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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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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Let Freedom Ring with the Sounds of Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ Competition Winners
Nottingham-based Herr’s has once again put the power into the hands and taste buds of its hometown fans with its iconic Flavored by Philly campaign. This…
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Wayne Accounting Firm Sells Majority Stake in Private Equity Deal
Wayne-based accounting and consulting firm Stephano Slack has sold a majority ownership stake to Chicago private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, writes Jeff Blumenthal for…
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Wayne Goalkeeper Matt Freese Eyes Starting Role at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Wayne’s Matt Freese is emerging as one of the biggest local stories of the FIFA World Cup, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. As billions of…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning 18th-Century West Chester Estate Listed for $2.49M
A beautiful property in West Chester offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester County history from 1795 while enjoying the comforts of…
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Chester County OIC’s Bigger Than the Block Party Returns June 26 in Coatesville
Chester County OIC’s Annual Block Party is back and bigger than ever. On Friday, June 26, from 3-7:00 PM, the event moves to a new…
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Wilmington University’s Online Esports Certificate: Turn Gaming Into a Career
Careers in esports now extend beyond competitive gaming into areas like digital media, social media management, technology, and event operations. Wilmington University’s online Esports Certificate Program helps…
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QVC Group’s Preferred Shareholders Challenge $6.6 Billion Debt Restructuring Plan in Texas Court
A battle over the future of West Chester-based QVC Group is playing out in a Texas courtroom, where a group of preferred shareholders are fighting…
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For Father’s Day in Chester County, Here are 9 Ways to Celebrate Dad
Father’s Day falls on June 21 this year, and Chester County is ready for it. Whether the dad in your life is happiest with a cold beer in hand,…
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Punch Buggy Brewing Brings Craft Beer to Spring City with New Main Street Taproom
A Philadelphia craft brewery is putting roots in Chester County, and owner Patrick Coyne already calls the borough home, writes Brooke Schultz at The Philadelphia…
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Eagleview Town Center Welcomes Kimberton Whole Foods’ Largest Chester County Store
Kimberton Whole Foods opened its eighth location in Eagleview Town Center at the end of April, bringing the local grocery chain to one of Chester County’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, writes…
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CCEDC Leader Gary Smith Inducted Into Chester County Hall of Fame
Gary Smith, CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), was inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 28, in…
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