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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Bryce Harper Is Bringing a Little Bit of Wawa to Home Plate
Talent obviously has made Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies a highly successful professional athlete. Wawa may have made him a legend, writes Josh Wilson…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield today. Aqua leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to kick off…
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Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when…
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Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns…
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This Delaware County Spot Is a Family Alternative to Beach Heat
To those families looking for time outdoors but have had their fill of the beach with its summer heat and sand, there is a Delaware…
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America’s Best Employers for Women Includes 1 From Delaware County
Seventeen of the nation’s best employers for women are in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and one of them is in Delaware County. Forbes named SAP…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment…
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Woodlyn Primary Care Provider Vitable Raises $16M in Growth Campaign
Vitable Health, founded in 2020 by Delaware County native Joseph Kitonga, has raised $16 million in venture capital to continue expanding into other states, writes…
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See Which Delaware County Town Is Among Best Places to Live on East Coast
Delaware County’s best-kept secret is secret no more. There’s a town here that is one of the best places to live in on the East…
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Here’s How Delaware County Purchasing Power Compares to Rest of Pennsylvania for 2024
Compared to everyone else in Pennsylvania, the purchasing power of Delaware County residents is in the top 10, but neighbors in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery…
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For Fine Dining and Bread, These 2 Delaware County Locations are Stand Outs
Philadelphia Magazine has named the Ridley Park restaurant Rosemary as the Best New Restaurant in the Suburbs on its Best of Philly Top 50 list…
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Aqua PA Secures Nearly $78M in Low-Interest Loans for 133,000+ Feet of Water Mains, New Fire Hydrants
Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure across Pennsylvania.…
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Bucks County Mom Gets Life-Changing Robotic Arm from Widener University
Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza is embracing newfound independence thanks to a custom-built robotic arm designed by an occupational therapy team at Widener University, writes…
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Crozer Health Gets Potential Buyer If State Chips In Up to $500M
There’s a prospective unnamed buyer for Crozer Health, but Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, wants the state to put up between $100 million and $500…
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Chester’s Community Hospital Cleared for Senior Affordable Housing
Community Hospital in Chester, vacant since 2021, will now be the site of Silvercare Senior Housing, an affordable housing complex, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.…
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Aston’s Susan Noles Gets a Shopping Special Saturday Night on QVC
Aston native Susan Noles, of “Golden Bachelor” fame will be hosting a QVC shopping special, “Susan Noles Now,” this Saturday, July 20, at 10 PM,…
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Closed Manchester Avenue Bridge Connecting 3 Delaware County Towns, Reopens Early
Nearly a year of inconvenience for commuters traveling to Middletown, Nether Providence and Upper Providence townships ended Monday when the Manchester Avenue Bridge opened ahead…
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See Why This Delco Support Dog Is Named After Bryce Harper
Harper the support dog loves watching the Philadelphia Phillies with her owner, Delaware County resident Nancy Criscuolo, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The rescued…
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