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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New State-of-the-Art Nature Playground Opens in Cobbs Creek
An upgraded state-of-the-art nature-themed playground has opened in Cobbs Creek near 63rd and Spruce, on the edge of the Upper Darby border, reports West Philly…
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Chester County Town Has One of Best Main Streets in Pennsylvania
Thanks to its exquisite architecture, singular shops, and eateries, West Chester is one of the towns in Pennsylvania with the best main streets, writes Albert…
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Top 10 Ranked PA School Districts Include 2 From Delaware County
Two school districts located in Delaware County were ranked among the top 10 school districts in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Delco Fun Fact: We Have the Most Expensive Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
CashNetUSA has declared a Delaware County community to be the most expensive neighborhood in all of Pennsylvania, writes Matt DiSanto for Centre Daily Times. The…
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Advocates Want Boy Wrongly Executed Honored with Delaware County Building Name Change
A lobbying effort is underway to name a Delaware County court building after Alexander McClay Williams, a teen who was wrongfully sent to his death…
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Brad Ingelsby, Praised for ‘Mare’, Now Working on New Film
The Berwyn-native and brains behind critically acclaimed HBO Series: Mare of Easttown is heading to Hunterdon County in New Jersey to film a new thriller,…
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Delaware County Student Earns Prestigious Academic Medal from Immaculata University
During Immaculata University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies, several recent graduates, including David Crowell from Aston, were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. The student is listed below with…
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Essington’s Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Acquires Former Helicopter Manufacturing Facility in Chester County
Essington-based Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft technology, has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville. PiAC will transform…
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EPA Funds Aid Delaware County Effort to Clean Up Brownfields
The Delaware County Redevelopment Authority will receive $1 million of $14 million in federal EPA funds to clean up abandoned, polluted sites known as brownfields,…
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See How Delaware County Compares in Small Business Success
A recent survey by SmartAsset puts Delaware County fourth best in the state for small business success, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times.…
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Three Chester County Spots Among Best New Restaurants for 2023
Three Chester County eateries are among the best new restaurants in Philadelphia for 2023, according to a list from Visit Philadelphia. De La Terre in…
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The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day Blows Away Goal
The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised over $127,000 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. A total…
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Chester County Town Named One of the Cutest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mary Powell, Dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Immaculata University
Mary Powell, dean of the new College of Nursing and Health Professions at Immaculata University, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Delaware County…
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‘I was in Shock’: Local Teen Fights Off Shark Attack in New Jersey
Maggie Drozdowski, a Chester County teenager, survived a shark attack during a surfing outing over the weekend in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, write Matt Petrillo…
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Here is How Phoenixville Woman Took Las Vegas by Storm
Jennifer Slifer, a Phoenixville resident, crowned her visit to Las Vegas with a win at the 2023 APA 8-Ball Classic Pool Championship late last month,…
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Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Why Use a Digital Marketing Company?
Running a small business can be difficult, and local technology consultant, IT Edge, knows that. They’ve been serving the Chester County area for over 30…
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10 Delco Communities Make ‘Hottest Neighborhood’ List for Home Value
Ten Delaware County communities made a Philadelphia Magazine ‘hottest neighborhood’ list of the Philadelphia region’s priciest properties and most expensive neighborhoods in 2022. Here, in…
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