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Hollywood

  • Bradley Cooper wears his Philadelphia Eagles gear to a game.
    Attractions & Leisure

    Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown

    May 9, 2026

    Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at…

  • An aerial view of Bucks County Playhouse.
    New Hope

    Before They Were Famous: The Stars Who Got Their Start at Bucks County Playhouse

    May 8, 2026

    The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope has played an outsized role in American entertainment. For decades, actors have stepped onto the stage at Bucks…

  • Rob Reiner speaking with hands up.
    Attractions & Leisure

    Remembering Rob Reiner and His Beginnings at the Bucks County Playhouse

    December 18, 2025

    Director Rob Reiner, who tragically lost his life alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, this past weekend, began his career at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope,…

  • Nightmare in New Hope sign outside.
    Attractions & Leisure

    Experience the Creepy Side of Hollywood at Nightmare in New Hope

    October 10, 2025

    Nightmare in New Hope offers Bucks County residents a way to experience the creepy side of Hollywood right in their own backyard, reports Amanda Brady…

  • Joey Merlino at a table.
    Entrepreneurship

    Joey Merlino on His Cheesesteak Venture and Why Every Mafia Movie Missed Mark

    June 2, 2025

    Joey Merlino, who spent much of his life in and out of prison and survived multiple assassination attempts, is now focusing on his latest venture,…

  • Ken Lawrence
    Leadership Profiles

    Four of Philadelphia’s Most Influential People Have Ties to Chester County

    April 8, 2025

    Four people with Chester County ties are among this year’s 150 most influential Philadelphians, according to the recently released list by Philadelphia Magazine.  Ken Lawrence…

  • filming in a studio
    Attractions & Leisure

    Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family

    November 15, 2024

    Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis…

  • David Boreanaz
    Villanova

    Villanova TV Star Reflects on Career from ‘Buffy’ to ‘SEAL Team’ in Exclusive Interview

    September 27, 2024

    Actor David Boreanaz, son of veteran Action News weather forecaster Dave Roberts, has made his own mark in television and film, writes Victor Fiorillo for…

  • Ghouls Night Out with a screening of Hocus Pocus, attendees dressed up.
    Nonprofit

    The Colonial Theatre Unveils Exciting Fall Events, Featuring Season Festivities, Immersive Experiences

    September 25, 2024

    The historic Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville), known as the premiere destination for entertainment in downtown Phoenixville, has unveiled its upcoming events and engagements…

  • Tom Sims.
    Leadership Profiles

    Chester County Leadership: Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Manor College

    July 11, 2024

    Tom Sims, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Manor College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Rockledge, where he filled the role of…

  • Colman Domingo, Da'Vine Randolph, and Bradley Cooper all
    Attractions & Leisure

    These 3 Actors with Philadelphia Area Ties Have All Been Nominated For Oscars

    January 26, 2024

    Hollywood isn’t short on stars with Philadelphia roots, and two have been nominated for an Academy Awards, writes Max Bennett for The Patch. Da’Vine Joy…

  • luxury wellness
    Investments

    Luxury Wellness Redefined: The Wealthy’s Guide to Elite Fitness and Wellness

    November 15, 2023

    Welcome to the realm of luxury wellness, where health isn’t just a goal but an art. In this guide, we’ll explore the most exquisite health…

  • Bug Therapy short film
    Attractions & Leisure

    Former Tonight Show Writer with Chester County Roots Behind Star-Studded Short Film

    June 14, 2023

    Mike Jann, a former Tonight Show writer with Chester County roots, and his wife Michele Jourdan, wrote the star-studded short film Bug Therapy that aims…

  • Garrett Brown, left, with the Steadicam talking to Sylvester Stallone.
    Technology & Innovation

    Inventor of ‘Steadicam’ Creates New Device at West Chester Company

    April 11, 2023

    Garrett Brown, known for inventing the Steadicam nearly half a century ago, also came up with the Zeen, a wheelchair and walker hybrid he sells…

  • Dylan Zangwill
    Music

    Exton Teen Snags Golden Ticket to American Idol

    April 3, 2023

    Sixteen-year-old Dylan Zangwill, from Exton, has earned a golden ticket that will take him to Hollywood for the next round of American Idol, writes Alicia…

  • Thomas F. Wlson Jr.
    Attractions & Leisure

    ‘Hello, McFly!’ Thomas Wilson — of ‘Back to the Future’ Fame — Is from Wayne, and He’s a Pretty Nice Guy

    March 28, 2023

    Biff Tannen is a legendary antagonist in the Back to the Future franchise, but the actor who plays him, Thomas Wilson Jr., is nothing at…

  • leadership habits
    Leadership Profiles

    Are Your Leadership Habits Bringing You Success?

    March 7, 2023

    All leaders have a natural style — a combination of personality and values. Some are aggressive, some passive. Some are extroverted, some introverted. No matter…

  • Mark Dischell Headshot
    Legal

    Chester County Leadership: Mark Dischell, Partner, Dischell Bartle Dooley

    October 1, 2021

    Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a beach house that overlooked the…

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