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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EPA Brownfield Grant Will Aid Delaware County Property Redevelopment
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Delaware has been awarded $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2025 Brownfields Community-wide Assessment…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-Front Traditional in Newtown Square
A stunning stone-front traditional home at 2 Greystone Circle on a lovely 10,733-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is…
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Pope Leo XIV Dons Cap for His Alma Mater, Villanova University
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a link back to his Delaware County past when he put on a Villanova University baseball hat that was presented to…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to…
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Lincoln Financial in Radnor Makes Big Gains on Fortune 500 List
Radnor-based Lincoln National, also known as Lincoln Financial Group, rose 126 spots on the Fortune 500 rankings in 2025 to 228th, the third largest jump…
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Swarthmore Customers Enthusiastic Over Luna’s Mexican Grill
Luna’s Mexican Grill has been open less than three months, but word of mouth has been filling the tables at the newer BYOB restaurant at…
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Delaware County Chamber Hosts Session on Internship Collaboration
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second session of a series on “Cultivating Synergy Between Higher Education and the Business Community of…
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First Students in DCCC’s ‘Good Jobs’ Tuition-Free Welding Program Earn Certificates
The first cohort of students to take advantage of a new tuition-free welding training opportunity offered through Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and Philadelphia Works’…
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State Grants Bring Solar Panels to 9 Delaware County Schools
Nine Delaware County schools in four school districts will be able to install solar panels partly paid for with state funds, writes Kristen A. Graham…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Welcomes Lisa Roberts Cadorette as New CEO
Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC), a leading nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services for children and families across the Greater Philadelphia region, has…
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MontCo Walmarts to Launch Modern Upgrades to Enhance Shopper Experience
The Pottstown and Norristown Walmarts are preparing to enhance their shopping experience, writes PhillyBite Magazine. The retail giant will renovate the two Montco stores along…
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Celebrate Hoagie Complexity at These Two Delaware County Shops
The hoagie, with its complex layers of ingredients and permutations, is, according to Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, “the city on a roll.” LaBan…
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We Know the Name But What Does Wawa Actually Mean?
Those of us who grew up in Delaware County certainly know about our Wawas, a local landscape fixture. We’re so familiar with Wawas that we…
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One of Baseball’s Earliest Stars Spent a Season in Delaware County
The contract to play semi-pro ball in Upland was too lucrative to pass up for Frank “Home Run” Baker, an underpaid player for the Philadelphia…
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Mayor Stefan Roots Talks About the State of the City of Chester
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “State of the City of Chester” event with Chester Mayor Stefan Roots on June 12, 8…
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ChristianaCare Wins Bid for 5 Former Crozer Health Locations
The Delaware healthcare nonprofit ChristianaCare announced Wednesday that it was the successful bidder in a highly competitive auction for five former Crozer Health outpatient service…
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2 Delaware County Walmart Stores Receiving Major Upgrades
Two Walmart stores in Delaware County are slated to get modern makeovers, part of a group of 26 Walmarts receiving the upgrades in Pennsylvania, reports…
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First Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Cape Cod in Chadds Ford
A stunning contemporary Cape Cod home at 3 Hickory Lane on 3.31 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available…
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