has broken the record for its annual attendance, beating out pre-Covid’s 2019 record by 5 percent for a…
On Thursday, Nov. 3rd, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) will host its most prestigious event of the year, the 2022 Annual…
A generous philanthropist is making a major donation of rare bonsai trees to Longwood Gardens. Doug Paul owns Chester County’s Kennett Collection, a miniature…
Kevin Bielick, a horticulture specialty grower at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, joined Eyewitness News to talk about Chrysanthemum Festival that is currently underway, writes…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has once again been recognized with the Pinnacle Award, a prestigious national educational award, for bringing 1,100 acres of…
In all of its richness, history, and community, Chester County has many fall festivities planned in every corner of the county, writes Jen Samuel for…
Longwood Gardens will host a fundraiser performance with Patti LaBelle to benefit the new Kennett Library & Resource Center, which will open in 2023.
In last week’s VISTA Escape post we went through the must-have experiences to enjoy when you visit Longwood Gardens. And the week before…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is famous for the abundance of flora visitors can see and enjoy year-round, but this is far from the…
American artist David Rogers, the mastermind behind the “Stickasaurus” sculpture that was installed at Longwood Gardens in 1993, has furthered his large-limbed endeavors with…
Hershey native Abbey Gau is a Marketing Communications Specialist at Longwood Gardens, where she assists in the development and coordination of all marketing communications initiatives…
Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to a benefit to fund…
Eight influential leaders with ties to Chester County are among the region’s Power 100 for 2022, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
The newly renovated Orchid House at Longwood Gardens will reopen its doors to visitors on Saturday, Feb. 26, after a year of being closed for…
Longwood Gardens is funding its $250 million renovation using a combination of grants, endowment money, and issuance of tax-exempt “green” bonds. These sources will…
Santa is obviously out of New Hope and back at his North Pole HQ, now bingeing on WandaVision. And the Easter Bunny hasn’t even…
You won’t have to travel far to escape the cold of winter this year, as Longwood Gardens’ grand Conservatory transports guests to a warm…
When it comes to vacation, the hotel is my favorite part — other than where to eat, of course!
This year, your usual holiday vacation plans…
America voted, and Longwood Gardens is the winner of the Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights contest by USA Today’s 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards…
A silver maple tree with a lineage that goes back to a Czech concentration camp has been transplanted to the New York Museum of Jewish…
Longwood Gardens has been awarded $550,000 in state grant funding to help complete a comprehensive wastewater treatment plant expansion project.
“Longwood is not only…
After more than three months of preparation, Longwood Gardens has officially kicked off its spectacular holiday light show, writes Anthony Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer…
Tony and Suki Liu, owners of Lily Asian Cuisine Sushi & Grill in Kennett Square, recently opened their new restaurant, GuGu Asian Table. Jen Samuel…
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery, nearby Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, started as what would most accurately be called a “backyard business.” But that seven…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry recently hosted its 2021 Annual Awards Celebration at Longwood Gardens. This tradition celebrates the CCCBI’s accomplishments…
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…
Kennett Square may be the Mushroom Capital of the World, but the borough has much more to offer visitors. Nick Vadala chronicled the area’s…
Many gardeners mourn the fall season, considering it a gradual drop-off to winter’s drab. And although that may be a Chester County reality…
The Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction has good news for local lovers of the great outdoors. Alyssa Adams covered the report’s timing of 2021…
Some veteran foliage trackers believe that the moisture brought in from the tropics by Fred, Henri, and Ida could spell good things for the local…
Staff at Longwood Gardens, Chester County’s top tourist attraction, were optimistic when 2020 started, projecting that it would be their biggest year yet.
Instead…
Bernardon — a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm that operates offices in West Chester, Philadelphia, and Wilmington — has appointed six staff members…
Longwood Gardens has already long been an incredible place to visit, but come 2024 it will become even more remarkable courtesy of Longwood Reimagined: A…
The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has recently unveiled its Best Buds: A Garden Trail road trip. The self-guided sojourn takes travelers through gardens and arboretums…
Last week’s VISTA Escape post laid out everything you need to know and do to prepare for a Longwood Gardens visit, including Longwood’s…
Longwood Gardens is closed to guests until Wednesday, Aug. 4, due to a vehicle crash that occurred the afternoon of July 29 on the east…
When people think of the iconic locations to visit around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Art Museum…
When people think of the iconic locations to visit in and around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia…
Kennett Square, renowned beyond Chester County as the Mushroom Capital of the World, is one of the four finest and liveliest suburbs in the Philadelphia…
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…
Kennett Square resident Faith Wohl, whose fight for women in the workplace landed her a presidential appointment, died last month at 85, writes Jeff Neiburg…
Connectivity issues have been plaguing southern Chester County for years, as the lack of both reliable Internet access and mobile signal availability have been making…
Tourist attractions in Chester County saw a sharp drop in visitors over the past year, owing to COVID-19-related closures and social-distancing restrictions…
A culinary adventure that comes with a bonus of fun attractions is a win-win, and Kennett Square checks both of those boxes, writes Sue…
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 Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry has named Chester County Hospital CEO Michael Duncan its 2021 Executive of the Year.
