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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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Over $1,300 for Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual initiative, The Longest Day, on June 20, 2025, raising more than $1,300 to support awareness…
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Financing from Firstrust Bank Fuels Ambitious Riverfront Vision at Conshohocken’s River Place
River Place, a 62-unit townhouse community taking shape along the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken, is transforming a previously underused stretch of Washington Street. And nearby…
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Delaware County Skies Ready to Light Up for 4th of July Week
Delaware County fireworks are ready to take off this week. Here are a few good spots to check out this year, according to the 6abc…
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3 Delaware County Towns Among the Friendliest in Pennsylvania
If you’re in need of some friendly surroundings you won’t have to travel far in Delaware County. Apparently, three communities here have been named among…
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Here’s Why the Healthcare Nonprofits Couldn’t Save Crozer Health
A coalition of six area health care systems rallied together for months in an effort to save Crozer Health, but two major roadblocks kept it…
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Lansdowne Ave. Rite Aid in Drexel Hill Latest Store to Close in Bankruptcy
You can add one more Delaware County Rite Aid store to the list of closings amid the retail pharmacy’s bankruptcy, writes Daniel Une for Penn…
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A Broomall Mobile Irish Pub Was So Popular There’s a Sequel
Broomall Irishman John Chambers struck gold when he created a mobile Irish pub for rent. After a story on the pub appeared in The Philadelphia…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Colonial in Thornbury
A lovely colonial home at 9 W Branch Lane, situated on an attractive 0.36-acre lot, is available for sale in West Chester, featuring five bedrooms…
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Art Gallery at DCCC Hosts 2025 Senior Community Services Art Show Jul. 9-31
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the 2025 Senior Community Services Art Exhibition “Art for the Ages,” on view Jul. 9-31. This annual exhibition…
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Delaware County Considers Raising Hotel Tax From 3 to 5 Percent
Delaware County Council is set to vote July 16 on increasing the county hotel tax from 3 percent to 5 percent starting in January 2026,…
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2 Delco Brothers Work Together as Maryland State Police Troopers
Dave and Matthew Hughes have always been close. The two brothers grew up in Delaware County and were both students at Chichester High School where…
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DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Elected to AACC Board of Directors
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin has been elected to the American Association of Community Colleges’ Board of Directors, effective July…
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Patients in Delaware County Feeling Effects of Crozer Health Closing
Delaware County had no organ donations in May, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Crozer was our biggest individual facility that assisted with…
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Ridley Park Couple Find E-Bike Joy, Start a Rental Business
A Ridley Park woman who lost her job in the Crozer Health closings is now pouring her energies into e-bike rentals with her husband, reports…
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First Bank House of the Week: Wayne Townhouse Near Radnor Trail for Sale
A three-bedroom Wayne townhouse at 24 Greythorne Woods Circle is available for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It is a lot of…
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DCCC Police Academy Graduates Largest Class in Its History
Sixty-one new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Jun. 12, during a ceremony held at Ridley High…
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Health Department Aids Seniors in Retrieving Crozer Records
Delaware County health department sessions are taking place this summer to help seniors retrieve their medical records after the closing of Crozer Health, writes Justin…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts June Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, June 24, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, at the Delaware County…
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