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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Philly’s Fastest-Growing Hot Chicken Chain Is Coming to Malvern
Asad’s Hot Chicken is bringing the heat to Chester County, so consider yourself warned, writes June Bakan for Patch. The Philly-born chain that turned a…
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Chester County’s Longest Dry Stretch in 25 Years Prompts Voluntary Water Restrictions
Chester County officials are calling on residents, businesses, farmers, and organizations to voluntarily cut water use as a drought warning continues across the county, writes…
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PECO Supports 17 Area Municipalities, Nonprofits to Advance Community Environmental Projects
Communities across the region will soon see new trees planted, trails improved, parks revitalized, and natural habitats restored thanks to a new round of funding…
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Vanguard Ditches Malvern Office Lease, Cutting Building Occupancy to 36 Percent
Vanguard is walking away from 87,600 square feet of office space in Malvern, a move that will send one building’s occupancy from 100 percent to 36 percent, reports Paul Schwedelson for…
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D.R. Horton Eyes 130-Acre Honey Brook Site, Local Speedway for New 170-Home Community
One of the nation’s largest homebuilders has its sights set on rural Chester County, and its plans include saving a local speedway in the process, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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A Berwyn Couple Transformed Their Dark, Overgrown Property Into Year-Round Garden Paradise
For nearly 40 years, this couple has been turning their Berwyn property into one of the most beautiful private gardens in the region, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia…
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Phoenixville and Pottstown Hospitals Narrow Losses Amid Tower Health Overhaul
Two Chester County-area hospitals are slowly climbing out of the red, in a report from John George at the Philadelphia Business Journal. Phoenixville and Pottstown hospitals, both part…
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Among Chester County Hoagies, This Shop Offers One That Weighs as Much as a Mini Laptop
Chester County hoagies stand tall with other regional sandwiches like cheesesteaks and pork sandwiches. Jason Sheehan sliced through the details to find the best architects…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon Stands with Musical Freedom with his Cover of Beyonce’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Kevin Bacon recently posted a cover of Beyonce’s single ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ reports Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The song has garnered heated debate…
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Exton’s West Pharmaceutical Services Names New CEO as Eric Green Steps Down After 11 Years
Exton-based West Pharmaceutical Services is handing the reins to a new leader this summer, tapping seasoned life sciences executive Michel Lagarde as its next CEO, according…
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Tredyffrin Getting a New Food and Wellness Center from ANEU Kitchens
Local entrepreneur and chef Meridith Coyle is thinking bigger. With 30 years of running ANEU Kitchens under belt, she plans to open the largest location of her brand to date. A 20,000-square-foot food and…
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First Bank House of the Week: 84-Acre Kennett Square Estate in Private Valley
An exquisite property in Kennett Square offers a rare opportunity to own an expansive farm in Chester County’s equestrian landscape. . . Set on 84…
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300,000 Books and Counting: Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester Named One of America’s Best
Baldwin’s Book Barn has long been a beloved place for book lovers in Chester County. It recently made a list of the best independent bookstores in America, in a roundup written by…
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The 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Chester County Right Now
Chester County is a place where everyone wants to live, work, and play, offering a mix of historic charm, top-rated schools, and luxury real estate. The county’s typical…
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Greystone Elementary Arc Mini Bubble Walk Teaches Inclusion and Empathy to Next Generation
The Arc of Chester County is helping shape a more compassionate future by bringing lessons of empathy and acceptance directly to young people. A recent…
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Delaware County Community College and Partners Unite to Build America’s Shipbuilding Workforce
As the United States works to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity and maritime competitiveness, two federally funded workforce initiatives are demonstrating how national collaboration can support…
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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…
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Chester County Coroner Hoping to Solve 1987 Cold Case with DNA Technology
Chester County Coroner Sophia Garcia-Jackson is hoping to solve a cold case mystery, dating back to Halloween of 1987, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29…
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