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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Unique Drinks, Sandwiches Make Marple Public House a Local Favorite
The Marple Public House has been a favorite local watering hole in Delaware County that offers its own specialty drinks and sandwiches, reports Bob Kelly…
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Delaware County Teenagers May Be Running Your Local Polling Station
They’re not old enough to vote, but some Delaware County poll workers might be teenagers from your local school, writes Zane Irwin for WHYY. Those…
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These Delaware County School Districts Are Among the Highest-Paying in Pennsylvania
Twenty-three of the 26 highest-paying school districts in Pennsylvania are in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Four…
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AI Helps Out at Delaware County 911 Center, One of the Busiest in Pennsylvania
Delaware County’s 911 Center takes a whopping 800,000 emergency calls each year, an average of 2,000 a day, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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Ridley Park Reaps Financial, Civic Benefits in Rosemary’s Success
Ridley Park has benefitted greatly from its enormously popular city-style restaurant, Rosemary. It’s given the borough both a financial boost and civic pride in a…
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For Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey, Try These 2 Delaware County Spots
With Halloween at an end, thoughts quickly turn to Thanksgiving and its related turkey feast, writes Hira Qureshi and Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Most Expensive Colleges in the Region Include 3 in Delaware County
The cost of attending college is on the rise, and colleges in our region are no exception, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal analysis of…
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Best Delaware County Eats Shared by Those Who Should Know
Hanging out in Delaware County means conversations will eventually turn to food and the best places to eat. Reddit users on R/PhiladelphiaEats pages were happy…
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2 Delco Towns Make Top 100 List of Best Places to Live in U.S.
Three of the top five best places to live in the U.S. happen to be in the Philadelphia region. Delaware County communities didn’t make the…
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Here’s How Delaware County Ranks for Best Places to Raise a Family
You want to raise your family in the best place possible, and that means choosing a county that caters to your family’s needs. Stacker compiled…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make Top 30 List for Most Expensive Homes
A typical home in the United States was valued at about $350,091 in September. That’s 2.1 percent higher than the year before. Here in Delaware…
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Foundation’s Joanne D. Craig Honored Twice by Main Line Today and March of Dimes
Joanne Craig, Chief Impact Officer for The Foundation for Delaware County, received two honors in October. She has been awarded the Health Equity in Public…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jessica Chappell, Executive Director, Safe Harbor of Chester County
Jessica Chappell, executive director of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in West Bradford, Chester County, and her lifelong…
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Lawn Equipment’s Noisy. It’s also a Big Polluter in Delaware County
Delaware County lawn equipment is a big polluter. Its gas-powered mowers, blowers, and trimmers produce 46.72 tons of fine particulate pollution annually, equal to the…
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It’s 4:30 AM. Do You Know Where Your Philadelphia Eagles Fan Is?
It’s Oct. 1, and Eagles superfan Gregg Matza, 49, of Delaware County, is in Lot E outside Lincoln Financial Field just after 7 AM. Not…
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Neumann NCAA Champ Mike Hedden Returns to Be Ice Hockey Head Coach
Mike Hedden, the most prolific goal scorer in the history of Neumann University men’s ice hockey, is coming home to coach the team he once…
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Golden Bachelor’s Episode 5 Was Critical for Susan Noles of Aston
It was a good run, but Susan Noles of Aston and her unabridged Delco style didn’t make it to the Golden Bachelor finals, writes Emily…
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Delaware County Phillies Fan Moves on, Sets Sights on Next Year
Delaware County Phillies fan Vince Phillips has been in it for the long haul, and he understands disappointment, writes Ximena Conde and Erin McCarthy for…
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