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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Oliver Heating & Cooling Gets Boost from Firstrust Bank and Eagles as Winner of Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Oliver Heating & Cooling is the winner of the Brotherly Shove…
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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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Immaculata University Will Host Christmas Meet-and-Greet for Prospective Students Dec. 5
Immaculata University is hosting a Christmas meet-and-greet for prospective undergraduate students — high school seniors and college transfer students — and…
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23 Acres Preserved Forever in East Coventry Township
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has completed a voluntary conservation agreement with Noel and Janae Billingsley, which ensures the…
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Malvern’s Charles Ling Returns for ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Men Tell All Reunion
Malvern’s Charles Ling, who quickly became a fan favorite on the popular dating show The Golden Bachelorette, returned to ABC…
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Spend a Chilly Day at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens in Devon
As colder weather approaches, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is a great activity for a chilly day, writes Alyssa Turner for…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize…
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American Community Journals Founder and CEO Celebrates 10 Years of Delivering Good News
As American Community Journals marks a decade of sharing uplifting stories across the Delaware Valley, we proudly spotlight our founder…
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Chadds Ford’s Erin Matson, Youngest DI Field Hockey Coach, Celebrates Boyfriend’s World Series Win
Erin Matson, a Chadds Ford native and the youngest-ever Division I field hockey coach, celebrated her boyfriend Ben Casparius’ World…
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Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th
Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years…
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Historic Phoenixville Attorney Helped Rutherford B. Hayes Retain White House in 1876 Election
Phoenixville attorney Isaac Wayne MacVeagh helped Rutherford B. Hayes retain the White House in the 1876 Election Race amid allegations…
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Montgomery County is Urged to Take These Water Conservation Precautions Amid Drought
Pennsylvania American Water is urging Montgomery County residents to take water conservation precautions amid a severe drought, reports Justin Heinze…
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Partnership with ACJ Helps Chester County Food Bank Amplify Its Mission, Deepen Its Impact
With traditional media in decline and the coverage of positive news dwindling, American Community Journals has pioneered an innovative model…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES provides professional staff for schools, in the home, and in the community to help children and adults challenged by…
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These Projects Are Transforming the Look of Local College Campuses
West Chester University and Wilmington University are among the local institutions undertaking landmark projects that are reshaping the look of…
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Deal Inked to Purchase 24 Acres in Coatesville for National Sports & Events Center
IDG Development has purchased a 24-acre parcel from the City of Coatesville to make way for construction of the National…
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Coatesville Teens Displays Homemade Haunted Attraction for Charity
In the spirit of Halloween, a Chester County teen created a homemade haunted house for a worthy cause, writes Wakisha…
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All Hallows’ Eve Is a Time to Remember Spirits of Extinct Pennsylvania Species
While Halloween–or All Hallows’ Eve–has mostly become a secular holiday, it is still a good time to honor the spirits…
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