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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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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BGA&F Named a 2025 Top Workplace by ‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County, and Chadds Ford, Chester County, has once again been…
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Even Before Crozer Closed Other Hospitals Were Getting Busier
The busiest ERs in Delaware County came out of Crozer Health. Now that it’s closed, the county’s two remaining emergency rooms at Main Line Health’s…
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With EV Chargers Come Bigger Gas Stations and Local Pushback
With electric vehicle chargers now popping up at gas stations like Wawa, stores are expanding to keep customers engaged while they wait. That shift isn’t…
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It Was a Typical Irish Day for Havertown’s 7th Annual Irish Festival
It was overcast and rainy this past Saturday, which would sadden most festival organizers, but for the organizers of the Havertown Irish Festival, it was…
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Delaware County Chamber Honors Frances M. Sheehan at Membership Luncheon
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is presenting Frances M Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County, with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a…
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Citizen’s Park Unavailable? Here’s 3 Delaware County Sports Bar to Fill in
Delaware County sports bars are the best place to watch the Phillies when you can’t get over to Citizens Bank Park. Here in Delaware County,…
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Delaware County Designer’s ‘Boatkin’ Bag an Internet Sensation
A new “Boatkin” bag is firing up Internet fashionistas, and it comes from Delaware County, reports the 6abc digital staff. Jen Risk invented the bag …
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Historic Preservation Grants Target Pennsylvania Locations Including 1 in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is awarding just over $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants, including $100,000 to the Rose Valley Centennial Foundation…
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Crozer Hospitals Put Up for Sale as Springfield OKs Microhospital
As displaced Crozer Health patients overwhelm emergency rooms at Delaware County’s two remaining hospitals, four other closed hospitals in Delaware County, and their contents, are…
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EPA Brownfield Grant Will Aid Delaware County Property Redevelopment
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Delaware has been awarded $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2025 Brownfields Community-wide Assessment…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-Front Traditional in Newtown Square
A stunning stone-front traditional home at 2 Greystone Circle on a lovely 10,733-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is…
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Pope Leo XIV Dons Cap for His Alma Mater, Villanova University
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a link back to his Delaware County past when he put on a Villanova University baseball hat that was presented to…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to…
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Lincoln Financial in Radnor Makes Big Gains on Fortune 500 List
Radnor-based Lincoln National, also known as Lincoln Financial Group, rose 126 spots on the Fortune 500 rankings in 2025 to 228th, the third largest jump…
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