West Virginia
West Virginia is a mountainous U.S. state, admitted to the Union in 1863 after separating from Virginia. It is bordered by Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. It is known for rugged terrain, coal mining, logging, and rich outdoor recreation.
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Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support
Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The…
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Citadel Credit Union Completes Charter Conversion to Broaden Access, Support Responsible Growth
Citadel Credit Union has converted from a community charter to a Federal Multiple Common Bond charter, a strategic move that enables the not-for-profit, member-owned financial…
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Chester County Name Chester Springs Resident Andrew Kreider as Communications Director
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have appointed Andrew Kreider as the new Communications Director for Chester County Government, effective Dec.…
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Chester County Leadership: Marc Kramer, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at VinUniversity
Coatesville native Marc Kramer, serial entrepreneur, teacher, and TEDx speaker, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in the steel mill town of Coatesville, making…
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Wawa Unveils Mornings Made Easy Campaign as New Stores Pop Up
For Wawa Rewards participants, hot coffee is now $1 for any size, $2 for iced coffee and $3 for Monster Energy drinks at the company’s…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes…
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New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that…
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Chester County OIC To Host 3rd Annual Sullivan Block Party Jul. 19
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) will host its 3rd annual Sullivan Block Party on Friday, Jul. 19, from 3-7:00 PM, at 300 Kersey…
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Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Lead Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties are leading the way in the battle to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from the federal minimum of $7.25…
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Pennsylvania American Water Launches American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program
Pennsylvania American Water has launched its American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To streamline the grant experience for its community partners, the…
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Average Debt Per Resident in Pennsylvania Lower Than National Average
Pennsylvania recorded an average debt per resident of $85,047 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts, which is significantly lower than…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…
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Coatesville Bids Farewell to Legendary Teacher and Coach, Ross Kershey
Ross Kershey, legendary Coatesville High School teacher, boys basketball boys track coach, and a true Coatesville icon, died on Nov. 16 aged 90, writes Peter…
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Former Eagles Star Recruits Giant Pumpkin Farmer for Unique World Record Attempt
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has recruited Ryan Cook, a giant pumpkin farmer in Summers County, West Virginia, to help him break a…
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After Landing Retired NFL Superstar Randy Moss as Investor, Owners of Chick-A-Boom Make Big Plans for Future
With retired NFL superstar Randy Moss on board as an investor, the local fast-casual chicken eatery Chick-A-Boom has major plans for the future, writes Mikyhial…
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Chadds Ford’s Martha King Named Timbersport Champ a 3rd Time
Lumberjill Martha King of Chadds Ford is the first woman to win three U.S. Championships at the Stihl Timbersports U.S. Championships competition, writes Hayden Mitman…
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Chester County Leadership: Martha Sharkey, Executive Director, TODAY is a Good Day
Flourtown resident Martha Sharkey, Founder & CEO of TODAY is a Good Day, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Lancaster County near farmland,…
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See Where PA Ranks in Life Expectancy Compared to the Rest of the Country
A recent report showed where each state stands for life expectancy, and Pennsylvanians can breathe a sigh of relief at the results. Staff writers at…
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