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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Chester County Farmers Working Through Suffocating Heat Wave to Ensure Business Goes As Usual
Chester County farmers who produce the majority of the mushrooms eaten in the United States are ensuring business continues as usual despite the suffocating heat…
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Partnership with American Community Journals a Cornerstone of Church Farm School’s Marketing Efforts
Donors are vital to ensuring that Church Farm School can carry out its mission — which runs in stark contrast to that of most private…
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Wegmans, Wawa See Greatest Increases in Sales in Chester County, Philadelphia Area
Wegmans and Wawa recorded the greatest increases in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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A West Chester Legacy: Meet the Man Behind the Name of Mitch’s Gym
Behind the former Mitch’s Market Street Gym in West Chester, there’s a man who inspired its name, writes Michael P. Rellahan for The Daily Local…
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I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes: There Is an ‘Alt’ For That
Typically people begin worrying about taxes as their W-2s start to come in. But, to better prepare for next year’s taxes, now is the time…
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Former City Buns Owner Adjusts Business Model, Successfully Launches Bakery in West Chester
The former City Buns owner Vicky Lambert recently adjusted her business model and kicked off an updated concept in West Chester in December to great…
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Soko Bag in Phoenixville Combines Korean Comfort Food with Craft Beer
Soko Bag is a combination of a smallish sports bar, a local brewery, and a Korean fried chicken joint that joined the Phoenixville dining scene…
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Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants
With summer upon us, it is a prime time to start enjoying outdoor dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable…
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Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’
OsoSweet Bakery Cafe in Chadds Ford has been recognized with the 2024 Business of the Year award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The Chadds…
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New Boutique Hotel Opening in Kennett Square Puts Art at the Center of Their Experience
A new boutique hotel called Artelo is coming soon to Kennett Square and works to combine art and a luxury hotel experience, writes Natalie Jason…
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Local Teacher Running for Congress to ‘Return People’s House to People’
Seasoned Chester County teacher Neil Young is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, writes Carson Swick…
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Ashley Meyers of Main Line Fashionista Empowers Women Through Fashion
Main Line Fashionista is a women’s boutique clothing store based out of Paoli, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Ashley Meyers is the…
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West Grove Fire Company Volunteer Ready for New Challenges After Graduating from Medical School
Lauren Mazur, a West Grove Fire Company volunteer, knew she wanted to help other children from an early age, according to a staff report from…
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Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for…
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Two Vacant Storefronts in West Chester to Hold New Owners
Two storefronts in West Chester that have been vacant for various periods of time now have new owners coming soon. The recently closed Fairman’s and…
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American Dairy Association North East’s Chooses First Chief Ice Cream Officers
The American Dairy Association North East has selected two content creators from Washington, D.C. as its first chief ice cream officers, and one of the…
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West Chester Doctor Working to Determine Why Black Women Have Higher Cancer Death Rates
A West Chester doctor is working with the American Cancer Society on a historic new study to determine why Black women have high cancer death…
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