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:
-
The Pennsylvania State Song: ‘I Think We Can Do Better’
A Delaware County state representative is behind a measure to find a new state song, reports CBS 3 Philadelphia. The state legislature approved a resolution…
-
Folds of Honor Provides Life-Changing Scholarships for Families of Those Who Served
Folds of Honor is committed to their mission of helping the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. For 16…
-
Descendants of Executed Black Teen Don’t Want His Name on County Building
Descendants of Black teen Alexander McClay Williams wrongfully sentenced in Delaware County and executed for a 1930 murder have asked county council not to rename…
-
A Continuing Taco Search Finds Birria Tacos in Havertown, Brookhaven
There are lots of options in our area for fans of the birria taco, or for people looking for a new experience and willing to…
-
Tower Health Sells Shuttered Brandywine Hospital
A letter of intent has been signed by both Tower Health and Penn Medicine for the purchase of the shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, writes…
-
Investment Firm Moving to Radnor Raises Millions for Small Businesses
Hidden River Strategic Capital, which is moving its headquarters from Chesterbrook in Chester County to Radnor, has raised millions of dollars to support new businesses.…
-
Here’s Some of the Best Delaware County Spots to Get Dumplings
At first glance, Delaware County doesn’t seem like a dumpling kind of place, but actually, here are several places to check out if you’re looking…
-
Immaculata University Adds New Associate Degree in Social Services
Immaculata University is offering an associate degree in social services starting in fall 2023. This degree provides a foundation for students to pursue opportunities in social…
-
Balancing Delco Ingenuity With Philly Grit: A Power to Do Good
By now, it’s understood that the quick reopening of I-95 can be partially credited to specialized fill used for emergency repairs provided by the Eddystone…
-
Chester County Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Best Tubing Spots
If you are looking for a nice place to enjoy a relaxing float down the water with family or friends, there is the perfect spot…
-
Here’s Pennsylvania’s 10 Richest Counties. See If Delaware County Made the List
There’s a lot of counties in Pennsylvania, so you might not expect Delaware County to make the top 10 when it comes to being the…
-
Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Could Get Stipend for Addressing Shortages
Legislation that advanced out of the state House Education Committee proposes paying student teachers in Pennsylvania a $10,000 stipend in exchange for assisting in addressing…
-
Du Pont Family Member and Venture Capital Entrepreneur Hints Future Innovation at Longwood Gardens
A du Pont family entrepreneur, Ben du Pont, is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming…
-
West Chester University Welcomes New Leaders Across Campus Departments
West Chester University is welcoming new leaders to departments across campus. With 11 years of experience at WCU, Cheryl Neale-McFall was recently appointed the new associate provost…
-
More Treatment, Prevention Top List of Uses for Opioid Funds
As millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds pile up in Delaware County, officials are looking at an opportunity to reverse the opioid crisis, writes…
-
Citadel Credit Union Honors 31 Local Teachers with Citadel Heart of Learning Award, $58,000 in Grants
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded…
-
Start Off Summer Right With These Helpful SCORE Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE summer workshops, to help your small business reach its potential. How to Start and Operate a Small Business On June…
-
Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank Associates Volunteer Across the Region for Inaugural ‘We Stand for Service Day’
Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank associates volunteered across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region on June 14 as part of the bank’s first-ever “We Stand for…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
