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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18-Year 5th District Congressman Dick Schulze Remembered
Republican Congressman Dick Schulze, who provided nonpartisan representation for the Fifth District from 1975 to 1993, died Dec. 23 at age 96, writes Katie Bernard…
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Four Developing Projects Coming to Chester County in 2026
Chester County is the place for building, with permits and projects sprouting up every day to take up the next available space. Whether it’s housing,…
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West Chester’s Bookhouse Hotel is the Perfect Getaway for Book Lovers
The Bookhouse at Faunbrook offers literary-inspired lodging perfect for any Chester County book lover, writes Lauren Gordon for TravelHost. The West Chester hotel, an extension…
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Newest Brandywine Museum of Art Exhibit Highlights Wyeth Family Dollhouses
The Brandywine Museum of Art’s latest exhibit highlights a unique collection of vintage dollhouses belonging to beloved artist Ann Wyeth McCoy, writes Peter Crimmins for…
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Four Chester County Restaurants Offering Cozy Fireside Dining this Winter
Chester County residents have plenty of local spots to visit for cozy fireside dining this winter, write Ben Silver and Anne E. Hill for Main…
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PBJ Recognizes Meridian Bank’s Christopher Annas as a 2025 Most Admired CEO
Christopher Annas was recently featured by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of its 2025 Most Admired CEOs, and the recognition reflects a leadership story…
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Local Filmmaker Returns with Micro-Budget Comedy Set in West Chester
Independent filmmaker Michael Zolomij is coming back to West Chester with his latest short comedy film, Becoming The Man: A Prequel, an eight-minute exploration of…
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Chester County Goes Green with New Propane Bus Plan
Chester County is taking on an environment-focused action plan with the introduction of sixteen new propane buses for Chesco Connect, writes Brooke Schultz for The…
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Multinational Company Puts Exton Property Up for Sale as It Consolidates in Montco
Specialty materials company Arkema is consolidating its company into space in Radnor and King of Prussia after putting its Exton laboratory and office building up…
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Over 200 Apartments, Retail Space Coming to Malvern After Office Building Demolition
Downingtown-based TriPoint Properties is planning to demolish a Malvern office building to make way for 250 apartments and retail space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
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Stroud Water Research Center Reveals the Impact of Road Salt on Local Waterways
A new study by Avondale’s Stroud Water Research Center has revealed the significant impact of road salt on local waters, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY.…
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New Survey Reveals How Pennsylvanians Feel About Statewide Rise in Data Centers
A new poll recently revealed how Pennsylvanians feel about the wave of data centers being proposed throughout the state, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia…
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48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15, during a ceremony held at Sun…
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Coatesville Area School District Reveals 2026-2027 Reorganization Plans
Coatesville Area School District has revealed a significant reorganization plan for the 2026-2027 school year, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new plan,…
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Freedom Village Supports Local Families Through ‘Project Snowflake’
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents and team members came together to support their neighbors at Reeceville Elementary School through the school’s annual “Project Snowflake” initiative.…
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ShopRite Supermarkets Picks Up West Chester Location from Family-Owned Operator
ShopRite Supermarkets is set to assume control of the West Chester ShopRite as it completes the purchase of three regional stores from long-standing family operators,…
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Historic 70-Foot Ferris Wheel Returns Home to Phoenixville
A historic 78-foot Ferris wheel, dubbed the Phoenix Wheel, is set to return home to Phoenixville next spring, reports the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce.…
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Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford Hosts First Solo Museum Exhibition by Baltimore Artist
Jerrell Gibbs, who once dreamed of playing in the NFL, shifted to art and has seen a swift ascent in his career, culminating in his first…
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