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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The Arc of Chester County Celebrates Graduates from its Inclusive Preschool
Last week, The Arc of Chester County proudly celebrated three preschool graduates who will soon be heading off to kindergarten…
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Coatesville Ceremony Finally Honors Zachariah Walker After Brutal Lynching in 1911
Coatesville resident Zachariah Walker was finally recognized with a dignified burial after his brutal death over one hundred years ago,…
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Seafood Market Owner Helps Day Room at St. Agnes Church Keep Running for Those in Need
Andy Gadaleto, owner of Gadaleto’s Seafood Market, stepped in to keep the Day Room at West Chester’s St. Agnes Church…
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Six Chester County Companies Make Top 2000 On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Six Chester County companies have ranked among the top 2000 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes…
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Aqua PA Secures Nearly $7.5M in PENNVEST Funding to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Aqua Pennsylvania recently secured a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).…
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West Chester’s QVC Group Navigates Challenges as It Implements New Growth Strategy
Six months after launching its new growth strategy, WIN, focused on expanding its social media and streaming presence, QVC Group…
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Life’s Patina Offers Local Coffee and Artistic Home Goods in Chester Springs
Life’s Patina in Chester Springs serves locally-inspired baked goods alongside an artistic market, reports Bob Kelly for Fox29 Philadelphia. The…
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A New Healing Collective Brings Fresh Approach to Health and Wellness in Kimberton
Stephanie Moore and her Hummingbird Healing Collective, based in Kimberton, bring a fresh approach to health and wellness in Chester…
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Downingtown West Alum, Football Star Will Howard Injured in NFL Training Camp
Downingtown West alum and current NFL player Will Howard faces an uncertain return to the Pittsburgh Steelers after a hand…
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Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley Declines Trump Invitation to Join National Sports Council
Malvern’s Saquon Barkley has turned down President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,…
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Local History Professor Shares His Decades of Duffy’s Cut Research
Local history professor William Watson has shared the story of first discovering Duffy’s Cut, a mysterious landmark in Malvern, as…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green…
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Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations
Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn…
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ChristianaCare Expands Presence on Delaware County’s Medical Landscape
ChristianaCare has completed its bankruptcy deal for five Delaware County Crozer locations and will be bringing primary care, imaging, surgery…
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Vanguard Expands as New CEO Recommits to Bogle Principles and Explores AI Innovation
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has continued to grow under its first external CEO, Salim Ramji, who has recommitted the firm to…
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Incredible West Chester Home with Indoor Pool, Custom Treehouse Up for $3.4 Million
A beautiful West Chester home with an indoor pool and a custom tree house sitting on 12 acres is available…
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How CCRES and Its Executive Director Are Expanding Educational Impact Beyond Southeastern Pennsylvania
When Matt Przywara didn’t land the superintendent role he had been eyeing after 17 years with the School District of…
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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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