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’s Cult Science-Fiction Movie Initiated Spread of the Term ‘Blob’
The Blob, a 1958 cult science-fiction movie filmed in Phoenixville, initiated the spread of the word “blob” into many new contexts, including in science and…
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Former Eagles Owner Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Philadelphia Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns…
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Phoenixville High School Grad Heads to Finals of Global Photography Competition
Tyler Smiley, a 2014 graduate of Phoenixville High School, is on his way to the final round of the global Bird Photographer of the Year…
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Foodie Scene in West Chester Continues to Boom with Newcomers Expected to Open in Coming Months
The foodie scene in Chester County is showing no signs of slowing down, especially with several highly anticipated newcomers expected to open their doors over…
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FarmerJawn in Westtown Among Younger Farmers Who Are Trying to Fill Void of Shuttering Farms Across State
With a growing number of farms closing for good throughout Pennsylvania, younger farmers from non-agricultural backgrounds, like FarmerJawn in Westtown, are trying to fill the…
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ChristianaCare Releases More Details About Planned ‘Neighborhood Hospital’ in West Grove
ChristianaCare, a Delaware-based health system, has provided more details on the opening of its planned “neighborhood hospital” in West Grove, including a later expected opening…
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Founder and CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Offers Top Alt Strategies for a Recession
As we all settle into 2024, there is increasing buzz around a possible recession and the potential for the FED to lower interest rates. CNN reports,…
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For West Chester’s Skylar Volz, Feminine Chic Wins Over Other Styles
When it comes to style, West Chester’s Skylar Volz, a luxury manager at The RealReal, always turns to feminine chic, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for…
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New York Hospitality Company Considers West Chester’s Greystone Hall for Luxury Boutique Resort, Spa
Mirbeau Hospitality Services, a New York hospitality company, is considering buying the remaining Greystone Hall property in West Chester and turning it into a luxury…
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Woodworking Wizard Jeff Devlin’s Latest Project Is B+B Farmhouse in Chester Springs
Jeff Devlin, owner of SchoolHouse Woodworking in Exton and star of DIY Network’s Stone House Revival, is working on a new project: a B+B farmhouse…
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Freedom Village: Finding a Retirement Community That Fits Your Lifestyle
When you envision your retirement years, what kind of lifestyle do you see yourself enjoying? Will you be busy traveling, hitting the golf course, relaxing…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides on Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie)
On Jan. 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny…
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Montgomery County’s First Micro-Hospital Will Change the Healthcare Landscape
Micro-hospitals are a growing trend in healthcare to reach more patients right in their communities, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County will…
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Media Realtor Making It Easier for New Eagles Players to Find Homes
Elizabeth Herremans, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles player Todd Herrremans, saw first-hand the difficulties players and their families have in moving to a new city…
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How 9 Prime Went from Cutting Checks to Cutting Steaks in a Historic Building in West Chester
Chef Fabio Viviani, known for his culinary prowess and enthusiasm, has helped transform a historic 19th-century bank into a premier steakhouse in West Chester, writes…
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After Shelving Plans to Buy Brandywine Hospital, Penn Health Looks for Another Property in Chester County
After it decided not to buy the shuttered Brandywine Hospital campus in Coatesville, the University of Pennsylvania Health System is looking for another property in…
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Philadelphia Leadership: John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware, Wells Fargo
From his office in Conshohocken, John Fessick, Market Executive for Pennsylvania and Delaware at Wells Fargo, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Stroudsburg…
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Area Schools Like West Chester Receive Grant to Fight Food Insecurity on Campuses
The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative is awarding grants to thirty different colleges throughout Pennsylvania with the goal of combating food insecurity on school campuses, writes…
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