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April 20, 2026
LIMERICK, Pa., April 16, 2026 — Accounting and advisory firm, Maillie LLP, has named Gregory J. Shank as Managing Partner, succeeding Laurie E. Tolle, who is retiring after 19 years with the firm. Shank, a partner based in the firm’s Limerick office, brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role, advising businesses across a broad range of industries. A certified public accountant and certified valuation analyst, he has guided clients through the full business life cycle, from ... View Article
April 17, 2026
From: 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Emerson Cairns At just 17 years old, Phoenixville resident Emerson Cairns is already making a meaningful impact in her community — blending entrepreneurship, service, and creativity in ways well beyond her years. A senior at Phoenixville Area High School and the Founder and Vice President of Kit’s Kloset, Cairns represents the next generation of mission-driven leadership in Chester County. Cairns launched Kit’s Kloset at just 13 years old, turning a vision for helping others into ... View Article
April 10, 2026
Brandywine Valley Active Aging and Phoenixville Area Senior Center Announce Plan to Strengthen Services for Older Adults Coatesville, PA — Brandywine Valley Active Aging (BVAA) and the Phoenixville Area Senior Center have announced plans to strengthen and sustain services for older adults in Phoenixville and across Chester County. The Phoenixville Area Senior Center Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to move forward with a transition that will bring the organization into the Brandywine Valley Active Aging family. This step will ... View Article
March 23, 2026
2026 State of the Chamber Presented by Jessica Capistrant, IOM, CAE President/CEO, Phoenixville Chamber This event is where we gather to celebrate the people that make Phoenixville such a special place to live and work, and as we celebrate these outstanding contributions, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on how we’ve worked together to make meaningful progress over the past year. Organizational excellence is not only measured by what we achieve, but how we achieve it. Over the past 12 months your Chamber has again raised the bar across membership, program of work, planning, ... View Article
March 23, 2026
Devault, Pa., March 9, 2026 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is delighted to announce the completion of a voluntary conservation easement to permanently preserve Hugh and Sally Willig’s 18-acre property along Sycamore Lane in Charlestown Township. The protection of this land adds to a growing mosaic of open space, habitat, and preserved properties that sustain healthy communities and protect the quality of life for the people of northern Chester County and downstream. “This project is an exciting win ... View Article
