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Chester County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up as the token Protestant in a Catholic school in…
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Aims to Hire Up to 10,000 Workers, Quadrupling Workforce
South Korea-based Hanwha plans to quadruple its workforce at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shipyard, by aiming to hire up to 10,000 workers over the next…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Erica Dercole
For Erica Dercole, helping students navigate their educational journeys is both a profession and a personal passion. As an Enrollment Services Specialist at Penn State…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Chase Aguilar
For Chase Aguilar, healthcare is about empowering people to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their everyday lives. As Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Meaghan Harper
Dr. Meaghan Harper has built her career around improving systems so people can do their best work, and ultimately, deliver better care to patients. As…
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Warminster Man Scored Seahawks’ First Points, but His Accordion Made Him a Legend
Warminster’s Don Bitterlich, a graduate of William Tennent High School, kicked the first points in Seattle Seahawks history, but became better known for his longtime…
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ESPN: The Remarkable Story of a Villanova Basketball Star Who Became a Cloistered Nun
In 1991, at the age of 25, Shelly Pennefather gave up a career in basketball – and life with her own family – to become…
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WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Paint Maker Merges With Amsterdam Paint Maker to Create Global Giant
Philadelphia-based Axalta Coating Systems has agreed to an all-stock merger with Amsterdam’s AkzoNobel, forming a trans-Atlantic paint company valued at about $17 billion, writes Adrià…
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North America’s Largest Chrysanthemum Festival Returns to Longwood Gardens This Month
North America’s largest Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is returning to delight visitors from Oct. 24 through Nov. 16, writes Tenielle Jordison…
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West Chester-Based Verrica Gets Medication Approval in Japan, Triggering $10M Milestone Payment
The regulatory approval of Verrica Pharmaceuticals‘ Ycanth in Japan has triggered a $10 million milestone payment to the West Chester-based company by its overseas partner,…
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West Chester-based Verrica Pharmaceuticals Agreement Has Potential for $18 Million Boost
West Chester-based Verrica Pharmaceuticals has amended its licensing agreement with Torii Pharmaceutical of Japan, potentially resulting in an $18 million boost in 2025, writes John…
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Philly-Headquartered Macquarie Acquired By Japan-Based Investment Company, Plans to Make City a Hub
Nomura, one of the largest investment companies in Japan, has agreed to buy Australia-based Macquarie’s U.S. investment management arm along with two smaller European affiliates…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30…
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West Chester Woman Headed to Winter Special Olympic Games in Italy
A Chester County woman will soon be on her way to Italy for the Winter Special Olympic Games, reports Gray Hall for 6abc. Lisa Robinson,…
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Chester County Leadership: Derek Dobin, Managing Director, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Derek Dobin, Managing Director at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Phoenixville, spoke with VISTA Today about moving around the Midwest as a child due…
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Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers
You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of Africa…
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One of World’s Best Master Chocolatiers Is In West Chester
Éclat Chocolate in West Chester, run by renowned master chocolatier Christopher Curtin, makes some of the best chocolate in the world, writes Kiki Aranita for…













































