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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NBC’s Today Show: In Wake of Tragedy, Coatesville High School Shows Support for Rival Downingtown West
Downingtown West High School tragically lost two of its students to suicide this spring. A touching gesture from rival Coatesville High School helped soothe the…
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RE/MAX’s Michael Diggin on Chester County’s Housing Market: Homes Selling at Over 102 Percent of List Price
If ever there were a time to sell your home … Characterizing the current state of Chester County’s real estate market as simply a seller’s…
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Chester County Home to Six of State’s 50 Highest-Scoring School Districts of the Last Decade, Including No. 1
Chester County is home to six of the state’s 50 highest-scoring school districts of the last decade, including No. 1, writes Ethan Lott for the…
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Chester County Leadership: Andrea Youndt, CEO, Chester County Food Bank
Andrea Youndt, the Chester County Food Bank’s CEO, spoke with VISTA.Today about growing up in a small town in Lancaster County, the lesson about work…
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New Guide Provides a Trail to Chester County’s Ice Cream Shoppes, Parlors, and Stands
Oftentimes the best way to cap off a fun summer day is by enjoying something sweet. For Chester County residents, that leaves plenty of choices,…
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VISTA Careers – County of Chester
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers full-time employees competitive and flexible benefits packages…
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Hit Hard by Charter School Payments, Local School Districts Seek Reform
There’s a looming financial crisis for public schools trying to meet payments for students moving to charter schools, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. School…
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Citadel Credit Union Builds Strength in Education, Honors 21 Local Teachers with Heart of Learning Award
In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel Credit Union for going above…
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Check Out Where Each TCHS Campus Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s 84 Vocational Public Schools
There are 84 vocational public schools serving 11,568 students in Pennsylvania, and three of them are located right here in Chester County: TCHS (Technical College…
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Six Schools from Chester, Delaware Counties Awarded in ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Video Contest
As the nation continues to face a reported 500,000 unfilled jobs in the manufacturing industry, students from across Chester and Delaware counties were recently recognized…
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Looking to Secure a Steady Supply of Fresh Food This Summer? Join One of These CSAs in Chester County
Joining a CSA (community-supported agriculture) is the best way to ensure you receive a steady supply of prime summer produce from local farms, writes Jenn…
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Chester County Home to Nine of U.S. News & World Report’s 50 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to nine of the 50 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania, including No. 2, according to new rankings from U.S. News &…
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Finalists Compete Today in WCU’s Virtual Business Idea Pitch Presented by Meridian Bank
Anyone who wants to start a business should watch budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in the annual Business Idea Competition hosted by West Chester University’s…
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Check Out Where Homes Are Selling the Fastest in Chester County
With many buyers looking for a home in Chester County and not enough available inventory, sales are red hot, writes Cynthia Henry for The Philadelphia…
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Chester County May Be One of the Hotspots for These Loud Insects That Have Spent the Last 17 Years Underground
Brood X cicadas are set to surface by the millions after 17 years underground, and Chester County might be one of the hotspots for the…
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Chester County Boasts a Handful of the 50 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania for 2021
Chester County is home to five of the 50 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new report published by Niche.com.…
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NPR: West Chester Native the Oft-Forgotten Architect of the Civil Rights Movement
Although his name is not easily recognized beyond Chester County, West Chester native Bayard Rustin is one of the Black visionaries who have shaped the…
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Frustrated Chester County Officials, Residents Want to Know: Where’s the Vaccine? These Numbers Tell the Story
Chester County is frustrated that it is receiving fewer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by population than counties much smaller, writes Maria Panaritis for The…
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