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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Malvern-Based Bounce Pickleball Working on Philadelphia Expansion
Malvern-based Bounce Pickleball is expanding to Philadelphia with a new indoor pickleball complex inside a former Di Bruno Brothers warehouse, writes John George for the…
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Restrictive Immigration Policies Threaten Chester County Mushroom Industry
Restrictive immigration policies are causing problems for Chester County’s mushroom industry, which is struggling with a major labor shortage, write Hazel Velasco Palacios and Kathleen…
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One Chester County Town Among Best Places to Live in America, Two Make Top 250
One Chester County town is ranked among the top three places to live in the United States, with two others in the top 250, writes…
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West Chester University Grad Stuns American Idol Judges with Her Incredible Voice
A West Chester University alumna has successfully surpassed the most recent round of American Idol auditions, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. Penny Samar, the local…
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Wine Lovers Adding More Cellars to Brandywine Valley Homes to Protect Their Collections
Wine cellars are becoming a must-have in the Brandywine Valley, as more wine collectors add them to their homes to safeguard their collections, writes Roger…
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Deal Officially Closes to Sell Brandywine Hospital
Three years after shutting down Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, Tower Health has finally sold the property to a real estate firm from Delaware, writes John…
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Lincoln University to Break Ground on New Residence Hall Next Month
Lincoln University will mark the start of construction on its new 320-bed residence hall with the official groundbreaking ceremony set for next month, writes Ryan…
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Try Out a New Hobby at This Clay Studio in Kennett Square
Are you looking to explore a new activity or hobby? Do you want to build upon skills you may already have? Learn how to make…
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Abrams Realty Buys Exton Square Mall, Plans to Build New Homes and Limited Commercial Space
Exton Square Mall officially has a new owner as of Tuesday, with PREIT selling the beleaguered property to Abrams Realty & Development, writes Jake Blumgart…
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West Chester-Based QVC Group Names Media Veteran Alex Wellen as First Chief Growth Officer
West Chester-based QVC Group has named media veteran Alex Wellen as its first-ever chief growth officer, effective immediately, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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All-Star Sports Academy in West Chester Looks to Expand Beyond the Philadelphia Region
All-Star Sports Academy in West Chester is looking for potential acquisitions with the goal of expanding beyond the Philadelphia region, writes John George for the…
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Philadelphia Spring Temperatures Are Rising Faster Than Most of Region, New Analysis Finds
With March 20 marking the first day of spring, a new analysis has found that Philadelphia spring temperatures are rising faster than the suburban areas…
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Berwyn Entrepreneur Recognized in Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List
Berwyn-based entrepreneur Laura Taylor has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Taylor is the…
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Freedom Village Players ‘The Dastardly Doctor Deveraux’ a Sell Out, Thousands Raised
Freedom Village at Brandywine witnessed a display of talent and community spirit as The Village Players, a theater group made up of Freedom Village residents,…
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Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Named One Of USA Today’s Best Food Festivals
The Kennett Square Mushroom Festival has been named one of the 10 Best Specialty Food Festivals by USA Today, writes Dan Stamm for NBC10 Philadelphia. …
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Chester County Ice Cream Shop Draws Crowds for First Glimpses of Spring
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, with various locations across Chester County, has seen an uptick in customers since the warmer weather has arrived, reports Adam Joseph…
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Live Music Venue Coming to West Chester Through Owner of Saloon 151
Frank Herron, owner of Saloon 151 Whiskey Bar & Grill and Marchwood Tavern in Chester County, is set to open Station 142, a new live…
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ChristianaCare to Operate Three Neighborhood Hospitals, Including One Under Development in West Grove
ChristianaCare has partnered with Emerus Holdings to operate three neighborhood hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the one currently being developed in West Grove, according to…
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