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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Sheetz Goes on Offensive with Plan to Open Store Across from Wawa in Chester County
Sheetz is making a bold move in its rivalry with Wawa, pushing into its opponent’s territory with plans to open one of its first Greater…
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Beam-Signing Celebrates Progress on Aston Micro-Hospital
A beam-signing ceremony on Wednesday signified that the structural phase of the Aston micro-hospital from ChristianaCare is finished. ChristianaCare and Delaware County leaders were on…
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First Bank House of the Week: Peaceful Contemporary in Radnor
An attractive contemporary home at 460 King of Prussia Road in Radnor, located on 1.91 lovely acres with four bedrooms and four and a half…
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Applications Open for Students to Join Junior Delaware County Council
Delaware County Council is accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Junior County Council program. This innovative initiative offers high school juniors and seniors from across Delaware…
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See Which Delaware County Universities Pay 6-Figure Faculty Salaries
Average faculty members commanded six-figure salaries in 2024 at 18 colleges and universities in Greater Philadelphia, including four from Delaware County. Colleges in the region…
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Latest Data Shows Delaware County Still Struggling With Crozer Loss
It’s been two months since Crozer Health closed, and Delaware County communities and residents are definitely experiencing longer waits, longer transport times, and higher costs…
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PECO Opens 2025 Powering the Arts Grant Program to Advance Equal Access to the Arts Across Region
Equal access to the arts is more than a value for PECO; it’s a cornerstone of the company’s corporate giving. That commitment is once again…
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State Legislators Respond to Hospital Fund Proposal for Crozer-Chester
State legislators responded to a budget amendment from State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160) of Chadds Ford to create a $200 million Hospital Acquisition Assistance Fund…
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Many Aqua Pennsylvania Customers Are Eligible for Monthly Discounts and Don’t Know It
The rising cost of living is a top-of-mind issue for many right now, and at Aqua Pennsylvania, we want to ensure that our customers are…
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From Weather to Home Values, These 5 Delaware County Towns Are Tops
Stacker discovered that five Delaware County towns are tops among suburbs in the Philadelphia area. Public and private schools in each town received A+ or…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Over $1,300 for Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual initiative, The Longest Day, on June 20, 2025, raising more than $1,300 to support awareness…
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Financing from Firstrust Bank Fuels Ambitious Riverfront Vision at Conshohocken’s River Place
River Place, a 62-unit townhouse community taking shape along the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken, is transforming a previously underused stretch of Washington Street. And nearby…
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Delaware County Skies Ready to Light Up for 4th of July Week
Delaware County fireworks are ready to take off this week. Here are a few good spots to check out this year, according to the 6abc…
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3 Delaware County Towns Among the Friendliest in Pennsylvania
If you’re in need of some friendly surroundings you won’t have to travel far in Delaware County. Apparently, three communities here have been named among…
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Here’s Why the Healthcare Nonprofits Couldn’t Save Crozer Health
A coalition of six area health care systems rallied together for months in an effort to save Crozer Health, but two major roadblocks kept it…
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Lansdowne Ave. Rite Aid in Drexel Hill Latest Store to Close in Bankruptcy
You can add one more Delaware County Rite Aid store to the list of closings amid the retail pharmacy’s bankruptcy, writes Daniel Une for Penn…
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A Broomall Mobile Irish Pub Was So Popular There’s a Sequel
Broomall Irishman John Chambers struck gold when he created a mobile Irish pub for rent. After a story on the pub appeared in The Philadelphia…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Colonial in Thornbury
A lovely colonial home at 9 W Branch Lane, situated on an attractive 0.36-acre lot, is available for sale in West Chester, featuring five bedrooms…
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