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WESTTOWN, PA — The architect behind one of the most pivotal moments in American civil rights history has deep roots right here in Chester County.
Westtown Honors Civil Rights Leader Bayard Rustin With Free Black History Month Talk Read More
EMBREEVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police at Embreeville reported multiple incidents across Chester County in recent days, including arrests, crash investigations and ongoing criminal probes, according to state police.
PSP Embreeville Reports Multiple Arrests, Ongoing Investigations Across Chester County Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A poised final spelling of “predecessor” secured the championship for Yohaan Damani of Downingtown Middle School at the 2026 Chester County Spelling Bee on Wednesday night.
Downingtown Student Spells “Predecessor” to Claim County Title Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market roared into 2026 with rising prices, lightning-fast sales, and inventory levels that continue to frustrate would-be buyers, reinforcing the region’s reputation as …
Chester County Home Prices Surge as Inventory Squeezes Buyers Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — While much of the nation tiptoed into 2026 with falling home values and cautious buyers, Chester County charged ahead, cementing its reputation as one of Pennsylvania’s …
Chester County Defies National Slump as Prices Climb Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County jury has convicted two parents in the fentanyl-related death of their 8-year-old son, while prosecutors also announced new charges against a Massachusetts man …
Couple Convicted in Child’s Overdose Death, Bank Robbery Charges Filed Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A sweeping $27 million traffic safety investment announced by the Shapiro Administration will bring targeted improvements to busy intersections and pedestrian corridors in Chester County, as PennDOT …
$417K Traffic Safety Push Targets Downingtown, East Caln Intersections Read More
EMBREEVILLE, PA — A string of crashes investigated by Pennsylvania State Police from the Embreeville barracks shows how quickly Chester County roads turned hazardous this winter, with motorists sliding into …
Winter Slide-Offs and Chain-Reaction Wrecks Span Chester County in January and February Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has joined Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware counties in filing a joint amicus brief supporting the City of Philadelphia’s lawsuit seeking to restore slavery-related exhibits …
Chester County Joins Regional Legal Fight Over Slavery Exhibit Removal Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — PennDOT crews will fan out across Chester County next week as part of a sweeping effort to repair potholes on dozens of state highways battered by …
Pothole Patrol Targets Chester County Roads as PennDOT Ramps Up Repairs Read More