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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Eagleview in Exton One of 20 Projects to Watch in Philadelphia Region
The Eagleview community in Exton is one of the 20 development projects across the Philadelphia region to watch in 2025, write Ryan Mulligan and Paul…
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How Malvern’s Eerie History Makes for an Intriguing Tourist Destination
Malvern’s history makes it one of the most unconventional towns in Pennsylvania, writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. The borough’s history of wartime violence has…
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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,840 feet of aging water mains in Tredyffrin, Thornbury, and Easttown Townships, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes are being…
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West Chester’s Andiario Receives Its Second James Beard Semifinalist Nod
Andiario, Anthony Andiario’s renowned West Chester establishment, has received a semifinalist nomination for the James Beard Foundation’s 2025 Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic Award, writes Ben Silver…
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Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting These Chester County Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month is the perfect time to celebrate and support Chester County’s Black-owned businesses, which offer a diverse range of products and services, write…
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West Grove Landfill Partners with French Energy Company to Turn Waste Into Renewable Natural Gas
The Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority has teamed up with the French company Waga Energy to convert degraded landfill waste into renewable natural gas, writes…
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Lincoln University Students Celebrate Legacy of Black Excellence and Progress
As Black History Month returns, students at Lincoln University – the nation’s first degree-granting historically Black university – reaffirm their commitment to honoring the legacy…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region
Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski…
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How a West Chester Teen Got His Hands on the 1960 Eagles NFL Championship Trophy
Liam Edelstein, a 15-year-old from West Chester, owns the 1960 Eagles NFL Championship trophy that belonged to former Eagles owner James P. Clark, writes Matt…
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Local Author Bruce Mowday’s New Book on Danelo Cavalcante is Subject of Upcoming Talks, Signings
This month’s release of A Killer at the Door by Schiffer Publishing triggers a number of events by author Bruce E. Mowday. The book details…
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Kennett Winterfest to Highlight Over 60 Craft Breweries, Vendors in February
Kennett Winterfest, put on by Kennett Collaborative, will be opening on Feb. 22, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The event will include a…
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Quality Inn Hotel in West Goshen Demolished to Pave Way for Two New Projects
The Quality Inn Hotel in West Goshen, formerly known as the Treadway Inn, has been demolished to make way for a new assisted living and…
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Aqua PA Awarded Nearly $29M in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water Across Commonwealth
Aqua Pennsylvania was recently awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its continuing commitment…
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Nothing Stops Former West Chester Resident from Attending Eagles Games, Not Even Death
Former West Chester resident Craig Taulman has let nothing stop him from being a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, including death, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios.…
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Iron Hill Brewery Starts New Age with Appointment of CEO
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, one of the nation’s most successful and innovative craft breweries with numerous locations in Chester County and the region, has…
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Know an Emerging Leader Who Lives or Works in Chester County? Nominate Them for VISTA NextGen Superstars
VISTA Today is currently accepting nominations for its annual initiative that spotlights the brightest young professionals reshaping Chester County’s communities and industries. Formerly known as…
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Two West Chester Women Launch Mobile Bar with Top-Notch Bartender Service
Joann Fisher and Carolyn Dunkel, two West Chester women who recently turned 60, launched Copper Pony, a mobile bar offering top-notch bartending service and a…
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Nearly Century-Old Church Camp Preserved Forever Along French Creek
Camp Innabah, a nearly century-old church camp in northern Chester County, has been preserved from development and will partially open to the public following a…
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