Chester County News and Community Website
Local journalism is changing—and not always for the better. Across Pennsylvania, longtime newsrooms have downsized or disappeared as advertising revenue declines and large tech platforms dominate the digital space. The …
The $2 That Keeps Chester County News Alive—and Why It Matters Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at several establishments following inspections conducted April 13, citing issues ranging from improper food temperatures to …
Health Inspectors Flag Food Safety Violations, Infestation in Chester County Restaurants Read More
The hammer lands with a dull, ringing strike. It echoes longer than expected—off stone walls, across the narrow stretch of Strasburg Road, into the quiet spaces between buildings that have …
Resonance: The Unbroken Pace of Marshallton Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released a compliance audit of the Chester County Children and Youth Services agency covering the first quarter of 2026, finding the agency …
Audit Finds Chester County CYS Used State Funds Appropriately Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at two facilities following inspections conducted on April 10, 2026, while several other establishments were found …
Health Department Reports Violations at Two Chester County Sites Read More
The light at Route 100 changes, and the line of cars exhales forward. Engines rise, tires hum, and the intersection does what it has always done—move people through. Tractor-trailers edge …
The Stillness at the Crossroads: A Portrait of Lionville Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Live music, local food, and a mission that’s changed hundreds of lives are coming together for one meaningful night in Phoenixville. Open Hearth is inviting the community …
Phoenixville’s Open Hearth Celebrates 35 Years With Jams & Generosity Fundraiser Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Several Chester County food establishments were cited for health and safety violations during inspections conducted Thursday, April 9, while multiple others were found in compliance, according …
Health Inspections Cite Violations, List Compliant Sites in Chester County Read More
Morning arrives softly in Kimberton. Light catches first on stone—the thick, weathered walls of buildings that have stood here since the village was still finding its name. Along the old …
Stone, Water, and Stillness: The Enduring Rhythm of Kimberton Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market in March 2026 remained highly competitive with rising home values and sustained demand, even as affordability challenges continued to strain buyers, according …
Chester County Home Prices Rise as Affordability Pressures Persist Read More