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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Four Chester County Restaurants Offering Cozy Fireside Dining this Winter
Chester County residents have plenty of local spots to visit for cozy fireside dining this winter, write Ben Silver and Anne E. Hill for Main…
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Residential Future of Kennett Square’s NVF Site Debated
During the January 5 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting, debate and opposition emerged on whether to advertise rezoning the National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) company site from industrial to…
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Pennsylvania Public Colleges Received No State Funding Increase This Year
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, which includes Cheyney University, is operating this year with no increases in state funding, writes Susan Snyder for…
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Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare Sells for $1 Billion in Fifth-Round Auction
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare has agreed on its sale to 101 West State Street for $1.02 billion following five rounds of bidding last week, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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New Garden’s $300 Million Mixed-Use Project Could Ease Chester County Housing Crunch
Baltimore-based Stonewall Capital recently acquired a 187-acre property in New Garden Township with plans for a $300 million mixed-use development, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local…
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Get to Know Coatesville’s Johnny Weir’s Figure Skating Legacy Ahead of TV Show Debut
Johnny Weir, the American figure skater turned television personality, is drawing attention again with his inclusion on Peacock’s The Traitors Season 4, writes Russell Steinberg for Us Magazine. …
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125-Room Great Valley Hotel Sells for $10.4 Million to BNS Associates
Moody National REIT II, a Houston real estate investment trust, has sold the 125-key Hampton Inn Philadelphia Great Valley Malvern in Frazer to BNS Associates for $10.4…
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Former Exton Office Building Converted into 32-Unit Apartment Building
A vacant office building in Exton has been redeveloped into a suburban rarity, an apartment building with 24 studio units and eight single-bedroom apartments, writes Joseph N. DiStefano…
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Atlanta Falcons Appoint Exton’s Matt Ryan to New President of Football Role
Matt Ryan, a native of Exton and Penn Charter graduate, has been appointed as the inaugural president of football for the Atlanta Falcons, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia…
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Leadership Changes Underway at Wayne’s Teleflex Following CEO Exit
Wayne-based Teleflex is undergoing a leadership transition with CEO Liam Kelly stepping down and Dr. Stephen Klasko, former Jefferson Health chief, appointed as the medical device…
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Malvern’s Saquon Barkley Advocates for Blood Donation in American Red Cross Partnership
Malvern resident Saquon Barkley partners with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations among his family and fans during January, National Blood Month, writes Natasha Dye for People. …
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Amid Broader Restructuring, Avelo Airlines Eliminates Four Routes at Wilmington Airport
Avelo Airlines is cutting four routes at Wilmington Airport as part of a broader restructuring, leaving Chester County travelers with fewer destination choices, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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Chester County Swears In Newly Elected Officials and Judges
As the New Year begins, Chester County’s newly elected officials and judges assumed their roles after being officially sworn in during a weekend ceremony with…
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New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square
Square Roots Community Initiative, a nonprofit that supports the Kennett Square area, will open a new American restaurant and cocktail bar in Kennett this summer, writes Emma Dooling…
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Coatesville’s Last Remaining Bank Acquired for $55 Million
Founded more than a century ago, Presence Bank, Coatesville’s last remaining bank, has been acquired by Norwood Financial Corp. in a $54.9 million deal, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
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More Than a Mall: 7 Reasons Why the King of Prussia Mall Thrives While Other Regional Malls Struggle
Across the country, shopping malls are fighting for relevance. Once-busy corridors and courtyards now sit quiet. Anchor department stores have vanished. In many communities, the…
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TruMark Financial, TruMark Financial Cares Foundation Contribute $24K to Support Local Food Pantries
TruMark Financial Credit Union recently extended extra support to local organizations to enhance hunger-relief initiatives across our region, including: In addition to efforts made by the…
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Phoenixville Shopping Center Shadow-Anchored by Acme Supermarket Sells for $7.4 Million
A 33,000-square-foot shopping center near downtown Phoenixville that is fully occupied and shadow-anchored by Acme, sold in November for nearly $7.4 million, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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