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 Firm Hit the Bullseye with This Popular Activity
The Philadelphia region is all-in on throwing darts, and Delaware County manufacturer Widdy Dart Board Manufacturing helps make it possible, writes Henry Savage for The…
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President Biden to Hold Rally at Strath Haven Middle School Friday Evening
Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford is scheduled to have a unique visitor Friday when President Biden visits Strath Haven for a campaign rally fresh…
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Crozer Health Plans Micro-Hospital on Springfield Hospital Campus
Crozer Health plans to turn the closed Springfield Hospital emergency department and medical center into a micro-hospital, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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‘Mare’ Sequel Film Crews Now Moving on to Marcus Hook
Furniture is being moved around, and painting and repairs are underway at the Marcus Hook Community Center as film crews prep to shoot scenes for…
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Broomall Liquor Provider Had 5th Highest Sales in Pennsylvania
A Broomall liquor provider in the Lawrence Park Industrial Center was a top-liquor-selling location in Pennsylvania, generating the fifth-highest liquor sales in the state between…
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Young Advocates Help Those Lost in Delaware County’s Courts
Some aspiring attorneys in their 20s are making a difference in Delaware County’s public defender’s office, meeting the needs of clients who often get lost…
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Excitement Building in Delaware County Over ‘Mare of Easttown’ Return
News that a “Mare of Easttown” return is happening through a sequel with scenes being shot in Ridley this past weekend has Delaware County residents…
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3 Delaware County Towns Host 30 Most Expensive Homes in PA Right Now
Stacker has a list of the top 30 Pennsylvania communities with the most expensive homes as of February 2024, and three particular Delaware County communities…
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Visit Delco Partners With Sports Platform to Highlight Delaware County’s Sports Venues
Delaware County’s official tourism bureau, Visit Delco, is partnering with the sports digital platform Playeasy, co-created by Kerri Shield of Drexel Hill, a three-time All-Delco…
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Hillel Ziskind Takes Delaware County Spelling Bee Win, Heads to Nationals
With the word “P-E-N-D-U-L-O-U-S” safely behind him, Grayson School eighth-grader Hillel Ziskind will represent Delaware County proudly as he heads off to Washington D.C. in…
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SEPTA Uses Federal Grant to Replace Market-Frankford El Fleet
SEPTA will use a $317 million federal grant to partially pay for replacing its Market-Frankford El fleet, writes Harrison Cann for City & State. U.S.…
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Wawa Brand Has Been Good to the Family That Started It All
Wawa’s branding as being uniquely born of Delaware County and the Philadelphia region has given it a fiercely loyal customer base and rewarded the Wood…
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Voters May Decide Whether to Fund Trails in Delaware County
Delaware County voters could be asked in a November referendum if they are willing to pay for trails, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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Elwyn’s $1 Billion Merger with Merakey Falls Through
In 2023, Lafayette Hill’s Merakey had announced a merger with Elwyn, a Delaware County nonprofit, but according to Behavioral Health News, the agreement is now…
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Here’s an Update on a New European Café Coming to Media
Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business…
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Wawa Hopes Chocolate and Hoagies Are a Good Combo
The sweetest place on Earth may soon also have Wawa hoagies if a Hershey store is approved, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Wawa wants…
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Peace Center Proposed for Upland Seminary Where MLK Was a Student
In his younger days, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a student at Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland. He studied there from 1948 until…
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Nether Providence High Grad to be Inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame
One of Delaware County’s own has made it into space and into the U.S Astronaut Hall of Fame. Marsha Ivins, a graduate of Nether Providence…
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