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 100 stories about Chester County’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion…
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Wilmington Airport Undergoes $9.8M Expansion, Aims to Secure Another Airline Plane
Wilmington Airport, which served a record 155,881 passengers from Chester County and beyond in the first half of 2025, is undergoing a $9.8 million expansion…
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Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations
Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn on your tap, start your…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The…
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Vanguard Expands as New CEO Recommits to Bogle Principles and Explores AI Innovation
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has continued to grow under its first external CEO, Salim Ramji, who has recommitted the firm to the low-fee principles championed by…
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Incredible West Chester Home with Indoor Pool, Custom Treehouse Up for $3.4 Million
A beautiful West Chester home with an indoor pool and a custom tree house sitting on 12 acres is available for sale for $3.495 million,…
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Wayne Home Gets Outdoor Zen Remodel to Transform Couple’s Space
During a 2020 renovation of their Wayne home, Kristen and David Knouft prioritized their outdoor space, transforming the backyard into a cozy retreat, writes Terri…
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West Chester University Seeks to End Housing Struggle by Adding 900 Beds in Master Plan
After years struggling with shortages of on-campus housing, West Chester University will add 900 new beds through a series of projects in its master plan,…
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Racehorse Smarty Jones Enters Hall of Fame 21 Years After Kentucky Derby Victory
Smarty Jones, the chestnut racehorse who captured national attention in 2004, is finally being inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame,…
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Thanks to $1 Million State Grant, Creamery of Kennett Square to Add Cocktail Bar, Event Space
Thanks to a $1 million state grant, the Creamery of Kennett Square is preparing to add a cocktail bar and event space, writes Emma Dooling…
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Glenmoore Family Honors Late Son with Memorial Spaceflight
A Glenmoore family will honor their late son with a unique memorial through Celestis Inc., writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company, based…
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Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville
Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in…
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Delaware County’s Desirable Communities Actually Show Slow Growth
Several desirable communities in Delaware County—Media Borough, Swarthmore, Rose Valley, Upper Providence, and Nether Providence, have actually grown less than 1 percent between 2023 and…
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Former Jennersville Hospital Set to Reopen Next Month Under ChristianaCare
The former Jennersville Hospital campus in West Grove is set to reopen next month as ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “It’s…
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Upgrade Time: Saquon Barkley Bought Malvern Mansion After Trading to Eagles
When Saquon Barkley upgraded his team from the New York Giants to the now Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles, he also traded in his New Jersey…
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Freedom Village: Why Are Retirement Community Residents Happier?
While there are several different types of retirement community options available (55+, independent living, Life Plan Community, etc.), is there one where residents consistently report…
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One of the Continent’s Oldest Food Forests Stands in Downingtown Thanks to John Hershey
One of North America’s oldest food forests stands tall in Chester County thanks to decades of agroforestry started by John W. Hershey in the early…
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Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly
Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from the Philadelphia area, this hotspot…
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