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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PECO Announces Transition of President and CEO David Vahos to Special Advisor to Exelon’s President and CEO
PECO President and CEO David Vahos will transition to the role of Special Advisor to Exelon President and CEO Calvin…
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Two Investment Firms Plan to Own Sizable Stakes in Restructured QVC Group
Silver Point Capital and Strategic Value Partners, both investment firms based in Greenwich, Connecticut, will hold sizable stakes in QVC…
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An Irishman’s Journey to Bring Authentic Pub Experience to Downingtown
Coming soon to Downingtown, Dublin Brewing Company is the years-long dream of Brendan FitzGerald that is finally coming to life,…
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Local Anglers Inject Trout Into White Clay Creek Waterways for Fishing
At the start of the week, volunteers and staff from environmental agencies helped restock White Clay Creek with dozens 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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Daughter of Former MLB Catcher Ranks as No. 1 Lacrosse Player in the Country
Riley Davis, daughter of Malvern Prep alum and baseball star Ben Davis, is carrying on her family’s tradition of athletic…
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Phoenixville Resident Goes Into Months-Long Isolation to Compete in Upcoming Game Show
Phoenixville resident Nancy Hornback recently underwent a unique preparation process for an upcoming game show appearance, writes Justin Heinze for…
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Toughkenamon Greenhouse Celebrates A Near Century of Vibrant Plant Growth
Whalen’s Greenhouses in Toughkenamon has been growing millions of plants for Philly-area retailers for nearly a century, writes J.F. Pirro…
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WCU’s Pistachio Quick Bread Contest Brings Campus Together One Bite at a Time
The College of Health Sciences at West Chester University recently hosted its third annual Food and Sensory Evaluation Competition through…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting at Hildacy Preserve
Aqua Pennsylvania partnered with Natural Lands for an important floodplain restoration project along Crum Creek at Hildacy Preserve in Media,…
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138-Year-Old Ryerss Farm in Chesco Offers Safe Haven for Retiree Horses
For 138 years, Ryerss Farm has provided a peaceful retirement home for aging horses, first in Philadelphia, and since 1987 on 388…
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West Chester Community Mourns Student After Tragic Vehicle Accident
West Chester University student Garrett Nicholas was tragically struck by a car on over the weekend and later died from…
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Redevelopment of Contaminated Kennett Square Industrial Site Stalls as Council Rejects Zoning Change
Plans to redevelop Kennett Square‘s National Vulcanized Fiber site into affordable housing stalled last week when borough council failed to…
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Where Does Philadelphia Rank in Budgeting Habits Compared to Collar Counties?
Budgeting is one of the most effective ways to be financially independent, and that starts with building strong budgeting habits,…
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Stop Leaving Money on the Table. A Local Financial Advisor Explains Why Tax Planning Is a Year-Round Game
You work hard for your money. You’ve built something real: a career, a business, a family’s future. The last thing…
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When a Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Understanding ADHD and Autism Together (AuDHD)
Across Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Lehigh, and Delaware counties, more families are seeking answers to the same complicated question: What’s really…
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West Chester University’s 1871 Awards Celebrate Outstanding Junior and Senior Students
This year, a record number of West Chester University students applied for the 1871 Award, a special honor that recognizes…
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West Chester University’s Research and Creative Activity Day Showcases Faculty, Student, Staff Academic Inquiry
Part of “Celebrating WCU Week” this year, the University’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day takes place on Thursday, Apr. 16, in Sykes Student…
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