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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Atlanta Falcons Appoint Exton’s Matt Ryan to New President of Football Role
Matt Ryan, a native of Exton and Penn Charter graduate, has been appointed as the inaugural president of football for the Atlanta Falcons, according to…
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Chester County Boys’ Basketball Teams Eye Successful 2025-26 Campaign
Chester County boys’ basketball teams are aiming for another successful season, with a strong chance of achieving their goal, writes…
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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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Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Advocates for Blood Donation in American Red Cross Partnership
Malvern resident Saquon Barkley partners with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations among his family and fans during January, National Blood…
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How Alegre Wealth Brings Empowerment to Wealth Planning
For many people, financial planning feels overwhelming. Albania Espinal has built her career around making it approachable, purposeful, and empowering.…
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Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County
You don’t have to fly to Japan or Mexico to taste authentic global cuisine; Chester County has a variety of…
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Chester County Swears In Newly Elected Officials and Judges
As the New Year begins, Chester County’s newly elected officials and judges assumed their roles after being officially sworn in…
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New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square
Square Roots Community Initiative, a nonprofit that supports the Kennett Square area, will open a new American restaurant and cocktail bar in Kennett…
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Coatesville’s Last Remaining Bank Acquired for $55 Million
Founded more than a century ago, Presence Bank, Coatesville’s last remaining bank, has been acquired by Norwood Financial Corp. in a $54.9…
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Fast-Growing Coffee Chain Plants First Flag in Montgomery County
7 Brew Coffee prepares to bolster the caffeine scene with its first Montgomery County location in the Collegeville Shopping Center,…
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TruMark Financial, TruMark Financial Cares Foundation Contribute $24K to Support Local Food Pantries
TruMark Financial Credit Union recently extended extra support to local organizations to enhance hunger-relief initiatives across our region, including: In addition…
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Phoenixville Shopping Center Shadow-Anchored by Acme Supermarket Sells for $7.4 Million
A 33,000-square-foot shopping center near downtown Phoenixville that is fully occupied and shadow-anchored by Acme, sold in November for nearly $7.4 million, writes…
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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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Avondale and West Grove Fire Companies to Merge into One Regionalized Department
Avondale and West Grove fire companies voted to launch a new chapter as a unified regional fire department, writes Jen…
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Who’s Shaping the Future of Chester County? Nominations Still Being Accepted for VISTA NextGen Superstars
The start of a new year is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what lies ahead — and…
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Hiker Attacked by Coyote on Chester County Trail
A coyote attack injured a trail user in Chester County on Sunday, Dec. 28, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. According to…
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West Chester Native, Former Eagles Owner Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to…
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Inspired by Her Own Family, Phoenixville Author Spotlights Children with Disabilities
Local author Jannesy DeLeon writes about inclusion and accessibility in her series of books inspired by her own family, writes…
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