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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Get Your Cute Cat Fix at the Cat Nook Café and Help a Local Rescue
Thinking of adopting a cat but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just like to hang around cats. If so, The Cat Nook…
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Wawa Wins License in Liquor Board Auction with $300,000 Bid in Chester
In a competitive bid that drew attention across the state, Wawa emerged victorious in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) auction for an expired liquor…
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It’s Time to Pick a Name for Delaware County’s Newest Park
Do you have a name for Delaware County’s 213-acre park on the former Don Guanella property in Marple? Submit your suggestion, and if it’s chosen,…
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Delaware County College Student Rescued From Gaza When War Starts
Delaware County college student Dakota Scott was rescued this weekend by her university’s armed guards from the Gaza border after Hamas attacked Israel, reports Randy…
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Best Drivers in Pennsylvania Come From Delaware County. So Do Some of the Worst
A new study has found that Haverford Township has the best drivers in Pennsylvania, coming out first in a list of 10 communities in the…
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Aqua Replaces More Than 4,800 Feet of Aging Water Main on the Main Line
Aqua Pennsylvania has recently completed replacing approximately 4,823 feet of aging water main in Haverford Township. The company upgraded aging water mains with ductile iron…
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Some Pet Turtles Are Giving Salmonella to People in the Region
Pet turtles are causing a small Salmonella outbreak that seems to be on the rise, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the last…
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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. How to Launch a Successful…
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These Delaware County Area Women Earn Rightful Spots on Main Line Today’s Power Women List
A cadre of formidable Delaware County area women, each a powerhouse in their respective fields and communities, have rightfully earned spots on Main Line Today’s…
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These Top Delaware County Schools are Among the Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several top Delaware County schools are among the highest ranked in the region, according to Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area. Radnor…
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Swing by Delaware County Wawas for a Grand Slam of Hoagie Deals During ‘Schwarberfest’
Delaware County Wawas and beyond will be participating in a spinoff of the convenience store chains’ popular Hoagiefest celebration, which offers deals on the Philly…
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‘Historic’ $40 Million Project to Modernize Concord & Thornbury’s George W. Hill Facility
The Philadelphia Building Trades Council has inked a Project Labor Agreement with the Delaware County Council, pledging $40 million towards extensive work at the George…
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Aqua Pennsylvania to Replace More Than 13,000 Feet of Aging Water Main in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 13,150 feet of aging water main in Nether Providence, Springfield, and Newtown townships. The company is upgrading aging water mains…
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Curious About Delaware County Home Prices? These Towns Had the Fastest-Growing in 2023
The fastest-growing Delaware County home prices are prominent in five of its towns, which made the list of the top 50 fastest-growing home prices in…
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7 Delaware County Companies Soar in Philadelphia Business Journal’s Fastest Growth Rankings
The Philadelphia Business Journal has identified seven fastest-growing companies in Delaware County based on revenue growth between 2020 and 2022, writes Lisa Dukart for the…
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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–How to Start and Operate…
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Upland Park Improvements Part of County Green Space Upgrades
Continuing its mission to bring more green space to the county, Delaware County officials cut the ribbon on a $1.7 million capital improvement project for…
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Here’s Delaware County’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes. Do You Live in One of Them?
Based on the U.S. Census from 2021, here’s how Delaware County’s wealthiest ZIP Codes ranked. Villanova’s ZIP Code, 19085, tied for first place for wealth…
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