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 Households to Receive Drug Disposal Pouches
About 75 percent of Delaware County households will be receiving a free gift from the Delaware County Health Department, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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Penn State Brandywine Campus Garden Expansion Completed
The Penn State Brandywine campus garden’s expansion project, which began in January, was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 14. The garden space…
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Delco Helping Hands Extends Its Support With New Prospect Park Pantry
A group of moms in Delaware County got together on Facebook back in 2018 to offer each other support. They called themselves Delco Helping Hands.…
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Delaware County Comedian Crashes Cavalcante News Conference, Asks ‘Little Rascals’ Question
At a news conference following the capture of escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante Wednesday, one oddball question stood out. “Sir, was there any concern he would…
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U.S. News Names 2 Delaware County Universities to Its Best National College List
Two Delaware County universities had the right stuff to make the U.S. News and World Report’s annual best national college list for 2024. To be…
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Author Kevin Barry O’Connor of Delaware County Explores Irish Ancestry in 2 Novels
Irish American author Kevin Barry O’Connor grew up in a Delaware County neighborhood that was 60 percent Irish and 40 percent Italian in a very…
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These Delaware County Towns Have the Top 50 Highest Rents in the State. Is One of Them Yours?
Philadelphia’s suburban communities make up half of the most expensive towns for rent in Pennsylvania, paying at least $700 more than the state average, writes…
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There’s a Store in Broomall That’s Teaching Students Life Skills
There’s a school store at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Marple Education Center that’s teaching life skills to students, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The…
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3 Breweries With Delaware County Locations Get Noticed by Food & Wine Magazine
Food and Wine Magazine has come up with the 30 best craft breweries out of at least 250 in Pennsylvania to visit. Three of those…
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Group Forgives Medical Debt for 119 Delaware County Families. See How They Did It
There are 119 families Delaware County families who will no longer feel the crippling effect of a collective $163,632 in medical debt, writes Ximena Conde…
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Delaware County Songwriter Writes TikTok Hit on Penn State
When Delaware County native Danny Vitale moved into his Penn State dorm, he brought a microphone, guitar, and a notebook with him, writes Katelyn Supancik…
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Apple-Picking in Delaware County? Here’s 2 Orchards to Consider
There’s not quite a chill in the air, and the calendars still say it’s summer, but the signs are there that fall is beginning its…
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Taking the First Step as a New Business Owner
So, you have a product or service you want to share and you know that your business could be successful, but you’re just not sure…
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Delaware County Colleges Remain Tops on National Lists
The best 100 colleges in the United States include three from Delaware County, according to the Wall Street Journal. A list ranking the top 400…
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Here’s the Scoop: Dog Poop Scooping Is a Great Money-Maker
Tracy Clevens has the poop on how much money there is in dog clean up, especially in Bryn Mawr and Newtown Square, writes Alfred Lubrano…
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Fall Welcomes 4 New Restaurants in Delaware County, part of 60 in the Region
There are 60 restaurant projects opening in the Philadelphia region over the next several months, including four new Delaware County restaurants, writes Michael Klein for…
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50 of Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Towns Include 5 From Delaware County
A lot of Pennsylvania’s wealthiest towns are concentrated in the southeast. This region is home to 37 of Pennsylvania’s 50 wealthiest towns based on median…
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