Walker to leave WC Chamber to take on role at Chester County Food Bank
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s Director of Events and Marketing Carly McFadden (center) will serve as Interim President, supported by Operations and Member Support Manager Lisa Leone (left) as Katie Walker (right) becomes Senior Director of Development at the Chester County Food Bank. Photo by Roman Coia Photographer, LLC.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is announcing...
County awards $550K grant to Phoenixville for solar array
Phoenixville officials announced the borough has been awarded a $550,000 Community Revitalization Program grant from the Chester County Department of Community Development. This critical funding will support the installation of a 376 kW rooftop solar array at the Phoenixville Recreation Center, advancing the Borough’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
The...
ChristianaCare to open ‘neighborhood’ hospital in West Grove in August
Bringing easy-to-access emergency and acute care to Southern Chester County
ChristianaCare is opening its first neighborhood hospital in the company’s 188 year history – ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove. Set to open in mid-August, this facility offers a new model of emergency and acute care right in the heart of southern Chester County.
The exact opening date will be confirmed following...
Commissioners OK $5M in Community Revitalization Program Grants
Atglen Borough Park, completed in 2024, one of the projects that received Chester County Community Revitalization Program funding.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe unanimously approved $5 million in 2025-2026 Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants at today’s public meeting. The CRP grants will fund 12 projects in urban centers across Chester County.
Chester...
Oxford Arts Alliance seeks funds to buy current building
A painting of Oxford Arts Alliance current South Third Street home.
OXFORD — At 38 South Third Street, in the heart of downtown Oxford, something more than a building resides: a spark. It’s where first violin lessons blossom into lifelong passion, where young artists see their work proudly displayed, and where neighbors gather not just to experience art — but to become part of it.
That spark...
Crater named new UHS principal; Clark promoted to Dir. of Student Activites
Pat Crater
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) has named Pat Crater the next Principal of Unionville High School (UHS), pending Board approval on Tuesday, July 21.
Crater will lead 200+ staff and approximately 1,200 students in the District’s flagship school, consistently ranked among the best in the state of Pennsylvania.
His tenure will begin on August 1 as part of a series of transitions...
County names Carlson to lead Dept. of Aging Services
Heidi Carlson
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe recently ratified the selection of Heidi Carlson as Director of the County’s Department of Aging Services.
Carlson brings more than 35 years of experience serving seniors in Chester County, beginning her career as a care manager with the department in 1988. Over the decades, she has held several supervisory positions,...
AgConnect’s 2025 rolls out Chester County Farm Guide
AgConnect is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Chester County Farm Guide, a publication that features the people, places, and products of Chester County’s amazing agriculture industry. The Guide offers residents and visitors alike the opportunity to explore and support the region’s rich farming heritage.
“Whether you’re on the hunt for locally-grown produce, a fun weekend activity,...
CCEDC pomotes Hammond to CFO
Jim Hammond
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced today the promotion of Jim Hammond from Vice President, Finance to Chief Financial Officer.
“We are thrilled to announce Jim’s promotion to CFO,” said Mike Grigalonis, President and COO of CCEDC. “Jim has been an invaluable part of our team for nearly 20 years and a steadying force throughout our growth. We will lean...
Chesco native playing key role in Penn State’s THON
Vraj Patel
Vraj Patel, a Chester County native and Penn State student, is serving in a key leadership role in Penn State THON™, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Vraj currently serves as the Public Relations Media Management Director for THON 2026.
In this role, he leads the Media Management Committee,...
