Purple flags honor those lost to overdose deaths. In 2025, Chester County saw a 20 percent decline in overdose deaths from 2024. (Courtesy image.)Overdose deaths continue to fall in Chester County. The county recorded 55 confirmed overdose deaths in 2025, a 20 percent decrease from the 69 fatalities reported in 2024, county officials said. The total marks the county’s lowest number of overdose deaths in nearly a decade. County commissioners credited the decline to expanded prevention and treatment efforts and stronger collaboration with community partners. “This is a significant step forward for everyone in Chester County,” the commissioners said in a joint statement. “While our community continues to face the profound effects of substance use and overdose, the County’s partnership