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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This Chester County Town Ranked Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania in 2024
Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful states to live in whether you like the mountains, open space for farmlands and parks, or bustling cities…
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Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn Named as a ‘City and State’ Above & Beyond Award Recipient
Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn, who was recently promoted to Director of Organizational Change Management, has been named as one of City and State’s Above…
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Du Pont Family Member and Venture Capital Entrepreneur Hints Future Innovation at Longwood Gardens
A du Pont family entrepreneur is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square’s…
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Over the Last 10 Years, Philadelphia Region Sees Surge in Active Apprenticeships
A growing number of industries are offering apprenticeships, hoping to attract new talent by offering free education and long-term career options, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of April Business Webinars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and…
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With Start of Spring, Local Amish Community Prepares for ‘Mud Sales’
With spring just around the corner, the local Amish community is once again starting up its tradition that dates back to the 1960s: mud sales,…
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How A/V Equipment Can Transform Learning and Development with Haverford Systems
In both corporate and educational environments, training rooms serve as a hub for learning and development. These spaces facilitate knowledge transfer, skill building, and collaboration,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs More than 17,000 Feet of Water Mains in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania is installing approximately 17,000 feet of water mains in West Brandywine and Caln townships and Downingtown Borough. The company is tying in ductile…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or…
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Freedom Village’s 4th Musical Raises $4K for Scholarship, Outreach
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Village Players, a group of resident actors, premiered their fourth musical, “Oh! Horrors, It’s Murder,” directed and produced by Fran Doyle…
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March Could Bring Some Northern Lights to Southern Pennsylvania
March could be the month that Southern Pennsylvania gets some Northern Lights (aurora borealis). While not very common, when the conditions are right, states like…
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Fred Hubler of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Shares How To Build Wealth by Investing in the Promise of Infrastructure
Look around the United States and you will see aging infrastructure and risks of potential failure. The positive for investors is there are investment opportunities…
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Bucks County Drinkers Love Whiskey, Red Wine Reports Pennsylvania Liquor Control Boards
In addition to whisky, Bucks County drinkers love red table wines and have spent over $27.5 million on this classic last year, writes Damon C.…
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These Four Women Made Significant Impact on Chester County, Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to remember local women who helped shape both Chester County and Pennsylvania, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines…
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Zulily, Defunct Former Sister Company to West Chester-Based QVC, Gets New Owner
Beyond Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, has acquired the intellectual property and brand assets of Zulily, a defunct former sister company of West…
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Daughter of Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Set to Release Debut Director Film
Willistown resident Ishana Night Shyamalan is following in the footsteps of her famous director father, M. Night Shyamalan, according to a staff report from the…
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Send in the Birds: Eliminating Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternflies Through Avian Assistance
The ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies over the past few years have been to step, squish, and squash them. But as the battle…
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Qurate Plans to Take QVC ‘Out of the Studio and Into the World’
Qurate Retail Group, owner of West Chester-based QVC, reported its fourth-quarter results last week, writes David Moin for the Sourcing Journal. While the company recorded…
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