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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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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Saturday Is National Trails Day, Chester County Trail Club Has 3 Hikes Scheduled
Saturday is National Trails Day, an event the local Chester County Trail Club will celebrate with three hikes in the county. The group plans an…
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Did You Know?
Chester County is the best educated county in the state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, of Chester County’s population 25 years or older, 93%…
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Substantial County Population Growth Stands Out Among Philly Suburbs
Chester County’s substantial population growth from April 2010 to July 2013 highlighted the latest U.S. Census estimates for the entire Philadelphia region, according to a…
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Chester County Is Nation’s Mushroom Capital
Though its leading agricultural product has local roots more than a century deep, Kennett Square is experiencing a modern mushroom boom. “Mushrooms are high in…
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Citadel Honors Three Chester County Teachers
The incredible impact on students made by the hard work and dedication of three Chester County area teachers was heralded last week through the bestowal…
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Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell’s Dispatch From China
Commissioner Terence Farrell, who is in Yongchuan district in southwestern China on a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate business and cultural ties with…
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Chesco Chamber Emerging Leaders BBQ
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County Adds Election Function To App For Tuesday’s Primary
In anticipation of primary election day on Tuesday, May 20th, Chester County has added a 2014 Election function to its recently launched mobile app ChescoCONNECT.…
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West Goshen Fitness Center Thriving
A new sports and fitness gym in West Goshen has made business partners out of former competitors. Beau Westoff and Brian Chamberlain started their Ignite…
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Commissioner Terence Farrell’s 2nd Dispatch From China
Four days into my China journey. The good news; [my] missing suitcase finally arrived. All is good! Caveat: My impressions follow, some based on the…
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