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 in Top 100 Best Counties to Live in Nation, 4th in PA
Delaware County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the top 100 in the nation, according to…
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QVC Group’s Debt Crisis Deepens, Bankruptcy Looms as Future of West Chester Giant Hangs in Balance
As West Chester-based QVC Group struggles under $6.6 billion in debt, bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly likely outcome despite creditor talks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for…
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Pizza Shop Owner Recalls the Glory Days of the Granite Run Mall
Alessandro Spennato owns Sitaly to Go, a small pizza shop in Wilmington, but if he had a choice, he’d still be spinning dough at the…
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Every Room’s a Surprise at Hidden Treasures Antique Mall Outside Media
Some hidden treasures were lit up by TV cameras during a recent visit by Fox 29’s Bob Kelly to a Delaware County icon in Gradyville,…
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WilmU One-on-One: Robert Passarelli Talks Art, Gaming and Golf
Before joining Wilmington University (WilmU) in 2014, Robert Passarelli pursued his love of art and golf, training in the Disney Animation pre-apprentice program and becoming a PGA Professional. He earned a BFA in…
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The Public-Private Partnership Required to Remove Forever Chemicals From Your Water
In more than 35 years working in water and wastewater operations, I’ve watched this industry transform in ways I never saw coming — and the…
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Pennhurst Data Center Developers Add 600,000 Square Feet, Gas Plant in Last-Minute Revision
A day ahead of the hearing on the proposed data center at the former Pennhurst state hospital, developers filed a revised plan that substantially broadens the scope of the…
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An IKEA Store Is Coming to the Promenade at Granite Run in Media
A new IKEA Media store is moving into the Promenade at Granite Run, 1111 W. Baltimore Pike, writes Max Bennett for Patch. IKEA Media will…
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First Resource Bank Leader Recognized for Community-Focused Leadership
First Resource Bank is celebrating one of its own following recent recognition, highlighting the impact of strong, people-centered leadership in community banking. Jennifer MacMullen, a…
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Long-Contaminated Bishop Tube Site in Frazer Gets $11.5M for Cleanup
The former Bishop Tube Co. site in Frazer, East Whiteland Township, will get $11.5 million for environmental cleanup following a settlement between Pennsylvania and the…
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Explore Your Future at DCCC’s Downingtown Center Open House Mar. 26
Looking to earn a degree or train to become certified in a trade or other new occupation? Thinking of gaining new skills to become more…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday,…
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Coatesville Basketball Star Stays Local Ahead of a Bright Future
Coatesville basketball star Colton Hiller plans to stay a hometown hero as he continues to improve his basketball game, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia…
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Irish Are Well Represented in Pennsylvania, Delaware County
They say on St. Patrick’s Day, everybody’s Irish, but how many of us in Delaware County actually are? In Pennsylvania, about 14.8 percent of us…
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Temple Nurse, Turnpike Workers Reunite After Saving Collapsed Downingtown Driver
Temple Health clinical nurse manager Cindy Zimmerman has forged a new friendship with two fellow Good Samaritans after the trio worked together to save a…
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Episcopal Diocese Taps Michaels Organization to Redevelop 26 Church Properties in Philly Region
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is working with private developer Michaels Organization to repurpose 26 church properties throughout the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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With Leasing Momentum, Rubenstein Partners Nabs $127M Refinancing for Chesterbrook Campus
Rubenstein Partners has obtained $127 million in refinancing from Waterfall Asset Management for its 1.1 million-square-foot office campus in Chesterbrook, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-building…
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Why the Blue Route Almost Wasn’t the Blue Route
I-476, a.k.a. The Mid-County Expressway, a.k.a. The Blue Route, is familiar to local commuters, particularly those who have spent accumulated hours stuck in traffic. The…
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