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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Number of People Sentenced to State Prison from Delaware County Increases Dramatically
The number of people sentenced to state prison from Delaware County increased 169.4 percent from 2000 to 2016, writes Samantha Melamed for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Journey Across Delco: Students Invited to Visit All 26 Libraries This Summer
Delaware County Council Chairman John McBlain recently joined members of the Delaware County Library System, Norwood Public Library, and local children and their parents to…
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Tina Fey Returns to Upper Darby High School to Film Promo for Broadway Musical
Tina Fey returned to her alma mater last week to film a promotional video for the Broadway rendition of her popular movie Mean Girls, writes…
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Digital First Media’s Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers Face Uncertain Future
Digital First Media’s suburban Philadelphia newspapers, which include the Daily Local News and Delaware County Daily Times, are staring at an uncertain future, writes Bob…
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Delaware County Community College to Use State Grant to Strengthen Education, Training Programs
The Delaware County Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Delaware County Community College, recently received a Pennsylvania Strategic Innovation grant for $200,539 from the Commonwealth’s…
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Weak Law Ineffective Against Rampant Texting While Driving in Pennsylvania
Texting while driving is rampant on roads across Pennsylvania, but police are virtually powerless to prevent it, due to the weak law adopted in 2012,…
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Delaware County Identified as ‘At Risk’ of Pressure from High-Income Taxpayers
According to a new report by S&P Global Ratings, Delaware County is among 117 counties across the nation most “at risk” of pressure from high-income…
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Amidst Decades of Declining Membership, Fire Departments Get Creative to Attract Volunteers
Fire companies nationwide are finding creative ways to attract volunteers in the hopes of reversing decades of declining membership, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia…
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Villanova Offers Delaware County’s Three Most Expensive Homes for Sale
In addition to being the home of this year’s NCAA men’s basketball champion, Villanova is also home to the three most expensive homes on the…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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Act 47 a Lifeline for Some Municipalities Across the State, Including Three in Delco
Act 47 has provided a lifeline for a number of municipalities across the state, including a few here in Delaware County, but exiting it by…
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Blindness Doesn’t Prevent Monsignor Bonner Grad from Broadcasting Hockey Games
Blindness hasn’t prevented Matt Wallace from covering the University of Pennsylvania women’s hockey team with his broadcasting partner, Sam Fryman, writes Maria Panaritis for the…
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Delaware County’s Reassessment Process Continues
Delaware County will hold various public informational meetings across the county to educate residents and answer questions regarding its Tax Reassessment Project. In March 2017,…
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Property Taxes Increased More Than 40 Percent in the Last 10 Years in These Delco Municipalities
Property taxes in Delaware County have increased by an average of 28 percent over the last 10 years, adding around $1,387 to homeowners’ annual bills,…
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Delaware County’s Three Superfund Sites Eyed for Redevelopment
The Philadelphia region still has 70 Superfund sites, with three in Delaware County, that have not been cleaned up and may be under consideration for…
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Delaware County Leadership: Kathleen A. Piperno, Esq.
Kathleen Piperno, a Partner with Media-based law firm Raffaele Puppio practicing Family Law, shares her memories of growing up in Philadelphia, moving to California and then…
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What South Philadelphians Need to Know After Joining Delco’s New Congressional District
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s new congressional district map, a number of South Philadelphians now find themselves sharing the Fifth Congressional District with Delaware County, writes Stephanie…
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WIP Sports Radio Host from Havertown Considered Running for Congress
Havertown resident Glen Macnow, a popular sports radio host on WIP, gave serious thought to challenging Delaware County Republican Pat Meehan for his Congressional seat,…
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