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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Delaware County Hosts Inaugural 10-Mile Race From Media to Chester
A new tradition is coming to Delaware County Sept. 28 as it embarks on its first big race, the Delco 10-Miler that starts at Rose…
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DCMH Physicians Announce Grants for ChesPenn and Share Food Program
Physicians formerly working at Delaware County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) have provided grants to support ChesPenn Health Services in Upper Darby and the Share Food Program’s…
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Immaculata University Launches New Community Music School Serving Musicians of All Ages and Skill Levels
Immaculata University has launched the Immaculata University Community Music School, a new program designed to provide high-quality music instruction and performance opportunities to learners of all…
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DCCC Student from Chester County Awarded $5,000 Dunkin’ Scholarship
Needah-e-Fatema Hafeezali Gangji of Malvern, a 2025 graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2025 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Gangji is…
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Tinicum’s Urban Winery John Robert Cellars Opens New Media Location
John Robert Cellars, an urban winery in Tinicum Township, has expanded its Delaware County footprint with a new location in Media, writes Lisa Dukart for…
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Two Delco High School Football Teams Earn Spots Among Top Ten in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Two Delaware County high school football teams have earned spots among the top ten in Southeastern Pennsylvania, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chester,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Ardmore Home Near Merion Golf Club Lists for $1.7M
Listed at $1,695,500, 673 Ardmore Avenue is a distinguished early 20th-century estate blending historic Main Line charm with modern amenities. Built for Philadelphia Stock Exchange…
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Eight Delaware County Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Eight Delaware County companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Radnor-Based Avantor Shares Climb After Activist Investor Calls to Streamline or Sell Company
Avantor shares rose almost ten percent on Monday after activist investor Engine Capital Management pushed to either streamline operations or sell the Radnor-based chemical and…
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Enjoy Some Pop Up Gelato with Delaware County Ties
A home-grown family pizza business, Cocco’s Pizza, in Delaware County added a gelato shop next to their Primos business in 2011, and now there’s a…
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Teen Destination Claire’s Could Close at the Springfield Mall
Delaware County teens may need to go elsewhere to have their ears pierced, as Claire’s, a low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer in the Springfield Mall,…
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IBX Announces Sunshine Award Winners of Seventh Annual Celebrate Caring Campaign
Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its seventh annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of nominations…
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Local History Professor Shares His Decades of Duffy’s Cut Research
Local history professor William Watson has shared the story of first discovering Duffy’s Cut, a mysterious landmark in Malvern, as he writes in an article…
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First Bank House of the Week: Grand Colonial in Newtown Square
A grand colonial home at 3917 Woodland Drive on lovely 0.49 acres with eight bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for…
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Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations
Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn on your tap, start your…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The…
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Delaware County Won’t Appeal Ruling Allowing Some Municipal Health Inspections
Delaware County has decided not to challenge a court ruling allowing 13 municipalities to continue conducting their own health inspections, writes Justin Udo for KYW…
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Breaking Bread Homeless Shelter in Upper Darby Facing $500,000 Funding Crisis
The Breaking Bread Community Center, a homeless shelter in Upper Darby, has a $500,000 hole in its operating budget after Delaware County implemented funding cuts.…
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