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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Settlement Agreement Allows Drexeline Town Center to Move Forward
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas approved a settlement agreement negotiated by Upper Darby Township, the Upper Darby Township Zoning Hearing Board, and the…
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Produce Junction Refines Its Specialty Selection for Region’s Diverse Population
Produce Junction – the local chain that focuses on fruits, vegetables, and flowers – has been honing its specialty selection for years to serve the…
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Delco Warns of Spotted Laternfly; Information Presentation to Residents Set for Nov. 2
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County…
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Youngest Person State Ever Sent to Electric Chair Gets Headstone 87 Years Later in Chester
Alexander McClay Williams, the African-American teenager whom many believe was executed 87 years ago for a murder he did not commit, has finally received a…
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New $325 Million Contract to Keep Jobs at Boeing Factory in Ridley Township
The U.S. Air Force’s $325 million contract for new UH-1N helicopters will keep hundreds of jobs at the Boeing factory in Ridley Township, writes Joseph…
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Trump Administration Introduces Tax Break for Investors in Parts of Delaware County
President Donald Trump has introduced a new federal tax break for investors who back projects in parts of Delaware County, writes Joseph DiStefano for the…
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Butcher Shop That Launched in Delco Takes Business to Next Level in the City
Chef Marc Vetri is now a minority owner of Primal Supply Meats, Heather Marold Thomason’s rapidly-growing butchery that began in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein…
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Haverford College Continues to Fight for Closer Polling Place Ahead of Midterm Elections
Haverford College and a number of nearby residents are continuing their fight for a closer polling place ahead of the midterm elections, write Susan Snyder…
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Crowdfunding Efforts Save a Piece of History, Yeadon’s Nile Swim Club
Yeadon’s Nile Swim Club, the nation’s first African-American-owned swim club, has managed to avoid closure thanks to the community’s crowdfunding efforts, writes Erin McCarthy for…
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These Delaware County Educators Among Top Teachers Around the Main Line, Western Suburbs
Four exceptional educators in Delaware County who go above and beyond for their students are among the best teachers in the region, writes Lisa Dukart…
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Dispute over Few Acres Endangers One of Delco’s Last Remaining Open Spaces
A dispute over acres of Archdiocese land in Marple Township between the developer and residents is endangering one of the few open spaces in Delaware…
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An Inside Look at Delaware County’s Long-Overdue Process of Reassessing Its 200,000 Properties
Each of the more than 200,000 properties in Delaware County will soon receive a new estimated value for the first time in two decades as…
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Residents Hope New Darby Creek Trail Will Change Perception of Drexel Hill
Residents are hoping Drexel Hill’s new Darby Creek Trail will change the perception of this often-congested pocket of Upper Darby Township, writes Erin McCarthy for…
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Fights for Control, Snobby Residents Helped to Create Some of Delco’s Strange Borders
Fights for control and snobby residents are two of the reasons Delaware County has a number of municipalities with oddly shaped borders, writes Michaelle Bond…
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Several Members of Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 Have Ties to Delco
Boothwyn native Billy “White Shoes” Johnson is one of several members of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 with ties to Delaware…
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State Lawmakers Offer No Relief as Suburban School Districts Continue to Impose Tax Hikes
With no fix forthcoming from state lawmakers, suburban school districts continue to impose annual tax hikes on property owners that drastically outstrip earnings growth, writes…
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Another Year Brings Another Tax Increase in Most School Districts in Delaware County
Property owners in most school districts in Delaware County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
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Newtown Square’s SAP Ranks Highest in Region for Diversity, Governance, Transparency
Two Delaware County companies are among the region’s best for diversity, governance, and transparency, factors increasingly considered by investors, writes Erin Arvedlund for the Philadelphia…
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