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 25,000 stories about Chester County’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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Drexel Hill Girl, Cancer Survivor Wows Viewers on Food Network
Sydnie Jaye Meyers, a nine-year-old Delco girl, wowed viewers of the new Food Network Star Kids show during its inaugural episode, writes Nick Vadala for…
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Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Teaches Delco Teens About Personal Finance
Some of the best learning in the world takes place on the job, and that’s why Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union has nine financial literacy…
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Demographic Change in Philadelphia Suburbs to Impact Presidential Election
The demographics of the vote-rich Philadelphia suburbs continue to change, making the region an important battleground in November’s presidential election, writes Maddie Hanna and Michaelle…
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Low Taxes, Affordable Real Estate Make Brookhaven Ideal for First-Time Homeowners
With affordable real estate, a good school district, and property taxes lower than most areas in Delaware County, Brookhaven is a great choice for first…
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CEO of Swiss Farms Says There’s ‘Enough Space’ to Compete with Wawa
Scott Simon, CEO of Broomall-based Swiss Farms, is not deterred in his attempts to revitalize the company despite being located in the heart of Wawa…
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Juice Dr. Brings Technique from Buddhist Meditation Center Home to Delco
Haverford native F.J. Leto, founder and CEO of Juice Dr., is using his dietary conversion experience from living at a Tibetan Buddhist meditation center in…
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A Quarter-Billion Dollars Later, Two Finally Become One at King of Prussia Mall
Yes, we understand that the King of Prussia Mall is a Montgomery County landmark. But it has been drawing visitors from Delaware County for so…
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County Issues Progress Report on Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan
Since Delaware County adopted the County Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan in April 2015, it has served as a guide and resource for countywide,…
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Delco Council Pens 10-Page Memo After Rejecting Calls for Bond Referendum
In response to accusations that they are failing to preserve open space by not attempting to save the Archdiocesan-owned land in Marple Township, Delco Council…
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Two Delaware County Businessmen Make Use of DNC Waste
Two Delaware County businessmen experienced the Democratic National Convention in an unusual way, as they are the recipients of trucks filled with food waste collected…
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Chester’s Laran Bronze Foundry May Be Delco’s Best-Kept Secret
The Laran Bronze Foundry may be the best-kept secret in Delaware County. Located on East Sixth Street in Chester, in a giant complex that was…
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Borough of Rutledge an Affordable Real-Estate Option in a Great School District
As one of the smallest locales in Delaware County with just 798 residents, Rutledge offers opportunities that many other bigger communities can’t, writes Alan Heavens…
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Sunoco’s Eminent Domain Rights Upheld by Commonwealth Court
Sunoco Logistics Partners saw its powers to take private property through eminent domain for its Mariner East Pipeline project in Delaware County recently upheld by…
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As Baby Boomers Enter Their Golden Years, Association Founded in Delco Sees Significant Growth
Started in Havertown by Margit Novack of Moving Solutions in 2002, the National Association of Senior Move Managers has seen significant growth over the last…
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If This Video Doesn’t Make You Appreciate Delaware County …
If a video can better depict all the great landmarks in Delaware County, if a video can better capture a portrait of life in Delco,…
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Archdiocese Pulls Out of Deal to Sell Coveted, Undeveloped Land in Marple
Two years after negotiations began, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced that it is pulling out of a deal to sell 213 acres along Sproul…
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Search Is on for Substitute Teachers in Delaware County and Beyond
School administrators in Delaware County and the Greater Philadelphia area are struggling to find ways of overcoming the worst shortage of substitute teachers the region…
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Despite Dwindling Defense Funding and Rise of Drones, Delco’s Helicopter Heritage Flies On
Delaware County’s rich helicopter heritage continues to fly high despite dwindling defense funding, the rise of drones and robots, and former helicopter factories turned into…
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