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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Here Are Delaware County’s Best Places to Work–Small to Large Companies
Eleven Delaware County companies, large, medium, and small, have been recognized by Philadelphia Business Journal as the top Delaware County workplaces in 2023, writes Lisa…
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Region’s Housing Market Stalled but Delaware County Homes Still Going Fast
The Greater Philadelphia housing market is stuck, except not really for Delaware County homes. Buyers aren’t looking due to rising prices and high mortgage rates.…
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Former Tonight Show Writer with Main Line Roots Behind Star-Studded Short Film ‘Bug Therapy’
Mike Jann, a former Tonight Show writer with Chester County roots, and his wife Michele Jourdan, wrote the star-studded short film Bug Therapy that aims…
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Immaculata University Adds New B.S. in Esports & Business Management
Immaculata University is offering a Bachelor of Science in esports and business management starting in fall of 2023. Esports, short for electronic sports, is a type…
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Lonzo Starr Puts Delaware County, People of Color in His Comic Book
Delaware County has made the superhero comic book circuit, thanks to Derek “Lonzo Starr” Allen of Lansdowne, writes Tara Behan Marmur for Main Line Tonight.…
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The Brandywine River is Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Best Tubing Spots
If you are looking for a nice place to enjoy a relaxing float down the water with family or friends, there is the perfect spot…
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Start Off Summer Right With These Helpful SCORE Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE June programs, including webinars and workshops, to help your small business reach its potential. Entrepreneurship: Is It for You? On…
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Delco Day Returns Today Celebrating All Things Delaware County
Delco Day is back today for its eighth year. The annual event was founded in 2016 by the Delco Live podcast initially to highlight punk…
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Delaware County One of Several Areas Facing Smoky Conditions. Here’s What to Know
Residents of Delaware County are facing smokey and hazy conditions today from a series of wildfires originating in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection…
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Soul Singer Devon Gilfillian Is Back in Delaware County, Promoting His New Album
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Devon Gilfillian recently found his way home again, celebrating the release of his new album Love You Anyway with a trip to…
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M. Night Shyamalan to Sell 90 Acres of ‘Spectacular Landscape’ at Kirkwood Farm
Famous director M. Night Shyamalan, whose work includes The Sixth Sense and Split, is selling 90 acres of the 210-acre Kirkwood Farm to the Willistown…
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See Which Delaware County Companies Made It to the Fortune 500
There are 13 companies in the Philadelphia area appearing on the Fortune 500 for the third straight year, though some saw their positions change significantly,…
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Paramedic Says Prospect Medical Falling Behind on Ambulance Repairs
Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, has been unable to pay for repairs to its aging fleet of ambulances, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.…
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It Was a Querken Moment for Garnet Valley Eighth-Grader at the Scripps Spelling Bee Finals
A Garnet Valley eighth grader from Glen Mills made it to the finals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year, ranking in 10th place…
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Lincoln Professor’s Installation Project Shows Brandywine Valley Artists in Another Dimension
A Lincoln University professor is showing Chester County artists in a new light. The Projected in Place exhibit is the brainchild of Michael Lynch and…
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List Names Best Small Companies to Work at in Delaware County
Delaware County’s smaller businesses were well-represented on a list showing the best places to work in the region for companies with 10 to 24 employees.…
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Work’s in Progress on Delaware County’s Infrastructure
Four major players involved in Delaware County’s infrastructure had an opportunity to talk about modernizing the county’s aging infrastructure at a Delaware County Chamber of…
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Delaware County Leadership: Georgann Berger McKenna, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Penn Community Bank
Georgann Berger McKenna, Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Community Bank, recently sat down with DELCO Today to discuss her role at the bank and…
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