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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Qurate Plans to Take QVC ‘Out of the Studio and Into the World’
Qurate Retail Group, owner of West Chester-based QVC, reported its fourth-quarter results last week, writes David Moin for the Sourcing Journal. While the company recorded…
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March Could Bring Some Northern Lights to Southern Pennsylvania
March could be the month that Southern Pennsylvania gets some Northern Lights (aurora borealis). While not very common, when the conditions are right, states like…
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Exton Doctor Working to Offer Improved Healthcare at Lower Cost
Dr. Christine Meyer, a primary care doctor in Exton, is always looking or ways to provide better care for her patients, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Longwood Gardens’ Spring Display Starts March 30
Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms display — a spring celebration filled with vibrant hues, iconic blooms, and captivating scents — will start on March 30, according…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Stone-front Traditional in Chadds Ford
A gorgeous stone-front traditional home on 2 acres with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. .…
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Freedom Village’s 4th Musical Raises $4K for Scholarship, Outreach
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Village Players, a group of resident actors, premiered their fourth musical, “Oh! Horrors, It’s Murder,” directed and produced by Fran Doyle…
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These Are Some of the Best Chester County Towns to Live In
Chester County is thriving and so are the many towns that make up the region. There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re a young professional…
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Voting Opens Soon for Student Video Contest in Chester, Delaware Counties
Students from nine middle schools in Chester and Delaware counties are putting their final touches on videos they are producing for the 2024 What’s So Cool…
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Nemours Children’s Health Expands with Newest Location in Malvern
Nemours Children’s Health continued to expand its footprint in the Philadelphia suburbs with a new pediatric specialty care center in Malvern, writes John George for…
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Fred Hubler of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Shares How To Build Wealth by Investing in the Promise of Infrastructure
Look around the United States and you will see aging infrastructure and risks of potential failure. The positive for investors is there are investment opportunities…
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Open Air Market Returns to West Chester’s Gay Street
West Chester’s open air market will return this year, closing off four blocks of Gay Street every weekend, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. From Friday,…
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Pothole Problems Being Fixed by PennDOT in Chester County
Everyone deals with potholes around the region, but PennDOT is working to fix and fill them one by one. Check out the Chester County potholes…
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Local Parents of a NICU Baby were Able to See Live Footage of Their Son with Angel Eye Camera
Finn McConnell was born prematurely at 27 weeks and 6 days at Paoli Hospital and spent the first 99 days of his life in the…
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The Atrium at Terrain Gardens in Devon Is the Region’s Latest Small-Event Venue
The Atrium at Terrain Gardens in Devon, the region’s latest small-format venue, will open its doors on May 1, writes Ben Silver for Main Line…
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West Chester University Surprises Basketball Player with Best Possible Senior Day Gift: Family Reunion
West Chester University basketball program surprised Jordan Kellier on his senior day by flying his family in from Jamaica to watch him play, writes Joseph…
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CCCBI, LifeScience Members Strongly Support Pennsylvania R&D Tax Credit Program
The Keystone State has the potential to be one of the nation’s leaders in innovation. Accelerator and incubator programs for the life science industry are…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Maximizes Its Impact Through Powerful Partnerships
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation (FBCF), formerly known as The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, was founded in 2008 with a clear mission to improve local communities…
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Handi-Crafters to Honor Krapf Coaches with Inaugural 2024 Community Partner Award
Krapf Coaches and their historic Rover Community Transportation service are to be honored with the Handi-Crafters Opportunity Center Inaugural Community Partner Award. The Community Partner…
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