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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Qurate to Rebrand as It Shifts Focus on Social Media, Livestreaming
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, will rebrand as QVC Group as it shifts focus to social media and livestreaming, writes…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis…
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As the Region’s Pillar of Positive News, American Community Journals Celebrates 10 Years of Local Impact
The media industry has undergone an unprecedented transformation in the last quarter-century, with traditional news outlets facing significant challenges that threaten their survival. A steady…
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Oliver Heating & Cooling Gets Boost from Firstrust Bank and Eagles as Winner of Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Oliver Heating & Cooling is the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new program…
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World Market Opens Location in Downingtown with Rave Reviews
World Market opened in Downingtown on Oct. 23, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Located at Brandywine Square at 1050 E. Lancaster Ave.,…
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Second Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Chester County
Trader Joe’s is planning to open its second store in Chester County in Berwyn, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul…
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Defunct West Chester Startup in Hot Water with Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are suing the failed West Chester startup LifeBrand, its former corporate sponsor, for allegedly failing to pay for the final year of…
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Longwood Gardens Named Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in the World
Longwood Gardens has been named the most beautiful botanical garden in the world, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. In June, the United Kingdom’s…
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Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th
Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years old on Halloween. As she…
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Partnership with ACJ Helps Chester County Food Bank Amplify Its Mission, Deepen Its Impact
With traditional media in decline and the coverage of positive news dwindling, American Community Journals has pioneered an innovative model for local news and branded…
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Beloved Radio Broadcaster and Longtime 6abc Host from Exton, Passes Away at 76
Walter “Wally” Kennedy, of Exton, a beloved KYW anchor and longtime 6abc host, died on Oct. 30 aged 76, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia…
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Woman-Owned Vintage Shop Opens in Downtown West Chester
Clara Mae Company is a boutique store in downtown West Chester and seeks to offer unique clothing items and other one-of-a-kind goodies, writes Bill Rettew…
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After 10 Years of Popularity, Iron Hill Brewery’s Phoenixville Location Closes
Iron Hill Brewery, popular in Phoenixville for over a decade, has permanently closed, according to employees, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. While it’s unclear what…
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VISTA Today Celebrates 10-Year Partnership with Chester County Economic Development Council
Celebrating a decade of impactful storytelling, VISTA Today, BUCKSCO Today’s sister publication, marks its 10-year anniversary as a trusted voice capturing the stories that shape…
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ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley
While data informs most of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options.…
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Downingtown’s Will Howard Eager to Show Penn State What They Missed as He Faces Them on Field
Downingtown West graduate and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is returning to Pennsylvania this weekend for a game against Penn State, with something to prove,…
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Montgomery County Declares Severe Drought Warning
Montgomery County is now under severe drought conditions, marking one of the driest Octobers in recorded history, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. According to…
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