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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First Bank House of the Week: Former General Store Now a Family Home for Sale in Media
A charming home at 126 N Providence Road in Media that once operated as the general store of Providence Village, with five bedrooms and four…
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Chocolate Passion: Delaware County Shops Make Valentine’s Day Sweet
You really can’t go wrong with chocolate, from the classics like chocolate-covered strawberries and traditional gift boxes to chocolate-covered bacon. You’ll find all that and…
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Have a Favorite Hoagie Spot? Here’s 3 More in Delco to Consider
A favorite hoagie and hoagie shop can be a very personal thing here in Delaware County, subject to lengthy online and in-person debates. While everyone…
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Free DCCC Program Sets up Fifteen Interboro HS Seniors for Shipbuilding Careers
Hanwha Group’s historic $5 billon investment in the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc. (HPSI) means increased annual production volume and more job opportunities for skilled workers…
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Habitat for Humanity Invites Women to Bust Myths and Build Community
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties is proud to announce its Women Build initiative, set to take place in March of 2026. Centered…
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Medicaid Cuts, Private Equity Ownership Hurting Some PA Hospitals
Bad financial deals aren’t helping Pennsylvania hospitals that are already struggling with Medicaid funding cuts, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. About 37 percent of Pennsylvania…
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Annual Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive Combats Winter Hunger in Delaware County
Delaware County residents are making a difference this winter by helping tackle hunger through donations to the annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive, writes…
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Racial Strife, Progress in Delaware County When ‘I Had a Dream’ Was Spoken
Sixty years ago, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, yet despite its inspirational message, the Folcroft riots, triggered by…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Delco Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Delaware County. Emergency visits, surgeries, and long-term treatment plans add up fast. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis of…
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Di Bruno Bros. Pull Back Sad, But Not Surprising, Customers Say
Di Bruno Bros. customers will miss the three stores that are closing in Wayne, Ardmore, and Center City, but they aren’t surprised by the move,…
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Delaware County Raises Hotel Tax to 5 Percent as Visitors Arrive
Delaware County Council unanimously approved an increase this week for the hotel occupancy tax to 5 percent, the maximum amount allowed by the state. The…
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For Super Bowl Needs, There’s Delaware County Caterers and Charcuterie
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year and feel a bit overwhelmed planning what to serve, there are businesses in Delaware County that…
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Riddle Roundtable Highlights Crozer Impact on Patients, Hospitals
Overcrowding at emergency rooms and long waits to see doctors continue to plague Delaware County following the closure of the Crozer Health system. State legislators…
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First Bank House of the Week: Brick-Front Colonial in Media
A stunning brick-front colonial home at 20 Kingston Road on 1.17 attractive acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for…
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Boys to Fame Documentary Highlights Ray Didinger, Tom McDonald Friendship
Documentarian Sam Katz has brought to film the heartwarming story about the friendship between Hall of Fame sports writer Ray Didinger, a Delaware County native,…
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IKEA Is Coming to Granite Run, But It Won’t Look Like the One in Conshohocken
IKEA is officially coming to Delaware County, but if you’re picturing the familiar blue-and-yellow warehouse with the winding showroom, flat-pack aisles, and Swedish meatballs, it’s…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
Ribbon Cutting: Bliss by HS Creative Studios The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Bliss by HS Creative Studios. The Ribbon Cutting…
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Lamb McErlane Welcomes Attorney Nicholas M. Orloff and Adds New Location in Media
Lamb McErlane PC welcomes Nicholas “Nick” M. Orloff to its estates practice as a partner in its new location in Media, the firm’s seventh office.…
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