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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.
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College will recognize military veterans and active-duty service members Sept. 29 during a home soccer match at its Marple Campus, using the event to …
DCCC Soccer Match Puts Veterans in Spotlight Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A century of jazz history will come alive at West Chester University this fall as students, alumni, faculty, and guest artists gather for three days of …
WCU Celebrates a Century of Jazz With Three Days of Music Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Cheyney University and West Chester University will take part in Pennsylvania’s first college-outreach initiative coordinated across all 10 State System universities, extending efforts to connect high school …
Cheyney, West Chester Join Statewide College Access Push Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Chester County families can connect with local organizations, explore services for children, and enjoy an afternoon of free activities when the 2026 Family Resource Fair comes to …
Coatesville Family Resource Fair Connects Families With Local Support Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University awarded five incoming students Presidential Scholarships covering full-time undergraduate tuition for four years, extending the Chester County university’s top merit-based award to members of its …
Immaculata Awards Five Students Four-Year Tuition Scholarships Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville Area School District is moving into a major construction phase of a roughly $54.4 million overhaul of North Brandywine Middle School in West Brandywine Township, …
Coatesville Advances $54.4 Million Middle School Overhaul Read More
EXTON, PA — Book lovers can fill their shelves while supporting their local library when thousands of bargain-priced books and other media go up for sale during a three-day fall …
Chester County Library Book Sale Opens a Weekend of Bargain Hunting Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Children’s author Jimmy Curran brought a message of self-acceptance and perseverance to students at the Child and Career Development Center’s Engle campus Friday, drawing on his …
Children’s Author Brings Message of Belonging to CCDC Students Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown High School East students, staff, and community members turned Friday’s football game into a schoolwide campaign against language targeting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, marking …
Downingtown East Football Night Puts Inclusion in the Spotlight Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding organ and tissue donation education in secondary schools with a free online training course that gives educators four hours of Act 48 continuing education …
Pennsylvania Expands Organ Donation Training for Teachers Read More