The Daily Local News
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Crebilly Farm Buyers Granted Additional Year to Achieve Funding
Following the expiry of the original deadline, the buyers of Crebilly Farm in Chester County have been granted an additional year by the owner —…
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From Burgers to Bedrooms: West Chester Property Could Transform into Apartments
West Chester’s 410 S. High Street has gone through many iterations. Originally High Street Elementary School, the property was razed to construct a Burger King,…
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‘We’re Not Taking This Lightly’: 2023 Strawberry Festival Canceled
The Coatesville Rotary has canceled the 2023 Strawberry Festival due to lack of volunteers and security, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. It…
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West Chester East Alum Wraps Up Collegiate Swimming Career with Another National Championship
Ann Carozza, a West Chester East High School alum, has wrapped up a memorable collegiate career at West Chester University by winning her second national…
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Chester County Couple Uses Unique Method to Keep Workouts Interesting
Susie Hawkins, a library program coordinator at Chester Springs Library, and her boyfriend, Chris Hibbs, started their fitness journey shortly after they met with daily…
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New Coffee Shop, Florist Pops in West Chester
West Chester has recently welcomed a new coffee shop/florist, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Mayday Coffee Shop opened its doors at the…
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Chester County Still Boasts ‘Robust Seller’s Market’ in Part Due to Lack of Inventory
While the value of the U.S. housing market continues to plunge, Chester County is still experiencing strong sales, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…
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First YMCA Building in Chester County to Become Coatesville’s Newest Restaurant
The first YMCA building in Chester County will soon become Coatesville’s newest restaurant and brewery, Steel City Brewing, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…
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Avon Grove Charter School’s Farm-to-School Grant Boosts Agriculture Learning
All kindergarten through third-grade students at Avon Grove Charter School will be able to participate in experiential learning field trips to the school’s micro-farm thanks…
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One-of-a-Kind Pieces at West Chester Jewelry Shop Each Have Special Stories
At Kerkula’s Jewelry in West Chester, owned by Kevin Kerkula, all the rings, pendants, and earrings have that special feel and touch, writes Bill Rettew…
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After Declining Enrollment, Coatesville’s Air Force Junior ROTC Program Gets Boost
After struggling with low enrollment for several years, the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Coatesville Area School District is once again thriving thanks to…
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Correction: 121-Year-Old Furniture Store in Coatesville to Remain Open Under New Ownership
VISTA Today recently published a story, entitled “Oldest Retail Business in Coatesville Set to Close,” about Chertok’s Furniture and Mattress that was curated from a…
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Landenberg Teen Earns Rare Perfect Score on ACT
Landenberg resident Tennyson Nelson, who attends Avon Grove Charter School, has earned a perfect score on the ACT test, according to The Daily Local News.…
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Brandywine Conservancy Reaches Milestone of 70,000 Acres of Land Preserved
At the end of 2022, the Brandywine Conservancy has permanently preserved over 70,000 acres of land across more than 500 total conservation easements in Pennsylvania…
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Fourteen Community Projects in Chester County Receive Federal Funds Totaling Over $10 Million
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan successfully secured funding totaling over $10 million for 14 Community Project Funding priorities through the House Appropriations Committee, according to a…
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Starbucks Drive-Thru Planned for West Chester Diner Site
A new drive-through Starbucks is coming to the site of the West Chester Diner in West Goshen Township, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…
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Coatesville Steel Plant Receives State Funding to Support Facility’s Rail Improvements
Cleveland-Cliffs Coatesville steel plant has received $1.4 million in state grant funding to support the facility’s track rehabilitation, according to a staff report from The…
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New London Township Man Was Storyteller Who Left Rich Legacy Behind
Donald Lytle, of New London Township, was a storyteller his entire life, from performing in senior plays at Avon Grove High School to keeping his…





























































