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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West Chester Ahead of Curve in Preparing for Impacts of Climate Change
The Borough of West Chester has voted unanimously to become the nation’s 45th municipality to commit to transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy, writes Joseph…
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Phoenixville Native, Field Hockey All-American Aims to Lead Duke to NCAA Championship
A Phoenixville native who’s at the apex of her field hockey career is poised to lead Duke in what she expects to be her best…
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Traveling Musician Sings Phoenixville’s Revitalization Praises
She’s seen a thousand towns give revitalization a shot, but Phoenixville was one of the few that caught her eye. After 25 years of touring…
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Free Beer Fundraiser for Colonial Theatre Set for Tonight in Phoenixville
Ornery Ales Productions, in conjunction with Root Down Brewery, is hosting a fundraiser for The Colonial Theatre, entitled “Firkins for Films,” on Wednesday, Sept. 6…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Chesco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia…
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Chester County Leadership: Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union
Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union and Phoenixville resident, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Bryn Mawr, summers spent in Stone Harbor, his…
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Coatesville Ready for a Resurgence Akin to West Chester’s, Phoenixville’s
A wrecking ball looms at the gateway to downtown Coatesville, but “the poorest city in the state’s richest county” is finally ready for a resurgence…
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Downingtown Resident, Villa Maria’s Soccer Coach Bikes Coast to Coast for Charity
Sometimes the best lessons are caught rather than taught, and Villa Maria Academy soccer coach Gary Christopher is setting an example for how to help…
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ESPN Hands Off College Football Coverage to Phoenixville Native
Phoenixville High School alum Kevin Negandhi just scored a career-highlighting promotion when ESPN passed him the anchor role for this fall’s ESPN College Football on…
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Curtain Finally Lifts on Phoenixville’s Expanded Colonial Theatre
The curtain has lifted inside the historic Colonial Theatre now that its expansion into the next-door National Bank of Phoenixville building is complete and open…
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TCHS Pickering, University of Valley Forge to Host Evening of Fun, Food, Music
Join TCHS Pickering and the University of Valley Forge on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 5:30-8:30 PM for a summer evening of fun, food, and music.…
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With 380,000 Commuters, Chester County Advances ‘Holistic Approach’ to People Movement
The Chester County Commissioners are driving new changes to the ways Chester County moves, and they’re headed away from driving cars and trucks. The focus…
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Phoenixville Native, Host of National Spelling Bee Relates to Pressure Contestants Face
With an upbringing molded by Indian immigrants who came to America with nothing, Phoenixville native and ESPN broadcaster Kevin Negandhi can relate to the hard…
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Kevin Bacon, Phoenixville’s Adopted Son, Shares Financial Blunders from His Upbringing
Whether at home in Center City or on weekends visiting Grandma in Phoenixville, Kevin Bacon lived life in the moment. “Without much guidance, it took…
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Phoenixville High School Retires Number of Former Major League Baseball All-Star
He received accolades as a three-sport athlete at Phoenixville High School decades ago, became an All-Star with the Cleveland Indians throughout the 1970s, earned a…
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Phoenixville’s Sly Fox Brewery Releases This Year’s Schuylkill River Trail Ale
The moment lovers of good ale have been anticipating is finally here, as Phoenixville’s Sly Fox Brewery released its seasonal SRT Ale on Earth Day,…
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Debut of Phoenixville’s Expanded Colonial Theatre Nears
Check out this awesome video in which Mary Dunbar of voxipop interviews Tom Carnevale, of Carnevale Eustis Architects, about the current state of the expansion…
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Center City Welcomes Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling
The superb spirits created by Chester County’s first craft spirit distillery will soon be available in Center City, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business…
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