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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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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East Whiteland Revising Data Center Zoning Ordinance Following Opposition
As public pushback against the proposed 1.6 million-square-foot data center intensifies, East Whiteland officials are set to begin revising the township’s…
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Retired WCU Criminal Justice Faculty Member Explores Redemption and Life Without Parole in New Book
A female inmate serving life without parole (LWOP) since 1972 painted the cover for Life After Life, a new book authored…
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Historic Farmhouse Featured in ‘Marley & Me’ Hits the Market in West Chester
A unique piece of Chester County film history is available for sale as a stunning West Chester farmhouse hits the…
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CCRES in Chester County Is Launching Careers and Giving Back
At CCRES, success is measured by both career growth and the impact made in the community. More than 10,000 individuals…
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Opening 40-Agent Office in Devon
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services plans to open a 40-agent office in Devon, marking its entry into the Main Line…
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New Ranking Lists Chester County Public High Schools Among Best in State
Chester County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ Apr. 9-12
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance proudly presents William Shakespeare’s Henry V, Apr. 9-12. This gripping historical drama…
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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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Ace Pickleball Opens First Courts in Chester County at Former Furniture Store in Downingtown
National franchisor Ace Pickleball recently opened its first Chester County location, bringing 12 climate-controlled courts to a former furniture store,…
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