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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18-Year 5th District Congressman Dick Schulze Remembered
Republican Congressman Dick Schulze, who provided nonpartisan representation for the Fifth District from 1975 to 1993, died Dec. 23 at age 96, writes Katie Bernard…
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Area College Endowments Surge in 2025 with Bond, Equity Investments Up
Colleges in Delaware County saw increased returns on their fiscal 2025 endowments, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was an atypical year…
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Delaware County High School Celebrates 75 Years of Being On the Air
A Delaware County high school radio station has the distinction of being the longest-running public high-school radio station in the country. Haverford High’s WHHS went…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Colonial in Media
A lovely colonial home at 11 Morgan Lane, sitting on 1.3 attractive acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, is available for…
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DELCO.Today Wishes Delaware County a Happy, Healthy New Year
DELCO.Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors across Delaware County a happy and healthy New Year. As 2025 comes to a…
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Tanner Rouse, Delaware County’s New DA, Outlines His Goals
Tanner Rose will be sworn in as Delaware County’s new district attorney on Jan. 5. He replaces predecessor Jack Stollsteimer, who won a county judgeship…
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See What Elements Have Come Together to Make Media Thrive
Lisa Zahn thought it was time to reassess her life after her dad, Bill Reindl, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a little over a year…
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Associates Board Community Grants Announced by the Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced $30K in grant awards to 12 area nonprofits through the Foundation’s second annual Associates Board Community Grants Program.…
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Hilton Hotel a Sign of Delaware County’s Growing Tourism Prosperity
The new Hilton Garden Inn in Middletown Township marks an expansion of Delaware County’s tourism industry, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stakeholders from…
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See Where Delaware County’s Most Expensive Homes Were in November 2025
Three Delaware County communities were among those that had the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a list compiled by Stacker. Using data from…
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Ridley’s Notre Dame Choir Wins B101 Christmas Choir Competition
The choir at Notre Dame de Lourdes School in the Swarthmorewood section of Ridley Township is this year’s winner of the B101 2025 K-8th Grade…
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DELCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
DELCO Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We’re grateful for your continued support and for being part of the community we’re proud…
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Lansdowne Fire Company, Narberth Ambulance Partnership Helps Residents in Need
In the face of an EMS staffing crisis in 2023, the Lansdowne Fire Company, Lansdowne Borough, and Narberth Ambulance formed a partnership that secured care and transport for residents, writes staff for…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning 6,200 sq ft Luxury Home on Nearly 2 Acres in Wallingford
This elegant home at 411 Marie Drive offers 7,000 square feet of living space on two acres with five full bedrooms and five full baths…
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48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15, during a ceremony held at Sun…
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Donations Make the Holiday Special for Grands Stepping Up Recipients
The nonprofit “Grands Stepping Up” is making the holiday brighter for 1,000 children in Delaware County, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “This is the culmination…
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Try These Nine Hot Chocolate Hot Spots in Delaware County
Now that our noses are a’chillin, it’s time to settle in with a warm mug of hot chocolate. Happily, Delaware County has these nine hot…
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This Delaware County School District Named Among Top 5 in Pennsylvania
A look at Pennsylvania’s top school districts based on test scores once again puts a Delaware County school district among the top 10, writes Ethan…
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