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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The Best Main Line Breweries Include 4 From Delaware County
For the best draft beers out there, you can’t beat what’s coming out of our local breweries in the Main Line region, including out of…
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Find Out About Delaware County’s Climate Change Risk
Delaware County will feel the impact of climate change but compared to other areas of the country, it’s risks tend to be lower. Overall, the…
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Delco Chimes in With Possible Kamala Harris Town Hall Spots
CNN is hosting an Oct. 23 Delaware County town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris, but the location has not yet been revealed. Some Delconians…
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DCCC Skilled Trades Students Explore Career Opportunities at Philadelphia Airport
More than 45 students from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Skilled Trades Program visited Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on Sept. 23 to explore career possibilities in plumbing,…
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When Wawa Arrives in Kentucky, It’s Bringing Along 1,400 Jobs
Wawa’s expansion beyond Delaware County is not only bringing its localized brand to other parts of the country, it’s creating jobs along the way. The…
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These Delaware County Shops Tailor Cheesesteaks to Local Tastes
Delaware County cheesesteaks have a local touch that makes them standout from their Philadelphia counterparts, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Delco Steaks in…
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Swarthmore Singer Mark Shiiba Ultimately Impresses on ‘The Voice’
Mark Shiiba’s blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice” did not get a coach chair spin but he still impressed, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC Philadelphia.…
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Home Sales Slow, Staying on Market Longer in Delaware County
In August, half of Redfin home listings in Delaware County still hadn’t found a buyer after 60 days, indicating a slowing real estate market, writes…
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DCCC Receives Bequest of $1 Million from Louise A. Strauss
The Delaware County Community College (DCCC) Educational Foundation has received an estate gift of $1 million from the late Louise A. Strauss. The gift will…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.…
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The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the…
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Delaware County Close to Losing 1 of Only 2 Family Homeless Shelters
St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center in Brookhaven, one of only two homeless shelters for families in Delaware County, could close as early as Oct. 31,…
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The Power Women of the Main Line, Include 5 From Delaware County
Delaware County is home to five Power Women making a difference, part of a group of 21 women highlighted by Main Line Today for their…
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Providence Shelter in Media Lends a Hand to Help Dogs in Hurricane Path
The damage done to people’s lives and to their property from hurricanes is obvious, but animals, too, suffer in the devastation and its aftermath. One…
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Delco Chamber Honors Peg DeGrassa as 2024 Athena Award Recipient
Longtime local journalist and community advocate Peg DeGrassa was honored Wednesday, Oct. 9, by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce as the 2024 Athena Award…
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Yeadon Warehouse’s Value Is Up 41 Percent From Two Years Ago
A Yeadon warehouse, one of the largest industrial buildings in Delaware County, recently sold for $59 million, a 41 percent increase in value since it…
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Delaware County’s Dave Droxler Performs Robin Williams- Inspired One-Man Show
Delaware County native Dave Droxler brings his one-man show, “Robin & Me: My Little Spark of Madness,” to the Hedgerow Theatre in Media, writes Sabrina…
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Learn the Essentials of Estate Planning at 4-Part Virtual Series
A free four-part educational series on estate planning, “Essentials of Estate Planning From Family to Community,” is being offered by The Foundation for Delaware County…
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