News
October 12, 2020
(West Chester, PA – October 9, 2020): Recognizing the importance of the nonprofit sector to the high quality of life throughout the region, the Chester County Commissioners approved the allocation of $3.5 million to help Chester County nonprofits recover from the impact of COVID-19. The Restore Chester County: Nonprofit Innovation & Resiliency Fund will be administered by the Chester County Community Foundation, with input from regional funders, United Ways, and Chester County government departments.\ This funding is made possible by ... View Article
October 6, 2020
Pennsylvanians Must Wear Masks, Social Distance, Follow Established Local Restrictions Harrisburg, PA – As Pennsylvanians continue to do their part by adopting healthy behaviors to combat the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine amended existing COVID-19 orders to allow for adjusted capacity to gathering limits while keeping in place the proven mitigation tools that include wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. “Pennsylvanians must continue to social distance and wear masks as we prepare ... View Article
October 6, 2020
Saint Mary’s Franciscan Shelter in Phoenixville has proudly unveiled plans for the construction of new transitional apartments, slated for completion in early 2021. Since 1987, Saint Mary’s Franciscan Shelter, located on Emmett Street in Phoenixville, has rendered compassionate assistance and emergency housing for countless Chester County families in need. What began as an effort by two Sisters of Saint Francis with a desire to help the homeless in the community, has grown into an invaluable non-profit organization. For 33 years, ... View Article
September 29, 2020
The Colebrookdale Railroad is excited to announce it will be resuming its award-winning passenger excursions beginning October 3rd. Despite the challenges of 2020, the Colebrookdale’s trains were rated the #2 Best Scenic Railroad in North America by USA Today and rated in the top 10% of attractions worldwide by TripAdvisor in 2020. “While virus restrictions require the experience to be slightly different this year, passengers will still be able to enjoy one of the most magical experiences in our region,” ... View Article
September 24, 2020
Challenging Environment Provides Backdrop for Zoom Meeting The second 2020 Accountant-Lawyer Alliance (ALA) meeting sponsored by Tompkins VIST Bank was held virtually recently and covered a popular topic: the economy and financial environment during this challenging time. About 70 accountants and lawyers as well as some small business owners participated in the live webinar, which focused on current market indicators, factors driving economic performance, and the impact of the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The host was William ... View Article
