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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Five Trails in Your Neighborhood to Try Out This Summer
Did you know there are more than 411 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia region? That’s right, the Circuit Trails is an expansive network…
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Chester County Earns National Recognition for GIS Project and Digital Excellence
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized the Chester County Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) as a 2024 Achievement Award recipient for…
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The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is…
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Aqua PA Secures Nearly $78M in Low-Interest Loans for 133,000+ Feet of Water Mains, New Fire Hydrants
Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure across Pennsylvania.…
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Why Taylor Swift’s Career Is a Masterclass in Alternative Investment
Taylor Swift and her team are a genius organization, to be this popular for this long and put out a product that changes but keeps original…
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Partnership with American Community Journals a Cornerstone of Church Farm School’s Marketing Efforts
Donors are vital to ensuring that Church Farm School can carry out its mission — which runs in stark contrast to that of most private…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities,…
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I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes: There Is an ‘Alt’ For That
Typically people begin worrying about taxes as their W-2s start to come in. But, to better prepare for next year’s taxes, now is the time…
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Chester County Farmers Working Through Suffocating Heat Wave to Ensure Business Goes As Usual
Chester County farmers who produce the majority of the mushrooms eaten in the United States are ensuring business continues as usual despite the suffocating heat…
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With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan’s New Movie Is ‘Very Scary and Hitchcockian’ Ride
The upcoming thriller Trap by Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan is a “very scary and Hitchcockian” ride, according to the popular director, writes Chris Compendio…
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Prepare for Day Filled with New Sights and Adventures When Visiting Malvern
If you are considering visiting Malvern, prepare for a day filled with new sights and adventures, from museums to delicious dining to axe-throwing fun and…
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These Montgomery County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and include…
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Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit
Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Museum of Art is presenting In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone, writes staff for Chester County Press. The presentation will display…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Awards 15 Scholarships to Employees
Freedom Village at Brandywine hosted its 18th annual awards ceremony in the Greg Welch Auditorium on the Freedom Village campus, where 15 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships. Completely funded…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it…
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