Phoenixville
Phoenixville, a Pennsylvania gem, is a vibrant borough in Chester County. Once a mill town, it’s now a hub of craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries.
Its rich history dates back to 1732, with a legacy of manufacturing from iron to pottery. The Colonial Theatre, home to the annual Blobfest, adds a unique cultural touch. Named a top charming town by TravelMag, Phoenixville’s economy thrives with artisans and restaurants.
Despite rising housing costs, Phoenixville remains a desirable place to live, learn, and explore.
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Chester County Couple Issues Fundraising Challenge for Colonial Theatre
An anonymous couple in Chester County has issued a matching grant challenge of $100,000 to benefit the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, writes Donna Rovins for…
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Iron Hill Brewery Launches Ambitious Plan That Will Delight Beer Aficionados
Iron Hill Brewery – which has locations in West Chester, Phoenixville, and Media – plans to release a new canned beer each month for the…
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NPR: Phoenixville Native Learned to Fix Cars Because She Couldn’t Find a Female Mechanic
Phoenixville native Patrice Banks, owner of the successful Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby, didn’t always know her way around fixing a car, writes Terry…
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Local Homeless Population to Benefit from Benchmark Federal Credit Union’s Largesse
Good Samaritan Services in Phoenixville has received a donation of more than $2,400 from employees of Benchmark Federal Credit Union who donated their personal funds…
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Sly Fox Gets Revitalized Look Ahead of Release of Two New Brews
Sly Fox Brewing from Pottstown and Phoenixville is getting a revitalized look ahead of the release of its two new brews, writes Donna Rovins for…
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Phoenixville Woman Trains for Boston Marathon While Raising Money for Charity
Downingtown-native Allie MacNeill, who now lives in Phoenixville, is training for the 2018 Boston Marathon while raising money for the Stepping Strong Center at Brigham…
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Phoenixville Florist Helps Decorate Borough for Holidays
Cameron Peters Floral Design of Phoenixville has partnered with the Philadelphia Home and Garden Show to decorate downtown Phoenixville with holiday wreaths, writes Marian Dennis…
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Phoenixville Continues Tradition of Burning Phoenix at Firebird Festival
More than 10,000 people recently gathered in Phoenixville to watch its iconic phoenix statue go up in flames for the 14th annual Firebird Festival, writes…
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Protestors Deliver Call-to-Action Letter – and Cookies – to PECO’s Phoenixville Facility
A group of approximately 20 demonstrators carrying giant pennies converged on PECO’s Phoenixville facility last week to deliver a call-to-action letter to the company, along…
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TCHS’s Advanced Manufacturing Premier to Connect Employers with Future Workforce
From a young age, Nicholas Nelson – an instructor of engineering and advanced manufacturing at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus – has…
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TCHS to Host Expo on Advanced Manufacturing, One of the Top Fields of Tomorrow
The careers of tomorrow begin with the right training today. “Today, we’re looking for people who are interested in technical products, technology, robotics, automation,” said…
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Phoenixville Once Again Bustling with Activity Unique to the Town
Phoenixville is once again bustling, thanks to its growing number of activities, many of which are unique to the town, writes Emily Hart for County…
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Phoenixville a Focal Point in Popular Musician’s New Book
Phoenixville’s steadfastness is one of the focal points of a new book written by Dar Williams, the popular musician who has spent two decades performing…
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Popular Food Critic Reveals His Pick for Best Pizza in Chester County
Thanks to its mouthwatering Neapolitan pizza, Phoenixville’s Vecchia Pizzeria is now a go-to for anyone looking for the top pizzerias in the Philadelphia suburbs, writes…
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Manufacturers Encouraged to Exhibit at TCHS Expo Geared Toward Industry’s Future Workforce
Educators and employers must collaborate in order to maintain the health of the advanced manufacturing industry and to ensure its future remains bright in the…
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Phoenixville Shines as Dining, Drinking Destination
Thanks to a surge in new eateries and drinking establishments, Phoenixville has once again risen to become a favorite dining and drinking destination, writes Allison…
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ESPN Takes Notice of Phoenixville Native and Her Delaware County Girls Auto Clinic
Patrice Banks of Upper Darby’s Girls Auto Clinic is making a career in car mechanics more attainable for women with her free monthly workshops at…
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Chester County Leadership: Laura Wagoner, Finance Director, Republican Party of Pennsylvania
VISTA Today spoke with Laura Wagoner, the Finance Director of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, about growing up outside of Phoenixville and writing a paper…
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