“Due to his…
The Chester County Health Department will be opening appointments for two new clinics that will administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. These new sites are…
The Chester County Hospital Gala at Longwood Gardens is an annual tradition at which friends of the hospital celebrate its mission and support community outreach…
By Andrew Bunting
As we leave winter behind, I am reminded of how important evergreen trees and shrubs are to the garden. On the East…
Philadelphia is surrounded by lively towns and communities that offer visitors everything from quaint main streets to picturesque orchards, and Chester County is home to…
Gary W. Smith, President and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council, has once again been named to the Philadelphia metro area’s listing…
Longwood Gardens has unveiled plans for a sweeping, yet deeply sensitive transformation of its core area of conservatory gardens, in the most ambitious revitalization in…
There are so many ways to say I love you, I like you, I appreciate you … and Chester County has them all! Follow along for…
The Farm at Oxford – which grows thousands of peonies, dahlias, and bulbs each year – has added a vegetable garden to its 12-acre property during…
The Clymer family from Malvern turns its home into a winter wonderland each year, drawing inspiration from Longwood Gardens and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation…
With plenty of trees already shedding their colorful coats across the state, Chester County remains one of the best places in Pennsylvania to enjoy the…
A luxurious manor built to entertain with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern.
This exclusive oasis…
Chester County offers plenty of options for outdoor exploration and enjoyment, including historic sites surrounded by breathtaking nature, that make it an ideal place for…
Longwood Gardens is planning to invest between $150 million and $200 million into an expansion and renovation project that will include a new conservatory and…
A custom-built traditional home with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Kennett Square.
The home is set…
In preparation for the summer season, a new video produced by Oliveto Media touts southeastern Pennsylvania’s readiness for hospitality, events, and tourism.
The video…
So, when everyone is once again free to roam about, what attractions are you going to want to see in the Philadelphia region?
Here are…
One of Longwood Gardens’ signature trees, a yellow cucumber magnolia that was 195 years old and once deemed the tallest of its kind nationwide, has…
After nearly a month of intensive efforts by Chester County Government to overcome restrictions imposed for antibody testing, the county confirms it is now able…
With only a small group of employees still caring for plants, it is hard to keep up the level of care Longwood Gardens requires at…
Chadds Ford native Bri Brant launched her handbag business, Arden + James, when she could not find the style of tote she had been shopping for…
Chester County is home to 11 of the 29 best towns on the Main Line and in the western suburbs, writes Tara Behan for Main…
Longwood Gardens, one of the state’s biggest tourist attractions, is planning a $200 million expansion, its largest ever, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia…
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A charming traditional…
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has selected Rev. Annalie Korengel, pastor of Unionville Presbyterian Church, as its 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year…
American Gardens, the new BBC Two series hosted by British gardening expert Monty Don, features Longwood Gardens as one of the nation’s biggest and…
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A beautiful…
The Philadelphia Business Journal has compiled its annual Power 100, a list that identifies the movers and shakers who hold the power to shape the…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry honored Berwyn resident Ashley McEvoy, worldwide chairman of medical devices for Johnson & Johnson, as its Executive…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will honor Berwyn resident Ashley McEvoy – the Worldwide Chairman of Medical Devices at Johnson & Johnson and…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States and annually draws record numbers of visitors to…
SEPTA’s Paoli-Thorndale Line, sometimes referred to as the Beer Train, presents an ideal way to check out some of the best craft breweries…
In addition to being a hotbed for early American history, the Brandywine Valley also offers visitors a chance to enjoy the many pleasures nature can…
Celebrate the music of America at an outdoor concert under the stars.
