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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Chester County Home to Seven of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 Public High Schools for 2022
Chester County is home to seven of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 public high schools for 2022, according to new rankings recently released by Niche.com. To determine…
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President Biden Officially Declares Hurricane Ida a Local Disaster; Direct Aid Now Available
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for southeastern Pennsylvania. The designation includes Chester County, which now…
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See Which Chesco Restaurant Prepares Some of Best Sushi in Philadelphia Region
Sushi enthusiasts in Chester County do not have to go far to try some of the best rolls in the region, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading-to-New York Line Would Run Through Chester County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York…
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Check Out Where Chester County Ranks Among the Top 100 Counties to Live in America
Chester County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the Top 100 in the nation, according to…
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Check Out Where Public School Review Ranks Chester County Among the State’s Best Counties for Public Schools
In Pennsylvania, public education doesn’t get any better than it is here in Chester County, as we ranked No. 1 among the state’s 67 counties…
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Chester County Is Conspicuously Absent from This List of the State’s Highest-Paying School Districts
Despite being home to a pair of school districts routinely ranked among the best in the nation — Tredyffrin-Easttown and Unionville-Chadds Ford — Chester County…
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VISTA Leadership Megastars – Thomas Gavin
Thomas Gavin, a West Chester native and Devon Prep graduate, is the Director of Development and COVID-19 Response at Chester County Hospital/Penn Medicine. Gavin, who…
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If Philadelphia’s Collar Counties Seem a Bit Tight, It May Be from a Decade of Increasing Populations
According to the first local and demographic results from the 2020 census, Philadelphia’s collar counties — and the city itself — grew in the 2010-2020…
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Chester County Leadership: Ryan Edginton, President and CEO of All-Fill
Ryan Edginton, the President and CEO All-Fill, a manufacturer of packaging machinery based in Exton, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Chester Springs…
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Chester County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, a lifelong West Chester resident and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up “southern”…
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Women’s Business Connection Honors Tuttle, Sibley, and Its Community Partners at Annual Awards Event
Two local leaders were recognized recently by the Women’s Business Connection of Chester Country (WBC). Nancy Tuttle of Tuttle Marketing Services is this year’s Business…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Winner of 2021 Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship
The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded its 2021 Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship to Coatesville resident Zaria Watson. The award honors students who, like Lewis, have…
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VISTA Careers – County of Chester
The County of Chester was created by William Penn in 1682 as one of the three original counties of Pennsylvania. The county consists of 73…
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Chester County’s Guide to Local Farm Products Celebrates the People Who Make Our Food System Possible
Want to know where to buy award-winning cheese, Christmas trees, honey, alpaca fleece, and everything in between right here in Chester County? Check out the…
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Winery a Hidden Gem in the Chester County Countryside … and There’s Only One Thing Slowing Its Expansion
A hidden gem in the Chester County countryside, Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham has been making wonderful wines for more than a decade, writes…
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Pair of Chester County Natives Bound for Tokyo After Being Named to U.S. Olympic Team in Rowing
Kennett Square native Justin Best and Malvern native Julian Venonsky are bound for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Best, a graduate of Unionville High School…
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Downingtown Bolsters Struggling Teens in Effort to Stem Tragic Tide of Recent Suicides
As it grieves the loss of seven young lives, Downingtown is now grappling with how to show teens who are struggling that suicide is preventable,…
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