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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As West Chester’s Fullthrottle Grows Rapidly, New CEO Aims for Even Faster Growth
West Chester-based Fullthrottle.ai is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philadelphia region, but new CEO Ken Kennedy wants to go even faster, writes Ryan…
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Saquon Barkley and Fiancée Anna Congdon Celebrate Historic Contract with Eagles
Saquon Barkley and fiancée Anna Congdon, who bought a mansion in Malvern with their two children, are celebrating the player’s historic new contract with the…
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Chrisetta’s Kitchen Offers West African Cuisine Out of West Chester Church
West Chester’s culinary scene has recently expanded with the opening of Chrisetta’s Kitchen, writes Cara Corridoni for Hello, West Chester. Started by chef Chrisetta Nyepan,…
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One Chester County Company Lands on Forbes Best Midsize Employers List
One Chester County company has found its place on the recently published Forbes 2025 America’s Best Large Employers List, write Rachel Rabkin Peachman and staff…
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Historic Bistro Now Called ‘The Pear’ Reopens in West Chester
The historic Blue Pear Bistro has officially reopened in West Chester as simply The Pear, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant was…
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Qurate, Parent Company of West Chester-Based QVC, Rebrands as QVC Group
Qurate, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, officially changed its name to QVC Group, and is now trading under “QVCGA,” “QVCGB,” and “QVCGP” symbols,…
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Two Chester County Companies Make Forbes 2025 List of Best Large Employers
Two Chester County companies have found a place on the recently published Forbes 2025 America’s Best Large Employers List. For the last decade, the publication…
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Philadelphia County Sees One of Largest Population Declines in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the few shrinking states in the U.S., with Philadelphia County among those leading the largest population declines, writes Jess Thomson for…
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Food Hall Brand Wonder Expands into Greater Philadelphia with New Location Coming to Chesco
Food hall brand Wonder is planning on opening ten new locations in Greater Philadelphia before the end of the year, including one in West Chester,…
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Cinnamon Bun Business Takes Off in West Chester, Offering a Delicious Treat in Every Bite
West Chester-based Hank’s Cinnamon Buns shows that every bite of a cinnamon bun can be delicious, not just the cinnamon-sugar center or icing-top, writes Jenn…
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These Stores Are Ready to Help With Your Delaware County Antiquing
Have a yearning to do some Delaware County antiquing? Several stores in and around the county can accommodate your search for past treasures, writes Kylee…
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Eagleview in Exton One of 20 Projects to Watch in Philadelphia Region
The Eagleview community in Exton is one of the 20 development projects across the Philadelphia region to watch in 2025, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul…
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How Malvern’s Eerie History Makes for an Intriguing Tourist Destination
Malvern’s history makes it one of the most unconventional towns in Pennsylvania, writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. The borough’s history of wartime violence has…
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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,840 feet of aging water mains in Tredyffrin, Thornbury, and Easttown Townships, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes are being…
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West Chester’s Andiario Receives Its Second James Beard Semifinalist Nod
Andiario, Anthony Andiario’s renowned West Chester establishment, has received a semifinalist nomination for the James Beard Foundation’s 2025 Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic Award, writes Ben Silver…
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Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting These Chester County Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month is the perfect time to celebrate and support Chester County’s Black-owned businesses, which offer a diverse range of products and services, write…
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West Grove Landfill Partners with French Energy Company to Turn Waste Into Renewable Natural Gas
The Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority has teamed up with the French company Waga Energy to convert degraded landfill waste into renewable natural gas, writes…
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Lincoln University Students Celebrate Legacy of Black Excellence and Progress
As Black History Month returns, students at Lincoln University – the nation’s first degree-granting historically Black university – reaffirm their commitment to honoring the legacy…
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