Kennett Symphony will host “Symphony Under the Stars: America the Beautiful” on Saturday…
Longwood Gardens’ Wine & Jazz Festival offers the perfect mini-vacation, while providing the perfect setting for showcasing Pennsylvania’s exceptional regional wines, writes Cathy…
Scott Wade – a native of Harmonyville, in Warwick Township, and a certified arborist – has created the Champion Trees of Pennsylvania, a website to keep record…
Valley Forge National Historical Park and Longwood Gardens were among the most-visited tourist attractions in Greater Philadelphia last year, writes Kenneth Hilario for the…
West Chester University’s 36th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala, a benefit designed to fund Presidential Scholarships for WCU students who have demonstrated a commitment…
Fireworks & Fountains illuminate the night sky at Longwood Gardens this summer with six new awe-inspiring shows.
Featuring jets that propel water as high…
By Barry Rabin
Kennett Square has long been known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. But if local mushroom growers have their way, the…
Chester County Community Foundation
Throughout April, and again in November, the Foundation will host three Philanthropy Video Talks & Receptions as part of its 25th…
29th Annual Jazz Festival
The West Chester University Wells School of Music has announced programming and performances for the festival, running March 20-23. All…
Greg Griffis, the senior horticulturist at Longwood Gardens who looks after its collection of more than 5,500 orchids, is also working toward a pastoral…
According to local realtors, Chester County is home to five of the 15 hottest towns in Philadelphia’s western suburbs for people looking to relocate…
Kennett Square is one of the nation’s best winter vacation spots, according to a list of the 20 Small Towns Perfect for a Winter…
A rare orchid usually only found in China and Japan has been discovered at Longwood Gardens, according to a report from ABC6.
The rare orchid…
By Alexandria Proko Tucked away in the heart of West Chester, you’ll feel like you’re traveling back in time when you pull up…
Longwood Gardens has been named the winner of the Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights by USA Today’s 2018 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
With more…
When I launched VISTA.Today with the help of the Chester County Economic Development Council in 2014, I knew Chester County had a lot of…
A new SpringHill Suites by Marriott will open today at 730 Eagleview Boulevard in Exton.
The 123-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise…
The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford has been running a miniature train display since the 1970s, and despite all of the technologically…
This year’s Christmas display at Longwood Gardens features works from Dannielle Vincent, a Downingtown artist who creates art out of paper and books, writes…
During its annual dinner at Longwood Gardens, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry championed Grow PA, a new statewide initiative to bolster Pennsylvania…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry has honored Exelon and PECO veteran Denis O’Brien as its 2018 Executive of the Year, writes…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will celebrate its accomplishments over the past year and look ahead to the future at its most…
Mushrooms that trump worldwide competition and a number of charming destinations in and around town are putting Kennett Square on the must-visit list for…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the U.S. and draws record numbers of visitors annually to…
Thanks to Bri Brant and her father, John Anderson, the Chadds Ford Barn Shops are finally getting a new lease on life, writes Lisa Dukart…
With smaller towns, historic sites, famous artwork, and a gorgeous river linking it all together, the Brandywine Valley encapsulates the spirit of the whole region…
Kennett Square is among the 15 Adorable Small Towns in Pennsylvania You Need to Visit, writes Cassandra Douglas for Narcity, an online publisher that creates…
Those growing tired of the hustle and bustle of the city can head west to Chester County to enjoy the delightful charms of its small…
VISTA.Today is a huge Chester County champion. This means supporting local businesses, products and authors. Here we’ve put together ten great products (in…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will present State Rep. Harry Lewis, who will retire at the end of this session, with its…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Lauren Dentone – who focuses her practice on criminal defense, family law, and litigation matters – has joined the firm as a partner.
Dentone has…
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…
The recent restoration of Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain Garden has brought a new level of spectacle to the already stunning tourist attraction, writes Mikayla Raymond…
Andrea Brunsendorf, the director of outdoor landscapes at Longwood Gardens, embarked on a career in horticulture after being inspired by a childhood spent in her…
The law firm had a surprise visitor to its Alex’s Lemonade Stand last Friday in West Chester. Jeff Zajac from the Greater…
The Main Fountain Garden at Longwood Gardens has won an Honor Award in the special projects category at the Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence, according…
Through partnerships with Longwood Gardens and the Rockwell Development Group, a large contingent of middle-school students who are members of Chester County Futures recently…
Longwood Gardens has announced the winners of its 2015 and 2016 Combination Challenge that were selected by the attraction’s visitors, writes Matt Taylor for…
Lamb McErlane
Andrew Stein has joined the firm as an associate. He concentrates his practice in the areas of health law and business law, with…
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…
Chester County author Bruce Mowday recently completed taping of a Pennsylvania Cable Network show on his new book, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg. The show…
West Chester’s national profile continues to grow.
