CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The glow from Timothy Alexander’s screen is the last light on in the room.
It’s just after 10 p.m., and the day’s final edits are nearly complete. A municipal funding update sits queued for the morning. A nonprofit’s upcoming fundraiser has been polished for clarity. A small business announcement — a ribbon cutting on a quiet borough street — waits its turn in the publishing schedule. Outside, West Chester is dark and still. Online, the county is alive.
For Alexander, founder of MyChesCo, this is the work: stitching together the everyday narrative of Chester County, one headline at a time.
Launched in 2017, MyChesCo began as an experiment in hyperlocal connection — a digital commons for a county that often feels fragmented by township lines and school district boundaries. Today, it functions as a daily briefing, a community bulletin board, and, increasingly, an open invitation. Businesses, nonprofits, civic groups — anyone with a story rooted in Chester County — can submit press releases or guest articles free of charge.
“We are thrilled to offer this platform at no cost because we believe in supporting our community’s growth and success,” Alexander says. “It is our mission to create opportunities for local businesses and organizations to shine and connect more meaningfully with the people of Chester County.”
That mission arrives at a time when traditional local newspapers are shrinking or vanishing altogether. The gap they leave is not abstract; it is measured in missed council votes, overlooked grants, and small victories that go uncelebrated. Larger regional outlets sweep in for breaking crime or major infrastructure news. But the quieter stories — the school fundraiser, the volunteer recognition, the expansion of a family-owned shop — often drift past unnoticed.
MyChesCo has built its identity in that space.
On any given scroll, readers find PennDOT traffic advisories alongside arts performances, senior-focused health updates beside business openings. The tone in its newsroom reporting is measured and civic-minded. Opinion pieces are clearly labeled. The effect is intentional: information first, commentary second.
The new submission initiative extends that ethos. A small landscaping company can share how it partners with local suppliers. A nonprofit can spotlight the tangible impact of donor dollars. A community theater group can promote an upcoming production. Submissions may be featured directly or shaped by MyChesCo’s writers into articles tailored to local readers.
The platform’s appeal lies in its specificity. Chester County is not Philadelphia. It is not Harrisburg. It is a constellation of boroughs and townships, each with its own tempo. MyChesCo organizes itself accordingly — by municipality, by school district, by civic beat — making it easier for residents to see themselves reflected.
There is a practical side, too. Stories about municipal funding and local policy changes consistently draw readership because they answer a simple question: What is happening here? Business announcements travel quickly through social media shares. Public safety alerts meet immediate need. Arts features linger longer, circulating in community groups and family chats.
In an era saturated with national noise, the site’s greatest strength may be its restraint. It is not urgency-driven. It does not chase spectacle. It trades in relevance.
As midnight approaches, Alexander closes his laptop. Tomorrow’s stories are ready. Somewhere in the county, a nonprofit director drafts a submission about a new initiative. A café owner writes a few lines about an anniversary celebration. A borough official prepares a notice about a road closure.
The lights are off now, but the invitation remains open.
In the morning, Chester County will wake up, check the weather, glance at traffic, scan the headlines — and see itself there, in print, telling its own story.
Chester County businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders: if you have news to share, a milestone to announce, or expertise to offer, MyChesCo is your platform to reach an engaged and trusted local audience. Submit your press release or pitch a guest article today—contact us for specific guidance and start telling your story.
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