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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Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County
Italian restaurants are plentiful around Chester County, but you may not have been to these four hidden gems, writes Ben Silver and Elijah McDow for…
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Newly Minted Berwyn at Ember Apartment Complex Sells for $96.5 Million
Pantzer Properties, a New York real estate firm, has purchased an 18-month-old apartment building in Berwyn for $96.5 million from developers Bozzuto and Echo Realty,…
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Chester County Sergeant Rescues Lost Horse, Adds Her to the Family Farm
Sergeant Ted Lewis, of the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department, recently had an interesting day at work, writes Natasha Brown and Nate Sylves for CBS…
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West Chester’s FarmerJawn Receives Cease-and-Desist for Failing to Register as Nonprofit
Christa Barfield, the owner of James Beard Award-winning FarmerJawn, who runs a 123-acre organic farm in West Chester, has been hit with a cease-and-desist for…
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Boscov’s Set to Outlive Exton Square Mall as New Owner Plans Mixed-Use Town Center to Replace It
With many department store giants, including Macy’s and JCPenney, closing stores during the years-long retail apocalypse, Boscov’s has stayed afloat and expanded, writes Noah Zucker…
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IBX Teams Up with National Fitness Campaign to Bring Free Outdoor Fitness Centers to Region
Independence Blue Cross and National Fitness Campaign are now collaborating to increase access to free outdoor fitness options in communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Municipalities, schools,…
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Parkesburg Inventor Believes His Creations Could Change the World – If Only He Could Secure Funding
Anthony Paul Bellezza of Parkesburg believes his inventions could drastically change the way we do things, if he can secure the funding to develop them…
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State, Local Police Target Aggressive Drivers on Route 1
State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for…
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Longwood Gardens Welcomes Four Fellowship Program Recipients
The renowned Chester County attraction, Longwood Gardens, has recently announced the four professionals who landed a spot in the competitive Longwood Gardens Fellows Program, writes…
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Malvern-Based Bounce Pickleball Working on Philadelphia Expansion
Malvern-based Bounce Pickleball is expanding to Philadelphia with a new indoor pickleball complex inside a former Di Bruno Brothers warehouse, writes John George for the…
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QVC Spokesmodel Sues Nestle After Injuries from Exploding San Pellegrino Bottle
QVC spokesmodel Susanne Thomson is suing Nestle after suffering injuries from an exploding San Pellegrino bottle, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thomson purchased…
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One Chester County Town Among Best Places to Live in America, Two Make Top 250
One Chester County town is ranked among the top three places to live in the United States, with two others in the top 250, writes…
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The Arc of Chester County Partners with Penn State Great Valley in Speaker Series and Step Challenge
The Arc of Chester County, a dedicated champion for individuals with disabilities and their families, is proud to partner with Penn State Great Valley for…
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To Prep for First Product Launch, Exton’s Lungpacer Medical Doubles Workforce
Lungpacer Medical, headquartered in Canada with main operations in Exton, is raising funds and nearly doubling its workforce to support the commercial launch of its…
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Deal Officially Closes to Sell Brandywine Hospital
Three years after shutting down Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, Tower Health has finally sold the property to a real estate firm from Delaware, writes John…
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CEO Chris Gheysens Is Talking Up Wawa to the Business Community
Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens has been making the rounds lately, talking about Wawa’s role with its customers and staff as it continues to bring its…
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Lincoln University to Break Ground on New Residence Hall Next Month
Lincoln University will mark the start of construction on its new 320-bed residence hall with the official groundbreaking ceremony set for next month, writes Ryan…
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Try Out a New Hobby at This Clay Studio in Kennett Square
Are you looking to explore a new activity or hobby? Do you want to build upon skills you may already have? Learn how to make…
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