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  • Collage of people playing footgolf at last year's event.
    Nonprofit

    Coatesville Youth Initiative Hosts 2nd Annual FootGolf Fundraiser July 29 to Support Local Youth Programs

    June 1, 2026

    The Coatesville community will make its way to Thorndale on July 29 for a unique summer experience that blends the energy of soccer with the…

  • Collage of people playing footgolf at last year's event.
    Coatesville

    Coatesville Youth Initiative Brings Back Iconic Footgolf Fundraiser This Summer

    March 27, 2026

    The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is bringing back one of the most unique fundraisers of the summer. On July 29, 2026, at Ingleside Golf Club…

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    Restaurants & Lodging

    Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration 

    March 18, 2026

    Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his…

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    Restaurants & Lodging

    Pizza Shop in West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique. Here’s Why

    March 15, 2026

    Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In…

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    Philanthropy

    Handi-Crafters Receives Largest Gift in a Decade; Donation to Advance Services for Adults with Disabilities

    February 3, 2026

    Handi-Crafters, a Thorndale-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities, has received a $100,000 donation from Andrew Bentley. It marks the largest individual gift Handi-Crafters…

  • A display of pizzas at a pizza shop.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Make Holiday Hosting Easier with Takeout from Chester County Pizza Shops

    December 26, 2025

    Some of the best pizzerias in the Philadelphia suburbs are local to Chester County, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Here are four local pizza…

  • Brenda's Vac Shop owner Brenda Powell.
    Retail

    Beloved Vacuum Repair Shop Moves Out of West Chester to Its Second Location

    December 19, 2025

    Beloved local business Brenda’s Vac Shop Inc. is officially set to move from West Chester to Thorndale, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.…

  • Three photos of trees, trivia board and Santa.
    Events & Fundraisers

    CYI Gets Festive Next Month with Exciting Events and Annual Holiday Traditions

    November 17, 2025

    The holidays are just around the corner, and the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is celebrating all next month with fun community events.   Kicking things off…

  • Four guys wearing Hawaiian shirts on golf course holding soccer ball.
    Sports

    Coatesville Youth Initiative Kicks Off First-Ever Footgolf Challenge 

    August 28, 2025

    The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) hosted its first-ever Footgolf Challenge at Ingleside Golf Club in Thorndale this summer, introducing a playful twist on traditional golf.…

  • MPA Director William Davis with Cadet Ariel Brown of Philadelphia. Police academy graduate in uniform smiles while holding a certificate, standing next to a man in a blue suit during a graduation ceremony.          
    Education

    DCCC Police Academy Graduates Largest Class in Its History

    June 20, 2025

    Sixty-one new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Jun. 12, during a ceremony held at Ridley High…

  • Ai-generated image of a black woman kicking a soccer ball towards at golfball hole.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Coatesville Youth Initiative to Host First Annual Footgolf Challenge at Ingleside Golf Club

    May 8, 2025

    The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) will host its Inaugural Footgolf Challenge on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at the Ingleside Golf Club in Thorndale. This distinctive…

  • Headshot of Nicholas Novella. He stands in front of a promotional banner, wears a black jacket and blue tie and white shirt, glasses, and is smiling.
    Leadership Profiles

    2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Nicholas Novella

    April 29, 2025

    As Lead Clinical Informaticist at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Nicholas Novella has built a career grounded in curiosity, resilience, and a relentless drive to…

  • Fling's Towing and Chamber people.
    Awards & Recognition

    Coatesville’s Fling’s Towing Honored as Small Business of the Year

    February 20, 2025

    Presented at Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Member Extravaganza, hosted by Coatesville Country Club, the award recognizes one exceptional small business owner for…

  • Handi-Crafters
    Nonprofit

    Handi-Crafters Seeks Sponsors for Its Annual Spring Fundraiser

    March 22, 2024

    Handi-Crafters Opportunity Center (HCOC), a Thorndale-based nonprofit that has served the needs of individuals with disabilities in Chester County and beyond for more than a…

  • Rover Community Tranportation.
    Nonprofit

    Handi-Crafters to Honor Krapf Coaches with Inaugural 2024 Community Partner Award

    March 13, 2024

    Krapf Coaches and their historic Rover Community Transportation service are to be honored with the Handi-Crafters Opportunity Center Inaugural Community Partner Award. The Community Partner…

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    Utilities

    Pennsylvania American Water Begins $4.3 Million Coatesville System Upgrade

    December 26, 2023

    Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a mile of water main in Coatesville to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water…

  • Jessica Chappell
    Nonprofit

    Chester County Leadership: Jessica Chappell, Executive Director, Safe Harbor of Chester County 

    November 2, 2023

    Jessica Chappell, executive director of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in West Bradford, Chester County, and her lifelong…

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    Nonprofit

    Alliance for Health Equity Details Current Economic Redevelopment Report in Coatesville

    July 11, 2023

    Under The Alliance for Health Equity’s Community Voice Initiative, found here on the website, visitors can access data from the Community Report by category, including Health, Education,…

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