After earning accolades like “Great American Main Street” and “Best Place to Live,” the borough was recently…
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…
DNB Financial Corporation
DNB’s Board of Directors has appointed Peter R. Barsz as a director of the company. Barsz is a partner at Barsz…
Kennett Square-based Longwood Gardens, a world-renown botanical gardens covering 1,077 acres and drawing over 1.5 million visitors annually, has the following…
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…
The Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Discover Program is getting students’ hands dirty at Longwood Gardens to prepare them for work and independent living, writes…
A grand Colonial with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms set in the gorgeous countryside of Kennett Township is on the market for…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry recently held its most prestigious event of the year, its annual dinner, at Longwood Gardens.
As you…
Longwood Gardens left a lasting impression on Martha Stewart during her visit to the botanical wonder last week, and it received a wonderfully detailed description…
Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College recently held a special ceremony to rename its Advanced Technology Center in honor of former president Dr…
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
Join the CCCBI’s Women Influencing Business committee for an evening of wine, networking, and collaboration.
The event…
Ed Breiner, joined the board of directors of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) in July 2007. “I met Gary Smith, CCEDC’s long…
From historic Pierre S. du Pont’s home hidden in the beauty of Longwood Gardens to the American Helicopter Museum, Chester County offers a wealth…
Economic growth in Kennett Square has reached new heights in recent years, bringing new residents and businesses to the area, writes Fran Maye for the…
Early voters in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards are pushing Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens toward the top of the public vote for…
In the little more than a decade since their daughter tragically passed away from cancer, Greg and Dorrie DePedro, owners of the Coatesville Flower Shop…
They’re not supposed to mix, but new technology powering the renovated fountains at Longwood Gardens now pairs fire and water to dramatic effect.
“It…
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is on pace to once again break visitation figures by year’s end, thanks in no small part to the reopening…
Valley Forge National Historical Park and Longwood Gardens are among the attractions that helped make the 2016 tourist season the best one yet for the…
It’s a sight to behold, and the spectacular new fountain garden at Longwood Gardens aims to lure an extra 150,000 people a year…
This weekend, Longwood Gardens will reopen the main fountain garden after a two-year, $90 million renovation.
Four thousand pieces of carved limestone were removed…
By Leslie Rylke
Happy Anniversary! This past Monday, May 1, marked one year since we launched CCEDC’s Weekend Edition. Produced in partnership with VISTA…
He established his arborist roots in the fertile soil of the Longwood Gardens Horticulture Program and pruned his expertise with hands-on work at Swarthmore…
Church Farm School – a private, college-prep, boarding and day school in Exton that offers more than $5 million in financial aid annually to more…
Fireworks and Fountains will illuminate the night sky once again at Longwood Gardens, with six awe-inspiring shows.
After a two-year revitalization, the Main…
Longwood Gardens has announced that timed admission tickets for its Summer of Spectacle season celebrating the return of the Main Fountain Garden will go on…
He gave them more than a decade of dedicated public service, and on Friday they gave him a robust standing ovation and the local business…
The Chester County China Initiative continues to build bridges between the county and various locations throughout China. Launched in 2013, the initiative is jointly organized…
The Chester County Historical Society continuously ties together people, places, and stories from several centuries in ways that inform, surprise, and excite us. Nowhere is…
Most successful marketing slogans or taglines are but a few words, but the legwork behind them, both artistic and scientific, is massive in scope.
Take…
While Chester County already seems to be on the radar of Chinese tourists, Susan Hamley, President of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, believes…
DNB First
DNB First has announced that Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a member of its Board of Directors since 2004, has recently been named one of…
The Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture at the University of Delaware will host its annual symposium on Friday, March 3 at Longwood Gardens.
Kennett Square’s Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was awarded a gold medal for its 2015 Pinot Noir Rosé and a silver medal for its…
The Chester County Commissioners recognized the three winners of the county’s Landscapes3 photo contest at a recent Commissioners’ sunshine meeting.
