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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Former Chester County CEO Says Decision to Let Staff Use Sports Betting Sites Led to His Exit
David Byerman, Chester County’s former CEO, said his removal last week resulted from an administrative decision he made more than…
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WCU Business Student Organizations’ Food Drive Nets More than 2,500 Items
College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) student organizations hosted a competitive food drive in connection with the Super Bowl…
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MONTCO Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children…
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Local Experts: Prolonged Snow Cover Helped Plants Survive, but Also Brought Drawbacks
Philadelphia region’s extended snow cover was a mixed blessing, which protected local plant life from the cold while inviting trouble from deer, voles, and…
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Local Bakeries Serve Fresh Irish Soda Bread Perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations
There’s no better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day than with Irish soda bread, and Chester County bakeries offer the…
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The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28
America’s premier Doo Wop group, The Doo Wop Project, will bring their brand-new 90-minute show, Echoes of the Street, to…
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Two Chesco Companies Among Philadelphia Region’s Top Early-Stage Ventures
Two Chester County companies were named on the RealLIST Startups 2026 ranking of 20 early-stage Philadelphia ventures to watch this year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Each year,…
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West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) invites jazz lovers to experience four days of inspired performances…
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How a Real-Life Chester County Crime Family Inspired Famed 1980s Film
The Johnston Gang, a real-life crime family with roots in Chester County, served as the inspiration for a classic 1980s…
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Freedom Village Residents Support Employees and Local Nonprofits
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents demonstrated their commitment to giving back this February through two resident-led fundraising initiatives benefiting employees and local…
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Subaru Park in Chester Gets Upgrades as New MLS Season Opens
There’s a lot happening at Subaru Park in Chester, from new lighting to an upgrade to the concession and retail…
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Chickens and Goats and Pigs, Oh My! Chester County Expands Pet Sitters’ Menagerie
With backyard farms multiplying across Chester County, pet sitters are expanding their services to include chickens, goats, pigs, and other farm…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children…
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West Fallowfield Lands $1M Grant to Bring Public Water Line to 300-Year-Old Cochranville
West Fallowfield Township has secured a $1 million federal grant, moving the 300-year-old village of Cochranville closer to getting its first…
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Another Chester County Town Considers Becoming Designated ‘Bird Town’
Chester County is for the birds, well, bird towns. Under the program Bird Town Pennsylvania, there are a few designated…
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Phoenixville’s The Clubhouse Redefines Child Development by Filling the Support Gap
When options for child education are all at once plentiful and scarce, it can be difficult to make the right…
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Wayne-Based Guardian Capital Partners Closes Fourth Fund With $441M
Wayne-based Guardian Capital Partners has closed its fourth fund, marking its largest raise by far since the firm launched in 2008, at…
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Vacant King of Prussia Office Building Could Make Way for Amazon Warehouse
Amazon plans on tearing down a vacant 260,000-square-foot office building in King of Prussia and then construct a new 99,300-square-foot…
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