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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Jones’ Food Street Journal: Taqueria Moroleon
By David Jones Well, you can’t get any further south in Chester County than our latest culinary trip to Taqueria Moroleon in Avondale on Route…
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Covered Bridge: Takin’ Care of Business Songs
There’s the love song, the breakup song, the party song–all kinds of different song archetypes that everyone knows. Infrequently mentioned, however, are the business songs.…
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Chester County Business Daily News Briefs
Chester County business daily news briefs review yesterday’s business stories important to Chester County and beyond. Vanguard Group Sides With duPont’s Management, Fends Off Proxy…
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Chester County Business Daily News Briefs
Chester County business daily news briefs review yesterday’s business stories important to Chester County and beyond. Great Valley, Unionville Make Magazine’s Top High School’s List…
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Chester County Jobs
Four Chester County jobs currently being advertised: HRIS Intern at Sungard Availability Services in Wayne Sungard Availability Services is looking for an HRIS Intern who…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal
Victory at Red Star Craft House in Exton Square Mall By David Jones Those of you who have read my articles in the past may…
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Kichline: Chester County’s Transportation Infrastructure Positioned For Long Term Prosperity
Editor’s Notes: On May 1st, 150 county business leaders and government officials gathered at the Downingtown Country Club to network and hear a TMACC sponsored…
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Citadel: West Chester, Oxford And Kennett Have Year’s Best Teachers
Chester County’s top teachers this year not only believe in their students, they dedicate their lives to making those students successful. Through nearly 70 years…
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Benefiting From Pennsylvania’s Senior Care
By Gertie Mourar, Owner of Seniors helping Seniors Mr. Scott would like to remain in his home as he ages, but he needs help with…
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Chester County Jobs: Evolve IP
With the profile of Guy Fardone, Evolve IP’s COO earlier this morning, let’s make it an all Evolve IP morning here at VISTA Today. Here…
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Did You Know?
Two Chester County Townships, Willistown and Upper Uwchlan, made SafeWise’s 2015 list of top 100 safest communities in the United States. Looking only at municipalities…
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Chester County Daily News Business Briefs
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs reviews stories important to Chester County and beyond. Michael Chain named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Annual 40 Under 40…
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Tredyffrin Township Still Tops For Business Growth
For Chester County businesses, the main stop on the Main Line continues to be Tredyffrin Township, where job growth and business-friendly policies outpace neighbors to…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal
Iron Hill Brewery, West Chester By David Jones This is my first in an on-going series of breweries, brew-pubs and craft houses. Iron Hill has…
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Rep. Costello: Veterans Affairs Oversight and Reform a Top Priority
By Rep. Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania’s Sixth District It has been a little over 100 days since the 114th Congress was sworn into office and we…
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Chester County Leadership: Denise Day, CEO of Greater Brandywine YMCA
Getting Denise Day, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to talk about the organization she has worked for since 1999 and directed since 2010…
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Washington Post Says Downingtown STEM Academy Is PA’s Most Challenging
Outranking every other high school in the state this year in challenging students to take advanced national and international tests was the Downingtown STEM Academy.…
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Chester County Daily News Business Briefs
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs are short summaries and links to important Chester County’s business stories not included in VISTA Today’s daily news stream.…
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