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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These Spots Can Help You Find Health and Beauty This Summer
The summer months offer opportunities to recharge, get outside for healthy activities, and find opportunities to relax. Here are three places in Delaware County that…
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Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly
Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from the Philadelphia area, this hotspot…
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DCCC’s Joy Dickerson, Ed.D. Honored with International Hospitality Award
Joy Dickerson, Ed.D., Former Assistant Dean and now Liaison for Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) award-winning Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program, has received the 2025…
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Brandywine Police Officer Rides Bike Race for First Responder Families
Bill Carter, one of Penn State Brandywine’s University Police and Public Safety officers, participated in Ben to the Shore, an annual bike race that raises…
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Delaware County Needs Teachers. This DCCC Program Should Help
Delaware County has a severe teacher shortage. A Delaware County Community College program hopes to remedy that, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Overdue Property Taxes Kill American Dream for Some Local Homeowners
It took 91-year-old Upper Darby resident Gloria Gaynor a lifetime to achieve the American Dream of owning a home. Now, suffering from dementia and confined…
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Delaware County Contracts with Mercy Fitzgerald for Mental Health Services
Mental health crisis services that were provided by the now-closed Crozer Crisis Center will be offered by Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital after Delaware County Council unanimously…
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First Bank House of the Week: Historic Tudor in Newtown Square
A beautiful Tudor home at 35 Harrison Drive in Newtown Square, on 2.48 lovely acres with seven bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, is…
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Recognition of Academic Excellence: Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists at DCCC
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) congratulates the 2,920 full- and part-time students who were named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the…
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Michael Kellerman Named New President of The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County has selected Michael Kellerman as its next President, effective October 1, 2025. Following a national search led by Kittleman &…
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For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers
West Chester University (WCU) has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive year. The honor comes from…
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Delaware County Reporting Prison Population Down 40 Percent
In five years, Delaware County’s prison population has dropped by 40 percent, according to Chief Public Defender Chris Welsh. Welsh presented the statistics for the…
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Here’s Delaware County’s Emergency Response — Minus Crozer
Delaware County is operating without its highest-level trauma center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, writes Susan Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ambulance blood transfusions are now…
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Chester Firefighters Now Get an Early Warning of an Unsafe Building
Chester firefighters have an early warning system to tell them if a vacant building is too structurally dangerous to enter, writes Madeleine Wright and Rory…
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IONNA Teams Up With Wawa to Add Ultra-Fast EV Chargers
IONNA is teaming up with Wawa to provide ultra-fast EV chargers at various locations in the United States, writes Michelle Lewis for Electrek. IONNA is…
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If You Searched for the Best Suburb in Pennsylvania, Where Would It Be? Hint: It’s in Delaware County
If you could pick any suburb in Pennsylvania to live in, where would you move to? Would you stay right here in Delaware County? According…
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Defense Contractor Alloy Surfaces in Aston Laying Off Workers
About 52 employees are being laid off at Alloy Surfaces Co. Inc., a military contractor in Aston, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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ChristianaCare Looking Into a $6B Merger with Virtua Health
ChristianaCare, the Delaware nonprofit that is opening two micro-hospitals in Delaware County, is considering a $6 billion merger with Virtua Health, writes John George for…
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