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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Everybody Eats Café Serves Food and Community in Chester
In Chester, a group of Black chefs has built more than a restaurant, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. They’ve built a movement. Everybody Eats,…
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Delaware County Trekkers and Trail Enthusiasts Gain New Resource with Interactive Online Trail Map
Delaware County trekkers and trail enthusiasts now have a new resource in an interactive, online database for maps and real-time status updates of the county’s…
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From Northley to Juilliard: Pianist and Composer Returns to Aston for Special Performance
Rhyuhn Green, a pianist and composer at The Juilliard School in New York, recently returned to Northley Middle School in Aston, where his musical journey…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Motion States Potential Abandonment of Medical Properties
Prospect Medical Holdings submitted an emergency bankruptcy motion last week, stating it plans to abandon Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital in Delaware County unless…
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With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus
With Valley Forge Military Academy closing at the end of the academic year, questions have arisen over its 70-acre campus, which could represent a real…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It…
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Following Villanova August Incident, Bipartisan Bills Aim to Make Swatting Felony in Pennsylvania
Newly proposed bipartisan bills target swatting, intending to make it a felony in Pennsylvania if passed by the state legislature, writes Alfred Lubrano for The…
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Midnight Album Release Draws Taylor Swift Fans to Springfield Target
Delaware County Taylor Swift fans lined up outside Springfield Target on Oct. 3 for the midnight release of the singer’s latest album, “The Life of…
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Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Serves Up Warm Hospitality and Some of the Best Oysters
The Clam Tavern is a Clifton Heights staple where generations gather to enjoy delicious yet unfussy food, great hospitality and genuinely good vibes, writes Victor…
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Learn to Knit and Crochet at Roots Knitting Academy in Havertown
Roots Knitting Academy and Shop in Havertown is a labor of love by two friends who met when they were eight years old, began knitting…
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Revel in Pumpkins or Face Your Fears This October in Delaware County
October is officially underway, and as fall begins to emerge, thoughts turn to pumpkins and haunted places. Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards in Media, a Delaware…
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Private Investors Acquire Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1M
Private investors have snatched up Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1 million, with plans to re-establish medical services there that would include an emergency room,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Victorian Manor in Bryn Mawr
A lovely Victorian manor home on five attractive acres at 548 560 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. with four bedrooms and five full and two half…
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Seventh Annual Delco Arts Week Puts Delaware County Talent on Display
Delaware County’s arts and cultural organizations are on display throughout the county this week with the seventh annual Delco Arts Week, starting Saturday, Oct. 4,…
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Delaware County Seeks Resident Help in Road Salt Impact Study
Though winter snows come and go, road salt tends to hang around, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio, Now Delaware County is asking the public…
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Brad Ingelsby Talks About the Value of Filming a Delco Story
Brad Ingelsby’s success with “Mare of Easttown” actually coaxed him to leave Los Angeles and return to his hometown of Berwyn, writes Rosa Catagena for…
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Help Build Delaware County’s Future Workforce with These Chamber Programs
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs is essential for the success of Delaware County’s businesses and community. That’s why the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, in…
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