Chester County
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Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Meal at These Chester County Restaurants
Restaurants around Chester County are offering breakfast, brunch, and dinner specials for the perfect Mother’s Day meal, write Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are four local spots where you can enjoy a delicious meal this Mother’s Day weekend. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. At the Table—Wayne. Enjoy an…
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U.S. News Ranks 13 Chester County High Schools Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Chester County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Factors determining school ranking included college readiness, college curriculum, state assessment proficiency and performance, and graduation rate. Schools were given a score out of 100 after calculations. The highest ranking school is…
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Chester County Wineries Host Timelessly Elegant Weddings
As winery weddings grow in popularity, Chester County residents are choosing scenic local vineyards as the perfect venue for the big day, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. As the wedding services industry grows, reaching an expected worth of $95 billion by 2030, wineries and vineyards remain a popular destination for proposals, rehearsal dinners, and…
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Pints With a Purpose: Safe Harbor Hosts Cornhole Tournament & Community Night
Looking for a way to give back while having a great time? Safe Harbor of Chester County is bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of connection, competition, and purpose at its Pints With a Purpose & Cornhole Tournament—a lively fundraiser dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Join friends, neighbors, and colleagues on Wednesday,…
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Chester County Native Turns Amish Hemp Farms Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth for the Daily Mail. Reuben Riehl started Lancaster County Cannabis from his basement four years ago. He would pack the occasional pound of cannabis and take it to small local…
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Chicken Salad Chain Spreads Its Wings With Locations Coming to Chester County
Southern fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick is set to enter the Philadelphia market with six locations across Chester and Montgomery counties, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Amanda Furiato and her fiancé Ryan Metz began exploring franchising opportunities in the region around a year ago and found that chicken salad was one of the few concepts that was not already oversaturated locally.…
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The Chester County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Chester County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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Can’t-Miss May Events Happening in Chester County
A packed lineup of May events is bringing springtime fun to Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are four upcoming events where you can celebrate the season with friends and family. Phoenixville Dogwood Festival—Phoenixville. Set for May 13 through May 16, this festival honors a historic dogwood tree planted in Reeves…
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How Horses Shape Chester County History from Past to Present
From wartime travels to present day races, Chester County horses make up a vital part of the region’s history, writes Kim Andrews for County Lines Magazine. Beginning over two centuries ago during the Revolutionary War, horses played an invaluable role in transporting troops across the country. Locally, in the historic Battle of Brandywine, horses transported…
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West Chester University Students Turn Move-Out Into a Force for Good with Campuswide Donation Drive
Beginning this week, Goodwill donation bins at West Chester University campus locations will be available for students to recycle usable things they don’t plan to take with them when they move from their residence halls and apartments. The University’s last day of classes is Monday, May 4. Thanks to a successful pilot in the fall…
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Check Out These Towns That Offer the Most Expensive Homes in Chester County
A new ranking from Stacker has compiled a list of cities in Pennsylvania with the most expensive homes, and Chester County towns are among some of the priciest. To determine the rankings, Stacker used data from Zillow. They are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index as of March 2026. At the top of the…
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Celebrate Mom With These Chester County Mother’s Day Events
As Mother’s Day approaches, festive experiences throughout the community are the perfect way to celebrate Chester County moms, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are five local spots where you can take mom to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Longwood Gardens—Kennett Square. Always a community favorite, the world-renowned Longwood Gardens will feature…
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From Setbacks to Stability: Work Enclave Graduates Find Their Path at Chester County OIC
At Chester County OIC, the first cohort of 2026 Work Enclave students has completed an intensive five-week journey focused on career growth, confidence, and community impact. Throughout the program, participants dedicated themselves to sharpening essential workplace skills — accountability, adaptability, and interpersonal communication — qualities that are not only critical for personal success but also…
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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. ID Supports Coordinator This position will facilitate, coordinate, and monitor services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include assessing individual…
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Chester County Ranks Among Strongest Seller’s Markets Nationwide
Chester County, along with neighboring Montgomery and Bucks counties, ranks among the strongest seller’s markets in the nation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Recent reports from Redfin and Zillow indicate that suburban buyers are at a significant disadvantage, and real estate experts do not expect that imbalance to ease in the near future. Among the 50 largest housing markets…
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VIDEO Series: CCRES Cares About Kids!
For families, trust is everything. At CCRES, that trust is built through consistent care, compassion, and a deep commitment to every child’s well-being. Parents see firsthand the difference that dedicated support staff can make, not only in the classroom but in the confidence and comfort their children bring home each day. As one parent shared,…
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Where Language Meets Community: Inside Susan Vandenberg’s ESL Classroom at Chester County OIC
When a young Pastor from Sri Lanka asked Susan Vandenberg for help learning English, she became a willing tutor. For Vandenberg, the positive experience blossomed into managing a vibrant church-based program serving 30 students. This, in turn, led to her valuable contributions as a paid teacher at the Chester County OIC, where she now teaches two Level 3 courses (online and virtual), a Level 5 Course, and a bi-weekly Conversation Class offered through the Exton branch of the Chester County…





























































