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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C&N Welcomes Joe Bifolco as SVP, Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager
Joe Bifolco has joined the Commercial Lending team at C&N as SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager based in Chesterbrook. In his role, Bifolco will focus…
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River Otter Makes Selfie Appearance in Ridley Creek After 100 Years
It’s been 100 years since a river otter showed up in Ridley Creek. Now one has appeared in a selfie taken by a game camera…
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Unlock Your Earning Potential: Theses Are The Top Philadelphia Area Gig Jobs
The gig economy is thriving across the Philadelphia area, offering gig workers and independent contractors a plethora of opportunities for flexibility you won’t find at a full-time job and matching a…
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Annual Comfort Kit Assembly by Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Supports Local Cancer Patients
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County, and Chadds Ford, Chester County, partnered with the HEADstrong…
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Longwood Gardens’ Peter Zale Earns Top Honors in Orchid Conservation from American Orchid Society
Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation Horticulture and Plant Breeding at Longwood Gardens, has been honored with the prestigious Philip E. Keenan Award by the…
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Brandywine Museum of Art’s New Jamie Wyeth Exhibition Offers Look Into Artist’s World of Horror and Beauty
The new Jamie Wyeth exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art provides viewers with a chance to peer into the Chadds Ford artist’s world of…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Chester County
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor. This Chester County…
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A Hole in One: How LinkedIn Can Help You Ace Your Networking Game
While golf is a social sport, LinkedIn is a networking tool. Both require strategy and patience to succeed, and you must understand the rules. In…
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Immaculata University Awarded Grant To Support Parenting Students
Immaculata University is one of 12 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 2024 Parent Pathways Grant…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9
Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit is at the Chester County History…
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Devon Horse Show Returns Bigger and Better for 128th Year
The spring equestrian season is coming to the Brandywine Valley and will once again culminate at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, which is…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
Career-minded behavioral health professionals are invited to check out the numerous job openings at CCRES i CCRES staff provide essential services to children and adults…
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West Chester University Salutes Retiring President Dr. Chris Fiorentino
Dr. Chris Fiorentino has dedicated more than 41 years of his life to West Chester University. The results of his work shined through during an…
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Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch…
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A Staple of West Chester for Decades, Fairman’s Skate Shop Closes for Good
Fairman’s, which held a prominent spot at 43 West Gay Street in West Chester, has closed its doors for good this week after 47 years…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation To Host Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit May 9
On May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will present its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit will be held at the…
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Chester County Couple Finds Secluded Retirement Haven in Kennett Square
Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The…
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West Chester’s William Everhart Became a Local Legend After Shipwreck
William Everhart was already a successful businessman when he stepped on a packet ship in New York and headed for England on April 1, 1822,…
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