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 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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Watch Out, Wawa! Southern Chester County-Based Landhope Farms Relaunches Expansion Plans
Landhope Farms, a convenience store with locations in Unionville, Kennett Square, and Oxford, is expanding in Chester County, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local…
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Ding Dong! LinkedIn Calling, Copyright Tips, & Other Bell Trivia
Ding Dong! LinkedIn Calling! LinkedIn just added a bell feature. Read on for terrific tips about music for videos, copyright, and other bell trivia. Learn…
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Chester County Commissioners Sign on to National Opioid Settlement; County to Receive $15.5 Million
Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This follows a vote by the…
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Three Business Luminaries with Ties to Chester County Among This Year’s Philly Power 100
City & State Pennsylvania has published its 2021 Philly Power 100 list, and three people with Chester County ties have made the cut. Comcast CEO…
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East High Students Organize Silent Auction Dec. 16 to Benefit Home of the Sparrow
Three seniors from East High School in West Chester have organized a silent auction fundraiser Thursday, Dec. 16, to benefit Home of the Sparrow in…
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Following Sale Collapse, Tower Health to Close Brandywine, Jennersville Hospitals
Tower Health will close Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals following the collapse of their sale to Canyon Atlantic Partners due to the lack of secure financing,…
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South Coventry-Based Homebuilder Discusses the Explosive Growth of HOAs
While homeowners associations (HOAs) aim to protect property values, they also can limit a homeowner’s personal choices. Peter Rotelle, homebuilder and owner of Rotelle Development…
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Does New Owner of Jennersville, Brandywine Hospitals Have the Right Prescription to Cure Their Financial Ills?
As Canyon Atlantic Partners is poised to take control of Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals in 2021, industry insiders are watching carefully. Some question if the…
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3 PA Grants Recently Announced to Help Food Banks and Housing Revitalization in Chester County
Three grants were recently announced by Governor Tom Wolf under Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program. These Pennsylvania Grants will help food banks and pantries around Chester…
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Best in Class: Chester County Home to Two of the 100 Best Public High Schools in America
Chester County is home to two of the 100 Best Public High Schools in America, according to new rankings by Stacker. Stacker’s rankings are derived…
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