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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Visit These Chester County Wineries for Specialty Wines, Gorgeous Views
With summer weather in full swing, there is no better time to spend an evening outdoors at local wineries, writes…
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For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers
West Chester University (WCU) has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive…
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One of the Continent’s Oldest Food Forests Stands in Downingtown Thanks to John Hershey
One of North America’s oldest food forests stands tall in Chester County thanks to decades of agroforestry started by John…
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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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Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury…
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West Chester’s Jawn Supply Offers Sportswear Perfect for a Phillies Game Day
For one-of-a-kind vintage sportswear to wear this baseball season, look no further than Jawn Supply in West Chester, writes Kristin…
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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a…
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PAED Spotlight: OWM Law Expands in Pottstown, Anchoring Premier Sunset Drive Property
O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, a leading regional law firm has planted deeper roots in Pottstown, signaling a new chapter for…
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Group of Locals Work to Give Wayne’s Anthony Wayne Theater A New Life
A group of locals have been working to give the shuttered Anthony Wayne Theater new life as an elevated dining…
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Duffy’s Cut Researchers Believe They Found Second Mass Grave of Irish Railroad Workers Likely Killed in 1832
Brothers William and Frank Watson, the researchers who first uncovered Duffy’s Cut, believe they have discovered a second mass grave…
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2 Delaware County Towns Among 10 Hottest Housing Markets in Region
Two Delaware County communities are among the 10 hottest housing markets right now in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Exton-Based Enigma Networks Delivers Cyber Protection for AI-Driven Threats
Enigma Networks, a cybersecurity software developer based in Exton, provides protection against artificial intelligence-driven network threats, writes Joseph N. DiStefano…
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Herr’s Plans to Sell 123 Acres of East Nottingham Land for “Herr’s Farm” Project
Nottingham-based snack company Herr’s plans to sell over one hundred acres of Nottingham land for the new Herr’s Farm project,…
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Peak Spotted Lanternfly Season Hits Philadelphia Area: Time to Step Up Your Stomping Game
Spotted lanternfly season has returned to the Philadelphia region, making it the perfect time to step up your stomping game…
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Abrams Realty Submits Revised Exton Square Mall Plans Reflecting Community Feedback
Abrams Realty & Development recently submitted revised plans for the Exton Square Mall site project in West Whiteland, with feedback…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a…
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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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Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare Aims to Restructure After Filing for Bankruptcy
Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, aiming to restructure the debt tied to facilities that…
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