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  • International marching band performers parade through a crowded street with colorful balloons and spectators during a WAMSB championship event tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
    Education

    West Chester University to Host International Marching Band Championships During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

    May 27, 2026

    As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, West Chester University will welcome an international showcase of music, culture, and competition when the…

  • Ursinus College intern Cole Sexton visits the Dominican Republic.
    Education

    Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support

    May 13, 2026

    Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The…

  • Actor portraying King Henry V wearing a crown and raising his arms triumphantly in a dramatic stage setting framed by gothic arches.
    Entertainment

    WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ Apr. 9-12

    April 3, 2026

    West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Henry V, Apr. 9-12. This gripping historical drama brings to life one of…

  • Bob Mina points to snowy backyard.
    Weather

    Snowmelt Derby: West Chester Man’s ‘Pointless’ Winter Game Brings Joy to Friends

    February 19, 2026

    Fed up with winter, Bob Mina created Snowmelt Derby, a game where his Facebook friends try to guess when the snow will finally melt in…

  • Chester County lake in South Carolina.
    Travel

    We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania

    February 14, 2026

    Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx…

  • Common brown mushrooms in a pile.
    Agriculture

    Kennett Square Accounts for Over 60 Percent of Domestic Mushroom Production 

    October 21, 2025

    Kennett Square is dubbed the Mushroom Capital of the World for a good reason, as the Chester County borough produces over 60 percent of all…

  • Grey Towers Castle.
    Montgomery County

    Two Montgomery County Castles on Pennsylvania’s List of Nine Majestic Fortresses to Visit

    July 22, 2025

    Pennsylvania is home to many grand castles where visitors can explore history and admire stunning architecture, including two which are located in Montgomery County, writes…

  • Susan Hamley
    Tourism

    Chester County Leadership: Susan Hamley, Executive Director, Chester County Tourism

    July 10, 2025

    Susan Hamley, Executive Director of Chester County Tourism, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on the North Side of Chicago, cheering for the Cubs,…

  • Joe Lycett standing in front of a movie theater outside with the movie sign saying 'United States of Birmingham.'
    Entertainment

    British Comedian Visits Every Birmingham in America, Including in Chester County, for Documentary

    April 30, 2025

    A new British comic documentary United States of Birmingham, hosted by British celebrity Joe Lycett, explores all municipalities named Birmingham across North America, including in…

  • A dynamic performance by Tamagawa University Taiko drummers and dancers, dressed in black and red traditional attire, energetically playing large taiko drums on stage against a backdrop of cherry blossoms and a large Japanese emblem.
    Education

    Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester University for Taiko Drumming and Dance

    April 5, 2025

    Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University (WCU) for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 8, at 7:30…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: Take the Stairs

    February 8, 2025

    I remember, once, a cousin of my husband’s spent a semester studying in Europe.   “That’s great!” her dad said when she told him. “Let’s go…

  • Pasture with fence and bales of hay.
    Family

    Weekend Wanderer: I’ve Been Up to No Good Behind My Husband’s Back

    September 21, 2024

    I’ve been cheating.  Netflix cheating.   It’s not my fault. Factors beyond my control led to my deceit.  Also, my husband Netflix cheated on me first.  …

  • Real Estate

    This Chadds Ford Jewel, Windmill Hollow Manor, Is for Sale at $20 Million

    July 22, 2024

    Take a look at one of Chadds Ford’s’ most beautiful properties, Windmill Hollow Manor, overlooking meadows, rolling hills, and the Brandywine River. This 17th-century Cotswold-style…

  • Sports

    West Chester Woman Marries English Cricket Star

    July 10, 2024

    When the schedule of ODI (One Day International) cricket matches got moved to October by host country Sri Lanka, English cricketer Liam Plunkett had to…

  • Cavan Sullivan
    Sports

    Wall Street Journal: England’s Richest Soccer Club Locks Down Norristown Teen Cavan Sullivan

    May 14, 2024

    Manchester City, the richest club in England, recently locked down Norristown’s 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan, who can join the team as soon as he turns 18,…

  • Flyer for the event hosted by the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library: From the High Wheel to the Modern Bicycle presented by Thomas Hawkins.
    Education

    Henrietta Hankin Branch Library Will Host Thomas Hawkins and His Presentation on the Evolution of the Bicycle

    May 10, 2024

    On Saturday, May 18, from 3-4:00 PM, Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will welcome Thomas Hawkins to present a fascinating program on the evolution of the…

  • William Everhart
    Commerce

    West Chester’s William Everhart Became a Local Legend After Shipwreck

    May 2, 2024

    William Everhart was already a successful businessman when he stepped on a packet ship in New York and headed for England on April 1, 1822,…

  • bon jovi and ben franklin
    Music

    WSJ: Why Jon Bon Jovi’s Admiration for Philadelphia Native Benjamin Franklin is ‘So Deep’

    May 2, 2024

    Jon Bon Jovi, a world-famous rock star, recently revealed his strong admiration for Philadelphia native Benjamin Franklin, writes Lane Florsheim for The Wall Street Journal.…

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