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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These Chester County Towns Rank Among the Wealthiest in Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia area is home to a wealthy bunch. According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, some of the wealthiest towns in Pennsylvania are…
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Four Chester County Companies Earn Best Place to Work Recognition in Medium-Sized Category
The Philadelphia Business Journal has released its lineup of the 80 companies who made its annual Best Places to Work list. In the “medium-sized” category…
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Phoenixville Bagel Shop Bounces Back From Fire and 70-Day Shutdown
Street Cart Bagels has clawed its way back, and Phoenixville is ready to eat. The New York-style bagel shop, which first opened in February to…
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One of Chester County’s Most Meaningful Memorial Day Destinations Hides in Plain Sight
As Valley Forge Road winds through familiar Chester County landscape, there lays a woodsy campus hidden from view. Known as the Medal of Honor Grove, the 42-acre memorial…
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Downingtown Students Among Local Grads Earning College Credits Through Dual Enrollment
By the time Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty walk across their high school stages later this spring, they will already hold college degrees, reports Joe…
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Thistle Hills in Coatesville Gives Women Survivors of Trafficking a Two-Year Path to a New Life
Thistle Hills in Coatesville is built on a simple idea. Give women the time, structure, and support they need to rebuild their lives. The name…
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Private Office Space in Malvern: Executive Office Link Has No Long-Term Leases and No Hidden Fees
It was 1984. Bill Rouse was visiting Florida when a vision hit him: what if professionals could have everything they needed in a real office…
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It’s BIGGER Than the Block Party: Chester County OIC’s Annual Community Celebration Returns June 26
What began as a neighborhood tradition has grown into something much bigger. On Friday, June 26, from 3-7:00 PM, Chester County OIC’s Annual Block Party moves…
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Give Your Career a Summer Glow Up: Build Skills and Community at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
If you’re looking for a summer job that’s more than just a paycheck, put the YMCA of Greater Brandywine at the top of your list.…
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S&T Bank Supports Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for the Fourth Consecutive Year, Fighting Childhood Cancer One Cup at a Time
When it comes to putting people first, S&T Bank’s partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is the value in action. Now in its fourth…
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Chester County Community Foundation CEO to Retire After 25 Years, Naming Successor
Change is in the air at the Chester County Community Foundation. President and CEO Karen Simmons will retire this summer after 25 years of transformative service, and Kate Wickersham,…
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Chester County Crime Family Inspiration for 1986 Movie ‘At Close Range’
At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama based on a true story of a Chester County crime family described as “one of the most…
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Uwchlan Township to Decommission Eagleview Wastewater Plant After Repair Costs Soar
A wastewater treatment plant that has served Eagleview for three decades may soon be history following a skyrocketing increase in repair costs, writes Brooke Schultz…
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Eight Chester County Community Bars Where Everybody Knows Your Name
There’s a moment that happens in certain bars. You walk in, and before you’ve reached your seat, someone nods hello. The bartender reaches for your usual. A conversation…
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Visit These Chester County Ice Cream Shops for Summertime Treats
With hot summer weather on the horizon, it’s almost time for delicious homemade ice cream from Chester County’s many ice cream shops, write Victoria Alfred-Levow,…
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Chester County to Hold Executive Insights Event Featuring Four of Region’s Most Influential CEOs
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s sold-out event, four of Chester County’s leading organizations are once again joining forces to convene one of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s most anticipated leadership…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism,…
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Chester County Library System Hosts Annual Legislative Breakfast Highlighting How ‘Libraries Empower and Inspire’
The Chester County Library System brought together local and state leaders on Friday, May 8, for its annual Legislative Breakfast at the Chester County Library…
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