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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In the Aftermath of Ida, Brandywine River Museum Gives Thanks
A flood recovery ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon to mark the Sept. 1 flooding of the Brandywine River Museum from Hurricane Ida and to thank…
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Delaware County Consolidates Departments with Media Building Buy
Delaware County Council has approved purchasing the Flagship Corporate Center in Media for $15.4 million to house the county’s planning and housing department, the commerce…
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DELCO Today is on Vacation this Week; We’ll Be Back on Monday
Every year, the employees at American Community Journals, the parent company of DELCO Today, take a one-week hiatus to recharge our batteries and spend some…
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State Ups School Funds, Some Delco Districts Get Bonus $$
The state legislature has increased its funding of Delaware County’s school districts by 15.4% for 2022, Statewide, $1 billion will go to Pennsylvania’s 503 school…
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NFL Punt Returner Billy Johnson Gets Statue in Marcus Hook
Billy Johnson is the greatest football player to ever come out of Delaware County, writes Jack McCaffrey for Lancaster Online. The Widener University graduate and…
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Happy Almost Delco Day! Yep, It’s Actually a State-Recognized Holiday on June 10
So what will you be doing to celebrate Delco Day on June 10? As the name suggests, it is the celebration of all things Delaware…
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In Delaware County, Families Bond Together to Overcome Baby Formula Shortage
Delaware County families are banding together to help each other find baby formula during a nationwide shortage, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Police in Delco to Bring Mental Health Experts Along on Certain Calls
Delaware County is trying an experiment in law enforcement by creating county-wide mobile crisis teams of mental health experts that will be dispatched with police…
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Delaware County Has to Update Its Trash Disposal Plan. It’s Aiming for a Loftier Goal
Delaware County figures it has to update its 10-year Municipal Waste Management Plan anyway so it might as well kick it up a notch, writes…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Invests $4.4 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Throughout Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that $4.4 million in infrastructure improvement projects are underway in Darby and Marple townships and Yeadon and Folcroft boroughs to improve…
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Choose The Right Fireplace For Your Home With Hometown Hearth at New Showroom in Media
As springtime arrives here in the Northeast, many homeowners are beginning their spring cleaning and getting ready for time spent outdoors this summer. Believe it…
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Major Conference at Subaru Park in Chester Looks at Delaware County’s Energy, Environmental Needs
Delaware County is coming together Thursday, April 21, for a vegan, zero-waste, admission-free meeting of the minds conference at Subaru Park in Chester. The county’s…
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An Emotional Day as County Assumes Control of George W. Hill Correctional Facility
Warden Laura Williams was emotional the day Delaware County officially took over operations of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, the last privately-run correctional facility…
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DELCO Careers: Vice President of Development for American Community Journals
Where can you live the American dream of building financial security, work remotely, strengthen your community, and love every minute of it? Right here, as…
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Delaware County Leadership Profile: David Galluch, Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District
David Galluch, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District, spoke with DELCO Today about losing his father before…
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Delaware County Council Takes Next Step to Transform Don Guanella Site Into County’s Largest Public Park
Delaware County Council approved a proposal this week to transform the 213-acre Don Guanella property in Marple Township into the largest public park in the…
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Delco Chamber Honors Best of 2022 at Small Business Awards Luncheon
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce presents the 2022 Small Business Awards Luncheon Friday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Drexelbrook Catering…
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Happy Trails in Delco as County Makes Concerted Effort to Expand Trail System
A Western Suburbs Tail Summit last week highlighted an expanding bike and hike trails system in Delaware County, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.…
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