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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COVID Curious Can Now Get Answers at Delaware County COVID-19 Call Center
Answers to COVID-19 questions from Delaware County residents are now a phone call away, reports Dan Cuellar for 6abc.com. “We set up the call center…
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Vaccinations Reach 1,000s in Delaware County, but General Rollout Still Elusive
Delaware County has administered 4,435 vaccinations as of Jan. 4 while it continues to look at mass vaccination sites, reports Bob Brooks for 6abc.com. A…
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Judge OKs DELCORA Sale to Aqua PA Despite County Effort to Block It
A sale that would put Delaware County’s public sewer system, DELCORA, into the private hands of Aqua Pennsylvania was allowed to go forward despite an…
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Vaccine Distribution Center Opening Jan. 15 in Yeadon
Now that COVID-19 vaccines have arrived, Delaware County will be opening a wellness center in Yeadon, hopefully by Jan. 15, for testing and vaccine distribution,…
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The Best Places to Get a Fresh Turkey in Delaware County for Thanksgiving Dinner
By Christine Tarlecki Ordering a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving from a local farm or farm market store offers a fresher bird and better flavor, which…
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Joe Biden Stops in Chester to Thank Campaign Volunteers
With about a week to go until the Nov. 3 presidential election, former vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden visited Democratic campaign volunteers…
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Check Out Which Private High Schools in Delaware County Are Among This Year’s 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Delaware County is home to seven of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new report published by Niche.com.…
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Jill Biden Talks About Importance of Women in Campaign Swing through Swarthmore
Jill Biden made a campaign swing through Swarthmore Thursday, thanking volunteers and speaking with a group of elected female leaders at a small backyard rally,…
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Health Department Virtual Town Hall Highlights Health Needs in Delaware County
Delaware County updated its health department plans with a virtual town hall Thursday attended by 200 people, writes Zachariah Hughes for the Philadelphia Tribune. Delaware…
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Delaware County Stakes Its Claim at the Shore
It’s true. No matter where you go in the world, Delco natives always take a little bit of Delaware County with them. One family’s recent…
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‘Delco Gives Back’ Community Donation Event Postponed to Aug. 11 Due to Inclement Weather
Due to a forecast of inclement weather Aug. 4, Delco Gives Back, a donation event scheduled tomorrow has been rescheduled to Aug. 11 Donations will…
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Delaware County Monitoring Bars, Restaurants Ignoring COVID-19 Guidelines, as Young Adult Cases Swell
Delaware County officials are cracking down on bars and restaurants not following distancing and other COVID-19 safety requirements. The enforcement action comes as the result…
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Delaware County’s Swim Clubs Are Open If You’d Like to Reclaim Some of Your Summer
Swim clubs may be the haven Delaware Countians seek this year to save summer, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At St. Albans Swim…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Has $6.8 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Underway in Delco
Aqua Pennsylvania has $6.8 million in infrastructure improvement projects currently underway in Upper Darby and Marple townships to improve service reliability for customers throughout Delaware…
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Free Baby Item Pick Up, Food Drives This Week in Delaware County
Free baby items are available for Delaware County families in need during a pick up event Friday, June 19, in Sharon Hill. The first come,…
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Garnet Valley Middle School Takes Award in “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing – Best of PA” Video Contest
Garnet Valley Middle School has won a regional award for Outstanding Overall Video in a state-wide video contest to promote local manufacturing in Pennsylvania. The…
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69th Street Businesses: Upper Darby Neighbors, Government Pitch in to Undo Looter Damage
69th Street businesses in Upper Darby, helped by community volunteers and township workers, are recovering after sporadic looting there Sunday, writes Vinny Vella and Stephanie…
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Delaware County Leaders Urge Peace and Unity in Face of Regional Looting, Fires and Vandalism
Leaders from Delaware County put out a joint video Sunday night stressing the importance of peacefully working together at a time when reports of looting…
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