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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Every Step You Take on August 23 Helps a Family Find Their Way Home
On Sunday, August 23, Friends Association invites runners, walkers, families, businesses, and community supporters from across Chester County to take part in the inaugural Steps…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Expands Lead Service Line Inventory in West Chester to Help Build a Lead-Free Future
Safe drinking water starts long before it reaches the tap. That’s why Aqua Pennsylvania is continuing its work in West Chester Borough to identify and…
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Chester County Hits ‘Functional Zero’ for Chronic Homelessness for the First Time
Chester County hit a benchmark in its fight against chronic homelessness recently, recording what officials call a “functional zero” for the first time since the…
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Chester County’s Top Food Festivals from June Through September
Get ready to eat, Chester County. Throughout the heat of June and into September, food festivals are popping up around the county. Here are some…
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PGA of America Taps West Chester Native Jim Furyk for 2027 Ryder Cup Captain
West Chester native Jim Furyk is heading back to the control room next year, reports Golf Business News. The PGA of America has tapped Furyk…
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Bringing Your Best Self to Work: CCRES Supports Work-Life Balance
At CCRES, building a career is only part of the story. Just as important is creating an environment where employees feel supported both professionally and…
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Coatesville Water Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition for a Decade of Water Quality Excellence
Pennsylvania American Water’s Rock Run Water Treatment Plant in Coatesville is among sixteen facilities owned and operated by Pennsylvania American Water that were recently recognized by the Partnership…
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Is Your Company’s AI Hiring Tool Creating Legal Risk?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way employers recruit, screen, and hire employees. From resume-screening software to automated interview analysis, AI promises faster hiring decisions…
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Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience
Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all…
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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…
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Kennett Square’s Mezzaluna KSQ Puts Chester County Pizza on World Map
After six years as a roaming pizza operation, Ben and Samantha Tobin have built Mezzaluna KSQ into one of the more distinctive pizzerias in Chester…
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Black Bear Sightings in Media: How Homeowners Can Keep Them Away
A black bear strolling through Media is not something Delaware County residents see every day. But there it was, caught on a neighbor’s home security…
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Two Chester County Creameries Join PA’s 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail
The Shapiro Administration is serving up a sweet start to summer across Pennsylvania. Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and PA Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger visited Lapp…
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The Mother Behind Mikal Bridges’ Rise from Great Valley to the NBA Finals
As Mikal Bridges chases an NBA championship with the New York Knicks, the Great Valley High School graduate is carrying a story rooted in perseverance and a mother’s belief…
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Malvern’s ACME Markets Is Upgrading Its Shelves, and This Local Store Is Among First On the List
ACME Markets is going upscale, and it’s starting in your neighborhood. The Albertsons-owned grocery chain plans to roll out premium product offerings at select Philadelphia-area stores, including…
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How West Chester’s QVC Lost Its Edge: Debt, Cord Cutting, and an Aging Audience
For decades, West Chester-based QVC turned live television into a sales engine, moving billions of dollars in products into American homes and redefining how people…
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This Berwyn Estate Is One of the Most Expensive Listings in Philadelphia Region’s History
One of the Main Line’s signature luxury properties, a sweeping Berwyn estate known as Agincourt, has hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start
Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke…
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