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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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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Alliances Between Delco Companies and Software Makers a Sign of the Digital Times
As the world becomes increasingly digital, more and more business is conducted on smartphones, the preferred medium of millennials. In a rundown of the region’s…
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New PA Liquor Law is a HUGE Windfall for Nonprofits. Here’s why.
Last week, Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill that alters the Pennsylvania Liquor Code is some significant ways: a couple grocery stores in Delaware County…
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Sale of Crozer-Keystone for $300 Million Heads to Court for Finalization
Prospect Medical Holdings has paid $300 million for Delaware County’s Crozer-Keystone Health System with the majority of the proceeds going toward settling the struggling nonprofit’s…
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New $25 Million Campus for Chester Charter School to Rise from Vacant Lot on Highland
The Chester Charter School for the Arts, the top-performing school in Delaware County’s poorest community, will soon move to a new, state-of-the-art $25 million campus…
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Chamber Helps Delaware County High School Sophomores Learn About Power of Leadership
A group of high school sophomores from Delaware County recently learned about the power of leadership and were encouraged to become better prepared to take…
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New Data Reveals that Minimum-Wage Earners Can’t Afford Rent in Delaware County
A new report from the Washington Post shatters the notion of what the government considers to be “fair market rent” for a two-bedroom apartment. The…
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Remodeling Key Stores in Region and Expanding Empire to Florida, Wawa Keeps Proving It’s King
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores that has become a staple in the lives of so many in Greater Philadelphia, continues to expand its…
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Glen Mills’ Resident and President of Marketing Firm Helps Small Retailers Expand
In today’s competitive world, the crucial challenges of brand messaging include improving brand awareness and building a base of well-informed customers that embrace brand loyalty.…
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Wawa’s Growth in Philadelphia Continues with New Center-City Location
Wawa has morphed from being just a convenience store and staple of the rush-hour landscape to a full-service operation that is a take-out restaurant, coffee…
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Politicians Laud Opening of Pipeline at Sunoco’s Marcus Hook Plant
Gov. Tom Wolf and other elected officials offered their praise, as the culmination of Sunoco Logistics’ Mariner East 1 project recently resulted in the first…
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