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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Beagle Hill Farm in Malvern Up For Grabs After Extensive Transformation
Beagle Hill Farm, a stunning estate featuring a beautiful 1821 traditional farmhouse with a rich legacy, has recently hit the…
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Best Places to Work in Chester County Based on Employee Feedback
Chester County is home to some of the best workplaces in the greater Philadelphia region, writes staff for the Philadelphia…
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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 Native, First Openly Gay NFL Player Honored by Smithsonian Museum
West Chester native and history-making NFL player Carl Nassib has been honored by the Smithsonian Museum of American History, writes…
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Malvern Medical Manufacturer Cleared for First-of-Its-Kind Alzheimer’s Blood Test
A first-of-its-kind blood test developed by Malvern-based Fujirebio Diagnostics to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received clearance from the U.S.…
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Tower Health Inches Toward Profit, Pottstown Still Catching Up
Tower Health is inching closer to profitability, but Pottstown and Phoenixville hospitals are still in the red, writes John George…
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QVC Group to Proceed with Voluntary NASDAQ Stock Delisting
Despite plans to implement a reverse stock split to boost the company’s share price, West Chester-based QVC Group is preparing…
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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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New Restaurant Offers Chic French Dining in West Chester
Jolene’s, a relatively new restaurant in downtown West Chester, offers residents a Parisian dining experience right in Chester County, writes…
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Two Chester County High Schools Ranked as the Best for Student Athletes
A recent study has found that two of the best Pennsylvania high schools for student athletes are local to Chester…
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Paoli Resident’s Clothing Brand Offers One-of-a-Kind Upcycled Fashion
A Paoli resident’s clothing brand, Soleil et Amis, offers a unique and sustainable take on fashion, writes Diane Oliva for…
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Berwyn’s Brad Ingelsby, Creator of ‘Mare of Easttown,’ Returns to Home Turf for Latest Show
Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby, creator of Mare of Easttown, one of the biggest hits of 2021, has returned to home…
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Immaculata University Adds Career-Focused MBA Concentrations
Immaculata University has added four new concentrations to its online Master of Business Administration (MBA): Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics,…
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Sopranos Actor Passes Away at Phoenixville Nursing Home
Lifelong Pennsylvania resident and celebrated actor Charles “Charley” Scalies has passed away at a Phoenixville nursing facility, writes Emlyn Travis…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Supports East Brandywine Fire Company
Freedom Village at Brandywine is proud to announce a recent donation of $10,000 to the East Brandywine Fire Company (EBFC),…
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QVC’s West Chester Studios to Welcome 11 HSN Hosts with 10 Departing
HSN has announced that eleven of its on-air hosts will relocate with the home shopping network to sister station QVC’s…
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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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Local Brewing Company Eyes West Chester for Possible Expansion
Local brewery Tired Hands Brewing Co. has its sights set on West Chester for a new brick-and-mortar location, writes Emma…
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