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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A Door Honors Jimmy Carter’s Habitat Work in Delaware County
There’s a unique memorial on display in Delaware County to honor the late President Jimmy Carter and his work with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity,…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering…
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David Zandstra, Charged in 50-Year-Old Murder of Marple Girl, Found Not Guilty
A 50-year-old cold case murder that shook a Marple neighborhood for decades added another chapter Friday when a Delaware County jury found pastor David Zandstra…
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Did You Know? MLK Jr. Studied at Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland
Long before he pioneered the Civil Rights Movement or won the Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Jr. spent three of his formative years as…
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Haverford’s Bunoa Sera Ristorante Opens Second Place in Springfield
The family-owned Italian restaurant Buona Sera Ristorante, which opened in Haverford Township in 2022, has opened a second location at 801 W. Sproul Road in…
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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 13-Feb. 14; Special Reception Jan. 22
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its ninth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide…
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IBX Associates Collect More Than 2,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
Independence Blue Cross associates collected more than 2,000 pounds of food in support of five local food pantries, one for each county in southeastern Pennsylvania. Part…
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Crozer Health Could See a New Operator Or Closed Hospitals by Next Week
A Prospect Medical Holdings attorney is reporting that a new operator for Crozer Health chosen by the Pennsylvania attorney general could be found as soon…
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Good News Pennsylvanians: Wawa is Expanding Westward
To kick off 2025, Wawa’s western expansion in Pennsylvania includes two new locations in central Pennsylvania, writes Sue Gleiter from PennLive Patriot-News. On Jan.…
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Getting Into These Selective Delaware County Colleges Is Tough
In the Philadelphia region, the University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most difficult colleges to get into, with a 5.9 percent acceptance rate,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Attractive Tudor Colonial in Wallingford
An attractive Tudor-style colonial home at 108 Stratford Lane on 0.86 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available…
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IBX Foundation’s Support of Local Health Centers Strengthens Region’s Healthcare Safety Net
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — first established in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty — play a crucial role…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Fuels State and Local Reactions
State and local officials weren’t surprised that Prospect Medical Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Saturday, but that doesn’t mean they were happy about it,…
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Citadel Heart of Learning Award Before Tomorrow’s Deadline
Tomorrow, Jan. 15, is the deadline to nominate a teacher for Citadel Credit Union’s prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. The program honors local teachers throughout…
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Big Inch Oil Pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville Helped Allies Win World War II
The so-called Big Inch pipeline, the 1,400-mile oil pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville built in early World War II helped allies win the war,…
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50 Restaurants and Bars Opening in 2025; 4 Are in Delaware County
The Philadelphia region’s restaurant boom that saw a busy 2024 continues into the new year, with dozens of restaurant openings slated for 2025, including some…
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Enrollment Applications Are Surging at These Delaware County Colleges
Despite changing demographics and the impact of the pandemic, several Philadelphia-area colleges have seen freshman applications surge in the past decade, including four in Delaware…
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Jim and Mia Cassady Are Bringing Pickleball Centers to Delaware County
Glen Mills native Jim Cassady has given up his job in digital marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb so he can saturate Delaware County with pickleball…
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