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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QVC Summit Sees Bradley Cooper Handing Out Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Las Vegas
The West Coast got a taste of the East Coast last week at QVC’s Age of Possibility summit in Las Vegas. Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny…
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Bridging the Past with the Future: Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Unveils New Logo and Website
The bridge logo of the nationally recognized, retainer-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group is well-established not just in its home territory of Chester Springs but…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration…
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Diversify Your Portfolio: The Art Of Selecting Alternative Investments
Let’s face it, the world of alternative investments is big and getting bigger. So what should you look for when selecting an alternative investment? The…
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Forbes: Chester County’s Victory Brewing Company Among Largest Craft Breweries in the United States
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing America’s small and independent breweries, released its annual review of production figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry,…
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Prestigious Award for PTZOptics Underscores Chester County’s Growing Influence in the Tech Industry
Downingtown-based PTZOptics has marked another milestone in the technology sector by winning the prestigious Product of the Year Award at the 2024 NAB Show in…
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Longwood Gardens Listed as a Top 25 Botanical Garden and Conservatory
Throughout time, the Earth’s flower and plant being has always been a timeless beauty that many people love to explore through local botanical gardens and…
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These Must-Try Chester County Restaurants Will Have You Coming Back for More
There are many delicious and lively dining spots, all right here in Chester County, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philadelphia. No matter what dining experience…
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Area Man Is Brains Behind Booming Amish Cannabis Business
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth…
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Amidst Continued Growth, Citadel Credit Union Reinforces Commitment to the Communities It Serves
Citadel Credit Union is reinforcing its dedication to supporting the communities it serves across Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties through ongoing community…
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Bucks County Lawmaker Kristin Marcell Champions House Bill that Aims to Enhance Senior Care
Bucks County lawmaker Kristin Marcell is behind Pennsylvania’s newly passed bill that aims to improve care in nursing facilities across the state, writes Jeff Werner…
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Chester County Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Highland Township’s Robert McNeil
One of the faces of philanthropy in Chester County has died. Highland Township’s Robert McNeil, who founded the Chester County Food Bank in 2009 and…
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Patrick Hart Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
Meridian Bank has appointed Patrick Hart to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. As part of the bank’s Chester County team, he’ll partner…
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Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best…
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West Chester Home Listed for $8.8 Million Feels Like Living in a ‘Piece of Art’
A 24,000-square-foot West Chester home made up entirely of concrete, steel, and glass hit the market recently for $8.8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna…
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Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu…
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Two Local Distilleries Make ‘Best of’ List for Philadelphia Area
There’s a much stronger regional presence in state liquor stores these days thanks to an explosion of local distilleries in the Philadelphia area, writes Bradford…
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