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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Delaware County Leadership: Karen Barsoum, Director, Chester County Voter Services
Karen Barsoum, Director of Chester County Voter Services, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in a tiny village in the Netherlands, where her dad…
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Malvern Student Passes Down the Junior Miss Ocean City Title
Junior Miss Ocean City Sarah Avellino will pass the crown to her successor at the 2025 Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at the Music Pier,…
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Everything You Need to Know About Chester County’s Cheese Scene
Chester County’s cheesemaking culture is exceptional, bringing together both the agriculture industry and talented chefs, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. The…
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Register Now for Fall Education at Delaware County Community College – Drop-in Aug. 15-17 & 19-21
Fall registration is still open for all individuals interested in attending Delaware County Community College. With flexible programs and a commitment to staying ahead of…
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Malvern Teen One of Time Magazine’s ‘Kid of the Year’ Honorees
Fifteen-year-old Dominick Pecora, who repairs and sells new and refurbished bikes in his shop in Malvern, is one of the Time Kid of the Year…
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Following Eight-year Legal Battle, Paoli Couple Awarded $10 Million in Win Against Comic Book Grading Giant
After a legal battle that lasted eight years, Paoli couple Matt and Emily Meyers won $10 million in their lawsuit against Certified Guaranty Company, the…
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C&N Recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley for Achieving CCXP Certification
C&N, the region’s leading financial services company, recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, AVP/Customer Experience Coordinator, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification.…
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Luxury Housing Market in Chester County Sees Major Uptick in Demand
Chester County is among the Philadelphia region luxury housing markets that are seeing an uptick in demand, bidding wars, and fast sales, writes Michaelle Bond…
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These Seven Talented Gen Zers Are Doing Big Things in Chester County
Seven Chester County Gen Zers found their place among the 13 talented young professionals doing big things around the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo for…
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For Founder of Wayne’s Jane Win Jewelry, Seventh Year in Business Is Lucky One
For Jane Winchester Paradis, the founder of Wayne-based Jane Win Jewelry, the seventh year in business is a lucky one, writes Antonia DePace for the…
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Vets Find Connections at Monthly Veterans Roll Call Event in Drexel Hill
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Artillery Brewing Company present the Veterans Roll Call, a monthly gathering designed to honor and support veterans, military…
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Starbucks Baristas in Exton Call for Union Election
Starbucks baristas at the store located at 300 E. Lincoln Highway in Exton are the first in Chester County to file a petition for a…
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Kennett Square’s Justin Best Gets ‘the Gold and the Girl’ as He Proposes to Longtime Girlfriend at Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games will hold a special place in Kennett Square rower Justin Best’s heart for more than one reason, writes Dave Quinn for…
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Exhibition of Frank Stewart’s Photographs at Brandywine Museum of Art Centers Jazz Music, Black Life in America
An exhibition of Frank Stewart’s photographs at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford centers on jazz music and Black life in America, writes…
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Meet SCORE Award Winner: KiposTech
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy…
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Veteran of the Iron Hill Brewing Scene Remembered as Passionate, Dedicated Mentor and Innovator
Chris LaPierre, a longtime head brewer at the West Chester location of Iron Hill Brewery and dedicated part of the region’s brewing scene, died on…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES provides more than 1,500 professional staff for schools, the home and the community to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism,…
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I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop
Downingtown recently welcomed a new ice cream shop, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, at 520 E. Lancaster Avenue, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.…
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