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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Habitat for Humanity Invites Women to Bust Myths and Build Community
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties is proud to announce its Women Build initiative, set to take place in March of 2026. Centered…
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Medicaid Cuts, Private Equity Ownership Hurting Some PA Hospitals
Bad financial deals aren’t helping Pennsylvania hospitals that are already struggling with Medicaid funding cuts, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. About 37 percent of Pennsylvania…
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Annual Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive Combats Winter Hunger in Delaware County
Delaware County residents are making a difference this winter by helping tackle hunger through donations to the annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive, writes…
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Racial Strife, Progress in Delaware County When ‘I Had a Dream’ Was Spoken
Sixty years ago, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, yet despite its inspirational message, the Folcroft riots, triggered by…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Delco Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Delaware County. Emergency visits, surgeries, and long-term treatment plans add up fast. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis of…
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Di Bruno Bros. Pull Back Sad, But Not Surprising, Customers Say
Di Bruno Bros. customers will miss the three stores that are closing in Wayne, Ardmore, and Center City, but they aren’t surprised by the move,…
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Delaware County Raises Hotel Tax to 5 Percent as Visitors Arrive
Delaware County Council unanimously approved an increase this week for the hotel occupancy tax to 5 percent, the maximum amount allowed by the state. The…
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For Super Bowl Needs, There’s Delaware County Caterers and Charcuterie
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year and feel a bit overwhelmed planning what to serve, there are businesses in Delaware County that…
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Riddle Roundtable Highlights Crozer Impact on Patients, Hospitals
Overcrowding at emergency rooms and long waits to see doctors continue to plague Delaware County following the closure of the Crozer Health system. State legislators…
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First Bank House of the Week: Brick-Front Colonial in Media
A stunning brick-front colonial home at 20 Kingston Road on 1.17 attractive acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for…
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Boys to Fame Documentary Highlights Ray Didinger, Tom McDonald Friendship
Documentarian Sam Katz has brought to film the heartwarming story about the friendship between Hall of Fame sports writer Ray Didinger, a Delaware County native,…
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IKEA Is Coming to Granite Run, But It Won’t Look Like the One in Conshohocken
IKEA is officially coming to Delaware County, but if you’re picturing the familiar blue-and-yellow warehouse with the winding showroom, flat-pack aisles, and Swedish meatballs, it’s…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
Ribbon Cutting: Bliss by HS Creative Studios The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Bliss by HS Creative Studios. The Ribbon Cutting…
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Lamb McErlane Welcomes Attorney Nicholas M. Orloff and Adds New Location in Media
Lamb McErlane PC welcomes Nicholas “Nick” M. Orloff to its estates practice as a partner in its new location in Media, the firm’s seventh office.…
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Pennsylvania Leads the US in Online Gaming Revenue, Harrah’s Ranked 4th in November
Pennsylvania is the number one iGaming market in the U.S., and the only state to achieve $300 million of online gaming revenue in two consecutive…
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National Accounting Firm Acquires Glen Mills-Based Torrillo & Associates
Glen Mills-based Torrillo & Associates has been acquired by Nashville’s LBMC, one of the largest accounting firms in the nation, for an undisclosed amount, write…
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Riddle, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals Receive $6M Boost in State Funding
The closing of Crozer Health last year has caused patient numbers to spike at Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals. Now the state has released $6…
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8 Businesses Commit $312,000 to Foundation’s Family Village HOPE Program
The Foundation for Delaware County announces that eight businesses have committed a total of $312,000 to support Family Village’s Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE)…
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