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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Investing in Reliability: PECO Enhances Electric Infrastructure in Delaware County
This week marks National Infrastructure Week, a nationwide event led by nonprofit United for Infrastructure that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of infrastructure…
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Take in the View and Order Some Seafood at Stingers in Ridley Park
The Philadelphia Inquirer seems to have forgotten that Delaware County also has restaurants, rivers and creeks, sometimes all at once. In a recent article listing…
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Names Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz a Winner of the Delaware Valley Top Workplaces 2024 Award
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County and Chadds Ford, Chester County, has been honored by…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces Over 9,400 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Radnor, Haverford, and Upper Darby Townships
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing 9,435 feet of aging water mains in Radnor, Haverford, and Upper Darby Townships. The company is upgrading these aging water mains…
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Cochranville Goat Rental Services Comes to the Rescue in Delco
Delaware County’s Morton Borough has hired Cochranville-based goat rental service Amazing Grazing to help clear out invasive vines, bushes, and shrubs at two of its…
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Neighbors Oppose Plans to Expand Havertown Recovery Home
Savage Sisters Recovery is hoping to expand an addiction recovery home at 17 Tenby Road in Havertown, writes Jesse Bunch and Aubrey Whelan for The…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,650 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing 8,650 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains,…
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American Heritage Credit Union Acquires Three South Jersey Branches, Assets, and Membership from LINKBANK
American Heritage Credit Union has entered a definite purchase and assumptions agree with LINKBANCORP to acquire its banking operations from three branch locations throughout Southern…
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First-Ever Delco Gives 2024 Fundraising Event Was a Huge Success
The Foundation for Delaware County hosted the first-ever Delco Gives Day 2024 on May 8-9 presented by Power Home Remodeling. An incredible 9,200+ gifts were…
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Annual Comfort Kit Assembly by Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Supports Local Cancer Patients
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F), a full-service accounting firm with offices in Media, Delaware County, and Chadds Ford, Chester County, partnered with the HEADstrong…
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Delco Gives a Huge Success With More Than $1.6M Raised for Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County’s Delco Gives marathon raised more than $1.6 million in less than 24 hours to help nonprofits who had registered for…
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Ridley Township Merger Combines 2 Fire Companies Into One
A Ridley Township merger between the S.M. Vauclain and Leedom Fire Companies has created a new fire company under one roof—Ridley Township Fire Company Number…
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Seeking Pennsylvania’s Top Colleges? 3 Are in Delaware County
Delaware County has a respectable three out of the 10 top colleges in Pennsylvania, according to statistics put together by Stacker, as reported at msn.com.…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9
Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit is at the Chester County History…
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Rue21 Closes Springfield Mall Store Amidst Bankruptcy Filing
A Springfield Mall staple, Rue21, is closing as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing by the retail company, writes Daniella Genovese for Fox…
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Fresh Produce Is Near at Hand. See Which CSAs Have Pick Ups in Delaware County
Farm fresh produce is nearby ready for your kitchen in the spring, summer and fall months through several CSAs, or community-supported agriculture, in the Philadelphia…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation To Host Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit May 9
On May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will present its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit will be held at the…
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Experts Figure Out Why There Was a Strange Odor in Delaware County Last Week
Calls of a mysterious odor wafting through Delaware County began coming into the Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Monday morning. Most described it as…
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