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 to See Impact From Proposed Hydrogen Energy Hub
It’s expected that at least one Delaware County energy company and one Delaware County university will be impacted by a proposed hydrogen energy MACH2 Mid-Atlantic…
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Find Out Which Delaware County Towns Have the Most Remote Workers in Pennsylvania
So how many more Delaware County remote workers are there these days? Of the top 50 communities ranked in Pennsylvania for the highest number of…
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Postal Service Contractor Shutting Down Sharon Hill Facility, Loss of 75 Jobs
A company that contracts with the U.S. Postal Service to sort and handle mail from trucks and aircraft has decided to close a Delaware County…
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Momoyama BBQ II Brings Hawaiian Comfort Food to Havertown
Hawaiian food has come to Delaware County, specifically Haverford Township, and it’s about time. Momoyama Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ in Willow Grove has opened a…
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Adds a Montgomery County Location
The national chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, with locations in Broomall and Brookhaven in Delaware County, is coming to Limerick Township, according to Ryan…
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Wawa’s Got Pizza. One Washington Post Writer Is Asking, ‘Why?’
Delaware County’s favorite convenience store chain has a new item on its menu–Wawa pizza. “Why?” asks Tim Carman for The Washington Post. Wawa is on…
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FrightMaps Is Back to Help You Find the Best Halloween Displays
It creeps up on you like the frightful holiday it is. Halloween has already made its presence known in stores and among the decorations that…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. In-Person–Marketing Basics for Entrepreneurs If…
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Phillies Former PR Man Larry Shenk Roots for World Series From Delaware County Retirement Community
Larry Shenk has a history with the Phillies going back to the 1960s so it’s no surprise he’s rooting for a World Series win this year from his Delaware County retirement community,…
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Get Your Cute Cat Fix at the Cat Nook Café and Help a Local Rescue
Thinking of adopting a cat but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just like to hang around cats. If so, The Cat Nook…
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Wawa Wins License in Liquor Board Auction with $300,000 Bid in Chester
In a competitive bid that drew attention across the state, Wawa emerged victorious in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) auction for an expired liquor…
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It’s Time to Pick a Name for Delaware County’s Newest Park
Do you have a name for Delaware County’s 213-acre park on the former Don Guanella property in Marple? Submit your suggestion, and if it’s chosen,…
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Delaware County College Student Rescued From Gaza When War Starts
Delaware County college student Dakota Scott was rescued this weekend by her university’s armed guards from the Gaza border after Hamas attacked Israel, reports Randy…
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Best Drivers in Pennsylvania Come From Delaware County. So Do Some of the Worst
A new study has found that Haverford Township has the best drivers in Pennsylvania, coming out first in a list of 10 communities in the…
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Aqua Replaces More Than 4,800 Feet of Aging Water Main on the Main Line
Aqua Pennsylvania has recently completed replacing approximately 4,823 feet of aging water main in Haverford Township. The company upgraded aging water mains with ductile iron…
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Some Pet Turtles Are Giving Salmonella to People in the Region
Pet turtles are causing a small Salmonella outbreak that seems to be on the rise, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the last…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. How to Launch a Successful…
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These Delaware County Area Women Earn Rightful Spots on Main Line Today’s Power Women List
A cadre of formidable Delaware County area women, each a powerhouse in their respective fields and communities, have rightfully earned spots on Main Line Today’s…
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