• Commerce
  • Community
  • Culture
  • Careers
  • Our SPOTlite Partners
  • Become a SPOTlite Partner
  • About VISTA Today
June 3, 2026
  • About
  • Publications
    • PHILADELPHIA.Today
    • MONTCO.Today – Montgomery County
    • BUCKSCO.Today – Bucks County
    • DELCO.Today – Delaware County
  • Partner / Advertise
  • Contact

Stay Connected to Chester County

Subscribe to stay informed!

This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Yes
This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Sub Source

Bob McNeil

  • Seated from left: Caroline Moran and Jennifer McNeil. Standing from left: Kaitlyn (McNeil) Ward, Ranney Moran, Tyler McNeil, Ale McNeil, Michael Moran, Barbara Jordan, Terri Moran, Anne Moran.
    Nonprofit

    Chester County Food Bank’s Garden Dedication Ceremony Celebrates Legacy of Bob McNeil 

    October 31, 2024

    The Chester County Food Bank came together to celebrate a meaningful moment — the dedication of The Bob McNeil Garden. The raised bed garden, nestled…

  • vintage sports cars
    Events & Fundraisers

    Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix On Hiatus Until 2025

    April 3, 2024

    The City of Coatesville has set a hiatus for the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix (CIVGP) as organizers seek to reimagine Chester County’s premiere vintage…

  • Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix 2023 cars
    Coatesville

    Thousands Flock to Coatesville for Record-Breaking Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix

    September 19, 2023

    The City of Coatesville rolled out the red carpet for a record-breaking 80 drivers of vintage cars and motorcycles and over 5000 visitors who attended…

  • cars at grand prix 2019
    Transportation

    Everything You Need to Know for 7th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix

    September 11, 2023

    The City of Coatesville takes center stage from Sept. 14 to 16 when it hosts the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, one of the most…

  • Cars at the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix last year.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix Returns in Two Weeks

    August 30, 2023

    When the ever-popular Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix returns in a few weeks, spectators can expect the debut of the first-ever Auto/Moto Show, along with…

  • food bank board members
    Nonprofit

    Chester County Food Bank Announces New Officers, Board of Directors

    January 27, 2023

    The Chester County Food Bank has announced its officers and the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. The following officers have…

  • board members
    Nonprofit

    Chester County Food Bank’s New Board Members Boast Expertise to ‘Help Create a Food-Secure Chester County’

    January 17, 2022

    The Chester County Food Bank has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors: Miguel Alban of Customers Bank Melinda McCann of Meyer Design…

  • chester county food bank
    Government & Civic Life

    Chester County Food Bank’s Garden at Springton Manor Farm Honors Andrew Dinniman’s Efforts to Fight Hunger

    June 24, 2021

    The Chester County Commissioners have recognized retired Sen. Andrew Dinniman for his leadership in addressing hunger in the county and establishing the Chester County Gleaning…

  • Andrea Youndt, CEO of Chester County Food Bank
    Nonprofit

    Chester County Leadership: Andrea Youndt, CEO, Chester County Food Bank

    May 27, 2021

    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 about work…

  • Nonprofit

    Chester County Food Bank Names Andrea Youndt New CEO

    January 4, 2021

    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…

  • Nonprofit

    The Only Executive Director the Chester County Food Bank Has Ever Had Announces His Retirement

    July 27, 2020

    Larry Welsch, the founding Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank, will retire from the organization at the end of this year. Welsch, an Octorara…

  • Nonprofit

    Chester County Food Bank Looks at Bigger Picture in Its Approach to Dealing with Food Insecurities

    January 13, 2020

    Since its inception, the Chester County Food Bank has aimed to do more to avoid becoming like many other food banks in the country that…

  • Nonprofit

    Chester County Leadership: Robert McNeil

    June 19, 2016

    Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Robert McNeil was originally published on April 16th, 2016. As he prepares to step off Chester County…

  • Commerce

    Chester County Food Bank’s Robert McNeil Talks Life, Work, and Philanthropy with Chadds Ford Live

