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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Delaware County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services
Karen Barsoum, Director of Chester County Voter Services, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in a tiny village in the Netherlands, where her dad…
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Media Author Ponders the Repercussions of ‘Decade of Greed’ in New Book
Award-winning Media author and editor Tom McGrath examines the Decade of Greed and its repercussions on America’s society in his latest book, Triumph of the…
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New Podcast Revisits 1971 History-Changing Heist of Media FBI Office
In the second season of his podcast Snafu, Ed Helms revisits the news Betty Medsger broke more than half a century ago at the Washington…
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Register Now for Fall Education at Delaware County Community College – Drop-in Aug. 15-17 & 19-21
Fall registration is still open for all individuals interested in attending Delaware County Community College. With flexible programs and a commitment to staying ahead of…
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2 Delaware County Colleges Included in Six Figure Tuition Update
Back in 2018 blogger Bryan Alexander posed the question of which would be the first American college or university to charge six-figure tuitions to attend.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Historic Carriage Home in Wayne
A beautiful historic carriage home on 3.34 acres with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. .…
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Twelve Delaware County Companies Make This Year’s Inc. 5000 List
Twelve Delaware County companies found their place on the Inc. 5000 list for 2024, the publication’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the United…
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Delaware County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water
Thom Chiomento, Vice President of Pennsylvania American Water, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up all over the world thanks to his father’s job in…
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Plans to Add Part-time Shoulder Use to Blue Route Moving Forward
Plans to alleviate rush-hour traffic jams on Interstate 476 by adding part-time shoulder use are slowly moving forward, writes Pete Bannan for The Times Herald.…
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Crozer Health Ending All Operating Room Services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park
Crozer Health, the financially distressed four-hospital system in Delaware County, is planning to end all operating room services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park by…
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No, Immigrants Had Nothing to Do With Decision to Ban Swimming at Darby Creek in Rolling Green Park
For years, Darby Creek in Delaware County’s Rolling Green Park was the spot where residents went to swim or float on inner tubes during hot…
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For Walkers, This Delaware County Community Is Ideal
Out here in the suburbs, it’s hard to take care of daily chores without a car, but there are actually neighborhoods in the region where…
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Deal Struck With CHA Partners to Acquire Crozer Health as a Nonprofit
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. and CHA Partners LLC have announced a preliminary deal Aug. 5 to sell Crozer Health to CHA, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Chester Pike Boroughs Seizing an Opportunity to Revitalize
Six Chester Pike boroughs in Delaware County could see investment and growth coming to their communities with help from a county agency and some matching…
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5 Delco Spots Made Top 100 List of Safest PA Places. Do You Live in 1 of Them?
Delaware County is home to five of the 100 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to a 2022 list from ElitePersonalFinance.com. ElitePersonalFinance compiled the…
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See Where in Delaware County Homes are Selling the Fastest
The fastest selling homes in Delaware County are happening in four communities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Realtor.com, the typical…
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Delaware County Has Plenty of Family-Friendly Restaurant Options
Delaware County has no shortage of family-friendly restaurants that are kid-friendly, with exceptional kids’ menus along with some fun and games, writes Samantha Geiger for…
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Delaware County Golf Courses Make the Grade in Pennsylvania
Some of Pennsylvania’s best public and private golf courses can be found in Delaware County, according to a new rankings list by Golfweek Magazine. Public…
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