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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DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens 2025-2026 Season
With a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels his 2025-2026 squad…
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The Washington Post: See How Delaware County Ranks in Child Raising
Where is the best place in the United States to raise a child? The Washington Post ranked counties on a scale of 0 to 100…
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These Pizza Creations Are All the Rage in Delaware County
If you’re not already tied to a favorite pizza, you might want to check out these options in Delaware County, writes Anne E. Hill, Ben…
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Free Electronics Recycling Nov. 12 in Upland Benefits Chester Panthers
Reworld is hosting a free electronics recycling event on Nov. 12 at Upland County Park from 9 AM to 1 PM, which will also support…
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Ridley Creek State Park Street Named for Revolutionary War Traitor
A street in Ridley Creek State Park is named for a controversial Revolutionary War figure who was later hanged as a traitor, reports Joseph A.…
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Hope for Hallie Founder Christine Jackson Honored as Citizen of the Year
Christine Jackson was in “complete shock” when she found out the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce had named her “Citizen of the Year.” The founder and…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts November Events
Restaurant Roundtable Food service business owners and operators are invited to come to the next Restaurant Roundtable on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 9:30 AM to…
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Elections: Dems Hold Council as They Sweep Countywide Seats
Mirroring a national trend, Delaware County Democrats swept all countywide seats in Tuesday’s General Election, including Delaware County Council, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia…
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A Tale of Two Hospitals: Still Stalled in Springfield, but Progress at Taylor
Springfield Township officials continue to question the lack of plans for the shuttered Springfield Hospital by its new potential buyers, Restorative Health Foundation and Syan…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Stone-Front Abode in Media
A lovely stone-front home at 203 E. 5th Street, set on 0.26 attractive acres with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, is available…
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A Legal Legacy: District Justice Swears in His Lawyer Son
Nineteen years ago, W. Keith Williams II, then a 30-year-old attorney, moved back to Delaware County to open a law firm for the people of…
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Citadel Credit Union Donates $30K, Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown
In response to the federal government shutdown and the resulting reduction in SNAP food assistance, Citadel Credit Union is donating $30,000 to area food banks…
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Nominations Now Being Accepted as Citadel Credit Union Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Heart of Learning Awards
As autumn settles across Greater Philadelphia, the season of gratitude extends beyond pumpkin patches and falling leaves and reaches into classrooms, where extraordinary educators are…
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Battle Over Who Controls Chester Water Authority Continues
A plan to have Chester fix its bankruptcy problem by selling its water assets is still in dispute, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia…
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Rapid Response Fund Activated to Help Families With Loss of SNAP Benefits
As thousands of Delaware County families face the possible loss of SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown, The Foundation for Delaware County and The…
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St. Joe’s Prep Hawks Were Coached by a Man Who Drove a Hearse
Before St. Joe’s Prep became a football juggernaut, it was coached in the 1960s by Bob Vincent, a man who drove a hearse to practice,…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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2 Homeless Shelters Closing in Delaware County as Funds Dry Up
Two homeless shelters in Delaware County and a rental assistance program are shutting down in four days because of the state budget impasse, writes Ximena…
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