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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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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Nearby Chester County Neighbors Raise Concerns About Wawa and Sheetz Wrecking ‘Suburban Oasis’
Both Wawa and Sheetz aim to build their convenience stores at the same Phoenixville intersection, but neighbors aren’t having it as they raise concerns about…
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Malvern-Based Annovis Bio to Focus Future Development of Its Experimental Drug on Early Alzheimer’s Patients
Malvern-based Annovis Bio plans to focus on patients who have the early form of Alzheimer’s disease in the future development of its experimental treatment for…
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Oldest Home in West Chester Remains a Symbol of History Throughout Region
The Dower House, located at the Goshen Road intersection, is the oldest, continuously occupied home in West Chester, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. …
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Schuylkill River Sojourn Sees Most Participants in Its 26-year History
Schuylkill River Sojourn, a 7-day, 112-mile river ride organized by Schuylkill River Greenways, recently recorded the highest number of participants in its 26-year history, writes…
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Operation Rebrand on LinkedIn
Sometimes, it’s the foreplay and the teasers that make things fun, especially when change is about to happen. Operation Rebrand is about to happen. The…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential landmark funding from the Delaware…
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New Film by West Chester’s Fr3deR1cK Taylor Is Art, Documentary, and Social Commentary All in One
Pre-Existing Freedom, a new short film by West Chester’s Fr3deR1cK Taylor, is art, documentary, and social commentary, all perfectly encapsulated in 15 minutes, writes Melissa…
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New Pickleball Facilities Coming This Summer to Hatboro and Lansdale
More pickleball is coming to Montgomery County this summer with the opening of two new Dill Dinkers indoor pickleball locations, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.…
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