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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Crozer Health Now Getting Service Help From Temple and Jefferson
The Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County’s only trauma center, is having trouble paying its bills, so it’s looking for partner help from Temple University and…
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Concordville Inn Demolition Work Underway for New Rehab Hospital
Demolition on the 246-year-old Concordville Inn in Glen Mills has begun with a portion of it down before the Thanksgiving holiday, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Chester/Delco Submarine Will Aid Rescue and Recovery Missions
Just what Chester and Delaware County wanted for Christmas—an unmanned submarine. The Videoray Defender submarine, purchased with a nearly $300,000 grant to the Chester City…
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Delaware County DA Jack Stollsteimer Announces Run for Attorney General
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has thrown his hat into the ring for Pennsylvania Attorney General in 2024, writes Marc Levy for the Associated…
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Flight on Ice Skating Rink Returns to Newtown Square Nov. 24
The Flight on Ice skating rink is back for its third year, opening Nov. 24 at 4 PM. The rink will be open through Feb.…
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This Delaware County Community Made a Top List for Its Historic Downtown
If you were a tourist visiting historic downtowns in Pennsylvania, which Delaware County community would you spend your time in? According to The Traveler, one…
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This Delaware County College Offers the Greatest Return on Your Investment
The average cost of tuition and fees to attend private college these days in the United States exceeds $40,000, according to U.S. News and World…
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The Bridges of Delaware County. Here’s How We Rank in the State
There are more than 600,000 bridges in the United States. That’s about 14.7 bridges per 100 miles of public roadway, according to the federal government.…
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Delaware County Nonprofit Is There for Grandparents Raising Children
For grandparents raising children, there’s help out there, thanks to Karen Barnes. The 60-year-old grandmother founded Grands Stepping Up, a Delaware County non-profit that provides…
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Levee Flooding Fix for Eastwick Makes More Water Rise in Delaware County
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to build a 1,400-foot levee to stop flooding in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Eastwick. Unfortunately, it would increase…
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3 Delaware County Restaurants Offer Thanksgiving Meals and A Lot More
There are several options if you’re looking to dine out this year for your Delaware County Thanksgiving meal, with three recommended restaurants in the county,…
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Susan Noles of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Hears Back from Kris Jenner
Everyone kept saying how much Susan Noles of Aston reminded them of Kris Jenner during her appearance on The Golden Bachelor. Last week, Jenner got…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Offers New 24-Hour Giving Day May 8-9
The Foundation for Delaware County has a new Delco Gives Day scheduled for May 8-9, 2024. Delco Gives Day will be a 24-hour community-wide celebration…
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34 Cultural Organizations to Receive More Than $260,000 from PECO’s Powering the Arts Program
PECO has awarded 34 grants totaling $264,000 to arts institutions and cultural organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania through its competitive grants program, PECO Powering the Arts. From using…
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Iconic Afghan Helicopter Photo Taken by Delaware County Native Greg Heath
In honor of Veterans Day, the Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office released an iconic photo of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter evacuating detainees from the…
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Golden Bachelor Contestant Susan Noles Talks About Life on the Show
Aston’s Susan Noles talked about her experiences on The Golden Bachelor after she was released from the show following its fifth episode, writes Emily Bloch…
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Mostly Status Quo in Delaware County as Voters Return Democrats to Office
Democrats easily maintained control of Delaware County government in Tuesday’s election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Three seats open on Delaware County…
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Post-9/11 Veterans Topic of Nov. 10 Valley Forge Military Academy and College Town Hall
After the attacks of 9/11, the ranks of the all-volunteer military grew as dedicated men and women signed up to fight the enemies that had…
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