Chester County
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VISTA Careers – County of Chester
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers full-time employees competitive and flexible benefits packages that include health, long-term disability, dental, and life insurance, and more. Youth Center Officer This position will provide direct supervision to the Shelter and Detention residents in order to ensure their…
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Helping Hunger: How One Chester County Teen Turned Childhood Compassion Into Nearly 80,000 Pounds of Food Donations
What started as a simple act of kindness from a four-year-old boy has grown into a powerful annual tradition helping thousands of neighbors across Chester County. The Chester County Food Bank recently welcomed back longtime supporter Dylan Houck for his annual Helping Hunger Food Drive — a community effort that has now collected nearly 80,000…
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CCCBI’s Annual Business Excellence Awards Honors Local Leaders, Hosts Brad Ingelsby
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) hosted its second annual Business Excellence Awards Luncheon, presented by Constellation Energy, honoring nine Chamber Members and welcoming esteemed writer, Brad Ingelsby, for an exclusive discussion. More than 260 business leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, and community members gathered to celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation across Chester County’s business community. In her opening remarks, CCCBI President…
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How Housing Stability and Mental Health Are Connected: Friends Association’s Work in Chester County
Friends Association is now in its third century of service, helping vulnerable families across southeastern Pennsylvania with shelter services and compassionate community care. These days, that help includes providing mental health support for those facing the challenge of housing stability. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, understanding the connection between mental health and housing…
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Six Chester County Suburbs Named Among the Best in the Philadelphia Region
In a recent ranking of the twenty-five best suburbs in the greater Philadelphia area, six Chester County towns and suburbs placed in the top fifteen, writes staff for Stacker. Using data from Niche, Stacker evaluated suburban Philadelphia towns based on several criteria. This included diversity, cost of living, the percentage of population with college degrees,…
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Chester County Leadership – Gary Smith
Publishers note: Tonight, Gary Smith takes his place in the Chester County Hall of Fame, a fitting capstone to a 50-year career that has shaped the economic landscape of this county more than perhaps any other single individual. As the Chester County Economic Development Council inducts its own long-time CEO at the Phoenixville Foundry, it…
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Main Line Murals: The Public Art Transforming Malvern, Berwyn, and Devon
Walk down the right street in Malvern, Berwyn, or Devon these days, and the walls have something to say, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Across the Main Line, public murals are reshaping the look and feel of downtown corridors, splashing Victorian history, Revolutionary War drama, and wildflower fantasies onto the sides of pizza…
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Top Dog Parks for Furry Friends in West Chester, Phoenixville, and Beyond
Chester County has no shortage of spots where dogs can run, splash, sniff, and socialize, and the region’s dog parks have become some of the most beloved community gathering places for pet owners across the area, write Tori Bissonette and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. From fenced agility courses to creekside trails, these…
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Where to Enjoy Authentic Pasta Dishes in Chester County
There is nothing quite like a comforting bowl of homemade pasta to warm up during the winter months, and Chester County restaurants offer no shortage of flavor when it comes to this classic meal, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Here are four restaurants offering delicious pasta options perfect for dining in or takeout.…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts ‘Why Now?’ Retirement Planning Event June 11 in Malvern
For many older adults, the idea of moving to a senior living community is often postponed until a health crisis or major life change forces the conversation. But representatives from Freedom Village at Brandywine say the best time to make those decisions is much earlier — while individuals are still healthy, active, and fully independent.…
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Arc of Chester County’s Bubble Walk & Fun Day Raises $125,041 — Hitting Fundraising Goal
The Arc of Chester County’s 23rd Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised $125,041 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families, and achieved its ambitious fundraising goal of $125,000. The beloved annual event held on Sunday, May 17, at West Goshen Community Park, welcomed 260 registered attendees who enjoyed a day filled with…
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A Home Is Where Mental Health Begins
May is both National Homeownership Month and Mental Health Awareness Month — and that overlap is no coincidence. The connection between stable housing and emotional well-being isn’t just intuitive. It’s documented, measurable, and playing out in Chester County every day. Habitat for Humanity of Chester County has long understood that building houses is only part…
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Lamb McErlane’s Joel L. Frank Reelected to Mid-Penn Bancorp and Mid-Penn Bank Boards
Lamb McErlane PC Chairman and Managing Partner Joel L. Frank has been reelected for a three-year term to the Boards of Directors of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. and Mid-Penn Bank. Mid Penn Bancorp Inc., headquartered in Harrisburg, is the parent company of Mid Penn Bank, a full-service commercial bank, and MPB Financial Services, LLC, a…
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Here are the Five Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chester County
Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a delicious al fresco meal at some of the best eateries in the region, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Within Chester County, five restaurants placed among the best restaurants for outdoor dining around the Main Line. East…
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Three Chester County Courses Made Golfweek’s Best Golf Courses List
Three Chester County golf courses are among the best public-access and private golf courses in Pennsylvania according to Golfweek’s recently published ranking, writes Jason Lusk for USA Today. The list contains the top public-access and private courses that were judged by members of Golfweek’s course-ratings panel based on ten criteria. Wyncote in Oxford ranked at…
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The Top 3 Places to Grab a Juicy Cheesesteak in Chester County
While Philadelphia may be widely known for its cheesesteaks, there are a few spots around Chester County that offer a spectacular, mouth-watering cheesesteak experience, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Steaks West Chester is run by Speer Madanat, a talented local chef and food enthusiast. His shop is just outside of downtown West Chester,…
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These Chester County Zip Codes Are the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Four Chester County zip codes are among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, according to Zillow data. As homes are becoming more expensive, the average value is $257,511 in the state, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Thirty-three of the most expensive zip codes are in the Philadelphia region. The highest-ranking zip code in Chester County is…
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Chester County Orchards Open for the Season: Where to Pick Strawberries, Peaches, Apples, and More
Chester County’s orchards and farm stands are open for the season, and if you know where to go, the picking is good for fresh seasonal fruit, write Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Fruit-picking has become one of Chester County’s signature seasonal draws, with family farms and working orchards scattered across…
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