The County will be experiencing below normal temperatures over the next 24 hours. We are providing information on warming centers, places to get a free hot meal, and other resources in Chester County. This information is provided in English and Spanish. Read on...
The Chester County Commissioners adopted Landscapes3, the county’s next long-range comprehensive plan, during a public hearing Thursday night. Read on...
For those who are interested in the L3 public meeting but unable to attend, we will livestream the meeting on Facebook beginning at 7pm today, Thursday, November 29. Read on...
The Chester County Planning Commission is inviting residents, business owners, and various stakeholders in western Chester County to attend the final public meeting about a plan to extend the popular Chester Valley Trail westward across the county. Read on...
West Chester University’s Center for Social and Economic Policy Research
conducts survey to help direct the county’s strategic plan for the next five years Read on...
Mother Nature, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, police departments from one end of Pennsylvania to the other, and members of the public successfully collaborated on Sunday, July 22, to stage a massive fundraiser. Read on...
Challenge pitted firefighters, law enforcement and emergency medical services teams against each other – all to benefit the County’s health and the Chester County Hero Fund Read on...
The Chester County Commissioners sent a letter to the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission today, encouraging the secretary to uphold the suspension of the Mariner East Project. Read the letter
The Academy at West Fallowfield Christian School was awarded the overall Champion of the Chester County Envirothon on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Hibernia County Park. Read on...
County encourages residents and organizations to take part, spreading the message, “Drinking alcohol, especially underage, is not a ‘rite of passage" Read on...
Report findings to be presented on April 5th to Chester County’s Decade to Doorways network of homeless service providers; public is invited Read on...
County encouraging residents and organizations to take part, signifying ‘we are in this together’ and creating greater awareness of the opioid and heroin epidemic Read on...
The Chester County Planning Commission is inviting residents in the Phoenixville region to attend a meeting to learn about and comment on a draft plan that will address transportation issues and opportunities. Read on...
County’s WalkWorks ChesCo! challenge sets new goals for the new year, noting every person counts and every step counts!
Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge awards county with an additional $10,000 to promote the program. Read on...
Commissioners’ Chair Michelle Kichline said, “Chester County has already lost 103 lives in the first nine months of this year to accidental overdose... It’s personal…it’s tragic…and it hurts." Read on...
“Fit to serve” took on new meaning in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office during the annual Superior Fitness Challenge on Friday, September 29th. Read on...
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh has reissued a warning to county residents following repeated reports of jury service scams in Chester County. Read on...
In less than a week, area residents opened up their Texas-sized hearts, filling two tractor-trailers and two box trucks with 68,000 pounds of supplies for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Read on...
County encourages residents, businesses and organizations to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma of overdose deaths and acknowledge the grief of families and friends who have lost a loved one to an overdose. Read on...
If you receive an email from “pnavarro@chessco.us” indicating that “The County of Chester is Requesting Proposals”, please note that this is an unauthorized email and NOT a request for proposal from the County of Chester. Read on...
County’s Decade to Doorways staff to provide information on affordable housing and supportive services for the community at August 22nd event Read on...
Chester County and FEMA will host an Open House on July 20, 2017 for Chester County property owners to obtain information on how new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) may affect flood insurance requirements and costs for their property. Read on...
Chester County has received two achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for programs developed by the county’s Department of Emergency Services. Read on...
On Friday, May 19, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office heralded the graduates of the county’s second K-9 patrol and narcotics training course.... Read on...
Douglas Waegel has been appointed by the Chester County Commissioners as the new Director of Chester County’s Department of Children Youth and Families. Read on...
The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs which offer funds to qualifying Chester County farm owners who are interested in preserving their farms. Read on...
The Chester County Commissioners signed a resolution endorsing the completion of the Circuit Trails network, a connected system of multi-purpose trails located in the greater Philadelphia area ... Read on...
The officers completed the intensive, 40-hour training, which has been proven to increase public safety, divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system, and decrease officer injuries. Read on...
Chester County Planning Commission Executive Director Brian O’Leary recently received an award from Governor Tom Wolf for his dedication to strengthening communities and providing assistance to residents. Read on...
Re/Max Town & County office in West Chester presented the Chester County Sheriff's Office with a $2,275 check to help purchase vests for the K-9s... Read on...
Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney present funds raised by Chester County Color 5K to support hospitals’ warm hand-off programs Read on...
Free evening courses include ‘County Government 101’ and panel discussions on the development of urban centers, job growth and tackling the opioid and heroin crisis Read on...
County encouraging residents and organizations to take part, signifying ‘we are in this together’ and creating greater awareness of the opioid and heroin epidemic Read on...
Following an eight-week training regimen that ended last week, seven new deputy sheriffs will be assuming duties throughout Chester County... Read on...
Weeks after the Chester County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a scam regarding jury fines, another fraudulent scheme has surfaced, this one timed to income-tax season. Read on...
The contest’s purpose was to engage residents in the County’s efforts to manage growth by protecting open space and revitalizing the county’s towns and communities... Read on...
“This is a very special day for everyone here,” said Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh during the ceremony, which was held at the Chester County Justice Center. Read on...
A “National Day of Remembrance” on January 29, 2017, a day honoring and remembering county residents who have fallen victim to the disease of addiction... Read on...
The WRAP initiative, led by Chester County’s department of Probation, Parole and Pretrial Services, advanced from a pool of more than 500 applications from all 50 states.... Read on...
