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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You Won’t Believe Where Chester County Ranked on Insurance Coverage
Chester County residents sleep better at night than the vast majority of Americans knowing their lives and families are more protected against unseen threats. Chesco…
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VISTA 2025 Paving the Way for Chester County’s Future
Through proactive leadership and a forward-thinking strategic plan, Chester County is literally paving the way for the next generation to keep the western Philly suburb…
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Fourth Time’s Still a Charm — No Tax Hike for Chester County
Word has leaked out that Santa has another gift in store for Chester County taxpayers. For the fourth year in a row, the local tax…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal – Citronnelle & Mad Chef Craft Brewery
By David Jones We had tickets on a recent Friday night for a jazz concert at the Ware Center on Prince Street in Lancaster, so…
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Gary Smith: Workforce Summit Provides Keys to Future Chester County Success
by Gary Smith, President and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council. One of the reasons that Chester County has had such a long…
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Chester County Datebook – October 27th
Theses events and activities are on slated for Tuesday and Wednesday on Chester County Datebook: On Tuesday, AMETEK will webcast its third quarter 2015 investor…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal – Anthony’s Coal Fried Pizza
By David Jones Time for a little lunch review. This past week we took Mom for a shopping trip to Exton Square Mall and finished…
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Chester County Business Briefs
Business Briefs are short stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning: Rubio Speaks at the Chester County GOP’s…
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Chester County Business Briefs
Over 500 Schools Overlooked by PDE Says Auditor General DePasquale According to two recent performance audits of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the department has…
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Chester County Leadership – Rich & Kevin Gates
Rich & Kevin Gates are identical twins who founded TFS Capital, an asset management company specializing in alternative mutual and hedge funds, 18 years ago.…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal – Stone House
By David Jones Those of us familiar from Western Chester County and Eastern Lancaster County are probably familiar with the location of the Stone House.…
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Chester County Datebook – October 9th
Here are the events scheduled Friday and over the weekend in Chester County Datebook: At noon on Friday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County…
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Chester County Receives the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Chester County’s fiscal responsibility has been recognized with the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning 2015, making it…
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Pope Francis Pauses to Bless Chester County’s Michael Keating
It was an impromptu moment, almost missed. But Pope Francis’ fleeting blessing of Chester County boy Michael Keating was unforgettable. Pope Francis was already in…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning: Local Presenter Brought in…
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Chester County Datebook – September 25th
September 25th is the 268th day of the year leaving just 97 days remaining until the end of the year. On this day in 1981,…
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Jones Food Street Journal – Thorndale Inn
By David Jones I recently had the opportunity to have lunch with 3 of my favorite lovely ladies, my wife, my mother and a family…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
VISTA Today’s Chester County Business Briefs are a quick way to catch up on what’s happening around the county. UTI Exton Campus Students Use Virtual…
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