By

Leah Mikulich is the Editor of VISTA Today. She is a West Chester resident and joined American Community Journals, the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, DELCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today, in February 2022. She attended West Chester University for a bachelors in English. As a published writer, she has blog, content, and creative writing experience. To contact Leah, e-mail lmikulich@acj.today.

assorted bagels

Coffee Shop in Phoenixville Offers Chance for a Sweet Start to Your Morning

Phoenixville coffee shop Sweet Brew Cafe arrived over a year ago, and it offers more than just your regular cup of joe. When owners Michael…

WCU Robert B. Gordon Natural Area

Forest Fest to Celebrate 50 Years of West Chester University's Gordon Natural Area

Of West Chester University’s 406 acres, more than 126 acres is a preserved forest and open space on South Campus used for environmental studies…

musician playing outside of Turks Head Cafe in West Chester

Chester County Town Makes List of Most Scenic Towns in Pennsylvania

With plenty of beautiful places to visit and history to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania has some of the best towns that are…

wcu-campus-moon

West Chester University's Moon Shot for Equity Mission to Host Russell Lowery-Hart Today

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, newly named Austin Community College (ACC) Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart will visit West Chester University in support of the WCU Moon…

Advertisement
writing a check

First Bank: Fighting Check Fraud with Knowledge

Combatting fraudulent activities seems like a full-time job these days. Everything we can do to try and prevent being defrauded is important – even down…

Two birds cafe food

West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America

Yelp announced its tenth annual Top 100 Places to Eat list, and one Chester County eatery is among them, writes Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner for Forbes…

Adam Gumble

WCU’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band to Celebrate ‘Rose Parade Day’ on Saturday

West Chester University’s “INCOMPARABLE” Golden Rams Marching Band kicked off its “Road to the Roses” journey this weekend with festivities to celebrate and honor…

student in business lab

Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House on September 30

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Immaculata University will hold concurrent open houses on campus for undergraduate students of all ages.

Traditionally aged students, including current high…

Advertisement
woman meditating for self-care

First Bank: Why is Self-Care Important?

With the start of a new school year, September is the perfect time to refine your self-care habits. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines…

Lisa Carmoli

After Losing Her Brother to Suicide, Meridian Bank’s Lisa Carmoli Is an Advocate and Pillar of Meridian Community

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As a suicide loss survivor, Lisa Carmoli, an Executive Assistant at Meridian Bank, works to share her family’s…

The Black Cat Cafe

The Black Cat Cafe Remains a Well-Loved Fixture in Devon for Cats and Coffee

The Black Cat Cafe is a well-loved fixture in Devon that helps kitties find their forever homes while serving great coffee and fare for…

Barbara Lettiere presenting Ava Thorley with her medal.

Downingtown Resident Honored with Prestigious Saint Catherine Medal from Immaculata University

Immaculata University senior Ava Thorley, of Downingtown, was awarded the prestigious Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for 2023-2024. The Medal was presented to Thorley…

Advertisement
utility workers

MONTCO Careers – Aqua Pennsylvania

Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., knows that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s…

Bridge Street in Phoenixville.

Overflowing with Breweries, Shops, and Eateries, Phoenixville Is Perfect Town to Spend Day

With all of its breweries, shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots, Phoenixville has more than enough to offer those looking for a place to spend a…

eggs, toast, scrapple, and potatoes on a plate

One of the Mid-Atlantic's Favorite Foods Has Roots in Chester County

In neighboring Delaware and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic states, one of the favorite foods that is often eaten for breakfast is scrapple, a rectangle-shaped…

A rendering of the industrial complex to be built at the site of Happy Days Farm in Exton.

Massive Industrial Complex Coming to Happy Days Farm in Exton

Atlanta developer Portman Holdings is planning to build a huge 1.9 million-square-foot industrial complex in Exton on the site of Happy Days…