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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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Case on Closing of DCMH
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal over Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.’s closing of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, writes…
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Immaculata University Nursing Student Achieve High NCLEX Pass Rate
Immaculata University’s nursing students achieved a remarkable 97.92 percent first-time pass rate on the registered nurse licensure exam, or NCLEX, in the 2022-23 academic year, the most…
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Here Are Some of the Best Places to Ice Skate in Delaware County
For ice skating fans, it’s no longer necessary to wait for a local pond to freeze over. Here are some of the best places to…
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George W. Hill Correctional Facility Graduates 16 ‘Inside-Out Students
Sixteen students, eight from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated people, graduated from the George W. Hill Correctional Facility’s “Inside Out” program on Nov. 28.…
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American Heritage Credit Union Kicks Off Annual Grand Illumination with Fireworks, Holiday Performances
American Heritage Credit Union — which has locations in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Camden counties — recently kicked off its 16th Annual Grand Illumination…
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Boeing Grant to Support Foundation HOPE Housing Program
The Foundation for Delaware County announced that the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE) has received an $80,000 grant from Boeing Philadelphia. The Boeing grant…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert
The Delaware County Symphony performs a holiday chamber concert on Dec. 17 in a celebration of the season. The second chamber concert of the season…
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Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.
Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County.…
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Tax Vacation Is Over: Delaware County Eyes 5 Percent Increase
It’s the first county tax increase in a decade, but it has to be done, said Delaware County officials this week. The proposed $428 million…
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Halloween Lovers Bring Krampus Fest into Media’s Christmas Season
Santa apparently has a goat demon sidekick creating Christmas chaos known as Krampus. That sidekick was celebrated during Media’s Krampusfest, geared particularly toward those who…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Christmas Wreath That Isn’t a Wreath
I have a complaint. Grave blankets are not blankets. And I’m — I’m kind of annoyed they’re not blankets. I know, I know. It’s an…
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Aqua Replaces More Than 24,000 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 24,400 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water…
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Nomination Period Opens for 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has opened the nomination period for its annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2024. The program…
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AI Influencing How Delaware County Handles 911 Emergencies
Artificial intelligence is at work in the Delaware County 911 Center, helping dispatchers with about 800,000 emergency calls, writes Eric Scicchitano for the Ottumwa Courier.…
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Pennsylvania women Are Demanding Better Access to Birth Control
Now that employers are no longer required to offer birth control under their insurance, many in Pennsylvania are struggling to pay for necessary medical care,…
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Honeygrow Opens as the Latest Lawrence Park Shopping Center Eatery
Honeygrow is now open for business at the Lawrence Park Shopping Center, the latest eatery to open up there, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) is Committed to Helping Clients Achieve Financial Freedom
When he was a junior studying accounting at West Chester University, William (Bill) Gowie Jr. was looking for an internship to support his future career…
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Drexel Hill’s Zoe Erianna, 6, Performs on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for “America’s Got Talent”, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Zoe…
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