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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Downingtown Main Street Association Names Two Board Members
The Downingtown Main Street Association has elected Bruce Moroney, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of DNB First and Chester County author Bruce Mowday…
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US Congressmen Tour Victory Brewing’s Parkesburg Brewhouse
By Lance Knickerbocker Tuesday morning Victory Brewing’s co-Founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet led U.S. Representatives Jim Gerlach and Patrick Meehan on a tour of…
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A Brandywine Valley Reflections On Renewal And History
By Bruce E. Mowday September has been a time of renewal and reflection in the Brandywine Valley for as long as I can remember. Festivals…
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Kennett Brewing Company’s New Brew Pub Serves Up Beer, Friendship
By Shannon Maria Jones A new craft beer and dining option is coming to Southern Chester County when the Kennett Brewing Company (KBC) opens this…
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Chester County Government Course Launches In September
The Chester County School of Government, a free six-week course open to all county residents, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at…
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Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Is No Standout Among Wealthiest Americans
Pennsylvania’s richest individual, Chester County resident Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, is just another can on the wealth shelf, according to real estate firm Movoto’s map of…
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$100M And More Construction Cones Coming To Chester County
In the midst of another summer full of orange construction signs and cones, word has arrived that Chester County is in the crosshairs for more…
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Chamber Endorses Ryan Costello In 6th Congressional District
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello has won the endorsement of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry in his run to represent constituents in…
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Comcast Family Wealth Forgotten By Forbes
How does an editor of a respected national magazine focused on business, investing and accumulating wealth omit the multi-generational fortune of Comcast proportions from a…
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Santander Bank Named ‘Best’ In Western Europe, Spain, Mexico, Argentina
Santander Bank is the official bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, and apparently Europeans like the bank as well. Euromoney Magazine has named Santander, which has…
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PennDOT’s Route 202 Project Means Traffic Alerts
Working the night shift? Here’s a commuter alert for those who travel Route 202. There are nighttime lane closures this week on the northbound U.S.…
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New TMACC Team Members Improving Chester County Transportation
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) recently welcomed several new staff members. John Meisel is TMACC’s new manager of Transportation Operations and Planning, Jonathan…
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Men’s Wearhouse Purchase Of Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Is Official
Men’s Warehouse has no news about closing or merging local stores, and the word from the California-based retailer appears to be “steady as she goes,”…
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New Outpatient Hospital To Fill Unmet Southern Tier Needs
Construction has begun on a new 72,000-square-foot outpatient health care facility by Anchor Health Properties that will soon fill unmet needs for more physicians in…
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Chesco Top Pennsylvania County In NY Times Well-Off Ranking
What is the most difficult county in the United States to live in? Where ever it is it is not Chester County according to the…
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Washington Post Ranks AmerisourceBergen #1 In Pennsylvania
Last week when we noted AmerisourceBergen’s status as not just the only Chester County company included on Fortune Magazine’s Fortune 500 list, but the largest…
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State, County Sees Slight Improvement In Unemployment Figure
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is showing very slight improvement, according to the Department of Labor and Industry. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at the end…
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Progressive Grocer Recognizes Three Of ACME’s Outstanding Women Managers
Three women who help improve shopping for customers of ACME’s 10 stores in Chester County have been recognized for their outstanding retail leadership and named…
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