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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Bucks County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she…
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Pennsylvania American Water Begins $4.3 Million Coatesville System Upgrade
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a mile of water main in Coatesville to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water…
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Central Bucks South Alum Hits Forbes ’30 Under 30′ for The Next Step Program’s Disability Services
Central Bucks South graduate and The Next Step Program founder Josh Fields landed the Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list due to his advocacy for adults…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera, of ‘Jackass’ Fame, Receives Shoutout From Mark Wahlberg for His Sobriety
West Chester native Bam Margera, the former Jackass star, announced he is more than 100 days sober and credited his girlfriend, the gym, and skateboarding…
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West Grove Family Hopes to Bring Their Baby Son Home for Christmas
A West Grove family has one holiday wish: to find a skilled, in-home nurse who would enable them to bring their baby boy home for…
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Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.
Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County.…
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Nomination Period Opens for 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has opened the nomination period for its annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2024. The program…
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Fairhill in Bucks County’s Scenic Hilltop Once Had Vista of Seven Counties
To this day, Fairhill in Upper Bucks County offers stunning views of nature that in the past would offer glimpses of seven counties whenever the…
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Chester County Native 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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Bucks County Among Top 5 with Most Bridges in Pennsylvania
Bridges are exciting and important pieces of infrastructure that bring together otherwise distant places, and all of the Philadelphia collar counties, including Bucks County, have…
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Elevating Your Business with the Right A/V System: 6 Key Considerations
Across the Philadelphia region, businesses are focusing on upgrading their technological infrastructure and the quest for a robust audiovisual system is becoming increasingly essential. As…
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34 Cultural Organizations to Receive More Than $260,000 from PECO’s Powering the Arts Program
PECO has awarded 34 grants totaling $264,000 to arts institutions and cultural organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania through its competitive grants program, PECO Powering the Arts. From using…
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Becoming Judge of Elections Helped Chester County Man Clear His 2020 Election Suspicions
Jay Schneider, a nearly lifelong Chester County resident, harbored some suspicions about the 2020 election, but training to become a judge of elections helped to…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jessica Chappell, Executive Director, Safe Harbor of Chester County
Jessica Chappell, executive director of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in West Bradford, Chester County, and her lifelong…
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Local Manufacturing Continues to Modernize and Compete on a Global Scale
In the Philadelphia area, Haverford Systems is acting as a technological catalyst, aiding local manufacturers in embracing modern solutions to compete on a global stage.…
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Bucks County Partnership with Collar Counties Aims for Affordable Electricity
The Bucks County partnership with surrounding counties aims to keep the power on in an efficient and cost-reductive way, writes Peg Quan for the Bucks…
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Unlocking the Charm: Navigating the Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast Scene
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was an explosion of Lancaster County Bed and Breakfasts. Amid this uptick, a group of innkeepers decided…
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Eagles’ Head Coach Nick Sirianni to Speak on Football, Faith, and Family Values at Chester County Event
Nick Sirianni enters his third season as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles with a combined 23-11 record, which marks the most wins by any…
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