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 Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion…
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Ready for Some Pickleball? Here’s Some Delaware County Places to Play
The Philadelphia region has 88 places to play pickleball, including 12 locations in Delaware County. It’s a testament to pickleball being one of the fastest…
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1 Delaware County School District Is in the Top 10 for Entire Nation
A school district in Delaware County is back on top in a Niche ranking of the best school districts in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Southeast Delaware County Lost Some Residents, With One Exception
The Philadelphia region, and its eight counties, lost about .2 percent of its population between 2020 and 2023 to settle in at a regional population…
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With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Delco Accent and ‘Mare’ Get Lampooned in New Marvel Trailer
It’s a new WandaVision trailer for a Marvel Television spin-off, but it looks oddly like a scene out of “Mare of Easttown” right down to…
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Philadelphia’s Best Modern Suburbs Include 5 in Delaware County
Walkability is the name of the game when accessing the value of a Philadelphia suburban community, reports Stacker. In fact, homes in neighborhoods where you…
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WCU Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Philadelphia Region
For the third consecutive year, West Chester University (WCU) has been recognized with the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award. The awards are presented by the…
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A 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center Now Open in Chester
There’s now a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week mental health urgent care facility in Delaware County and it’s already making a difference, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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Media’s Where To Be When You’re Ready to Walk to Your Next Meal
Whether it’s weekend visits to neighborhood farmer’s markets, or a stroll down main street to your favorite restaurant, there are communities in Delaware County and…
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Drexel Basketball Coach Zach Spiker Keeps Adapting Now That NIL Is in Play
Zach Spiker, the 57-year-old Drexel men’s basketball coach, was experiencing challenges seven seasons into his coaching career as he watched the game change around him,…
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Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia…
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High-Tech Smart Carts Coming to Drexel Hill, Brookhaven ShopRites
Two ShopRite stores in Delaware County, one at Drexeline in Drexel Hill, the other on Edgemont Avenue in Brookhaven, will be among the first in…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes 2 New Board Members
The Foundation for Delaware County has elected two new board members, Kevin Dow and Donna Crilley Farrell, to the Foundation’s board of directors. Several officers…
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Checking in With Aston’s Susan Noles of ‘Golden Bachelor’ Fame
Things are still riding high for Susan Noles who brought her Delaware County personality to the nation when the Aston resident appeared on the inaugural…
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Crozer Health Loses Radiology Services but Finds Another Partner
Crozer Health is losing its longtime radiology partner, Southeast Radiology Limited, after it terminated its agreement with the Delaware County hospital system, writes Kenny Cooper…
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PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights Delaware County Gun Violence Reduction Success
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Delaware County Thursday to highlight proposed state investments to reduce gun violence, touting successes already seen locally, writes Max…
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Dad Jokes Built Delaware County Native Dave Ogleton’s TikTok Career
Delaware County native Dave “FitDad” Ogleton knows how to get his 3 million+ followers on TikTok to laugh and cringe at the same time, writes…
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