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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Ingenuity and Savvy: WCU Celebrates William Chester Ruth, African American Inventor and Businessman
On Tuesday, Mar. 25, West Chester University will honor the achievements and history of William Chester Ruth (1882-1971), an African American Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Minister…
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Renovated Wayne Office Building Secures Three New Leases Totaling 80,000 SF
A newly renovated Wayne office building has secured three new leases, including one with Comcast Advertising, totaling 80,000 square feet, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
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Freedom Village Players ‘The Dastardly Doctor Deveraux’ a Sell Out, Thousands Raised
Freedom Village at Brandywine witnessed a display of talent and community spirit as The Village Players, a theater group made up of Freedom Village residents,…
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All-Star Sports Academy in West Chester Looks to Expand Beyond the Philadelphia Region
All-Star Sports Academy in West Chester is looking for potential acquisitions with the goal of expanding beyond the Philadelphia region, writes John George for the…
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18th-Century Kimberton Farmstead Hits Market
A stunning 18th-century farmstead in Kimberton with the original house dating back to 1745 recently hit the market for $1,295,000, writes Sandy Smith for the…
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Boxing Ring from Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Finds New Home in Exton
A striking set piece from Steven Spielberg’s 2021 remake of West Side Story has found a new home at Exton’s Ashbridge Apartments, writes Bill Rettew…
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Malvern’s Endo Enters Into Agreement to Merge with Mallinckrodt in $6 Billion Deal
Malvern-based Endo has agreed to merge with Mallinckrodt in a cash and stock deal, valuing the combined pharmaceutical company at $6.7 billion, writes John George…
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CCEDC Partners with Penn State for LionCage 2025: A Year-Long Celebration of Innovation
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will support a second year of LionCage, an exciting pitch competition powered by Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes and…
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Chester County Ice Cream Shop Draws Crowds for First Glimpses of Spring
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, with various locations across Chester County, has seen an uptick in customers since the warmer weather has arrived, reports Adam Joseph…
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ChristianaCare to Operate Three Neighborhood Hospitals, Including One Under Development in West Grove
ChristianaCare has partnered with Emerus Holdings to operate three neighborhood hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the one currently being developed in West Grove, according to…
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Freedom Village: The Difference Between Personal Care and Assisted Living
There’s a subtle difference between personal care and assisted living for seniors here in Pennsylvania. That can lead to confusion among older adults trying to…
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Feel as Good as You Look with West Chester Jeweler’s Designs – Worn Even by Megan Markle
Lia Valencia Key, a motivational speaker from West Chester, hopes the jewelry she designs will make you feel as good as you look, writes Wakisha…
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Brothers Kershner Brewing Continues Its Chester County Expansion with New Taproom
Skippack-based Brothers Kershner Brewing is continuing its expansion in Chester County with a new taproom in Avondale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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Kennett Square’s Phillips Mushroom Farms Propels Forward with New Hire, Items
Phillips Mushroom Farms is a staple business in Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, writes John Groh for The Produce News. While successful,…
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After Four Decades at Former Jennersville Hospital, Medic 94 Settles Into New Home
After 41 years at the former Jennersville Hospital campus, Medic 94 has fully settled into its new home along Baltimore Pike in Penn Township, writes…
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Arc of Chester County Represented at VISTA NextGen Superstars
The Arc of Chester County is being honored as this year’s non-profit beneficiary of VISTA NextGen Superstars. The nonprofit will be represented at a May…
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PhillyBite Magazine Ranks the Five Best Breakfast Spots in Chester County
The online culinary resource PhillyBite Magazine has ranked, in no particular order, the five best breakfast spots in Chester Chester, a tall task considering the…
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With Three Players over Age 30, DCCC Men’s Baseball Opens Season with 10-2 Win
In the 2002 movie The Rookie, Actor Dennis Quaid rediscovers his talent and passion for baseball at age 35. The Delaware County Community College (DCCC)…
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