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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DCCC Spring Registration Begins Nov. 3
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) registration for spring 2026 classes for new students begins Monday, Nov. 3. In addition to its Marple Campus in Media, DCCC has…
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Wawa/Sheetz Are Fairly Evenly Matched in Battle for Business
A perceived Wawa-Sheetz rivalry has been a focus for decades in Pennsylvania as both companies work to dominate the Keystone State, writes Ryan Deto for…
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Marcus Hook: Riverfront Canal Views and Small-Town Charm
Marcus Hook, “the mural capital of the world,” is a borough that identifies as “the Cornerstone of Pennsylvania’ because it is the most southeastern point…
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Delaware County Praised by Federal Bureau for Election Security
Delaware County exceeds testing requirements under state and federal law when it comes to authenticating its voting software before and after each election, according to…
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Applicants Sought for Delaware County’s New Human Relations Commission
Delaware County Council is taking applications through Friday, Nov. 14, from residents interested in serving on the County’s new volunteer Human Relations Commission. Residents interested…
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5 Delaware County Communities Make Top 25 Best Places to Live
Five Delaware County communities made a top 25 list compiled by Stacker of the best places to live in the Philadelphia area. One of the…
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Granite Run Promenade in Media Active with Health Centers, Food Hall
New luxury apartments being built at the Promenade at Granite Run in Media will also have two health centers opening in the next few months…
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Ride the Cyclone Musical Gets Delco Debut at Barnstormers
Barnstormers Theater director Andrew John Mitchell thinks a lot of folks in Delaware County are going to like the theater’s upcoming production of Ride the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder, Partners in Outreach
Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder of Partners in Outreach, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Ridley Park, where she participated in community events,…
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These Delaware County ZIP Codes Saw the Fastest Selling Homes in the Second Quarter
Four Delaware County ZIP Codes saw homes selling in 55 days or less during the second quarter in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Chadds Ford Plan to Auction Painter’s Folly Meets Some Resistance
Chadds Ford Township officials plan to auction off Painter’s Folly, once the studio and retreat for artist Andrew Wyeth, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City.…
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These Three Classic Dishes Define What It Means to Eat Delco
Delaware County natives know that sometimes the best eating experience isn’t in the fanciest restaurants, but in a place that doesn’t draw much attention to…
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Coffee Cart in Delaware County Courthouse Empowers Individuals with Disabilities
The Delaware County Courthouse has a special new coffee spot for employees that’s making strides in the world of inclusivity, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS…
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Everybody Eats Café Serves Food and Community in Chester
In Chester, a group of Black chefs has built more than a restaurant, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. They’ve built a movement. Everybody Eats,…
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Delaware County Trekkers and Trail Enthusiasts Gain New Resource with Interactive Online Trail Map
Delaware County trekkers and trail enthusiasts now have a new resource in an interactive, online database for maps and real-time status updates of the county’s…
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From Northley to Juilliard: Pianist and Composer Returns to Aston for Special Performance
Rhyuhn Green, a pianist and composer at The Juilliard School in New York, recently returned to Northley Middle School in Aston, where his musical journey…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Motion States Potential Abandonment of Medical Properties
Prospect Medical Holdings submitted an emergency bankruptcy motion last week, stating it plans to abandon Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital in Delaware County unless…
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