Chester County
Chester County, one of Pennsylvania’s original three counties, is a blend of history, culture, and innovation. Founded in 1682, it’s home to several Revolutionary War sites and a diverse population.
Covering 759 square miles, Chester County’s landscape is a blend of rolling hills and valleys. Watersheds like the Octoraro, Brandywine, and Chester creeks, along with the Schuylkill River, nourish the county’s rich farmland.
Agriculture remains a vital part of the economy, with mushroom growing being a specialty in the southern part of the county.
Chester County is an important regional and national business hub and is home to several companies and industries, including Vanguard, QVC, and Victory Brewing Company.
Chester County is home to several colleges and universities, including West Chester University, Immaculata University, and Penn State Great Valley.
Chester County is a dynamic region that embodies the essence of America’s past, present, and future.
Explore our archive of nearly 25,000 stories about Chester County’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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Gov. Wolf Indulges with Visit to Indian Food Plant in Sharon Hill
Gov. Tom Wolf, a self-professed lover of Indian food, indulged with a visit to an Indian food plant in Sharon Hill on Monday, according to…
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Part-Delco and Part-Philadelphia, Airport an Anomaly for City’s New Soda Tax
Philadelphia’s new soda tax has landed at the Philadelphia International Airport, but it hasn’t — and maybe won’t — make its way to the southwestern-most…
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Harrah’s Steps Up, Agrees to Casino Tax Deal as Chester Avoids Financial Disaster
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack is not rolling the dice on the future of Chester; casino leaders have struck a deal with Delaware County Council…
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Pearl Harbor Sent Delaware County into Action
Well before the afternoon news of Pearl Harbor’s disaster on Dec. 7, 1941 sent Delaware County and the rest of Philadelphia into a frenzy, local…
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Three Redevelopment Projects in Delaware County Receive Millions in Assistance from State
The retail corridor project along Upper Darby’s 69th Street is among the recipients of the latest round of grant awards from the state’s redevelopment assistance program,…
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Conservation Officer Keeping Man and Beast Legal in Delco
Delaware County is far from the wild outdoors typical of other parts of Pennsylvania, but the relationship between man and beast still runs afoul every…
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Haunted Hayrides a Cash Crop for Arasapha Farm in Glen Mills
The highest-yielding crop on a particular family farm in Delaware County is the haunted hayride. These days, planting spooks and scares along a dark and…
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Real Estate Makes Noise in Quiet Borough of Parkside
Despite being just a blip on the Delaware County map, the borough of Parkside’s motto of “small but strong” certainly applies to its real estate…
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Drexel Hill Girl, Cancer Survivor Wows Viewers on Food Network
Sydnie Jaye Meyers, a nine-year-old Delco girl, wowed viewers of the new Food Network Star Kids show during its inaugural episode, writes Nick Vadala for…
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Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Teaches Delco Teens About Personal Finance
Some of the best learning in the world takes place on the job, and that’s why Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union has nine financial literacy…
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Demographic Change in Philadelphia Suburbs to Impact Presidential Election
The demographics of the vote-rich Philadelphia suburbs continue to change, making the region an important battleground in November’s presidential election, writes Maddie Hanna and Michaelle…
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Low Taxes, Affordable Real Estate Make Brookhaven Ideal for First-Time Homeowners
With affordable real estate, a good school district, and property taxes lower than most areas in Delaware County, Brookhaven is a great choice for first…
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CEO of Swiss Farms Says There’s ‘Enough Space’ to Compete with Wawa
Scott Simon, CEO of Broomall-based Swiss Farms, is not deterred in his attempts to revitalize the company despite being located in the heart of Wawa…
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Juice Dr. Brings Technique from Buddhist Meditation Center Home to Delco
Haverford native F.J. Leto, founder and CEO of Juice Dr., is using his dietary conversion experience from living at a Tibetan Buddhist meditation center in…
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A Quarter-Billion Dollars Later, Two Finally Become One at King of Prussia Mall
Yes, we understand that the King of Prussia Mall is a Montgomery County landmark. But it has been drawing visitors from Delaware County for so…
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County Issues Progress Report on Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan
Since Delaware County adopted the County Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan in April 2015, it has served as a guide and resource for countywide,…
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Delco Council Pens 10-Page Memo After Rejecting Calls for Bond Referendum
In response to accusations that they are failing to preserve open space by not attempting to save the Archdiocesan-owned land in Marple Township, Delco Council…
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Two Delaware County Businessmen Make Use of DNC Waste
Two Delaware County businessmen experienced the Democratic National Convention in an unusual way, as they are the recipients of trucks filled with food waste collected…
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