    June 7, 2016

    Robert D. McNeil, the founding board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank has never advertised his many philanthropic efforts, but they have not gone…

  • Agriculture

    Chester County Leadership: Larry Welsch, Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank

    June 1, 2015

    Few executives in Chester County are relied upon by county residents in the way Larry Welsch, Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank, is. Working on…

  • Ronjae Jones
    Nonprofit

    Brandywine Health Foundation Garden Party Rings In Strawberry Festival

    May 26, 2015

    The Daily Local News spotlighted last week’s Brandywine Health Foundation Garden Party hosted by Robert and Jennifer McNeil’s at the couple’s Springbrook Farm home south…

  • Commerce, Community, Culture, Nonprofit, Temporary, Uncategorized

    Brandywine Health Foundation Seeks Sponsors For Annual Garden Party

    March 26, 2015

    The 13th Annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Garden Party “Bluegrass and Barbeque at Springbank Farm,” benefiting a healthy, safe and viable Coatesville community, will be hosted…

Pioneer Partner

Chester County Economic Development Council Logo

Founding Partners

Peco Logo
Meridian Bank Logo
YMCA Logo

Advertisement

Affiliate Partners

First Bank Logo
Meridian Bank Logo
WFSF Logo
Firstrust Bank Logo
Citadel Bank Logo
Independence Blue Cross Logo
WCU Logo
TruMark Credit Union Logo
Aqua America Logo
Freedom Village Logo
Pennsylvania American Water Logo
Wilmington University Logo
Blackbird Health Logo
Chester County Hospital Logo
Nemours Children’s Health Logo
Brumbaugh Wealth Management Logo
CCBI Logo
Widener University Logo
Home of the Sparrow Logo
Lamb McErlane Logo
Holy Family University Logo
General RecreaTION Logo
People’s Light Logo
Eastern University Logo
Penn State Brandywine Logo
Habitat for Humanity Logo
S&T Bank Logo
MacElree Harvey Logo
Ursinus College Logo
Delaware County Community College Logo
NBC 10 Logo
WCU LIve Logo
Budget Maintenance Logo
Chester County Food Bank Logo
Achievement UNLIMITED Logo
Haverford Systems Logo
CCRES Logo
The Lincoln Center Logo
ChesPenn Logo
Covenant Bank Logo
Immaculata University Logo
YMCA Logo
Church Farm School Logo
Barclay Friends Logo
Chester County Futures Logo
Hankin Group Logo
Harcum College Logo
Safe Harbor Logo
PathStone Logo
Eagleview Towncenter Logo
Dunwoody Village Logo
Family Service of CC Logo
RKL LLC Logo
Arc of Chester County Logo
Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Logo
First Resources Logo
CTDI Logo
Partners in Outreach Logo
CCLS Logo
Coatesville Youth Initiative Logo
My Office Ops Logo
OIC Logo
Pottstown Area Economic Development Logo
Pottstown Area Economic Development – IPP logo Logo
Group G Marketing Logo
Friends Association Logo
Miller Designworks Logo

Community Partners

GWCC Logo
WCCC Logo
Downingtown Thorndale Logo
GreatValleyRegional Logo
Phoenixville Logo
SCCCC Logo
Oxford Chamber Logo
PABA Logo

The Pulse Of

Chester County

Copyright © 2026 American Community Journals, LLC | Privacy Policy

Navigation

  • Commerce
  • Community
  • Culture
  • Careers
  • Partner / Advertise
  • About VISTA Today
  • Our SPOTlite Partners

Stay Connected

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Yes
This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Sub Source
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Enjoy Our Chester County Stories?

Help Sustain Our Mission.

Support VISTA Today
Name
ZIP Code
This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Sub
This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Sub Source

Wait, Before You Go!

Subscribe to get our free daily newsletter with quick reads and upbeat local stories covering business, community, and culture in Chester County, all delivered in time for your morning coffee.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Address*

Consent
This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Sub
This field is hidden when viewing the form
VT Sub Source

"*" indicates required fields