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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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Fuels State and Local Reactions
State and local officials weren’t surprised that Prospect Medical Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Saturday, but that doesn’t mean they were happy about it,…
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Citadel Heart of Learning Award Before Tomorrow’s Deadline
Tomorrow, Jan. 15, is the deadline to nominate a teacher for Citadel Credit Union’s prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. The program honors local teachers throughout…
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Big Inch Oil Pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville Helped Allies Win World War II
The so-called Big Inch pipeline, the 1,400-mile oil pipeline from East Texas to Phoenixville built in early World War II helped allies win the war,…
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50 Restaurants and Bars Opening in 2025; 4 Are in Delaware County
The Philadelphia region’s restaurant boom that saw a busy 2024 continues into the new year, with dozens of restaurant openings slated for 2025, including some…
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Enrollment Applications Are Surging at These Delaware County Colleges
Despite changing demographics and the impact of the pandemic, several Philadelphia-area colleges have seen freshman applications surge in the past decade, including four in Delaware…
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Jim and Mia Cassady Are Bringing Pickleball Centers to Delaware County
Glen Mills native Jim Cassady has given up his job in digital marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb so he can saturate Delaware County with pickleball…
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Take a Cold Plunge at New Wellness Center in Havertown
Cold Plunge Philly, Havertown’s newest wellness center at 1213 Darby Road, invites you to experience the benefits of heat and cold-water immersion. “The hardest part…
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Delaware County Transplants Describe LA Fire Devastation
Two former Delaware County residents are eyewitness to the Los Angeles fires currently raging in Los Angeles, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Craig Lundberg…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Federal in Wayne
An exquisite federal home at 339 Louella Avenue in Wayne, located on 0.74 lovely acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is…
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Learn How to Include Charitable Giving in Estate Planning at Jan. 14 Presentation
Interested in learning how to include charitable giving in your will or estate plans? Find out how by registering for the second in a free…
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11 Area Nonprofits Receive $22K in Foundation Associates Board Grants
The Foundation for Delaware County has awarded more than $22,000 in grant awards to 11 area nonprofits through the Foundation’s new Associates Board Community Grants…
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Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many
Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential…
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Joseph Passaretti, 1 of Delaware County’s Oldest Veterans, Remembered
Joseph Passaretti of Collingdale served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 in Africa and Europe, receiving a Purple Heart and numerous other medals.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant French Provincial in Glen Mills
An elegant French provincial home on two lovely acres at 25 Sweetbriar Lane with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available…
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Nonprofit 2025 Impact Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted
The Foundation for Delaware County has opened its 2025 Impact Grants competitive grantmaking cycle.. This is in addition to its second annual Delco Gives nonprofit…
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Wawa Closes Out 60th Anniversary Year with a Reopening Party
Wawa closed out its 60th anniversary year Dec. 20 with a party. The location was in Ridley Township, the town that hosted the first Wawa…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Study With Incarcerated Through Inside-Out Program
Eighteen students, 10 from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornbury, overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas…
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Aqua PA Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 13,550 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100…
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