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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Phoenixville Entrepreneur Invents Creative Solution for Baby Bottle Refusal
Phoenixville entrepreneur Julianne Gardner has a solution for baby bottle refusal with her unique invention, writes Nydia Han for 6abc. Gardner invented Bottimals, an attachment…
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Square Roots Collective Opening Francis Hotel in Kennett Square
Square Roots Collective is redeveloping an 18th-century building in Kennett Square into an eight-room boutique hotel, Francis Hotel & Suites, that is expected to open…
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Celebrating All Abilities: Inclusive, Handcrafted Art Lights the Night at Camphill Soltane’s Fall Festival on Oct. 10
Tucked in the woodlands of Chester County, Camphill Soltane — a Glenmoore-based nonprofit that provides an inclusive, supportive environment for individuals with intellectual differences, as…
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Local Restaurant Group Exchanges Leftover Iron Hill Gift Cards After Sudden Closure
Iron Hill gift card holders can still make use of their thanks to local restaurant group Stove & Co, writes Tony Di Domizio for North…
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Chester County First to Approve Ordinance That Protects Against Discrimination
The Chester County Board of Commissioners this week passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, writes Katie Bernard for The…
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Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs
The redevelopment of the Exton Square Mall by Abrams Realty & Development is among the growing number of projects reshaping Philadelphia’s suburbs, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Birchrunville Native Scores Resalable Treasures Among Trash from Wealthy Shore Towns
Tucker Upper, a Birchrunville native known to his scores of followers by that name, discovers resaleable treasures among trash from wealthy Jersey Shore towns, writes…
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West Chester-Based Verrica Gets Medication Approval in Japan, Triggering $10M Milestone Payment
The regulatory approval of Verrica Pharmaceuticals‘ Ycanth in Japan has triggered a $10 million milestone payment to the West Chester-based company by its overseas partner,…
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Abrams Realty Announces Timeline for Redevelopment of Exton Square Mall
Abrams Realty & Development has set the timeline for Exton Square Mall redevelopment, with work set to begin in late spring 2026, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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‘BeVisionary’ Breaks From Impersonal Dating Apps, Brings In-Person Events to Singles in Area
BeVisionary aims to remove the impersonal feel of dating apps and replace it with in-person parties and events for singles in Chester and other collar…
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How Phoenixville Transformed from an Industrial Hotspot to One of Chester County’s Most Beloved Boroughs
Phoenixville’s intriguing history has included everything from industrial factories to an iconic 1950s film, writes Gene Pisasale for Times-Leader. In the centuries since its founding,…
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Ali Barkley, Younger Brother to Saquon Barkley, Joins WCU Football for Victorious Season Opener
West Chester University football fans will recognize a familiar last name with the addition of Ali Barkley to the team, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS…
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Three Collar Counties Putting Local Protections on LGBTQ Residents
Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties are moving to shield their LGBTQ residents from discrimination at the local level, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Massive N.C. Wyeth Painting Finds New Home with Grandson Jamie Wyeth
A massive N.C. Wyeth painting is staying in the family thanks to a recent display by Jamie Wyeth, reports Tim Furlong for NBC10 Philadelphia. Jamie…
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Nottingham-Based Herr Foods Names New CEO, Passing Leadership to Third-Generation
Herr Foods, a family-owned company based in Nottingham, has officially passed the reins to the third generation by appointing Troy Gunden as CEO, writes Emma…
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Philadelphia Region Wage Growth Barely Keeping Pace with Inflation
While wages are rising in the Philadelphia region, much of this increase is being offset by inflation, resulting in workers only receiving modest gains, write…
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Former Pennhurst Site in East Vincent Considered for Data Center, Plant Development
East Vincent Township officials and activists are looking at the potential for the former Pennhurst State Hospital property to be developed as a data center…
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Annual Chester County Day Tour Promises Stunning Views of Historic Homes
Chester County residents can explore the county’s most stunning estates through the upcoming Chester County Day Tour, writes staff for County Lines Magazine. Set for…
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