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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Ryan Ogle Steps Down as 2026 PGA Championship Director at Aronimink
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is losing its director, Ryan Ogle, only a few months from its opening, writes Emma Dooling for…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Media
A gorgeous colonial home at 584 S. Heilbron Drive, set on 1.57 attractive acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, is available…
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$8M U.S. Shipbuilding Grant Awarded to Partners: DCCC, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and a Regional Higher Education Consortium
A public/private partnership — led by Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and shipbuilder Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) — has been awarded an $8 million…
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Riddle EMS Rebranded as Main Line Health EMS to Reflect Fleet Mission
Main Line Health has rebranded Riddle Emergency Medical Services at Riddle Hospital in Media as Main Line Health EMS. The announcement was made on Wednesday,…
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Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2026 Partners in Giving Grants
The Community’s Foundation (TCF) and The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation) have announced the 2026 Partners in Giving competitive grantmaking cycle, a collaborative funding…
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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 7 to Feb. 6
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its tenth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide…
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‘We the People’ Party Previews Delaware County’s 250th Celebration
A “We the People” Party Friday night at Valley Forge Military College in Wayne gave guests a taste of what to expect from a year’s…
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Kate Winslet: ‘Strong Likelihood’ Mare Season 2 Shoots in 2027
Kate Winslet is now saying there’s a “strong likelihood” that there will be a second season of the Delco-centered murder mystery Mare of Easttown, writes…
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Brandywine, Incarcerated Students Learn Together in Public Speaking Course
Twenty students — 10 from Penn State Brandywine and 10 incarcerated in county jail — overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice…
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One of the Best Places to Live for 55 and Older Is Right Next Door
Pennsylvania is the 23rd most economical state in the U.S. relating to cost of living as of 2022, according to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Colonial in Chadds Ford
An elegant colonial home at 101 Bellefair Lane on 2.31 attractive acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale…
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Joseph McGettigan, Media Prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky, John du Pont Trials Remembered
Prosector Joseph E. McGettigan III of Media Borough, who obtained convictions against chemical company heir John du Pont and Penn State assistant football coach Jerry…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily…
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Delaware County’s Got Some Good Lottery Karma Right Now
It’s been a scratch-off lottery ticket bonanza lately in Delaware County. A $5 million ticket was sold at the Giant supermarket at 550 E. Lancaster…
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TruMark Financial, TruMark Financial Cares Foundation Contribute $24K to Support Local Food Pantries
TruMark Financial Credit Union recently extended extra support to local organizations to enhance hunger-relief initiatives across our region, including: In addition to efforts made by the…
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Higher Car Prices Drive Delaware County Buyers to Longer Loans and Leases
Rising car prices are pushing many Delaware County drivers into having to make difficult financial choices, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Driven in…
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At 30, Siddiq Kamara Is Delaware County’s Youngest Sheriff Ever
History was made when Siddiq Kamara, 30, was sworn in on Monday, Jan. 5, as Delaware County’s youngest sheriff ever, writes Emily Rose Grassi for…
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See Which Area Grocer Had the Largest Boost in Sales for 2025
Amazon Grocery showed the largest gain in sales among Greater Philadelphia grocery retailers, with 17.5 percent sales gain, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business…
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