Peter Urscheler
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Meets at Historic Phoenixville Building
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) held its monthly meeting last week at Columbia Grand in Phoenixville, the once-bustling train station that has now…
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Phoenixville Mayor Praises Town’s Welcoming Culture Where Everyone Is ‘Safe, Loved, and Celebrated’
While Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler often touts the town’s commercial and historical attractions, he is especially proud of its welcoming culture, writes Asha Prihar for…
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2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Peter Urscheler
Florida native Peter Urscheler is the Mayor of the Borough of Phoenixville, where he describes the role as providing him with a unique opportunity to…
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Sponsors of BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars Make Tangible Difference in the Lives of Young People
The Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America are set to honor the 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars and are seeking sponsors for the awards…
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Revealing the 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars
BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars — an initiative that the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America launched in 2021 with VISTA Today — is ready…
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Blobfest Uplifts Small Businesses in Phoenixville
After 25 years, Blobfest in Phoenixville has become a staple event in the community, writes Virginia Lindak for The Daily Local News. The festival draws…
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Hankin Group Cuts the Ribbon for Hankin Manor with Community Leaders in Phoenixville
Hankin Group, a leading real estate developer, celebrated the grand opening of Hankin Manor, a state-of-the-art, affordable, senior housing community in the heart of Phoenixville…
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Film Producer, Colonial Theatre Raise Funds for Area Revitalization Initiatives
Hobart’s Run extends enthusiastic thanks to California-based film producer Grady Craig, originally of Chester Springs, and the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville for hosting an advanced…
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Fun and Fundraising: New Year’s Eve at The Colonial Theatre
It’s not often you get the chance to dance the night away in an historic theatre while helping to support it at the same time.…
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Phoenixville Teen Starts Nonprofit to Provide Clothing, Food for Those in Need
Emerson “Kit” Cairns, a fifteen-year-old Phoenixville sophomore, started a nonprofit, Kit’s Closet, to collect clothing and food for those less fortunate, writes Matteo Iadonisi for…
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PXV Inside Out Continues to Draw Thousands to Phoenixville, But Some Are Frustrated with Crowds
PXV Inside Out drinking and dining series continues to draw in thousands of people to Phoenixville each weekend, but some community members are frustrated about…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services Hosts ‘Souper Bowl’ Event to Help Fight Hunger
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) hosted “Empty Bowls: Souper Bowl Edition, In the Kitchen with Mayor Peter Urscheler” on the first Saturday in February. The…
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Filipino-American Newspaper Profiles Peter Urscheler, the Youngest Mayor in Phoenixville’s History
Peter Urscheler, the youngest mayor in Phoenixville’s history, started his political career in third grade when he was elected class superintendent in charge of keeping…
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Phoenixville, West Chester Provide Template for Trick-or-Treating Amidst Pandemic
Most municipalities in the area are not prohibiting trick-or-treating this year, but officials are urging people to stay safe and respect others’ decisions not to…
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Return of Passenger Rail Service to Phoenixville Area Could Yield $350 Million in Economic Benefits
According to a new study, the return of passenger rail service into Philadelphia could bring more than $350 million in economic benefits to the Phoenixville…
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Millennial Mayors in Chester County ‘Determined to Bring Their Post-Industrial Towns Back from Dead’
Millennial mayors in Chester County are young, energetic, social media savvy, and “determined to bring their post-industrial towns back from the dead,” writes Sandy Hingston…
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2020 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Peter Urscheler
Peter Urscheler, who grew up in Florida, is Mayor of the Borough of Phoenixville. Urscheler earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management Information Systems…
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Phoenixville Officials Take Critical Next Step to Restore Rail Service to Philadelphia
Phoenixville Borough Council has approved the sending of a letter to SEPTA that endorses the restoration of rail service from Phoenixville to Philadelphia. The proposed…
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