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 Retired Couple Keep Coffee, Community Flowing
A retired Delaware County couple is “brewing community one cup at a time” from their online coffee shop based in Brookhaven, writes Tamala Edwards for…
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Delaware County Council OKs Revised Human Relations Ordinance
Delaware County Council unanimously passed its Human Relations ordinance Wednesday night, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The ordinance prohibits acts of discrimination…
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Skate Your Troubles Away at These Delaware County Ice Rinks
Delaware County offers several ice skating locations where you and your family can enjoy some memorable times on the ice, according to Cierra Williams and…
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Lansdowne Author’s Fiction Explores Dark Themes, Supernatural Encounters
Eric Knight loves to tell stories. Always has. At 14, he was weaving stories about his family and his friends. Sometimes stories sprang solely from…
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First Bank House of the Week: Charming Stone-Front Colonial in Newtown Square
A charming stone-front colonial home at 641 Andover Road on 3.35 attractive acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available…
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Boeing Awards $100K Grant to Foundation’s Family Village
The Foundation for Delaware County, a leading community foundation in the region, has announced a $100,000 grant from Boeing Philadelphia to support Family Village. Family…
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DCCC Culinary Arts Students Connect with Employers –and Will Soon Have New Home in Drexel Hill
Culinary job opportunities are heating up in Pennsylvania — especially in Delaware and Chester Counties, where the field of Culinary Arts remains a high-priority occupation.…
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Here Are Some Holiday Happenings This Month in Delaware County
The Christmas season has arrived in Delaware County with plenty of holiday spirit to go around. So while shoppers are rushing home with their treasures,…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts December Events
December at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is busy, with events that will spark ideas, strengthen networks, and bring a little holiday magic to…
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Habitat MontDelco Is Opening the Door to Homeownership for Families Priced Out of the Market
If you’re dreaming of owning a home but feel priced out of the market, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (Habitat MontDelco) offers…
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Haverford High’s Liam Taylor Breaks Rushing Record in Last Game
Liam Taylor is leaving a football career behind on an unforgettable high note, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Taylor played his last football…
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Delco Crime Drama ‘Task’ Receives $49.8M Tax Credit to Film in Pennsylvania
The HBO crime drama Task has a strong incentive to return to Pennsylvania for a second season, even beyond a desire to tell a Delaware…
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Flight on Ice Rink Returns Again for the Holidays to Newtown Square
Flight on Ice has returned to the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink in Newtown Square for another holiday season, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. The…
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From Bethel to Chadds Ford, The William Peters House Remains an Historic Gem
An 18th-century Georgian-style manor, the William Peters House, rests these days on 22 acres just outside central Chadds Ford in Chester County, but it began…
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Jabz Boxing in Ridley Park Offers a Different Kind of Workout
Jabz Boxing at 611 N. Swarthmore Ave. in Ridley Park offers a different kind of workout for women. This full-body, boxing-inspired gym with circuit training…
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Local Supermarkets Are Being Gobbled Up by Big-Name Grocers
For the last 30 years, the traditional supermarket industry has shrunk to a handful of big-name grocers, writes Kevin Schaul and Jaclyn Peiser for The…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Craftsman in Havertown
A remarkable craftsman home at 204 E. Manoa Road on 0.76 lovely acres, with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms, is available…
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