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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New and Improved Drexeline ShopRite Wows the Crowds
Pat and Helen Burns, owners of the new Drexeline ShopRite, beamed like proud parents as friends, family, community leaders, and others expressed their approval of…
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A Delaware County High School Listed Among Top 10 Best in Pennsylvania
A Delaware County high school once again cracked the top 10 list in 2023 for best high schools in Pennsylvania. Radnor High School in Radnor…
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Susan Noles of Aston Is a Contestant on ABC’s ‘Golden Bachelor’
Susan Noles from Aston, the ex-wife of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles, is one of 22 women ages 60 to 75 hoping for a shot…
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Pennsylvania School Funding Crisis: Why Most Districts Can’t Meet State Standards
Despite a 2016 funding formula aimed at equalizing district finances in Pennsylvania, a school funding crisis means a staggering 80 percent of its school districts…
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We’re Using SEPTA Differently These Days in Delaware County
When the pandemic changed how Delaware County commuted to work, SEPTA looked at how it could change its regional rail schedules to accommodate that change,…
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Tattooed Moms Exhibition Opens Today at Neumann University
Kevin Russo created the Tattooed Moms project to shatter a stereotype. “It developed from my own learned prejudice about tattooed women,” he explains. “Growing up…
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3 of the Region’s Top 25 Most Expensive Homes Sold Came From Delaware County
These days, the most expensive homes in the Greater Philadelphia region will cost multi-millions of dollars, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. Collectively, the…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Hosts Service Academy Night
Gaining entrance to any one of the four US service academies is extremely difficult. The average combined acceptance rate at the US Military Academy at…
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Two Colleges in Delaware County Made the Top 10 Nationally for Public Service
Two Delaware County colleges cracked a top 10 national list for their contribution to the public good, reports Washington Monthly. In 2023, Swarthmore College placed…
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Azie in Media Has Entrees That Are Meatless and Delicious
Vegetarian and meatless equals delicious when it’s made at restaurants like Azie in Media, Ekta Indian Cuisine in Bryn Mawr, and Tabouli in Ardmore, writes…
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Crozer Health Computers Up Again as Group Moves Past Ransomware Attack
As of Friday, Crozer Health’s computers were “back up and running normal” after an Aug. 3 ransomware attack crashed the system of Crozer’s parent company,…
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Delaware County in Top 10 Statewide for Small Business Presence
Delaware County was in the top 10 for places in Pennsylvania with the most prominent small business presence, reports SmartAsset. Information was gathered from IRS…
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It’s Another Rediscovered Animal in Delaware County–the Beaver
Animals long thought gone from our area are making a comeback. People are noticing more foxes, coyotes, bald eagles…and now beavers. On Tuesday, Haverford’s animal…
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Delaware County Plans 200 Actions to Fight Climate Change
Delaware County has unveiled its first-ever sustainability plan, incorporating 200 actions that will create a more sustainable and resilient county, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.…
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Research Underway to Find Cause, Solutions for Brandywine Creek Flooding
Two years ago, Hurricane Ida forced Thomas McGrady and his family to abandon his West Chester home as water rose along Brandywine Creek. They ended…
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LNG Plant Proposal Reviewed at Meeting, Minus County Officials
There was a meeting Tuesday to consider plans for a possible liquified natural gas processing plant and LNG export terminal in Chester. While protesters against…
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Should Cheyney University Be Part of the National Park Service? Some Students, Alumni Think So
Despite Cheyney University being rescued from the brink of collapse, some students and alumni at the nation’s oldest historically Black university think it should be…
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Wall Street Journal: Prospect Medical Deal With Crozer Hospital Landlord Put on Hold
A business transaction that was supposed to help the owner of Crozer Health has been put on hold, putting additional strain on Delaware County’s hospitals…
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