News
September 23, 2021
September 16, 2021 – A possible 20-house subdivision was avoided and a 57.4-acre property owned by Timothy and Amanda Maxwell was preserved forever by French & Pickering. Located in West Vincent Township in northern Chester County and adjacent to another 50 acres under easement with French & Pickering, this property provides an important connection of undeveloped land and is in close proximity to 1,100 conserved acres at Bryn Coed Farm and an additional 100 acres under easement with French & ... View Article
September 15, 2021
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry has received numerous inquiries regarding assistance after the recent destructive storms through the region. We would like to share some helpful information passed along to us. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Pennsylvania following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Aug. 31-Sept. 5, 2021. The disaster declaration covers Bucks, Chester, Delaware, ... View Article
September 13, 2021
By Mark Hostulter, Vista Today, September 13, 2021 Chester County will receive federal disaster funding assistance for residents devastated by the impact of Hurricane Ida. The announcement follows the directive to FEMA by President Joe Biden to make federal funding available to affected individuals in selected Pennsylvania counties, including Chester County. “This Major Disaster Declaration is such welcome news for Chester County, and especially for our residents who are already physically and emotionally exhausted because of the ravages of Ida,” ... View Article
September 13, 2021
Chester County officials and the Department of Emergency Services announce the operation of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for all individuals and families in Chester County affected by Hurricane Ida. The Chester County MARC is a “one stop shop” that provides assistance to all impacted residents by bringing together staff from many agencies who can help with the services needed to address the losses caused by Hurricane Ida. Chester County Hurricane Ida Information] On Friday, September 10th, the ... View Article
September 2, 2021
Grandparents Day September 12th – Making memories – and sharing them Grandparents cherish the time that they spend with their grandkids, especially when it’s something fun and different. Even better than making those memories is being able to share them later, so we are giving everyone a free portrait picture to take home! Taking a ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad is one of the most fun things you can do with your grandkids. This is a real train, not a ... View Article
