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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Power of Prayer Celebrated at Rose Tree Park
Delaware County joined a country-wide observance recently of the 68th annual National Day of Prayer, writes Kathleene E. Carey for Delaware County News Network. Crowds…
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Meet DELCO Today’s New Editor
My name is Dave Bjorkgren, and I’m excited to be the new editor of DELCO Today. I have lived in Delaware County almost my entire…
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Documentary Explores Our Passion for Wawa
Wawa and Sheetz store allegiances are the topic of a new documentary in the works, “Sheetz vs. Wawa,” writes Hannah Lynn for the Pittsburgh City…
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Aqua Sues to Prevent $60 Million Bailout of City of Chester by Chester Water Authority
The proposed $60 million bailout of the city of Chester by the Chester Water Authority is being challenged in court by Bryn Mawr-based Aqua Pennsylvania,…
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Effects of Purdue Pharma’s Opioid Settlement in Oklahoma Felt Here in Delco
Purdue Pharma’s $270 million settlement with the state of Oklahoma over its alleged role in fueling the opioid epidemic is prompting more counties in Pennsylvania…
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Foundation for Delaware County Receives One of Just Six Healthy Start Grants Awarded in Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Delaware County has received a five-year, $5,470,000 Healthy Start grant, one of just six awarded in Pennsylvania. The Health Resources and Services…
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DELCO Today Seeks Ambitious Marketing and Sales Assistant
DELCO Today, along with its sister publications VISTA Today and MONTCO Today, is looking for a self-motivated, goal-oriented, and ambitious marketing and sales assistant who…
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The Atlantic: Prejudice Runs High Between Democrats and Republicans in Delaware County
A new analysis conducted by PredictWise for The Atlantic shows that prejudice runs high between Democrats and Republicans in Chester and Delaware counties, writes Paul…
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Rates for Severe Childbirth Complications Vary at Delaware County Hospitals
Rates for severe childbirth complications in Delaware County hospitals vary significantly, ranging from some of the highest to some of the lowest in the region,…
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Delco the Statewide Center for Litigation of Opioid Cases, but Some Plaintiffs Want Out
Ever since Delaware County became the first county in Pennsylvania to sue opioid manufacturers 18 months ago, it has become the statewide center for litigation…
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Award-Winning Teams from Local Middle Schools Learn What’s So Cool About Manufacturing
With the state and national focus on reviving the manufacturing industry in America, students from 16 middle schools in Chester County and Delaware County endeavored…
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Philadelphia Region Bucks Nationwide Trend, Continues to Enjoy Real-Estate Renaissance
While the nationwide housing market significantly slowed down last fall, the Philadelphia region is continuing to enjoy a real-estate renaissance that started in 2012, writes…
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Plans for Inaugural Delco Arts Week to Be Announced Tuesday at Event in Wallingford
The Delaware County Arts Consortium and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance will announce details about the inaugural Delco Arts Week (Sept. 21-28, 2019) during an…
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Check Out Where Delco Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Counties for Redistribution of State Taxes
When it comes to the redistribution of state taxes, Chester and Delaware counties are among the counties that receive the lowest returns from grants and…
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Devereux Program Helps Adults on Autism Spectrum Achieve Their Goals
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s Community Adult Autism Partnership Program is helping local individuals on the autism spectrum achieve their goals, writes Richard Gaw for the…
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Delco Home to Five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia
Delaware County is home to five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia, according to the latest rankings published by Niche.com, writes…
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Forty-Seven Men Have Governed Pennsylvania. Only One Hailed from Delco
Out of the 47 men who have served as governor of Pennsylvania, only one called Delaware County his home, according to an editorial in the…
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Bill Co-Sponsored by Local Legislators Aims to Ban Plastic Guns
A bill introduced by Rep. Madeleine Dean and co-sponsored by 15 of her colleagues, including Reps. Chrissy Houlahan of Chester County and Mary Gay Scanlon…
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