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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Upscale Coastal Dining Awaits at West Chester Seafood Kitchen
West Chester Seafood Kitchen is continuing to impress residents with its chic, coastal dining experience, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Now in its…
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Chester County Officials Troubleshoot Last Year’s Poll Book Error Ahead of Primary Election
Chester County officials are working hard to ensure a smooth voting process for the upcoming primary election following last year’s poll book error, reports Lauren…
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Coatesville’s Baller Is the No. 3 Basketball Recruit in the Country — and He’s Only a Sophomore
Coatesville basketball star Colton Hiller plans to stay a hometown hero as he continues to improve his basketball game, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia…
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Daughter of Former MLB Catcher Ranks as No. 1 Lacrosse Player in the Country
Riley Davis, daughter of Malvern Prep alum and baseball star Ben Davis, is carrying on her family’s tradition of athletic stardom as the no. 1…
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Malvern Medical Device Company Chooses New CEO Months After Emerging from Bankruptcy
Malvern’s LifeScan has a new CEO after emerging from bankruptcy at the end of 2025. Last week, Jonathan Salkin took over to lead the company,…
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Get Your Spring and Summer Groceries at These Chester County Farmers Markets
Farmers markets throughout Chester County are offering fresh groceries perfect for spring and summer cooking, write Bailey King and Wyld Young for Philadelphia Magazine. Here…
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VIDEO Series: CCRES’s Commitment to Schools and Communities
School districts rely on strong partnerships to meet the evolving needs of their students, and CCRES continues to stand out as a trusted, committed resource.…
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Temple Grandin Offers Compelling Look at Experiencing the World Differently at Sold-Out Event at Immaculata
Immaculata University recently welcomed world-renowned autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin for a community event celebrating neurodiversity and inclusion. The free event, held in conjunction with…
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What’s Next for Chester County Schools? Find Out at This May 21 Breakfast
If you have kids in local schools, a business to staff, or simply a stake in Chester County’s future, one breakfast is worth clearing your…
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Longwood Gardens Opens Festival of Fountains This Weekend
Longwood Gardens welcomes summer with its Festival of Fountains season featuring beautiful horticultural displays, illuminated fountain performances, and an exciting lineup of concerts, May 8 through Sept.…
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A New From-Scratch Bakery Opens in Downingtown, Bringing Artisan Donuts and Handcrafted Baked Goods
Chaos, a good kind, has erupted in Downingtown with the arrival of PanDoughMonium Bakery. Owner Robert Weinrich first thought of running his own bakery back…
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This Downingtown Market Named Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace in Downingtown was recently named the Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic region, reports Drew Anderson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. “We…
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Mother’s Day Has Local Roots. Get to Know the Woman Who Invented It, and Why She Hated It
Historian Taylor Schmalz is reminding all of us this Mother’s Day of the woman who started the holiday over a century ago and later despised…
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How QVC Group Overhauled Executive Pay During Its Bankruptcy Filing
As West Chester’s QVC Group navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the home shopping giant overhauled how it compensates its top leadership, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the…
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Darlington Inn Auction Stirs Dirt in Long Crebilly Farm Battle
The battle to keep Crebilly Farm as open space has not lost steam, with residents pressing Westtown Township officials to reconsider any commercial use of the property’s…
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Brandywine Conservancy Unites Global Partners for $100 Million, 325-Acre Expansion
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art has unveiled bold plans for a grand reimaging of the museum and surrounding land, writes Rosa Cartagena for…
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Chester County’s United Sports and YSC Sports Sold to Out-of-State Youth Sports Operator
United Sports Training Center in Downingtown and YSC Sports in Wayne have a new owner in Indiana-based Capacity Sports Group, which operates youth sports programs and manages…
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It’s Another Invasive Creature in Pennsylvania, but This One Swims
First we had to worry about the Lanternfly devastating our crops. Now there’s an invasive fish known as the snakehead. Also known as frankenfish, or…
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