Chester County Health Department Announces Addition of COVID-19 Test Sites

Officials with the Chester County Health Department announce latest testing and vaccination services to help the county’s efforts to control COVID-19.

COVID-19 Testing

The Chester County Health Department has finalized two additional locations for COVID-19 ...

Hospital Closures - Resources and Information

Closure of Tower Health’s Jennersville and Brandywine Hospitals has resulted in the loss of crucial healthcare support in the central, western and southern parts of Chester County, including emergency medical care. We are providing resources and answers t...

Blue Light Shines on Chester County Courthouse for Human Trafficking Prevention

One of the six pillars of Chester County’s Historic Courthouse will shine in blue light on January nights beginning the evening of January 11, 2022—National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The single lighted pillar represents an estimated one in six chil...

Proposed Reestablishment Plan for the Magisterial Districts of the Fifteenth Judicial District

Proposed Reestablishment Plan for the Magisterial Districts of the Fifteenth Judicial DistrictChester County Court of Common Pleas Chester County, Pennsylvania

As required pursuant to both constitutional and statutory provisions, reestablishment i...

Chester County Commemorates National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

Chester County joined communities across the nation today in remembering those who died in 2021 without a place to call home.

Just before sundown on what would be the longest night of the year, members of the Chester County community gathered in front of t...

Chester County Renews Partnership to Support Economic Development in Coatesville

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline renewed the County’s partnership with Coatesville 2^nd Century Alliance this week, in support of the revitalization and economic development of the City of Coatesville.

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Chester County Commissioners Activate Clean Energy Financing Program for Commercial Property Owners

The Chester County Commissioners approved a resolution this week to activate the County’s participation in a program that will allow commercial building owners to borrow money for clean energy upgrades to their properties and pay the money back t...

Chester County Commissioners Sign-On to National Opioid Settlement

Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This follows a vote today by the Chester County Commissioners to approve the County’s participation in a national opioid lawsuit settlement ...

Chester County Challenge – Creating More “Missing Middle” Housing

With housing prices increasing faster than incomes in Chester County, county leaders are looking for ways to create more homes affordable to middle-income and smaller families.

 Chester County’s population has quadrupled over the last 90 years to ...

County Introduces New Interactive Trailfinder Map

The Chester County Planning Commission released a new interactive map this week, showcasing all the county’s publicly accessible trails and nature preserves.

The Trailfinder Map helps residents and visitors discover new trails – more than 550 miles of them...

Parks & Preservation Announces Holiday and Winter Program Schedule

Chester County Parks + Preservation announces schedules and opens registration for its holiday-themed and winter programs. Whether you are looking for outdoor fun for kids around the holidays or events to enjoy all season long to beat the winter blues, we...

Wanted: Volunteers for Chester County Authorities, Boards, and Commissions

Several of Chester County’s 26 Authorities, Boards and Commissions are looking for more residents to volunteer to fill current vacancies and serve.

 “We are very fortunate in Chester County to have engaged citizens who care about the vitality and ...

Emergency Services Participates in Bi-Annual Safety Exercise at Limerick Nuclear Power Plant

The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) has successfully completed its bi-annual federally evaluated, full-scale exercise at the Limerick Generating Station. The nuclear power plant in Montgomery County has been producing zero-emissions ...

Chester County Launches Partnership to End Homelessness

Chester County is marking National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week by launching the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness, a new program reflecting a reinforced commitment to helping the most vulnerable among us find or keep a stable place...

November is Child Safety Protection Month

Good people and good families go through bad times. Sometimes it takes a long time to turn struggles around; sometimes big changes take place. In those situations, two of the many local organizations that help families are the Chester County Sheriff’s Off...

Chester County Health Department Prepares to Administer Vaccines to Children Five and Up

The Chester County Health Department is gearing up to deliver Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5-11 now that the Centers for Disease Control has issued final recommendations.

 The vaccine dose for the younger children is one-third of ...

Chester County Muncipal Election Results

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Chester County Commissioners Recognize National Community Planning Month

Chester County is celebrating an exciting milestone this year with the 25^th anniversary of the Vision Partnership Program (VPP). In recognition of October as National Community Planning Month, the Chester County Commissioners have issued a formal proclama...

Cliff Parker Appointed as Director of Chester County Archives and Record Services

Chester County History Center President Conor Hepp, and County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline, are pleased to announce the appointment of Cliff Parker as Director of Chester County Archives and Record Services (CCARS). ...

Turned Down for Hurricane Ida FEMA Disaster Assistance? You can Appeal the Decision

Don’t panic if you applied for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) assistance related to Hurricane Ida and were not approved. If you have received a notification that you are ineligible, you have 60 days from the date of your determination letter t...

Sheriff’s Office Announces Five-County Command and Leadership Program

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announces a new Command and Leadership Program for five counties of eastern Pennsylvania. The inaugural class begins in January, 2022 through the CCSO and under the direction of trainers from the New Jersey State...

Flags at County Buildings Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of General Colin Powell

The United States flag located at all county buildings will be lowered to half-staff through sunset on Friday, October 22, 2021 in honor of General Colin Powell.

New WINTER 2022 Park Programs are Here!

Winter 2022 Ranger Programs are now open for registration! Who’s ready for star gazing, discovering hidden trails, and some maple syrup? AND don’t forget those pop-up surprise sledding programs. Snow much fun! Many of these favorite wi...

Chesco History

Chester County Archives & Records Services have created a digital timeline reflecting nearly 340 years of Chester County history. Accompanied by richly produced photos and fascinating descriptions, the digital timeline features more than 40 historic e...

Chester County Authorities, Boards and Commissions

County Parks Winter Programs

Agriculture

We work to preserve agricultural lands to support local farmers, protect natural and historic resources through prime farmland preservation, and strengthen the agricultural economy.

Open Lands

We partner with land trusts and municipalities to permanently preserve open lands, protect natural resources, and provide public access to nature.

Parks + Trails

We engage the community to be out in nature through a variety of programs and events that promote health and wellness while educating and preserving natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources.