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WEST CHESTER, PA — As the federal government shutdown stalls Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe are urging swift community …
SNAP Halt Spurs Urgent Call for Food Aid Across Chester County Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s agricultural community is getting a new platform for recognition. AgConnect, the county’s leading agricultural network, announced Tuesday the launch of the inaugural Best of …
AgConnect Launches “Best of Chester County Agriculture Awards” to Honor Local Farming Leaders Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s real estate market showed continued strength in September 2025, outpacing national trends and signaling a competitive fall season for both buyers and sellers. Closed …
Chester County Defies the Slowdown: Why Homes Are Selling Faster Than Ever Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s rental market is showing early signs of stabilization, even as affordability pressures remain high for many residents. According to the latest data from Zillow, …
Rents Cool Nationwide—But Why Chester County Tenants Still Feel the Squeeze Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market continued to gain momentum in September 2025, with higher inventory and strong buyer demand echoing the national pattern reported in the latest …
Chester County Home Prices Soar as Buyers Race for Limited Listings Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — AgConnect, a Chester County Economic Development Council initiative in partnership with the County of Chester, has launched a new endorsement stamp — “As Seen in the …
AgConnect Launches “As Seen in the Chester County Farm Guide” Stamp to Strengthen Local Farm Recognition Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Chester County officials and regional partners have unveiled a new bus shelter at the intersection of Church and Main Streets in Phoenixville, part of a broader effort …
Phoenixville Adds New Bus Shelter to Boost Public Transit Access Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The average rent in Chester County climbed to $2,161 as of September 2025, marking a 3.8% year-over-year increase even as national rental prices continue to soften, …
Chester County Rents Rise 3.8% as Affordability Pressures Persist Despite National Cooling Trend Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) hosted its second Early Childhood Resource Fair on October 16, 2025, at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus, continuing …
CCIU Strengthens Family and Community Ties with Early Childhood Resource Fair Read More
ELK TOWNSHIP, PA — Chester County officials and community members gathered this week to celebrate the reopening of the reconstructed Rudolph and Arthur Covered Bridge, marking the return of a …
Chester County Reopens Historic Rudolph and Arthur Covered Bridge Read More