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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Despite Decline in Sales, Home Prices in Philadelphia Area Continue to Climb Due to Low Inventory
A continuously low inventory in the Philadelphia area is causing home prices to continue growing even with a sharp decline in sales, writes Ryan Sharrow…
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CCRES Recruiter Discusses Careers In Behavioral Health
If you want to make a difference in residents’ lives in Delaware County or Chester County, a behavioral health career could be the right fit,…
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West Chester Student Invents Tobacco-Free Alternative to Nicotine Vaping
Dubbed a promising Student Entrepreneur in Residence at West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, 20-year-old Zach Starr is challenging the burgeoning vaping industry with a…
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Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Why Is Social Media Important?
In today’s day and age, everybody knows how popular social media is. From Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, there are countless ways for people to…
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2 Chester Youth Programs Score Circuit Trail Grants
Two youth-oriented groups in Chester are benefitting from community grants from the William Penn Foundation promoting projects and programs along multi-use trails in the Circuit…
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Nostalgia Mixes with Future at St. Joe’s Parish School Tour
In mid-May, two historic Catholic elementary school buildings in Collingdale will turn into senior housing, but before that happens, alumni of St. Joseph Parish School…
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Upper Darby Carpet Master’s Life Captured in Comic Novel
“My dad’s genius is in his hands,” said David Amadio, describing his father Jerry, a carpet master in Upper Darby. David, who teaches writing at…
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SEPTA Proposes Rideshare Service for ‘Microtransit Zones’ in Philadelphia Suburbs
SEPTA is planning to implement its own answer to Uber and Lyft, an on-demand rideshare service that would cover areas in the Philadelphia suburbs where…
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A Blue Elephant has Moved Into Wayne With Swank and Flavor
Downtown Wayne now has a Blue Elephant, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. This opulent but airy restaurant at 110 N. Wayne Ave. is…
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Arc of Chester County Hosts 20th Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day
On Sunday, May 21, The Arc of Chester County will hold its fun and popular Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day to raise money for…
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Minority-Owned Candy Snack Distributor Expands Aston Space
Thayer Distribution, a minority-owned and family-operated candy and convenience food distributor is leasing 88,665 feet of space at the Springbrooke Trade Center in Aston, writes…
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Phoenixville’s Former Water World Site Up for Sale
The property formerly known as Water World in Phoenixville is on the market for $2.85 million. The park closed in 2012, and a Wayne couple…
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Delaware County Leadership: Nicholas Torres, Interim CEO and President, The Alliance for Health Equity
Nicholas (Nick) Torres, interim CEO and President of The Alliance for Health Equity, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in New Mexico, his many…
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Campus Corridor at WCU to Be Dedicated to Former State Senator Andrew Dinniman
West Chester University (WCU) will pay tribute to the impactful community work and inclusive teaching of former State Senator Andrew Dinniman by dedicating a popular…
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West Chester University to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s First Folio
West Chester University will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare’s First Folio with a Fortnight of Festivities, a multi-week festival with…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House April 22
Immaculata University will hold an open house on campus on Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM to noon for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and…
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Immaculata to Host Presentation Detailing Current Trends in Supply Chain, Logistics
Immaculata University is hosting a presentation that introduces the high-demand field of supply chain management and explains essential success factors in today’s global marketplace. The event…
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Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook
There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options continue to satisfy the hunger…
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