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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Swarthmore Singer Mark Shiiba Ultimately Impresses on ‘The Voice’
Mark Shiiba’s blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice” did not get a coach chair spin but he still impressed, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC Philadelphia.…
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Home Sales Slow, Staying on Market Longer in Delaware County
In August, half of Redfin home listings in Delaware County still hadn’t found a buyer after 60 days, indicating a slowing real estate market, writes…
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DCCC Receives Bequest of $1 Million from Louise A. Strauss
The Delaware County Community College (DCCC) Educational Foundation has received an estate gift of $1 million from the late Louise A. Strauss. The gift will…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.…
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The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the…
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Delaware County Close to Losing 1 of Only 2 Family Homeless Shelters
St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center in Brookhaven, one of only two homeless shelters for families in Delaware County, could close as early as Oct. 31,…
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The Power Women of the Main Line, Include 5 From Delaware County
Delaware County is home to five Power Women making a difference, part of a group of 21 women highlighted by Main Line Today for their…
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Providence Shelter in Media Lends a Hand to Help Dogs in Hurricane Path
The damage done to people’s lives and to their property from hurricanes is obvious, but animals, too, suffer in the devastation and its aftermath. One…
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Delco Chamber Honors Peg DeGrassa as 2024 Athena Award Recipient
Longtime local journalist and community advocate Peg DeGrassa was honored Wednesday, Oct. 9, by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce as the 2024 Athena Award…
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Yeadon Warehouse’s Value Is Up 41 Percent From Two Years Ago
A Yeadon warehouse, one of the largest industrial buildings in Delaware County, recently sold for $59 million, a 41 percent increase in value since it…
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Delaware County’s Dave Droxler Performs Robin Williams- Inspired One-Man Show
Delaware County native Dave Droxler brings his one-man show, “Robin & Me: My Little Spark of Madness,” to the Hedgerow Theatre in Media, writes Sabrina…
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Learn the Essentials of Estate Planning at 4-Part Virtual Series
A free four-part educational series on estate planning, “Essentials of Estate Planning From Family to Community,” is being offered by The Foundation for Delaware County…
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11th Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Set Oct. 18
October marks National Women’s Small Business Month, a time each year when West Chester University (WCU) and SCORE celebrate the important contributions and achievements of…
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Delaware County Has Refurbished Three of Its Bridges Since July
The New Road Bridge in Aston is the latest bridge to get a ribbon cutting in Delaware County, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. It’s…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Honored as Best Accountant in Delaware County for 2024 Best of Delco Awards
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F) is proud to announce they have been selected as the Best Accountant in Delaware County for the 2024…
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Wawa’s Fast Food-like Items Make it the Envy of All Who Do Not Have One Nearby
Wawa, the mega-popular Delaware County-based convenience store chain, is a source of envy for many who do not have one nearby, writes Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen…
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First Bank House of the Week: Crisp Colonial with Plenty of Decorative Potential in Lansdowne
A beautiful colonial home on a 6,098-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdowne. . . This attractive, fully…
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Wawa Comes Out on Top in First Customer Satisfaction Study
Customers who have been professing Wawa’s superiority for years – especially against Sheetz – turned out to be right, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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