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) has awarded the Planning Excellence Award for Public Outreach to the Chester County Planning Commission for its Pipeline Information Center. Read on...
The Chester County Planning Commission is launching a photo contest and is seeking submissions on favorite places to have fun, take a walk or just relax in Chester County. Read on...
West Chester Downtown Foundation and West Chester Historic Preservation Awards presented the Chester County Commissioners with a West Chester Historic Preservation plaque commemorating the rehabilitation and restoration of the interior of the courthouse. Additional Info...
Clerk of Courts and County’s Department of Computer Information Systems create costeffective technology solution for county’s court system Additional Info...
The Chester County Facilities and Parks Department has scheduled a public meeting for the Wolf’s Hollow County Park Master Plan study on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Additional Info...
County recognized out of hundreds of entries nationwide to compete for up to $500,000 in prizes through Aetna Foundation, American Public Health Association and National Association of Counties partnership Additional Info...
The Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney continue to take measures in fighting opioid and heroin addiction within the county by scheduling a color 5k run and walk that will raise funds to help combat the growing epidemic. Additional Info...
Chester County is seeking help from the county business community to find poll workers for elections, including the upcoming presidential election in November. Additional Info...
Through this collaborative program, the Chester County Health Department will guide Chester County businesses in the development and implementation of effective wellness programs Additional Info...
Chester County took its place among the digital elite this week, when it was presented with a Digital Counties Survey award that recognizes the most innovative digital counties in the nation. Chester County ranks 10th among the US' 3,000-plus counties. Additional Info...
Saturday, August 13, Chester County welcomes hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate traditional music at the 88th annual Old Fiddlers’ Picnic. The event runs from 10 AM – 4 PM at Hibernia County Park in Wagontown. Additional Info...
Officials with Chester County’s Department of Voter Services are issuing a notice to county residents regarding a mailer that comes from a private non-profit organization
called the Voter Participation Center. Additional Info...
The Chester County Health Department has been notified of the County’s first confirmed case of Zika Virus by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additional Info...
The Government Finance Officers Association has named Chester County as a recipient of its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning 2015, marking a milestone 25 consecutive years that the County has earned this accolade. Additional Info...
The Struble Trail-Born Learning Trail and Little Free Library is special because it was inspired by the death of little Scotty McMillan, the young boy that was tragically killed in West Caln township in November 2014. Additional Info...
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $25,000 to representatives from the Chester County Food Bank this week, at the Food Bank’s headquarters in Exton. Additional Info...
The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), announced at today’s Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting, the results of a comprehensive business survey entitled “Take the Pulse.” Additional Info...
The Chester County Department of Aging Services is sponsoring a University of Health and Wellness event to provide seniors with information on health issues. Additional Info...
Chester County Commissioners present $250,000 to the Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center to be used for improvements to the facility Additional Info...
Members of the B Platoon of the Chester County Department of Emergency
Services were named the 2016 Team of the Year by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (PA APCO). Additional Info...
Each May, Chester County recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month with activities aimed at increasing the public’s awareness and understanding about mental health and recovery. Additional Info...
Chester County’s Passport Office, under the direction of the Prothonotary’s Office, offers an easy and reassuring way to apply for, or renew your U.S. passport. Additional Info...
Six Chester County Deputy Sheriffs were sworn in to new positions this week as a result of an office reorganization undertaken by County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh. Additional Info...
The Chester County Commissioners and the Chester County Workforce Development Board have opened up the registration process for county residents interested in participating in the county’s second Platform to Employment (P2E) program. Additional Info...
In March the Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Department of Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) for Intellectual Disability Awareness Month. Read on...
The Chester County Commissioners undertook a “first” this week when they formally dedicated a county-owned bridge re-named to honor the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Additional Info...
During National Public Health Week, the public health community is rallying to make the United States the Healthiest Nation in One Generation—by 2030. Additional Info...
Chester County submitted a request for $3,553,431.00 which included the cost estimated to deal with the snow removal from municipalities and other government agencies... Additional Info...
Anyone interested in becoming part of the Orphans’ Court guardian program is invited to
take part in a training session that will be held on Tuesday, April 5th... Additional Info...
Chester County has once again been ranked overall as the healthiest county in Pennsylvania according to a study released today by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Additional Info...
The County and the City of Coatesville welcomed Sonia Huntzinger as Coatesville’s new Economic Development Administrator at a reception held at Coatesville Savings Bank this week. Read on...
Chester County is hosting the United States Police Canine Association’s (USPCA) Region 6 Scent Certifications at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus from March 14-16. Additional Info...
With temperatures dropping below 0 and wind chills reaching -20 to -30 this weekend, the County of Chester is sharing "Code Blue" resources for residents and visitors. Visit http://chesco.org/codeblue for a list of resources. Chester County Code Blue Resources
Kara Rahn, of Honey Brook, has been appointed by the Chester County Commissioners as the new Director of Chester County’s Department of Voter Services. Additional Info...
The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council, announced at today’s Commissioners’ Sunshine Meeting, the launch of a comprehensive business survey entitled “Take the Pulse”. Additional Info...
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges this week, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in a wide variety of agricultural disciplines in the show’s landmark 100th year of operation. Additional Info...
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected to remain Chair of the Commissioners during Monday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. Commissioner Farrell has served as Commissioners’ Chair in 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015. Additional Info...
A swearing-in ceremony for elected officials in Chester County was held on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. Taking the oath of office were Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone,...... Read on...
