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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Three Chester County Country Clubs Featured on List of Region’s Most Asset-Rich Country Club
Three Chester County country clubs placed among ten nonprofit country clubs in the region with the largest asset values in 2022, write Andy Medici and…
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West Chester Medallic Artist Designs Commemorative Quarter Honoring ‘Queen of Salsa’
West Chester medallic artist Phebe Hemphill designed the commemorative quarter honoring the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hemphill…
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Vanguard’s Ginene Lewis Among Businesswomen Shaping Greater Philadelphia
Ginene Lewis, Assistant General Counsel at Malvern-based Vanguard Group, is one of the 36 businesswomen who are shaping Greater Philadelphia, writes Lisa Dukart for the…
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Chester Springs Teen Wins National 4-H Youth in Action Award Plus Scholarship
Ronak Suchindra, a 17-year-old 4-H member from Chester Springs, is going full “STEM” ahead as a $5,000 scholarship recipient and 2025 National 4-H Council Youth…
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Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern is a Hidden Gem of Art, Craft, Creativity
Located atop the rolling hills of Valley Forge Mountain, the Wharton Esherick Museum is a true hidden gem that bursts with art, craft, and creativity,…
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ACJ Employee Spotlight: Meet Our President, Kimberly McGuane
As American Community Journals (ACJ) celebrates ten years of delivering positive news across the Delaware Valley, we continue highlighting the talented individuals who have driven…
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Jersey Shore Mansion Built by Former Owner of Downingtown Motor Inn on Market for $13.9M
A 15-bedroom, 16-and-a-half-bathroom Jersey Shore mansion built by late Philadelphia banker and hotelier Daniel Tabas, former owner of Downingtown Motor Inn, has hit the market…
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Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The…
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Jim and Mia Cassady Are Bringing Pickleball Centers to Delaware County
Glen Mills native Jim Cassady has given up his job in digital marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb so he can saturate Delaware County with pickleball…
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Despite Being Sent Home, Malvern Contestant on ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Delights in ‘Successful Journey’
Malvern contestant Charles Ling was sent home from The Golden Bachelorette last week but despite fans’ sadness, Ling said he leaves with a different form…
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The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the…
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Washington Post: Kennett Square Leads Nation’s Mushroom Production Amid Industry Boom
Kennett Square, the unofficial Mushroom Capital of the World, continues to dominate mushroom production in the nation amid the industry’s boom, writes Laura Reiley for…
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Malvern Father a Fan Favorite on First Season of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
Charles L. of Malvern has become a fan favorite on the first season of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette thanks to his wholesome disposition and strong…
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Chester Springs Woman One of Nation’s First Patients for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Karen Chung of Chester Springs has received one of the nation’s first treatments for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, write Yukare Nakayama and Cherise Lynch for NBC10…
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Downingtown Now Has a Sister City in the United Kingdom
Downingtown has linked to Bradninch Devon in the United Kingdom as a sister city, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Downingtown was named…
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps:…
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Forbes: Vanguard Continues to Lead as Innovator in Money Management Business
Since it was founded in 1975, Malvern-based Vanguard has been known as the biggest innovator in the money management business, writes Randy Bean for Forbes. …
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Glenmoore to Get New Million-Dollar Neighborhood
Glenmoore – called The Village by locals – will soon be home to a million-dollar home neighborhood currently under development at the former Heim Farm,…
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