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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Just Like in West Chester and Phoenixville, Theaters Are Entertainment Anchors in Small-Town America
Alongside a thriving restaurant scene, the hub of entertainment in many small towns in America is a local theater. In Chester County, West Chester, with…
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Sly Fox’s St. Patrick’s Day Boot Camp in Phoenixville, Pottstown to Earn Lucky Patron Trip to Ireland
Beginning this week, Sly Fox is hosting a 10-week program called “St. Patrick’s Day Boot Camp,” wherein participants visit its Brewhouse in Phoenixville or Tasting…
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Phoenixville Entrepreneur’s Business Model as Sweet as His Products
Fair trade and an honest price have produced a business model for a Phoenixville entrepreneur that is as sweet as his products. Bill Wiedmann’s Singing…
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Ring In the New Year, Phoenixville-Style, at Dual Event Hosted by Bluebird Distilling, Stable 12
Ring in the New Year, Phoenixville-style, with your favorite local booze producers, Bluebird Distilling and Stable 12 Brewing. Start your evening off with Bluebird spirits…
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Chester County Briefly: December 28
Chester County Association of Township Officials In a first-of-its-kind appointment, Michael “Mac” Cotter, West Chester Borough Manager, is the 2017 borough representative on the 56-township…
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Chester County Leadership: Marian Moskowitz
Real estate developer, entrepreneur, and member of both West Chester and Neumann University’s Council of Trustees Marian Moskowitz spoke with VISTA Today last week about…
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Coatesville Students Rally with Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
A brilliant, year-old exercise in performing random acts of kindness in the Royersford/Phoenixville area made its way to Coatesville earlier this month when dozens of…
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Phoenixville’s Stable 12 Brewery Marks Milestone with First Can Release
Fans of Stable 12 Brewing Company have good reason to be excited, as the Phoenixville brewery be releasing its very first cans tomorrow at noon. Head to…
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Phoenixville’s Steel City Coffeehouse Offers Great Java Alongside Performance Art
Steel City Coffeehouse, the unique spot where the Phoenixville community gathers to celebrate music and art, now has new owners and a fresh lease on…
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Vet Donates Microchip Scanner to Phoenixville; Borough Aims to Keep Lost Pets from Shelter
Dogs and cats in the Phoenixville Borough and their two-legged guardians will benefit from a new effort to directly return lost animals to their homes,…
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Chester County Briefly: December 9
Jeopardy An analytical chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, Phoenixville resident Bridget McNulty, 43, was a recent contestant on Jeopardy. Now fans of “America’s favorite quiz show” will…
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Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling Joins Craft Scene with Impressive Young Bourbon
Jared Adkins, distiller and owner of Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville, has bounded into the region’s craft distilling scene with an impressive young Four Grain Bourbon,…
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Stable 12 Brewing Company Supports Phoenixville Firebird Festival
The team that brings the burning of the phoenix to the neighborhood needs your help in generating much-needed funds to support this year’s Firebird Festival.…
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Influx of New Developments Motivating Landlords to Revamp Their Suburban Properties
Thanks to the influx of new developments in the suburbs, owners of Class B apartments are starting to invest heavily in renovating their properties in…
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Royal Bank Partners with Phoenixville’s Steel City Coffee House in Random Act of Kindness
When Royal Bank America‘s Marketing Director, Tim Davis, approached Phoenixville Steel City Coffee House owners, Ed Simpson and Laura Vernola, about doing something nice for their coffee customers, Vernola suggested…
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Benchmark FCU Opens New Branches in Phoenixville, West Chester
Benchmark Federal Credit Union has opened a pair of new branches, one in Phoenixville and the other in West Chester, as it continues to expand…
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Chester County Briefly: October 27
First Resource Bank Exton’s First Resource Bank has posted strong financial results for the third quarter, with record quarterly net income and net income growth…
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Destination ChesCo: A Musical Night at the Colonial with Orion Communities
I was fortunate to experience the arts from a very young age. We lived thirty minutes outside of Washington, D.C. with easy access to every…































































