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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The Secret Weapon of High-Net-Worth Individuals Is Their Network
We already know that in real estate it is location, location, location. When it comes to getting exposed to alternative wealth strategies, being exposed to…
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Brandywine Museum of Art’s New Jamie Wyeth Exhibition Offers Look Into Artist’s World of Horror and Beauty
The new Jamie Wyeth exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art provides viewers with a chance to peer into the Chadds Ford artist’s world of…
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C&N Welcomes Joe Bifolco as SVP, Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager
Joe Bifolco has joined the Commercial Lending team at C&N as SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager based in Chesterbrook. In his role, Bifolco will focus…
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Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia’s First Woman Mayor, Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Lincoln University
Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, has received her honorary doctorate from Lincoln University, reports staff for CBS News Philadelphia. Parker, who is the 100th mayor of…
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Unlock Your Earning Potential: Theses Are The Top Philadelphia Area Gig Jobs
The gig economy is thriving across the Philadelphia area, offering gig workers and independent contractors a plethora of opportunities for flexibility you won’t find at a full-time job and matching a…
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Vanguard Renews Efforts to Get Customers to Embrace Online Banking
Malvern-based investment behemoth Vanguard Group is planning to raise brokerage fees in a renewed attempt to get its holdout customers to embrace online banking, writes…
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Longwood Gardens’ Peter Zale Earns Top Honors in Orchid Conservation from American Orchid Society
Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation Horticulture and Plant Breeding at Longwood Gardens, has been honored with the prestigious Philip E. Keenan Award by the…
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Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch…
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Westtown Home to New Shop Directly Dedicated to Kids Toys, Clothes, Accessories, and More
Design Life Kids, a new shop in Westtown, directly caters to kids’ fashion, toys and games, furniture, and more, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily…
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A Hole in One: How LinkedIn Can Help You Ace Your Networking Game
While golf is a social sport, LinkedIn is a networking tool. Both require strategy and patience to succeed, and you must understand the rules. In…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9
Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit is at the Chester County History…
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A Staple of West Chester for Decades, Fairman’s Skate Shop Closes for Good
Fairman’s, which held a prominent spot at 43 West Gay Street in West Chester, has closed its doors for good this week after 47 years…
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Exton Native, Former NFL Star Strives to Do His Best On and Off the Field
Exton native Matt Ryan just announced his retirement from professional football, yet he’s far from retiring from his charity and donation work that he has…
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QVC Summit Sees Bradley Cooper Handing Out Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Las Vegas
The West Coast got a taste of the East Coast last week at QVC’s Age of Possibility summit in Las Vegas. Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation To Host Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit May 9
On May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will present its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit will be held at the…
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Now an Elite Scholar, Downingtown STEM Student Earns National Merit Corporate Scholarship
Maryann Nazareth, a student at Downingtown STEM Academy, has earned a National Merit Corporate Scholarship, making her one of the most elite scholars in the…
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Builder Toll Brothers Buys 22-Acre Site in Downingtown with Plans for Development
Toll Brothers has purchased a 22-acre site in Downingtown with plans to construct 89 townhouses on the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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Bridging the Past with the Future: Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Unveils New Logo and Website
The bridge logo of the nationally recognized, retainer-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group is well-established not just in its home territory of Chester Springs but…
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