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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West Chester Teen Advocates for ‘Students Who Suffer in Silence’
Anjali Verma, a student at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School in West Chester, plans to focus on student mental health as the recently elected president of…
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Mother-Son Duo Spreads Autism Awareness Through Inspirational Clothing Line
Grayson Arbutina, an 11-year-old with autism, has created a clothing line alongside his mother to help inspire people with autism to use their voices any…
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Culinary Program at WCU Bakes Confidence Into Adults with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
The culinary program Ram Chefs at West Chester University has been helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn self-confidence and how to be independent…
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New Boutique Hotel with Original Art Installations in All Rooms Coming to Kennett Square
Artelo, a new boutique hotel with an “immersive art experience,” will open its doors in Kennett Square on July 11, writes Emma Dooling for the…
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Malvern Prep Graduate Is Oldest Living Spelling Bee Champion
William Cashore, a Malvern Prep graduate, is the oldest living spelling bee champion, and still remembers the winning word seven decades later, writes Jordan Greene…
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Jody Murray of Local Mentality Barbers Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Barbers
Jody Murray, of Mentality Barbers in Frazer and Chester Springs, is inspiring the next generation of barbers through his apprenticeship program, writes Gina Lizzo for…
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Chester Springs Author Tackles Elder Abuse, Mental Illness in New Book
Chester Springs author and healthcare advocate Christina DiArcangelo exposes the shadows of elder abuse and mental illness in her new book, Rescuing Mom. In her…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors
For 55 years, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank have provided a pathway to achieving higher education for civic-minded high school seniors in the…
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Cross Built for Pope John Paul II’s Visit to Philadelphia to Find New Home in Malvern
Originally built for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Philadelphia in 1979, a massive cross has sat overlooking Benjamin Franklin Parkway at Logan Square for…
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FarmerJawn Continues to Make Major Strides in Several Agricultural Initiatives
Christa Barfield, founder of FarmerJawn, is continuing to make major strides in several agricultural initiatives, including Westtown market, FarmerJawn CSA production, Kensington CornerJawn store, and…
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Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston Made Her Mark in Male-Dominated Industry in 1800s
Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston, the former dean of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, led the way for female medical students in a male-dominated…
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WSJ: Phoenixville Businessman Pays 2014 Boston Marathon Winner’s Prize Money from His Pocket
Doug Guyer, a Phoenixville businessman and longtime Boston Marathon fan, decided to take matters into his own hands after finding out that the 2014 Boston…
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PECO Celebrates 20 Years of Green Region Open Space Program with Nearly $3 Million to 400 Organizations
For the last 20 years, PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, has supported local municipalities and nonprofits across Greater Philadelphia that are doing their part…
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Members-Only Speakeasy Opens Its Doors in Basement of West Chester’s 9 Prime
Johnny O’s Speakeasy recently opened its doors in a former historic bank in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The members’…
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The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square Is On Mission to Bring Back Love of Books
In the age of technology, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book. Stephanie Olenik and her partners agree; which is why they…
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Kennett Square Restaurant Has One of the Best Mushroom Dishes in America
Everyone in Chester County knows that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that it has one of the…
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Amateur Historians Working on Preserving Abandoned Black Cemetery in Westtown Township
Westtown Township is among the growing number of places across the nation where amateur historians and others are working on preserving abandoned and neglected Black…
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For First Time, Malvern-based Vanguard Hires Outsider to Run Investment Giant
Vanguard Group has found its next chief executive in Salim Ramji, who will be the first outsider to run the Malvern-based investment behemoth, writes Jack…
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