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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Art Gallery at DCCC Hosts 2025 Senior Community Services Art Show Jul. 9-31
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the 2025 Senior Community Services Art Exhibition “Art for the Ages,” on view Jul. 9-31. This annual exhibition…
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Delaware County Considers Raising Hotel Tax From 3 to 5 Percent
Delaware County Council is set to vote July 16 on increasing the county hotel tax from 3 percent to 5 percent starting in January 2026,…
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2 Delco Brothers Work Together as Maryland State Police Troopers
Dave and Matthew Hughes have always been close. The two brothers grew up in Delaware County and were both students at Chichester High School where…
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DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Elected to AACC Board of Directors
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin has been elected to the American Association of Community Colleges’ Board of Directors, effective July…
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Patients in Delaware County Feeling Effects of Crozer Health Closing
Delaware County had no organ donations in May, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Crozer was our biggest individual facility that assisted with…
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Ridley Park Couple Find E-Bike Joy, Start a Rental Business
A Ridley Park woman who lost her job in the Crozer Health closings is now pouring her energies into e-bike rentals with her husband, reports…
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First Bank House of the Week: Wayne Townhouse Near Radnor Trail for Sale
A three-bedroom Wayne townhouse at 24 Greythorne Woods Circle is available for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It is a lot of…
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DCCC Police Academy Graduates Largest Class in Its History
Sixty-one new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Jun. 12, during a ceremony held at Ridley High…
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Health Department Aids Seniors in Retrieving Crozer Records
Delaware County health department sessions are taking place this summer to help seniors retrieve their medical records after the closing of Crozer Health, writes Justin…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts June Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, June 24, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, at the Delaware County…
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Upgraded Amphitheater Greets Rose Tree Summer Concertgoers
As the Rose Tree Summer Festival‘s 50th season kicks off, new amenities await concertgoers at Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Justin Udo for KYW…
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A New Share Food Program Warehouse Has Opened in Holmes
A 9,000-square-foot food distribution warehouse was officially dedicated and opened Thursday in Holmes, reports the Daily Times. Local officials and community leaders, as well as…
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These 2 Delaware County Firms Make ‘Best to Work for’ List
Two top Delaware County employers not only made Fortune’s 2024 list of the top 100 Best Companies to Work for in the US, they also…
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Delaware County Health Department Workers Ask for a Union
Delaware County Health Department workers informed Delaware County Council members June 14 they were forming a union and asked for their support, writes Billy Kauffman…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Resident Life Expectancy
Delaware County is among the top 25 Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, but it ranked toward the higher end of the list, according…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Cheyney
An exceptional colonial home at 22 Bennetts Lane on two acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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Chester Retirees Sue for Direction Change Over Water Authority Sale
Chester’s state-appointed receiver, Michael Doweary, and his chief of staff, Vijay Kepoor, have a plan to bring the city out of bankruptcy by monetizing the…
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Delaware County First Philly Suburb to Create ‘Safe Haven’ for LGBTQ+
Delaware County made history June 4 by becoming the first Philadelphia suburb to describe itself as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ and for transgender residents,…
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