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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The Foundation for Delaware County Announces New Strategic Plan
A new Foundation strategic plan has been unveiled for the years 2023-26. This comprehensive roadmap for The Foundation for Delaware County charts an ambitious course…
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Aldan Boosters Mark 100 Years of Service to the Community
The Aldan Boosters, which began during Prohibition as a fraternal social club, is celebrating 100 years of doing community services, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…
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Housing Coalition Urges Solutions as Delaware County Counts 300 Homeless
The Delaware County Housing Coalition is confronting a critical challenge–Delaware County counts 300 homeless people here, with 20 renter households facing eviction notices daily. Families…
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Mentoring: From Idea to Successful Small Business Partnership!
During National Mentoring Month, SCORE praises entrepreneurs who harness the power of mentoring to launch their businesses. The best way to demonstrate this is to…
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Hike Among the Treetops in Darby Creek Trail’s Proposed Addition
Delaware County hikers will one day be able to walk among the treetops on the Darby Creek Trail, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The…
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Proposed Collective Plan Would Address Maternal Health Crisis in Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Delaware County contributed to a statewide collective plan to raise awareness of recommendations to improve maternal health, reduce racial/ethnic disparities in Pennsylvania…
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Here’s Why You Love Wawa Over Other Convenience Stores
On its road to being the nation’s 25th largest private company, Wawa has positioned itself separately from other convenience store chains, and it’s why you…
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Crozer Health and Jefferson Form Neurological Care Partnership
Jefferson Health is now providing neurological services to Crozer Health patients in Delaware County through a neurological care partnership, writes John George for Philadelphia Business…
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Newtown Square’s Arrivent Plans Public Stock Offering to Fund Cancer Drug
ArriVent Biopharma in Newtown Square plans to initiate a public stock offering to raise between $137.5 million and $160 million for the development and launch…
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More Than 110 Nonprofits on Board So Far for Delco Gives Day
Since Jan. 3, 110 Delaware County nonprofits have registered for Delco Gives Day for a chance to reap the benefits of a 24-hour online and…
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Delaware County’s Merion Golf Club awarded 2040 U.S. Open
The Merion Golf Club in Ardmore is slated to host the U.S. Open every ten years, it seems, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business…
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For at Least a Decade, Tractor-Trailers Keep Hitting the Prospect Park Bridge. Why?
Things are generally quiet in Prospect Park, except for the occasional sound of a tractor-trailer striking the railroad bridge, writes Israel Ojoko for bnn. It’s…
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Floodwater Rescue Tests Delaware County Tech and Crews
A Delaware County floodwater rescue saved Joel Bryant, who was hanging on for life after climbing a tree to escape rising flood waters that swept…
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Delaware County Hails New Era for Its Juvenile Justice System
Delaware County is overhauling its approach to juvenile crime and rehabilitation, starting with demolishing the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center this summer, writes Kathleen E.…
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Cultural Center Now Open in Tinicum for Lovers of Italians and Italian Americans
Italians and those who love them now have a place to gather and experience Italian culture and history. The Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware…
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Foundation: Nonprofit Registration for Delco Gives Day Now Open
The Foundation for Delaware County announces the launch of Delco Gives, a community giving initiative designed to unite residents, businesses, and organizations in a collective…
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Skateboard Culture on Display at Media Art Council Exhibit
Skateboarding and skateboard culture moves beyond sports and recreation with a new art exhibition opening Jan. 12 in Media, writes Jason Udo for KYW Newsradio.…
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Most Delaware County Colleges Saw Endowment Growth in 2023
Endowment growth in 2023 from colleges and universities in the Greater Philadelphia Area rebounded for the most part after losing ground the year before, writes…
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