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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Coatesville Native Battling Tourette Syndrome Gains Confidence Through Swimming
Coatesville native Lauren Wolstenholme lives with Tourette syndrome. While the journey to self-acceptance and love wasn’t easy, she found herself through swimming and is now…
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12-Year-Old Coatesville Hotel Headed to Auction Block
Recap PA Holdings has decided to put the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton up for auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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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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Known as a Pillar of Chester County Law, Carla Marino Joins Wisler Pearlstine’s Malvern Office
Wisler Pearlstine, LLP welcomes Carla Marino, a respected Chester County attorney, to its Malvern office as a partner in the firm’s Family Law practice. Marino concentrates her practice in all…
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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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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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Exton Doctor Working to Offer Improved Healthcare at Lower Cost
Dr. Christine Meyer, a primary care doctor in Exton, is always looking or ways to provide better care for her patients, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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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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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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Phoenixville Gets New Coffee Shop, Bakery Thanks to Nonprofit Organizations Coming Together
260 Bridge Cafe is Phoenixville’s newest coffee shop and bakery located on the former site of the Black Walnut Winery, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Maximizes Its Impact Through Powerful Partnerships
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation (FBCF), formerly known as The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, was founded in 2008 with a clear mission to improve local communities…
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For Many Local Shoppers, Amazon Offers Convenience, But Also Some Guilt
Many Chester County shoppers have a love/hate relationship with Amazon, and are trying to at least reduce their spending at the e-commerce giant, writes Erin…
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Starting Small at Farmers Market in Downingtown, Auntie Anne’s Now Has Over 2,000 Locations Worldwide
The popular mall staple, Auntie Anne’s, has been serving delicious pretzels and treats for over three decades, but it started as a small business right…
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Couple Looking to Settle Down Builds ‘Low-Maintenance,’ Sustainable Home in West Chester
When they could not find a home to settle down with their son, Kevin and Nadia Young decided to build their personal haven in 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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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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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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Thriller Writer, a Lower Merion Grad, Shares Her Home Library with The Washington Post
Lisa Scottoline, a best-selling author of thrillers and historical fiction, loves to pay it forward to other authors by buying their books, writes Nora Krug…
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