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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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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Act 47 a Lifeline for Some Municipalities Across the State, Including Three in Delco
Act 47 has provided a lifeline for a number of municipalities across the state, including a few here in Delaware County, but exiting it by…
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Blindness Doesn’t Prevent Monsignor Bonner Grad from Broadcasting Hockey Games
Blindness hasn’t prevented Matt Wallace from covering the University of Pennsylvania women’s hockey team with his broadcasting partner, Sam Fryman, writes Maria Panaritis for the…
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Delaware County’s Reassessment Process Continues
Delaware County will hold various public informational meetings across the county to educate residents and answer questions regarding its Tax Reassessment Project. In March 2017,…
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Property Taxes Increased More Than 40 Percent in the Last 10 Years in These Delco Municipalities
Property taxes in Delaware County have increased by an average of 28 percent over the last 10 years, adding around $1,387 to homeowners’ annual bills,…
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Delaware County’s Three Superfund Sites Eyed for Redevelopment
The Philadelphia region still has 70 Superfund sites, with three in Delaware County, that have not been cleaned up and may be under consideration for…
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Delaware County Leadership: Kathleen A. Piperno, Esq.
Kathleen Piperno, a Partner with Media-based law firm Raffaele Puppio practicing Family Law, shares her memories of growing up in Philadelphia, moving to California and then…
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What South Philadelphians Need to Know After Joining Delco’s New Congressional District
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s new congressional district map, a number of South Philadelphians now find themselves sharing the Fifth Congressional District with Delaware County, writes Stephanie…
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WIP Sports Radio Host from Havertown Considered Running for Congress
Havertown resident Glen Macnow, a popular sports radio host on WIP, gave serious thought to challenging Delaware County Republican Pat Meehan for his Congressional seat,…
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More Than 200,000 People in Suburban Philly Could Be Paying Too Much in Property Taxes
More than 200,000 homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs, including in Chester and Delaware counties, could be paying too much in property taxes due to inaccurate…
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Two Superfund Sites in Delaware County Are Within Flood Zones
Fourteen Superfund sites in the Philadelphia area, including two in Delaware County, are within flood zones or areas susceptible to rising seas connected with climate…
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Four Nuns, Young Driver Miraculously Survive Horrific Car Crash in Bethel Township
Four nuns from Northeast Philadelphia and a young Delaware County driver miraculously survived a horrific car crash in Bethel Township last month, writes Barbara Boyer…
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Media-Based Logistics Company Takes Full Advantage of Boom in Online Shopping
The boom in online shopping shows no signs of abating, and one Delaware County logistics company is taking full advantage of the trend, writes Sam…
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WCU Prof Testifies During Redistricting Trial: ‘This Is a Gerrymandered Map’
While testifying recently at the state gerrymandering trial, West Chester University political science professor John J. Kennedy said that Pennsylvania’s congressional map takes splitting communities…
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Proposed Tax Bill Spurs Debate Among Politicians … and Realtors
Democrats and realtors say the Republican-proposed tax plan should sound alarm bells in suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, where home prices and property taxes can be high,…
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Chichester Grad, ‘Godfather of Gridiron Gyrations’ Not Keen on Current Touchdown Celebrations
The NFL might have lifted its ban on end-zone celebrations, but one of its originators is not keen on their return, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for…
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Good Year for Greater Philadelphia’s Economy; Next Year May Be Even Better
While this was a good year for Philadelphia’s regional economy, next year could see Greater Philadelphia become even stronger, writes Joel Naroff for the Philadelphia…
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Customers, Employees Say ‘No’ to Aqua America’s Bid to Purchase Chester Water Authority
Chester Water Authority customers joined employees at a recent board meeting to protest its proposed acquisition by the public utility Aqua America, writes Joseph DiStefano…
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