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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Centric Bank Recognizes Participants, Winners of Video Contest for High School Students
Centric Bank has honored the participants and winners of its second annual video contest – titled “Lights, Camera, Save!” –…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Kurt Kunsch of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust
Kurt Kunsch, Senior Vice President and the Trust Managing Director at Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, spoke with MONTCO Today…
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Dunkin’ awards $50,000 in academic scholarships to regional students
Dunkin’ and its greater Philadelphia-area franchisees, in partnership with Scholarship America, today announced the recipients of its tenth annual Regional…
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DeLuca Homes kicks off spring with The Enclave at Providence
DeLuca Homes announces the Grand Opening of The Enclave at Providence, its new community in Collegeville, on Saturday, May 4th from…
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The Jazz Sanctuary offers free concerts throughout the region in March
Jazz lovers can enjoy the toe-tapping improvisations of the Jazz Sanctuary at five free concerts in March. Everyone is welcome…
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MCCC’s sixth annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition opens Feb. 19
The Fine Arts Gallery at Montgomery County Community College’s West Campus in Pottstown will soon be bustling with visitors taking…
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Rep. Madeline Dean introduces bill to ban plastic guns
A bill introduced by Rep. Madeleine Dean and co-sponsored by 15 of her colleagues, including Reps. Chrissy Houlahan of Chester…
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PennDOT to host meeting for Perkiomen Creek Crossing improvement project in Montgomery County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will hold anopen house public plans display on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 PM in Methacton High…
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Local distillers brace for impact of the new whiskey tariffs
Jared Adkins, founder of Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling, is passionate about whiskey in part because of the “romantic period” it undergoes…
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76th Annual Youth Festival Concert – The Stars of Tomorrow – Coming to MCCC
Winners of the Tri-County Concerts Association’s 76th Annual Youth Festival auditions will appear in recital on Saturday, June 9, at…
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“Battle of the Schools” will raise donations for Cradles to Crayons
More than 15 schools from Montgomery and Chester counties will take part in the drive and its “Battle of the…
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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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