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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Living near rail stations a boon for suburban homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit…
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Montgomery County’s 60,000 Turnpike’s Toll Scofflaws Given Fair Warning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has warned drivers with at least six unpaid tolls or outstanding violations of $500 or more…
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From Chesco: Wall Street Journal Suggests Immigration-Driven Labor Shortage Stomping on Mushroom Profits
The growing difficulty with finding people to pick mushrooms in Chester County is beginning to stomp on the area’s centuries-long…
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Life Expectancy in Montgomery County 5th in Pennsylvania, Above National Average
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people living in Montgomery County have a longer life expectancy…
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Which Montco Locale Ranks Among the Top 10 Best Places to Live in America?
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Places to Live in America, and out of the more than…
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From Chesco: Phoenixville Native, Deputy Sheriff Rejects Special Treatment, Showcases Grit
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a…
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From Chesco: West Chester Native, Notre Dame Coach to Receive Basketball’s Highest Honor
Chester County helped produce one of college basketball’s winningest coaches, and now it can claim a Hall of Famer. Muffet…
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Local Towns, Boroughs Fill the Federal and State Void of LGBT Protection Laws
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity,…
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Find Out Where Montco’s Average Tax Burden Lies as Tax Gap Between Philly, Suburbs Shrinks
According to a recent study, the benefit of less-burdensome taxes that the suburbs once held over the city is shrinking,…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over…
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Montgomery County Leadership: David E. Sparks, Chairman and Founder of First Priority Bank
MONTCO Today speaks with David E. Sparks, Chairman and Founder of First Priority Bank and Chairman and CEO of First…
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Lack of Sunshine Slots Philly Suburbs in Bottom Half of National Places to Live Ranking
According to the federal government, the Philadelphia suburbs are not a desirable place to live. The feds devised a measure…
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Demographic Change in Philadelphia Suburbs to Impact Presidential Election
The demographics of the vote-rich Philadelphia suburbs continue to change, making the region an important battleground in November’s presidential election,…
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Destination Montco: Valley Forge National Park
Labor day celebrates the working person. It’s an opportunity for hard workers to rest, relax, and enjoy time with friends…
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U.S. Women’s Field Hockey Team Still in Good Shape to Capture Medal
Despite its 2-1 loss to Great Britain on Saturday at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. women’s field…
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Bike and Pedestrian Friendliness Are Big Factors for Home Marketability
Studies by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Urban Land Institute put walking and bicycling atop the list of alternatives…
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