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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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Check Out These Fall Craft Festivals in Delaware County
A festival and a market greet visitors this fall in Delaware County who want to revel in the arts and community. An Arts and Crafts…
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Wawa’s New Travel Center In North Carolina Set To Be Largest Format Facility To Date
Wawa will open its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina, making it the Delaware County company’s largest format facility to date, according to…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Garnet Valley
A gorgeous colonial home at 882 Shavertown Road, situated on 0.52 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make Philly Area List of Most Expensive Homes
The average home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2 percent higher than the year before. Location, size, age, and condition all…
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What You Get for $350,000 in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware County
What does $350,000 get you across the Delaware Valley? The answer changes depending on where you look. In Bristol, it’s a mid-century ranch reworked for…
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Delaware County Judge Barry Dozer Remembered as Fair and Fun
Retired Delaware County Common Pleas Judge Barry Dozer died unexpectedly over the weekend, shocking those who knew and worked with him, writes Alex Rose for…
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These 3 Delaware County Delis Have Some Unique Offerings
Delaware County is flooded with places that offer standard cheesesteaks, hoagies, and pizza, but there are three family-run delis out there that have unique offerings,…
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‘Prendie’ Alums Embrace Beloved Building’s Next Chapter as a DCCC Education and Training Center
For its many alumnae in Greater Philadelphia, the closing of Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill in 2012 felt like losing a second home.…
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Chester County’s Best Family-Owned Delis Serving Hoagies, Sandwiches, & Surprises
Chester County is home to some family-owned and operated delis that specialize in delicious hoagies, sandwiches, and unexpected bites, writes Anne E. Hill for Main…
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Brinker Simpson and Teachers Teammates Team Up to Supply Classrooms
With students heading back to the classroom, the Teachers Teammates wanted to ensure that teachers had the necessary supplies. Helping make that happen was a…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts September Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals are meeting on Zoom on Sept. 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. All are welcome to this…
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Super Wawas Getting Some Push Back Amidst Expansion
Here in Delaware County, Wawa still evokes positive feelings, but that’s not true everywhere, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert Costello, the owner…
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This Delaware County High School Named Among Nation’s Best
A Delaware County high school has placed among the top 500 high schools in the nation, as determined by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor…
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After Decades of Closure, Lansdowne Theater Set to Open Its Doors Again as a Concert Hall
A century-old Lansdowne Theater is set to open its doors on August 22 after nearly four decades of closure, with the presentation of Chazz Palminteri:…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Bryn Mawr
A stunning contemporary home at 913 Drexel Lane on 1.01 acres with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale…
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Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will…
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Foundation Covers Cost of Medical Records Access for Former Crozer Patients
The Foundation for Delaware County has reached an agreement with Prospect Medical Holdings, resolving outstanding real estate and legal matters. As part of the resolution,…
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