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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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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Are Drownings Preventable? YMCA of Greater Brandywine Answers Common Water Safety Questions
Memorial Day is approaching quickly, which means that many families will head to the pool, shore, or lake to unofficially welcome summer. While swimming is…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old designer has sold tens of…
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Two of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are in Chester County
While Philadelphia might be the best place to find a hoagie, there are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect bite, and two…
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Two Chester County Companies Among Best Places to Work List in ‘Small’ Category
The Philadelphia Business Journal has released its Best Places to Work list for companies in the “small” category, with Chester County businesses landing among the…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera is Sober, Back on the Board, and Launching a Cannabis Brand
West Chester native Bam Margera is back on the board, sober, and building something new alongside his wife Dannii, writes Aron Vaughan for Cannabis &…
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Three Chester County Students Beat Odds, Land National Merit Scholarships
Three West Chester students have accomplished what roughly 1.3 million of their peers could not: earning a prestigious National Merit Scholarship, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Collin Z.…
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VIDEO Series: CCRES Provides Dedicated Paraprofessionals to Help Their Student Thrive!
For some families, the transition into school comes with challenges far beyond the classroom. After undergoing intensive treatment for leukemia, one young student faced not…
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The Forgotten Nut Tree Pioneer Who Built One of North America’s Oldest Food Forests in Downingtown
One of North America’s oldest food forests stands tall in Chester County thanks to decades of agroforestry started by John W. Hershey in the early…
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Chester County Academic Success Rises Amid Post-Pandemic Learning Delays
Amid a national decline in academic performance, Chester County school districts are among those making progress, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Researchers from Harvard and…
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West Chester Golf Legend Reflects on Philly Sports as PGA Championship Takes Off
As the 2026 PGA Championships come to Delaware County, golf legend and West Chester native Jim Furyk is sharing his thoughts on his hometown’s dedicated…
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Mother Reflects on Her Late Son’s Legacy After Tragic WCU Accident
Walnutport mother Traci Hafner is continuing to honor her late son after his tragic passing in a West Chester car accident last month, writes Sam…
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Magerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to West Chester in Former Iron Hill Space
West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery is set to become a Magerk’s Pub & Grill, according to building ownership and restaurant executives, writes Erin McCarthy…
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Chester County Recent Home Sales Among Priciest in Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia Business Journal staff has compiled a list of the priciest home sales in the Philadelphia region as of May 8, and some Chester…
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Villanova University’s Growing Student Footprint Raises Concerns in Tredyffrin
Concerns are rising within the Tredyffrin Township community as Villanova University’s student housing footprint expands, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Student partying has…
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Chester County Boasts One of Pennsylvania’s 10 Best Spots for Milkshakes
Milkshakes are available on most menus in Pennsylvania, but it takes real skill to create a truly great one, writes PhillyBite Magazine. Luckily for us,…
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Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Returns for Its 130th Anniversary. Here’s What to Expect
One of the Main Line’s most beloved traditions is back, and this year, it comes with a milestone worth celebrating, writes Anne E. Hill for Main…
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