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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CCRES Recruiter Mercy Alex Recognized for Outstanding Work
Mercy Alex has been recognized by the CCRES board of directors for her dedication and hard work as an HR recruiter. “Mercy has a genuineness…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Invests $3 Million into Delaware County Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is investing $3 million in Delaware County infrastructure to replace nearly 7,000 feet of aging water main in Upper Darby and Upper Providence…
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TAFF Treats in Brookhaven Sells Freeze Dried Candy With a Delco Theme
TAFF Treats, a new store in Brookhaven, is riding an internet trend making freeze-dried candy, but throwing in a bit of Delaware County into the…
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New York Post: Remains Found in Yeadon Crypt Tied to Warlocks Gang Murders
A member of the outlawed Warlocks motorcycle gang was found guilty Tuesday of killing a gang recruit, David Rossillo, Jr., in 2017, at Mount Moriah…
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Aid Sought for Storm-Ravaged Chadds Ford Homeowners
Winds that were clocked up to 85 mph Monday took down trees, destroyed two homes in Chadds Ford, and damaged two dozen others, reported Fox…
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A Delaware County Public High School Is 3rd Best in Philly. See If It’s Yours
There were eight Delaware County high schools that made the top 100 list of best public high schools in the Philadelphia area for 2023 as…
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4 Crozer Health Hospitals in Delaware County Victims of Ransomware
Four Delaware County hospitals that are part of Crozer Health were affected by a ransomware cyberattack on August 3rd against Crozer owner Prospect Medical Holdings,…
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Community Rallies to Support Damaged Glen Mills Animal Sanctuary
The Delaware County community is coming together to help a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Glen Mills rebuild after it was heavily damaged in recent storms,…
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Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel…
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New City Housing Takes Off, Outpacing Suburban Housing Construction
Developers aren’t building much in the suburbs, despite a demand for suburban housing, writes Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It…
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Find Your Summer Harvest at the Swarthmore Co-Op
Summer is a great time to use a local co-op or CSA where you can receive a regular stream of locally-grown produce from farms to…
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9 Delaware County Firms Make Soaring 76, Philadelphia’s Business Journal’s List of Fastest Growing Area Companies
The number of Delaware County companies that are growing the fastest in the region increased from six in 2022 to nine in 2023, based on…
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Delco Dawgs Suspends Medical Care for Dogs Due to Lack of Funds
Delco Dawgs is on a mission to leave no dog behind, but the all-volunteer nonprofit group is at a crisis point because it can no…
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Foundation Launches Community Needs Impact Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new Designated Fund, the Community Needs Impact Fund. It is designed to target and support critical areas…
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For Water Ice Variety, There’s No Place Like Delaware County
If there were a water ice capital in the United States, it would be Delaware County. Fans of the frozen dessert will find no less…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Rank Well on Top US College List
Three Delaware County colleges continue to rank well on best college lists with the three showing up most recently on a 2023 100 best colleges…
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What Is Legacy Planning, and Who Needs It?
There are a lot of misconceptions around legacy planning, who needs it, and what’s included. A 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Study by Caring.com found…
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Newtown Square Firm Makes Top 100 US List for Women Workers
A woman looking for work in Delaware County might want to consider submitting a resume to SAP in Newtown Square, or perhaps Wawa. Forbes has…
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