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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Hillel Ziskind Takes Delaware County Spelling Bee Win, Heads to Nationals
With the word “P-E-N-D-U-L-O-U-S” safely behind him, Grayson School eighth-grader Hillel Ziskind will represent Delaware County proudly as he heads off to Washington D.C. in…
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SEPTA Uses Federal Grant to Replace Market-Frankford El Fleet
SEPTA will use a $317 million federal grant to partially pay for replacing its Market-Frankford El fleet, writes Harrison Cann for City & State. U.S.…
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Wawa Brand Has Been Good to the Family That Started It All
Wawa’s branding as being uniquely born of Delaware County and the Philadelphia region has given it a fiercely loyal customer base and rewarded the Wood…
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Voters May Decide Whether to Fund Trails in Delaware County
Delaware County voters could be asked in a November referendum if they are willing to pay for trails, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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Elwyn’s $1 Billion Merger with Merakey Falls Through
In 2023, Lafayette Hill’s Merakey had announced a merger with Elwyn, a Delaware County nonprofit, but according to Behavioral Health News, the agreement is now…
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Here’s an Update on a New European Café Coming to Media
Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business…
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Wawa Hopes Chocolate and Hoagies Are a Good Combo
The sweetest place on Earth may soon also have Wawa hoagies if a Hershey store is approved, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Wawa wants…
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Peace Center Proposed for Upland Seminary Where MLK Was a Student
In his younger days, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a student at Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland. He studied there from 1948 until…
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Nether Providence High Grad to be Inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame
One of Delaware County’s own has made it into space and into the U.S Astronaut Hall of Fame. Marsha Ivins, a graduate of Nether Providence…
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Breathe Easy. Better Air Will Be Coming to Delaware County
It’s not looking great in Delaware County as far as air pollution goes. Officials believe Delaware County, along with Camden County, N.J., will fail to…
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Four ‘Game Changer’ Sponsors on Board for Delco Gives Day
The Foundation for Delaware County announces four Delco Gives Day sponsors are on board for the May 8-9, 2024 event. These game-changer sponsors are Aqua,…
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Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry
Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of…
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Delco Fans of Susan Noles Turn Up the Heat in Golden Bachelorette Campaign
ABC confirmed Saturday it’s going ahead with a Golden Bachelorette spin-off, which should please Susan Noles fans, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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New Delaware County Community Center Focuses on LGBTQ Youth
A new LGBTQ Delaware County community center in Upper Darby opened Feb. 10 that focuses on LGBTQ youth and the BIPOC communities, writes Nate File…
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See How Delaware County Schools Would Benefit from New State Funding Plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan released Tuesday calls for a $1 billion increase in basic education funding. It includes a new way to distribute money…
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20 Best Western Suburb Restaurants Include 5 From Delaware County
There are five newer Delaware County restaurants that made Main Line Today’s “20 best new restaurants” for the western suburbs, compiled by Ed Williams for…
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European Lager House in Thornton Expands Into Chester County
BierHaul Farmhouse, a European lager house in Delaware County, is expanding its operations into Chester County with a new location that will feature an indoor…
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Delaware County Leadership: Susan Larkin, EVP and President of Core Commercial Markets, Independence Blue Cross
Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad…
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