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 Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents,…
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Applications Extended to Sept. 17 for Delco Green Ways Grants
Delaware County’s popular Delco Green Ways Grant Program is now accepting applications for Grant Round 2 through Sept. 17. Municipalities are encouraged to apply for…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading to New York Line Would Run Through Montgomery County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York…
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First Media Was a Great Place to Retire. Now, in PA, It’s Delco. Here’s Why
Delaware County is among the best counties in Pennsylvania where seniors can find their own private paradise to retire and live out their golden years,…
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New Principal at Saint Mark’s High in Delaware has Cardinal O’Hara Roots
For Delaware County native Diane Casey, coming to Saint Mark’s High School in Wilmington, Del. three years ago was like coming home, writes Mike Lang…
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Reopens, After Fire and 10-Month Closure
On Thursday, August 19, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties will reopen its West Norriton ReStore, after an electrical fire forced it to close in November 2020. …
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Cheyney University Pays Outstanding Student Pandemic Balances
Cheyney University in Delaware and Chester counties announced this week it will erase unpaid student bills accumulated since the start of the pandemic, writes Jeremy…
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Injuries Frustrate Brianna Foster Who Dreams of Being State Track Champ
Ridley High senior Brianna Foster was having a very good year until a torn hamstring kept her out of the PIAA Class 3A Track and…
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Aqua PA Invests $7.9 Million in Delaware County Infrastructure Upgrades
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that $7.9 million in infrastructure improvement projects are underway in Upper Darby, Middletown, and Marple townships to improve service reliability for…
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Temple Lutheran Church in Havertown Goes 100 Percent Solar
Temple Lutheran Church in Havertown has installed a solar array on its roof large enough to offset 100 percent of its annual electricity usage. It’s…
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Transportation Bill Could Ease Delaware County Commutes
The massive transportation bill that recently passed the U.S. House would provide around $115 million for critical projects in Southeast Pennsylvania, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for…
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Health Partnership With Chester County Was ‘Lifesaving,’ Officials Say
“We have made enormous progress,” Delaware County Council Vice Chair Dr. Monica Taylor said Friday, “and that is a testament to the hard work of…
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Berwyn’s Brad Inglesby, Creator of “Mare of Easttown” Talks Show’s Success, His Inspirations
Even Berwyn’s Brad Inglesby, creator of Mare of Easttown, did not expect to see the recently aired HBO show become such a monster hit, writes…
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Delaware County Congresswoman Doesn’t Want Your Stuff Stuck on Facebook
Delaware County’s Seventh District U.S Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon is sponsoring a bill that could change the digital economy dominated by Google and Facebook, writes…
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An Old Delco Friend Makes Philadelphia Inquirer List of Best Philly Burgers
So The Philadelphia Inquirer’s restaurant staff writers got together and decided where the best burgers in Philly are. We’re talking Jillian Wilson, Craig LaBan and…
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Delaware County Juneteenth Celebration Marks Anniversary of End of Slavery
Juneteenth was celebrated throughout Delaware County with special notice this year of its new status as an official federal holiday marking the end of slavery…
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A Second Season for ‘Mare of Easttown’? Only If It’s Great, Ingelsby Says
“Mare” creator Brad Ingelsby says he wouldn’t rule out a second season for “Mare of Easttown” but only if it can be done right, writes…
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Clang, Clang, Clang Went the Totally Modernized SEPTA Trolley
SEPTA is spending $203 million in the next 12 years to modernize its trolley system, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It would spend…
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