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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Media’s Where To Be When You’re Ready to Walk to Your Next Meal
Whether it’s weekend visits to neighborhood farmer’s markets, or a stroll down main street to your favorite restaurant, there are communities in Delaware County and…
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Drexel Basketball Coach Zach Spiker Keeps Adapting Now That NIL Is in Play
Zach Spiker, the 57-year-old Drexel men’s basketball coach, was experiencing challenges seven seasons into his coaching career as he watched the game change around him,…
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Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia…
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High-Tech Smart Carts Coming to Drexel Hill, Brookhaven ShopRites
Two ShopRite stores in Delaware County, one at Drexeline in Drexel Hill, the other on Edgemont Avenue in Brookhaven, will be among the first in…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes 2 New Board Members
The Foundation for Delaware County has elected two new board members, Kevin Dow and Donna Crilley Farrell, to the Foundation’s board of directors. Several officers…
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Checking in With Aston’s Susan Noles of ‘Golden Bachelor’ Fame
Things are still riding high for Susan Noles who brought her Delaware County personality to the nation when the Aston resident appeared on the inaugural…
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Crozer Health Loses Radiology Services but Finds Another Partner
Crozer Health is losing its longtime radiology partner, Southeast Radiology Limited, after it terminated its agreement with the Delaware County hospital system, writes Kenny Cooper…
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PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights Delaware County Gun Violence Reduction Success
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Delaware County Thursday to highlight proposed state investments to reduce gun violence, touting successes already seen locally, writes Max…
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Dad Jokes Built Delaware County Native Dave Ogleton’s TikTok Career
Delaware County native Dave “FitDad” Ogleton knows how to get his 3 million+ followers on TikTok to laugh and cringe at the same time, writes…
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Public Health Kiosks Are Coming to Delaware County With Free Tests and Products
A new approach to public health is being tried out in Delaware County that will let residents be tested for various ailments for free at…
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Meet the Delaware County Queen of the Hustle—Lisa Chavous
People familiar with Philadelphia and Delaware County’s music scene generally know Lisa Chavous, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Born and raised in Sharon…
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Merion Golf Club Caddie Abigail Schmucker Earns Scholarship
Haverford High School graduate Abigail Schmucker is one of the first women of four, to be hired as a junior caddie at Ardmore’s Merion Golf…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential landmark funding from the Delaware…
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See How SEPTA’s Bus Revolution Will Affect Delaware County
SEPTA has created something called the Bus Revolution, a total revamping of a bus service system that hasn’t been majorly overhauled since 1968, writes Sandy…
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CCRES Sponsors and Gives a Helping Hand at Special Olympics
The CCRES team along with our partners at the Chester County Intermediate Unit had a blast at this year’s Special Olympics celebrating the talented athletes.…
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A Second Season of ‘Mare of Easttown’ Is In ‘Early Discussions’
Even as the new mystery crime drama “Task” continues to film in our region, negotiations are underway at HBO about a “Mare of Easttown” Season…
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Landfill Moves Designed to Reduce Waste, Trash Incineration in Delaware County
Within three years, more than a quarter million tons of trash from Delaware County will find its way to a Berks County landfill in an…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Receives Reaccreditation
The Foundation for Delaware County announced it recently received full reaccreditation with Community Foundations National Standards, the highest standard for philanthropic excellence. One of 900…
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