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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Wawa Push Continues With 80 Stores Planned for North Carolina
The first eight Wawa stores will open in 2024 in North Carolina, with up to 80 stores planned over the next decade, writes Jeff Ward…
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Neumann Receives Largest Gift Ever, $15M Matching Grant, to Build Ed Snider Ice Rink
Neumann University has received a challenge grant of $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education to support the construction of the Ed Snider…
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Playoff Games Were Precious Moments for Lifelong Phillies Fan Battling Cancer
Despite the Phillies’ loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the National League Championship series, one Delaware County man feels blessed that he…
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Phillygoat in Delaware County Provided T-Shirt Phillies Magic; It Wasn’t Enough
Ryan Cassidy hoped his Delaware County company’s ‘Believe’ T-shirts would give the Phillies the magic they needed to get to the World Series, but in…
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New Delaware County Medical Examiner Brings Plans for a State-of-the-Art Facility
Delaware County has named Dr. Albert Chu as its new chief medical examiner, and with him comes future plans for a new state-of-the-art facility in…
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Some Counties Get More Opioid Settlement Funds Than Others–Here’s Why
It works out that Delaware County opioid payments and payments for other counties in Pennsylvania run an average of $6.50 per resident, but the amount…
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Vision Zero Project to Reduce Traffic Deaths Expands into Delaware County
A Vision Zero project first developed in Philadelphia is being used to hopefully reduce Delaware County traffic deaths, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–How to Create Killer Content…
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He’s From Delaware County, but You’ll Find T-Shirt Phil Down at the Stadiums
He’s known as T-Shirt Phil, and the Delaware County resident can be found selling unofficial sports merchandise at the South Philadelphia sports complex, writes Jason…
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Delaware County to See Impact From Proposed Hydrogen Energy Hub
It’s expected that at least one Delaware County energy company and one Delaware County university will be impacted by a proposed hydrogen energy MACH2 Mid-Atlantic…
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Find Out Which Delaware County Towns Have the Most Remote Workers in Pennsylvania
So how many more Delaware County remote workers are there these days? Of the top 50 communities ranked in Pennsylvania for the highest number of…
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Postal Service Contractor Shutting Down Sharon Hill Facility, Loss of 75 Jobs
A company that contracts with the U.S. Postal Service to sort and handle mail from trucks and aircraft has decided to close a Delaware County…
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Momoyama BBQ II Brings Hawaiian Comfort Food to Havertown
Hawaiian food has come to Delaware County, specifically Haverford Township, and it’s about time. Momoyama Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ in Willow Grove has opened a…
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Adds a Montgomery County Location
The national chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, with locations in Broomall and Brookhaven in Delaware County, is coming to Limerick Township, according to Ryan…
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Wawa’s Got Pizza. One Washington Post Writer Is Asking, ‘Why?’
Delaware County’s favorite convenience store chain has a new item on its menu–Wawa pizza. “Why?” asks Tim Carman for The Washington Post. Wawa is on…
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FrightMaps Is Back to Help You Find the Best Halloween Displays
It creeps up on you like the frightful holiday it is. Halloween has already made its presence known in stores and among the decorations that…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. In-Person–Marketing Basics for Entrepreneurs If…
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Phillies Former PR Man Larry Shenk Roots for World Series From Delaware County Retirement Community
Larry Shenk has a history with the Phillies going back to the 1960s so it’s no surprise he’s rooting for a World Series win this year from his Delaware County retirement community,…
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