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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BeVisionary’ Breaks From Impersonal Dating Apps, Brings In-Person Events to Singles in Area
BeVisionary aims to remove the impersonal feel of dating apps and replace it with in-person parties and events for singles in Chester and other collar…
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Three Collar Counties Putting Local Protections on LGBTQ Residents
Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties are moving to shield their LGBTQ residents from discrimination at the local level, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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See Which Delaware County Public High Schools Cracked the Top 10
Three Delaware County public high schools ranked in the top 10 out of 100 public high schools for the Philadelphia region in 2024. Radnor High…
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Geography and History Gave Us Unofficial Delaware County Communities
There are places in Delaware County that have no mayors, no governing body, and no legal standing, but are still familiar, writes Anthony R. Wood…
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Chester’s Success in Curbing Gun Violence Wins Governor’s Praise
The city that had one of the highest per capita murder rates in the country is receiving praise these days from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Villanova
A stunning colonial home at 109 Willowburn Road on a lovely 0.35-acre lot, with five bedrooms and three full- and two half bathrooms is available…
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DCCC Partners with Kelleher Family on $250K Match Challenge to Support New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
When Andrew Kelleher of Newtown Square decided to take an Emergency Medical Technician training course at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), he took time to…
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Delaware County Woman Uses AI to Appeal Health Insurance Denial
When Delaware County resident Joani Reisen lost her health insurance coverage for a critical medication she needed, she appealed using a new AI platform that…
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Delaware County Gets Early Start on Celebrating Nation’s 250th
For those looking for some action around the nation’s 250th birthday, Delaware County plans to have more than 100 events starting in January 2026, writes…
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Here’s 3 Delaware County Restaurants to Check Out That Opened Last Summer
The Philadelphia region saw 25 new restaurants open last summer, including three in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tlali, a small,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inviting Traditional in Glen Mills
An inviting traditional home at 32 Lenfant Court on a beautiful lot with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale…
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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the…
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Brad Ingelsby Thinks a ‘Task,’ ‘Mare’ Crossover Could Work
Brad Ingelsby, the man behind the hit HBO series “Mare of Easttown” who has now debuted his latest crime thriller “Task” with Mark Ruffalo thinks…
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New Wawa Hoagies Bring a 15-Hoagie Ranking From Worst to Best
Variety, apparently, is the spice of Wawa. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is constantly coming up with new combinations of Wawa hoagies. This ranking…
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Berwyn Filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Local Roots Inspired Upcoming Series ‘Task’
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Chester County roots once again inspired his upcoming television series, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Task, Ingelsby’s upcoming series for…
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Protestors Arrested After Sit-In at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center sit-in protest on Monday morning led to the arrest of eight people, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rally…
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Haverford Passes Law Requiring E-Scooter, E-Bike Helmets
Haverford Township now has an ordinance requiring children under 16 to wear helmets on e-bikes or electric scooters, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29 Philadelphia.…
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Pica’s Last Upper Darby Dine-in Day Is Now Only Weeks Away
The shutdown of Pica’s Restaurant at 7803 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is continuing in early fall, with the last day for dine-in Oct.…
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