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 Native Battles Long-Term Effects of Childhood Cancer, CHOP Works on New Research
Raine Talley, a West Chester native, overcame leukemia as a child, but the treatment left her with several long-term effects, including new cancers, writes Nicole…
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Boasting Some of the Nation’s Top Talent, Westtown School Ensures Every Girls’ Basketball Player Shines
Westtown School boasts some of the nation’s top talent on its girls’ basketball team, and Coach Fran Burbidge has taught them all to share the…
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Malvern’s TIME Kid of the Year Has Goal of Donating Hundreds of Bikes This Holiday Season
Malvern teenager Dom Pecora hopes to once again donate hundreds of bikes this holiday season, write Wakisha Bailey and Mike Spatocco for CBS News Philadelphia. …
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CEO of Exton’s Bentley Systems Plans to Expand Company’s Philadelphia Presence
Nicholas Cumins became the first non-family CEO of Exton-based Bentley Systems in July and soon after decided to proceed with the acquisition of Philadelphia’s Cesium,…
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Chester County Town Listed Among Most UFO Sightings in Pennsylvania
West Chester has been reported as one of the “cities” with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania, according to a report by Stacker. The first…
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Malvern’s Charles Ling, Fan-Favorite ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Contestant, Reflects on His Time on Show
After a whirlwind journey as a contestant on The Golden Bachelorette, fan-favorite Charles Ling has returned to “normal life” in Malvern, writes Franki Rudnesky for…
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Paoli’s Newest Tavern from Five Star Restaurant Group Offers Cozy Community
Main Line Tavern, Paoli’s newest restaurant, offers a comfortable new space for food and community, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The tavern was…
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Freedom Village Manager Takes No. 1 Spot in Satisfaction Survey for Sixth Consecutive Year
Freedom Village manager, Life Care Services, has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year as No. 1 in resident satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities.…
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Coatesville Train Station Construction Remains on Schedule, with Hopes for Starting Service Next Year
Construction of the $70 million Coatesville Train Station remains on schedule and set to start service in about a year, writes Bill Rettew for The…
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West Chester-Based A. Duie Pyle Nearing $1 Billion Revenue Mark
Family-owned A. Duie Pyle, based in West Chester, is approaching the $1 billion revenue mark, a century after it first began operations in Coatesville, writes…
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Collection of Wyeth Paintings, Once Owned by L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter, Hits Auction Block
A collection of Wyeth paintings from the Chadds Ford family, which were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter, Linda L. Bean, is up for auction, writes…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the…
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Owner of Nomadic Pies in Kennett Square Offers Advice on Diversifying Your Thanksgiving Table
Molly Johnston, owner of Nomadic Pies in Kennett Square, believes Thanksgiving tables should feature more than just pumpkin pies, write Courtney H. Diener-Stokes and Laurel…
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Qurate to Rebrand as It Shifts Focus on Social Media, Livestreaming
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, will rebrand as QVC Group as it shifts focus to social media and livestreaming, writes…
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The Best Thanksgiving Takeout Options in Chester County
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chester County residents have plenty takeout meal options to save themselves time and dishes this holiday, write Claire Chmiel…
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Nomination Period Opens for 24th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has officially opened the nomination period for its 24-year Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. It will remain open through Jan. 15. The program honors local…
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Wall Street Journal: Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Inspired Local Woman to Become Filmmaker
Watching Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan direct inspired Melissa Davey to finally pursue filmmaking after decades of dreaming about it, writes Julie Halpert for The…
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Couple Turns Downingtown Schoolhouse Into Warm Home Filled with Antiques
Marshall Pearson and Thomas Toner turned a former Downingtown schoolhouse into a dream home filled with their collection of antique pieces and other personal touches,…
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