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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Supporting the People of Ukraine: Chester County Pulls Russian Investments from Pension Fund
Reflecting the overwhelming support for the people of Ukraine, Chester County officials confirmed that all Russian investments held in the county’s pension fund are being…
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Chester County Issues Plea for Rental Property Owners to Open Their Doors to Victims of Ida
Chester County is again urgently asking property owners with homes for rent to open their doors to the 38 people from 17 households who are…
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Eight Influential Leaders with Chester County Ties Among the Region’s Power 100
Eight influential leaders with ties to Chester County are among the region’s Power 100 for 2022, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Caln Township’s Dolores Colligan Appointed Director of County’s Department of Community Development
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have appointed Dolores Colligan as Director of the county’s Department of Community Development. Colligan, a 32-year…
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Inadequate Supply, Rising Demand: The Consequences of Chester County’s Unbalanced Real Estate Market
Chester County’s residential real estate market is still characterized by inadequate supply and rising demand. Michaelle Bond unlocked the economic significance of local housing supply…
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Only These Three School Districts in Chester County Have Enrolled in the State’s Free COVID-19 Testing Program
Despite low child vaccination rates and spikes in the number of coronavirus infections, Pennsylvania schools have been slow to take advantage of the state’s free…
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MLK Jr.’s Daughter Discusses How to Strengthen Communities at WCASD Symposium
Bernice King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, joined the West Chester Area School District’s “Strengthening Community Symposium” to discuss structural racism, connecting across…
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VISTA Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues,…
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Like a Bouncing Blood Pressure Gauge, Hope for Local Hospitals Bobs Up Again on Latest Court Decision
The latest court decision by a Chester County judge has left the door open for the possible reopening of Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals. Harold Brubaker…
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The Roads Not Taken: Chester County’s Unpaved Paths Are a Draw But Need Care
Chester County is home to approximately 100 miles of unpaved roads, which can serve as an economic driver but can also easily create plenty of…
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Chester County Bookstores: Plenty of Winter-Weather Escapism to Page Through
So far, it’s been a gray, cold, wet February. With spring seemingly ages away, it’s prime season for hunkering down with a good, old-fashioned paper-based…
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Check Out How Much Chester County Is Slated to Receive as Part of a $1 Billion Opioid Settlement
Each county in Pennsylvania is slated to receive a portion of a $1 billion opioid settlement for drug treatment and prevention. The funding resulted from…
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VISTA Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues,…
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A New Year of Battling COVID in Chester County: Jeanne Franklin to Discuss the Omicron Surge, Testing, and Vaccinations on Jan. 20 NoonZOOM
What are the current COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death trends across Chester County? How do Chester County’s vaccination rates compare to similar counties in the…
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Chester County Health Department Provides COVID-19 Update, Announces Addition of Test Sites
Officials with the Chester County Health Department have announced the latest testing and vaccination services to help the county’s efforts to control COVID-19. COVID-19 Testing…
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Chester County Leadership: Michelle Venema, Chief Executive Officer, Home of the Sparrow
Michelle Venema, CEO of Home of the Sparrow, spoke with VISTA Today about being raised as the daughter of German immigrants who grew up during…
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Chester County Challenge: With State’s Highest Median Housing Cost, Officials Seek to Address ‘Missing Middle’
With housing prices increasing faster than incomes in Chester County, county leaders are looking for ways to create more homes affordable to middle-income and smaller…
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Chester County Activates Clean Energy Financing Program for Commercial Property Owners
The Chester County Commissioners have approved a resolution to activate the county’s participation in a program that will allow commercial building owners to borrow money…
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