World War II
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West Chester WWII Veteran Celebrates His 100th Birthday
Aubrey “Brownie” Brown, a World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the West Chester Rehabilitation and Health…
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Upper Darby’s Tina Fey Goes Out of Character to Tackle Supernatural Thriller
Upper Darby’s Tina Fey is shifting from comedy to a darker persona when she appears in a supernatural murder mystery, A Haunting in Venice, based…
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Historic Book Store in West Chester Holds Over 300,000 Titles
The Philadelphia region has a strong indie bookstore scene, with one local shop being a must-visit for every bibliophile near and far, writes Visit Philadelphia. …
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Philadelphia Navy Yard to Become Home to New Frigate Land-Based Engineering Site
Construction is currently underway inside the building that was once a World War II aircraft factory at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on the engineering site…
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Former Sikorsky Heliplex in Coatesville Acquired by Delco-Based Piasecki Aircraft Corporation
Essington-based Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft technology, has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville. PiAC will transform…
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Chester County Leadership: Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high…
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Chester County History Center to Present ‘The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World’
One April 28, the Chester County History Center (CCHC) will present the world premiere of the documentary The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World: G.…
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Chester County Leadership: Dr. Karen Kent, Director, MBA Program Director, DeSales University
Dr. Karen Kent spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Pottstown as the youngest of five children. Since a young age, she had a…
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Discussion with WWII Veterans, Rare WWII Exhibition to Be Held at West Chester University
As the nation prepares to celebrate its silent heroes, the grim realities of World War II will be explored in a conversation with World War…
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Chester County Leadership: Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer, Penn Community Bank
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three siblings. She started working at…
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Actress, Bucks County Native, To Star in Upcoming Series on WWII Women’s Baseball League
A well-known actress with Bucks County roots will be acting in an upcoming series based on a women’s baseball league formed during World War II.…
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97-Year-Old World War II Veteran from Westtown Honored with French Award
Leslie Simmler, a 97-year-old World War II veteran from Westtown, has been honored with the French Legion of Honor Award, writes Bill Rettew for the…
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WCU Student — Whose History Collection is Worthy of a Museum — Takes Trip of a Lifetime with D-Day Veteran
A passion for World War II history led West Chester University student Adam MacMillan to accompany a 98-year-old D-Day veteran Bob Gibson to Normandy, France,…
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Opinion: Lessening the Divide Through Listening
Our nation is polarized and angry unlike any time since the Civil War. It seems that we are shouting at each other in person and online. Nobody…
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Chester County Veteran Turns 100, Is Honored as the Last Remaining WWII Helldiver Pilot
The surprise birthday party for Jack Freemann was a two-pronged event: It celebrated his 100 years and also marked his status as the final survivor…
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New Book Spotlights Devon Native, Former Governor of Pennsylvania, and One-Time Heir Apparent to FDR
Devon native George Earle, the Governor of Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1939, was a well-respected and popular Democratic politician. Expectations were that he would succeed…
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Local World War II Vet Left School to Support Family. He Just Got His Diploma This Week
A World War II vet nearing 100 years old received his high school diploma this week from the Rose Tree Media School District, writes Ashley…
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Lawmaker Introduces Legislation That Would Award Medal of Honor to VFMA Grad, WWII Hero
U.S. Rep. John Joyce has introduced legislation that would award the Medal of Honor to Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr., a Valley Forge Military Academy…
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