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Axalta Coating Systems Announces Leadership Changes in Strategy and Investor Relations
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) has appointed Chris Evans as Vice President of Global Strategy and Colleen Lubic as Vice President of Investor Relations. Both appointments are effective immediately. Chris Evans, who joined Axalta as VP of Investor Relations in early 2022, will now lead...
Four Chester County Municipalities Among Fastest Growing Towns in Pennsylvania
Four Chester County municipalities placed among the fourteen fastest-growing towns in Pennsylvania for the period from 2020 through 2023. While the majority of municipalities recorded a drop in population over the past three years, some have managed to grow each year, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Private Equity Firm Bain Capital Close to Buying Berwyn-Based Envestnet
Private equity firm Bain Capital is trying to buy Berwyn-based Envestnet, which develops wealth management technology and products. Bain Capital, a private equity firm, is nearing a deal to acquire Berwyn-based Envestnet, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Chester County fintech develops and distributes wealth management technology...
Update: The current excessive heat warning will be expiring at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "Lower temperatures and drier air will be across the region Thursday. More excessive heat and humidity may arrive late this weekend or early...
Here’s Where to Play Mini Golf in Chester County
Whether you go for a date, a family activity, or to practice your skills, mini golf in Chester County is perfect to spark competition. Whether you go for a date, a family activity, or to practice your skills, mini golf is perfect for a fun game that sparks competition. With different designs and difficulty, there’s a course built for you to check out in Chester County, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today.
Good News: Blobfest is back
Blobfest is back, and it will have you running out of the theatre tonight and tomorrow. It's one of our favorite movie monsters, and it has a connection to Chester County. "The Blob" is the classic Steve McQueen film from 1958 about the big gooey blob that terrorizes a town and part of it was filmed right in Phoenixville.
Check Out Highlights from Fifth Annual VISTA Millennial Superstars
Back in May, VISTA Today honored its 2024 Class of VISTA Millennial Superstars at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern with an impressive evening. VISTA Today, in partnership with Penn State Great Valley, Wilmington University, FourStone Partners, West Pharmaceutical Services, and Meridian Bank, were excited to honor Chester County’s future through the achievements of these superstars.
Pennsylvania school district says students impersonated teachers with fake TikTok accounts
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- A school district in Chester County, Pennsylvania, says middle school students were responsible for creating nearly two dozen TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.A spokesperson for the Great Valley School District said officials first learned about the 22 fake TikTok accounts at the end of February, but still aren't sure when they were first created or how many students were involved. Superintendent Daniel Goffredo said in a news conference Tuesday afternoon that the accounts have continued to pop up this summer."Unfortunately, we do know that accounts have continued to be created throughout the...
Where to find cooling centers in Philly and the surrounding counties
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- When intense heat hits the Delaware Valley, it's important to find ways to stay cool.Whether you're living in the city or surrounding suburbs, health experts say it's important to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat when temperatures soar.To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties.PhiladelphiaIn the city, dozens of libraries, pools, spraygrounds and senior centers are open during extreme heat events as cooling centers.A map posted on the city's website shows you where you...
Gov. Newsom addresses county Democrats
A capacity crowd of enthusiastic Chester County Democrats enjoyed dinner and speeches from state political leaders and special guest California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday night at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern. A key theme from the evening was the progress the party has made in Chester County while at...
A century plant blooms outside of Philadelphia
A short drive from Philadelphia, a rare plant blooms at Chester County’s Longwood Gardens. Over the past few months, the century plant, also called Agave americana, has sprouted a stalk that now towers above the roof of the greenhouse, to flower once before it dies. The plant’s name is...
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