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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Take a Cold Plunge at New Wellness Center in Havertown
Cold Plunge Philly, Havertown’s newest wellness center at 1213 Darby Road, invites you to experience the benefits of heat and cold-water immersion. “The hardest part…
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Delaware County Transplants Describe LA Fire Devastation
Two former Delaware County residents are eyewitness to the Los Angeles fires currently raging in Los Angeles, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Craig Lundberg…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Federal in Wayne
An exquisite federal home at 339 Louella Avenue in Wayne, located on 0.74 lovely acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is…
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Learn How to Include Charitable Giving in Estate Planning at Jan. 14 Presentation
Interested in learning how to include charitable giving in your will or estate plans? Find out how by registering for the second in a free…
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11 Area Nonprofits Receive $22K in Foundation Associates Board Grants
The Foundation for Delaware County has awarded more than $22,000 in grant awards to 11 area nonprofits through the Foundation’s new Associates Board Community Grants…
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Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many
Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential…
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Joseph Passaretti, 1 of Delaware County’s Oldest Veterans, Remembered
Joseph Passaretti of Collingdale served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 in Africa and Europe, receiving a Purple Heart and numerous other medals.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant French Provincial in Glen Mills
An elegant French provincial home on two lovely acres at 25 Sweetbriar Lane with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available…
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Nonprofit 2025 Impact Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted
The Foundation for Delaware County has opened its 2025 Impact Grants competitive grantmaking cycle.. This is in addition to its second annual Delco Gives nonprofit…
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Wawa Closes Out 60th Anniversary Year with a Reopening Party
Wawa closed out its 60th anniversary year Dec. 20 with a party. The location was in Ridley Township, the town that hosted the first Wawa…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Study With Incarcerated Through Inside-Out Program
Eighteen students, 10 from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornbury, overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas…
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Aqua PA Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 13,550 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100…
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2SP in Aston Has Set Out to Be Delaware County’s Brewry
2SP Brewing, an Aston brewery, has gone out of its way to be Delco’s brewery, writes Jeff Tomik for Philly Voice. Brewer Adam Peterson has…
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2nd Annual Delco Gives Day Coming in May From the Foundation for Delaware County
With the overwhelming success of the inaugural Delco Gives Day last May, the philanthropic community event returns again on May 8-9, 2025. Power Home Remodeling…
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Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership
The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that dream…
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South Asians Largely Turned Out for Trump in Delaware County
Heavily South Asian precincts in Delaware County had the largest suburban shift toward Trump, with voters there identifying the economy, illegal immigration, and the war…
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How Philadelphia PR Firms Drive ROI and Build Brand Trust Through Powerful Storytelling
Public relations (PR) is more than press releases or media mentions—it’s a long-term strategy that fuels business growth, builds brand credibility, and delivers measurable results. …
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Delaware County’s First Black Woman Lawyer, Gail Whitaker, Remembered
Gail M Whitaker, a longtime member of Media Borough Council, and the first Black woman to practice law in Delaware County, died Dec. 5. She…
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