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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Teen Destination Claire’s Could Close at the Springfield Mall
Delaware County teens may need to go elsewhere to have their ears pierced, as Claire’s, a low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer in the Springfield Mall,…
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IBX Announces Sunshine Award Winners of Seventh Annual Celebrate Caring Campaign
Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its seventh annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of nominations…
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Local History Professor Shares His Decades of Duffy’s Cut Research
Local history professor William Watson has shared the story of first discovering Duffy’s Cut, a mysterious landmark in Malvern, as he writes in an article…
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First Bank House of the Week: Grand Colonial in Newtown Square
A grand colonial home at 3917 Woodland Drive on lovely 0.49 acres with eight bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for…
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Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations
Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn on your tap, start your…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The…
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Delaware County Won’t Appeal Ruling Allowing Some Municipal Health Inspections
Delaware County has decided not to challenge a court ruling allowing 13 municipalities to continue conducting their own health inspections, writes Justin Udo for KYW…
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Breaking Bread Homeless Shelter in Upper Darby Facing $500,000 Funding Crisis
The Breaking Bread Community Center, a homeless shelter in Upper Darby, has a $500,000 hole in its operating budget after Delaware County implemented funding cuts.…
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Here Are 6 Brunch Options That Await You in Delaware County
Brunch in Delaware County is more than just that meal you get between breakfast and lunch. Today’s brunch is a culinary experience and the restaurants…
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Celebrate Summer with a Sunflower Festival at Linvilla Orchards
On long, hot summer days, sunflowers are a pleasant distraction. On cooler days, they brighten a slow walk through the fields and gardens, reports PA…
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Skyrocketing Home Prices Are Hitting These Delaware County Towns
The top 50 fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania include several communities in Delaware County, according to statistics compiled by Stacker. Towns are ranked by the…
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Delaware County’s Desirable Communities Actually Show Slow Growth
Several desirable communities in Delaware County—Media Borough, Swarthmore, Rose Valley, Upper Providence, and Nether Providence, have actually grown less than 1 percent between 2023 and…
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Pope Leo XIV Happily Takes Eagles Hat but Chooses Not to Wear It
Pope Leo XIV, who has spent time in Delaware County as a Villanova University student, was offered a Philadelphia Eagles hat as a gift from…
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First Bank House of the Week: Designer-Decorated Model Home in Wayne
A designer-decorated model home at 5 Walnut Ave. with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This…
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Crozer Loss, Delays Impacting Delaware County’s Healthcare
Everyone in Delaware County is being affected by the loss of Crozer Health services, from working-class neighborhoods to the Main Line. That’s the conclusion of…
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Delaware County Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Newark, Del., learning leadership as…
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New Wawa Partner Relex to Help with Inventory Management
Wawa has brought on a new partner, Relex Solutions, to help make sure its food is as fresh as possible, writes Rachel Gignac for CSP.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics, Penn State Brandywine
Bobbi Caprice, Director of Athletics at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with DELCO Today about her childhood in Broomall and growing up in a sports-loving family.…
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