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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How the Upcoming SNAP Freeze Will Impact Chester County and How You Can Help
While a potential SNAP freeze is set to impact millions of Pennsylvanians, food banks and services throughout Chester County are here to help, writes Maria…
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Eagleview Educator and Keynote Speaker Christine Miles Talks Solving Education’s Listening Crisis
Christine Miles, an educator, author, and keynote speaker from Eagleview, has made it her mission to address the crisis of listening in education, writes Nupur…
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Four Chester County Companies Make List of Top 50 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Region
Four Chester County companies have found their place on the list of the 50 largest women-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the…
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Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
The Revolution that changed the world was born right here in the Delaware Valley, in the muddy crossroads of Chester County, the meeting houses of…
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the…
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As Remote Work Wanes, Malvern’s Maverick Mindshare Stands Firm
With remote work declining this year, the Malvern-based Maverick Mindshare remains among the companies still embracing it, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According…
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Malvern’s Baker Industries Creates Meaningful Employment for Those Overlooked in Workforce
Baker Industries, based in Malvern, provides meaningful employment opportunities and a renewed sense of purpose for individuals who are often overlooked in the workforce, writes…
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Amid Government Shutdown, Citadel Credit Union Offers Loan and Payment Relief to Local Families
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, thousands of local families across the Greater Philadelphia region are feeling the financial strain from delayed paychecks to…
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Abrams Realty’s Plan for Exton Square Redevelopment Rejected
Abrams Realty & Development plans to file a lawsuit following the West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors’ rejection of its master plan to redevelop the…
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Toll Brothers Plans Massive Age-Restricted Community on 100 Exton Acres
Toll Brothers has paid $70 million for a 100-acre site in Exton, where it plans to construct its largest age-restricted residential development in the Philadelphia…
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Accidental Overdose Deaths in Chester County Hit Lowest Level Since 2015
In 2024, Chester County has reported 69 accidental overdose deaths linked to drug and alcohol use, marking the county’s lowest total since 2015, writes Kenny…
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old designer has sold tens of…
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Identifying HBO’s ‘Task’ Filming Locations in Chester County
HBO’s hit show Task has put Chester County in the spotlight, with scenes filmed across the area, from Coatesville to Phoenixville and beyond, write Nick…
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Kennett Square’s Kicker Shay Barker Set to Follow Older Brother to Division I Football Next Fall
Kennett Square kicker Shay Barker is set to follow his older brother Ryan Barker into Division I level next fall, when he joins Syracuse University,…
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Vanguard Competitors Gain Opportunity to Adopt Investment Giant’s Tax-Busting Fund Structure
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has reaped the benefits of a unique structure that transferred the advantages of an exchange-traded fund onto its largest mutual funds for…
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Three Chester County Restaurants Rank Among the Most Vital in Philadelphia Region
The 76, an annual list by The Philadelphia Inquirer, recently honored three Chester County spots as some of the most vital in the Philadelphia region,…
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Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Unveils New Projects, Including One with ‘The Notebook’ Author
Willistown Township filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan has been busy with two projects lately: a new show, Magic 8 Ball, and a horror-romance novel he worked…
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