Avondale
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Check Out Which ZIP Codes in Chester County Have the Highest Incidence Rates of COVID-19
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the state, with some areas in Chester County also starting to feel the effects, writes Sean Adams…
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Avondale-Based Mushroom Grower Files for Bankruptcy
Due to a reduction in business and the inability to make debt payments, entities affiliated with C&M Mushrooms in Avondale have filed for Chapter 11…
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New Packaging from Avondale-Based Basciani Foods Doubles Shelf Life of Mushrooms
Avondale-based Basciani Foods has switched to packing its mushrooms in bags that are made from a patented material that allows them to breathe, writes Chris…
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Taking Risks with ‘Notoriously Difficult’ Grape Variety Pays Off for Avondale Winery
Not shying away from a difficult grape variety proved to be the right choice for Va La Vineyards in Avondale, writes Paul Vigna for the…
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After Doing Hair for 40 Years, Avondale Salon Owner Still Loves Making Others Feel Good About Themselves
Linda’s Hair Techniques in Avondale and its owner, Linda Deeney, are celebrating three decades of helping people feel good about how they look, writes Steven…
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Chester County Home to Four of the Top 20 Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania
Chester and Delaware counties are home to four of the Top 20 Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania, writes Eric Epler for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The…
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After First Affecting Chester County’s Densely Populated Areas, COVID-19 Hits Mushroom Country
After initially affecting the more densely populated areas of Chester County, the coronavirus is now hitting southern Chester County’s mushroom country, write Vinny Vella and…
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After Misunderstanding, State Officials Order Loch Nairn Golf Club in Avondale to Close
Avondale’s Loch Nairn Golf Club, one of the two remaining open golf courses in Pennsylvania, was ordered by state officials to close on Friday, writes…
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Greenhouse in Avondale Continues to Flourish Amidst Hard Times for Cut-Flower Industry
Rosazza and Son’s Florist & Greenhouses in Avondale continues to flourish even though the cut-flower industry is well past its heyday, writes J.F. Pirro for…
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The Story of the Red Wine That Makes Avondale’s Va La Vineyards One of America’s Top Wineries
Va La Vineyards in Avondale, one of the top wineries in the nation, is seeing its flagship red blend, Mahogany, turn 12 this year, writes…
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Pair of Chester County Natives to Lead Seton Hall Women’s Golf Team at Big East Championship
A pair of Chester County natives, Owen J. Roberts graduate Maddie Sager and Coatesville graduate Sammie Staudt, will lead the Seton Hall University women’s golf…
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Report Details the Many Ways Mushrooms Are an Integral Part of America’s Agriculture Community
A new report by the Avondale-based American Mushroom Institute details how mushrooms are “an integral part of our nation’s agriculture community,” writes Fran Maye for…
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Va La Vineyards in Avondale Produces Wine That Satisfies the Most Sophisticated of Palates
Va La Vineyards in Avondale is one of the few Pennsylvania wineries that uses natural practices to produce quality wine that can satisfy even the…
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Chester County Leadership: State Representative Eric Roe
On the eve of his election battle with first-time candidate Christina Sappey, first-term State Representative Eric Roe speaks to VISTA Today about growing up in…
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Veteran of Local Mushroom Industry Looks to Curtail Competition from China
Lou Caputo, who has been growing mushrooms in Kennett Square for more than 40 years, is looking for ways to get some relief from competition…
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Unionville Students, Stroud Water Research Center Collaborate to Bring 3-D Teaching Tools to Life
The Stroud Water Research Center, retired teacher Vince O’Donnell, and Unionville High School students have joined forces to create 3-D teaching tools that realistically model…
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Sales Figures Indicate That Demand for Mushrooms Has Never Been Higher
The Avondale-based American Mushroom Institute has found record-high consumer demand for fresh mushrooms in early 2018, as the tasty fungus continues to dominate food-trend lists.…
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New Garden Township Looking to Buy Catholic Church’s 137-Acre Property in Avondale
New Garden Township is looking to purchase a 137-acre property in Avondale put up for sale by St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, writes Patricia…











