The winners are Lee…
Longwood Gardens has announced that its Main Fountain Garden will make its grand return, following a two-year, $90 million revitalization, on May 27, 2017…
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…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County has appointed three new people to its Board of Directors: Steve Bolt, Vice President of Transportation at Burns…
STP Investment Services
STP Investment Services – an organization that specializes in investment operations outsourcing, fund services, reporting and data management, global development/support, and innovative…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws one million visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in the…
For Sandra Riper, the owner of West Chester’s Sunset Hill Jewelers, it was a dream that predated even her love of pearls, rubies, and…
While not directly located in Chester County, the Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA is only a stone’s throw away from Chadds Ford and well…
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau has added a one-of-a-kind touch-screen “bridge” at the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center in…
It’s practically a trade secret that ensures their prosperity: Chester County’s most valuable leaders this year count the community in which they work…
A multimillion-dollar development currently under way at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens will amaze visitors when it opens in May next year, writes Michael…
We want to know what Chester County scene you love most? What’s your favorite place to have fun, take a walk or bike ride…
The Chester County Planning Commission is launching a photo contest, and is seeking submissions on favorite places to have fun, take a walk, or just…
Longwood Gardens has unveiled the largest chrysanthemum ever grown outside of Asia: the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum.
The amazing plant features 1,523 perfectly placed, uniform…
A Longwood Christmas will ring in the holiday season with a musically-inspired display from Nov. 24 to Jan. 8.
Explore the warm, four-acre…
Jennersville Family Medicine
Earlier this month, Jennersville Regional Hospital CEO Andy Guz joined family physicians Lisa and Steve Breslow as they celebrated the opening of…
Want to land tables at Philadelphia’s trendiest restaurants? Score discounted show tickets? Make your apathetic teen’s jaw drop? Keep your toddler busy on…
Federal leaders from the Department of Education recently shined light on the sustainability efforts of local schools, and Charles F. Patton Middle School of the…
Longwood Gardens is inviting visitors to partake in the beauty of its stunning Autumn’s Colors display, while also reminding people not to miss the…
First unveiled last July by Klip Collective’s Ricardo Rivera, the trippy and immensely popular exhibit “Nightscape” is again delighting visitors to Longwood Gardens from…
The nighttime explosion of color, light and sound that accentuated the magic of Longwood Gardens last year will light up the grounds again this summer…
Jim Garland, famed for turning fountains into works of art around the globe for over three decades, has found his latest muse in Chester County…
The far-reaching global success of Vanguard Group has made just as big an impact in the world-class investment leader’s backyard as it…
An astounding and thriving habitat is waiting to be discovered by guests who come to visit the Longwood’s Meadow Garden during ‘Meet Us In…
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…
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.
On Wednesday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County will host Country…
Five finalists gave it their all to impress the crowd and judges during their 45 minutes performances at the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition, writes…
Fall is here! Cool weather and low gas prices are sending Americans down the old dusty trail in waves but we think Chester County is…
Latin America’s top singer is all set to add yet another sense of beauty to Chester County’s award-winning Longwood Gardens; Grammy Award…
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…
Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Business Journal published a list of the most popular tourist attractions in the Philadelphia region. Among the popular destination spots…
New research conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal has determined the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia region, based on 2015 visitation.
Among the Top…
We just got word that Longwood Gardens’ Nightscape exhibit is returning for another run. The sound and light installation will grace the gardens August 3…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws 1,000,000 visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in…
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…
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…
Instead of an April Fool, the first and second grade students of Wissahickon Charter School got a real treat with an entertaining and interactive discussion…
The long, picturesque drive up to Ravenroyd culminates in a nearly 300-year-old rustic stone colonial farmhouse that’s just as ravishing inside as…
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…
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
On Friday, the Chester County Human Resources Association (CCHRA) will host New Strategies for…
On Thursday, the Eagleview Community will host a Farmers Market from 2…
Longwood Gardens Nominated for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Botanical Gardens
Longwood Gardens, Chester County’s botanical treasure, is one of the nominees for USA…
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…
Longwood Gardens recently announced the 10 performers who will vie for the $40,000 first prize in the second Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition.
Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens, one of the nation’s leading horticultural displays, has announced the appointment of Christopher Benevento as its new Director of…
A new report has found that over the next decade two main factors will determine the scope of economic development in the Kennett area. It…
Located in Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens draws over 1,000,000 visitors annually to its more than 1,700 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows…
By David Jones
What a wonderful time of the season we are enjoying here in Chester County. Lin and I took the opportunity given by…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, which draws over 1.1 million visitors every year to its 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows and…
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Outstanding Citizen of the Year to be presented by the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce (SCCCC) this…
Retiring from the position of Aqua America’s CEO might have given Nicholas DeBenedictis more free time, but it has not slowed him down in…
Guy giving introductory remarks at '15 Annual Dinner @longwoodgardens #onefortheages #chesco pic.twitter.com/PcFi171QnQ— CCCBI (@ChescoChamber) November 13, 2015
Chamber leadership…
These events are on Chester County Datebook today and Friday.
