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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West Chester-based QVC to Lead Parent Company’s Push into Social Media Shopping
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, is planning a push into streaming and social media shopping,…
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Thriving Paoli Restaurant, Main Line Tavern Serves Up Suburban Comfort Food in the Classic Pub Scene
Phil and Kate Ferro opened Main Line Tavern on May 4 of this year, in the former building of the…
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Coatesville Train Station Construction Remains on Schedule, with Hopes for Starting Service Next Year
Construction of the $70 million Coatesville Train Station remains on schedule and set to start service in about a year,…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Pennock Bridge’s Mia Fragale
CCRES announced that Mia Fragale, who attended school at the TCHS Pennock’s Bridge campus, is the recipient of its Dr.…
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West Chester-Based A. Duie Pyle Nearing $1 Billion Revenue Mark
Family-owned A. Duie Pyle, based in West Chester, is approaching the $1 billion revenue mark, a century after it first…
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Nomination Period Opens for 24th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has officially opened the nomination period for its 24-year Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. It will remain open through Jan.…
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Collection of Wyeth Paintings, Once Owned by L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter, Hits Auction Block
A collection of Wyeth paintings from the Chadds Ford family, which were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter, Linda L. Bean,…
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‘Fore Sale’: 45-Year-Old Private Golf Club in West Chester on Market
Hershey’s Mill Golf Club in West Chester, owned by the Wooldridge family, is up for sale for $9.9 million, writes…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES professional staff are used in schools, in the home, and in the community to help children and adults challenged…
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Sole ‘American Dream Derby’ Winner Living Her Dream as Breeder on Chester County Farm
Deanna Manfredi, winner of the only season of American Dream Derby, is living her dream 20 years later as a…
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How Often Does Montgomery County Make FCC Complaints Compared to the Rest of the US?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has posted every complaint received over the last decade. Matthew Petti analyzed the data for…
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Qurate to Rebrand as It Shifts Focus on Social Media, Livestreaming
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, will rebrand as QVC Group as it shifts focus to…
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Brandywine Railroad Holiday Train Display Returns to Brandywine Museum of Art
The Brandywine Railroad holiday train display is returning to the Brandywine Museum of Art this weekend to kick off the…
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Wall Street Journal: Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Inspired Local Woman to Become Filmmaker
Watching Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan direct inspired Melissa Davey to finally pursue filmmaking after decades of dreaming about it,…
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Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco
Dill Dinkers is rapidly expanding its presence in the region, starting with the recent opening of its first Montgomery County…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to TCHS Pennock Bridge Students
CCRES announced three recent scholarship recipients from the TCHS Pennock’s Bridge campus from its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick,…
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As the Region’s Pillar of Positive News, American Community Journals Celebrates 10 Years of Local Impact
The media industry has undergone an unprecedented transformation in the last quarter-century, with traditional news outlets facing significant challenges that…
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