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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When a Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Understanding ADHD and Autism Together (AuDHD)
Across Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Lehigh, and Delaware counties, more families are seeking answers to the same complicated question: What’s really…
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West Chester University’s Research and Creative Activity Day Showcases Faculty, Student, Staff Academic Inquiry
Part of “Celebrating WCU Week” this year, the University’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day takes place on Thursday, Apr. 16, in Sykes Student…
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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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West Chester University’s 1871 Awards Celebrate Outstanding Junior and Senior Students
This year, a record number of West Chester University students applied for the 1871 Award, a special honor that recognizes…
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Abrams Realty Presents Exton Mall Development Case Before West Chester Judge
Abrams Realty & Development presented its case about the rejection of its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plans to Judge Sarah…
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Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience
Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s…
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West Chester University Kicks Off Earth Week with 2026 Zero Waste Summit
West Chester University will launch its 2026 Earth Week celebration with its annual Zero Waste Summit on Monday, Apr. 20, from 11:00 AM-1:00…
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Honey Brook Resident Publishes Debut Novel at 82-Years-Old
Craig Garner, a current Honey Brook resident who resided in West Chester for decades, recently published his debut novel at…
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About Us – Team Members Share What CCRES Means To Them
For many at CCRES, the work begins with a simple but powerful mindset: seeing the child beyond the behavior. That…
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Lincoln University Grad Darryl Ridgeway Named 2026 Diversity in Business Honoree
Darryl Ridgeway, a Lincoln University graduate and assistant sales manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, has been recognized…
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West Chester University WCU Week 2026: Complete Event Guide
With Golden Rams at the heart and spirit of WCU, there’s a lot to be excited about this spring. A…
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Chesterbrook Campus Leases Office Building to New Tenant with International Connections
Rubenstein Partners’ Chesterbrook office campus has scored a new tenant for the 41,700 square foot building at 965 Chesterbrook Blvd:…
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Immaculata University Music Major Emily Reid Named 2025-26 Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department shares that Emily Reid ’26 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2025-26 Undergraduate Scholar…
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Goodness Bowls Franchise Making Main Line Debut in Paoli
Based in the Jersey Shore, Goodness Bowls is adding three new franchise locations in the Philadelphia area, including its debut…
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West Chester University Recognized with Three Regional Community Awards
West Chester University was recently recognized by three organizations for its commitment to community engagement. The University has received $10,000 in grants to support a public…
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West Chester’s QVC Group Asks for More Time to File Annual Report as Financial Woes Mount
West Chester-based QVC Group is seeking additional time to file its annual SEC report as it grapples with debt talks and concerns over its…
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WCU’s Mather Lecture Series Welcomed NASA’s Dr. Elizabeth Rampe
As NASA prepared for the planned launch of the Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed space flight around the moon…
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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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