Chester County News and Community Website
There are numerous elementary, secondary, and higher institutions of learning in Chester County Pennsylvania, which is home to the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 14 public school districts, many independent and private schools, charter schools, multiple colleges and universities, and the Chester County Library System. In general, Chester County’s top public schools also rank as the top-performing public schools in Pennsylvania and the United States.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown High School East senior defensive lineman Abraham Sesay has been selected to compete in the 2027 Navy All-American Bowl on January 9 in San Antonio, Texas, …
Downingtown East Football Standout Earns National Bowl Selection Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University has opened broadcast and podcast studios and a digital media lab inside Gabriele Library, expanding hands-on production training for communications students as part of a …
Immaculata Expands Media Training With New Studios and Lab Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College will host an open house November 10 at its North East Campus to help prospective students evaluate degree programs, workforce training opportunities and financial …
Cecil College to Detail Tuition Aid at November 10 Open House Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Phoenixville Area School District is directing families affected by a temporary interruption in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to school meal programs, local food pantries …
Phoenixville Schools Expand Food Aid Amid SNAP Disruption Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — The lively rhythms of Leonard Bernstein and the sweeping melodies of Howard Hanson will fill Alumnae Hall when the Immaculata Symphony presents “American Symphonies” on Saturday, Nov. …
Immaculata Symphony Celebrates American Music in November Concert Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University has secured a national respiratory care education designation for the third consecutive award cycle, placing its program among 10 selected from 449 nationwide …
Gwynedd Mercy Earns National Respiratory Care Distinction Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Consolidated School District introduced a real-time school bus tracking system this week, giving families access to vehicle locations, route schedules and automated arrival notifications …
Kennett Schools Add Real-Time Bus Tracking for Families Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Students at the Child and Career Development Center’s Engle campus participated in an adaptive wellness program that combined physical fitness and nutrition education, expanding access to …
CCDC Engle Expands Adaptive Wellness Training for Students Read More
DOYLESTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania school districts, charter schools and private schools must prohibit student cellphone use throughout the school day beginning in the 2027–28 academic year under legislation Gov. Josh …
Pennsylvania Mandates Schoolwide Cellphone Ban by 2027 Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College will expand tuition-free skilled-trades training for Chester residents through a $35,000 grant from Endless Pools, adding construction projects and industry certifications intended to …
Endless Pools Grant Expands Skilled-Trades Training at DCCC Read More