On Thursday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) hosts their annual Legislative breakfast…
Today is Veterans Day, honoring Americans who have served their country in the armed forces. These events are on Chester County Datebook today and Thursday…
The creators of a must-see mum of immense dimensions are far from being silent about their behemoth bloom; the largest chrysanthemum ever grown outside…
Coductors are, by definition, animated people. But watching Mr. Hall conduct the Kennett Symphony feels like you’re watching a man set more than just…
Though equally striking from a historical perspective, the charm of Kennett Square’s picturesque attractions and inviting festivals has cultivated a Top 10 ranking for…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States drawing over 1 million visitors annually to stroll through its…
VISTA Today’s business briefs are short stories designed to get you up to date with what’s going on around the county. This morning…
The Chester County Economic Development Council impacted 3,353 students in the past school year through various programs of the council’s Industry Partnerships, according…
The growth in Kennett Square is about to become the target for a high-powered economic boom, as three key community leadership groups have converged…
A two-hour trek into a living canvas where “projected creatures crawl, artful textures twirl and seasons change in the wink of an eye” awaits…
The Farmhouse Restaurant is a place we’ve wanted to try for many years and just never seemed to make it for…
Nick DeBenedictis, Chairman, President and CEO of Aqua America, knows what makes a good CEO. So says Craig Ey, Editor-in-Chief of the Philadelphia…
Under imminent threat of invasion by a wide-reaching army of emerald ash borers, West Chester has set up a thorough, first-in-the-state…
CCCBI’s CEO of the Year Award is awarded to an executive of a company who has had a significant, positive impact or who has…
Cloaked by 47,000 plants, the world’s largest green wall has not only been crowned for its size but also for its “thrones”. The…
The constant bloom of fresh, creative ideas across the landscape of Kennett Square’s thousand-acre Longwood Gardens has drawn the choicest praise from the…
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope has given a 2015 Land Ethics Award to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square in recognition of its…
By Alana Moran, Publisher of Hulafrog West Chester
Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website and digital community which spotlights local things for kids and…
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…
Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website spotlighting local things for kids to do, features lots of…
When the DNC announced Philadelphia would be the host city for its 2016 national convention, beating out Brooklyn, NY and Columbus, OH, Susan Hamley of…
The Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has captured the attention of Washington Post’s garden writer Adrian Higgins, who refers to the…
Concerts, talks, tours and an Orchid Extravaganza in the warm 4-acre conservatory are all happening at Longwood Gardens now through March 29.
There are…
The USA Today article naming Longwood Gardens the best public garden in the United States is here.
Source: Chester County Economic Development Council
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New SCCOOT bus schedules go into effect Jan. 12, according to the Transportation Management Agency of Chester County.
The service connects Oxford to West Chester…
Robert W. Baird & Co. was ranked the nation’s No. 1 municipal bond underwriter for 2014, according to IPREO MuniAnalytics. Since 2009, Baird has…
Longwood Gardens, along with numerous area libraries and community organizations, have just launched the second annual Community Read, taking place now through April.
The Longwood Gardens Student Blog was updated this week with new photos of students busily preparing the gardens for their holiday season. The Tumblr appears…
The dazzling horticultural displays at Longwood Gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland every year, and this year A Longwood Christmas will again light up…
Chester County’s own Longwood Gardens has the best public restroom in America, according to the 13th annual Cintas America’s Best Restroom contest.
Thousands…
Paul B. Redman, executive director of Longwood Gardens, recently accepted the 27th annual Wyck-Strickland Award in honor of his outstanding contributions to the cultural…
Last Thursday a small crowd gathered in front of a fire station for an evening under the stars. More than 250 people took part in…
Everyone knows Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens is a world-class garden, but did you know it might have the nation’s best rest room…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is looking up with a $90 million project to replace the 83-year-old main fountain garden.
“New Heights: The…
A garden railway, pumpkin playground and chrysanthemum festival will be among the highlights as Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square celebrates the beauty of autumn Sept…
The new Meadow Garden – 86 acres showcasing native plantings in the Brandywine Valley – will open at Longwood Gardens June 13.
“The new Meadow Garden is…
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has launched the inaugural year of The Great Gardens of The World TRIAD Fellowship – a partnership with Hidcote Manor Gardens…
Two-term County Commissioner Terence Farrell is heading to Yongchuan district in China this weekend for a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate…
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