Chester
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Chester’s Larenzo Jerkins Is Ready to Get Back in the Game
Larenzo Jerkins is ready to make a difference. After transferring in from Chester, the 6-foot-six-inch senior forward watched from the basketball sidelines last season as his teammates struggled, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, he’s ready to make up for lost time at Neumann Goretti High School in Philadelphia. That’s why he runs…
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Chester Trophy Company, Who Served the Famous for 70 Years Is Sold
A trophy company in Chester is ending a 70-year legacy of engraving plates for a worldwide clientele of celebrities in sports, entertainment, and politics. Sandrose Trophies at 1 W. Ninth Street has been acquired by Spikes Trophies of Philadelphia, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The three-generation family business survived natural disasters and personal…
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Widener Students Complete Inaugural International Scheer Institute Innovation Sprint
Widener’s growing partnership with the August Wilhelm Scheer Institute for Digital Technology continues to find new ways to prepare students to be leaders in any field. Recently, students participated in the first-ever Scheer-Widener Innovation Sprint – and came together in diverse groups that worked together to solve a real-world problem through business innovation. “This partnership…
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Widener, Philadelphia Union Show High Schoolers Pro Sports Career Options
Widener and the Philadelphia Union teamed up recently to host area high school students at Subaru Park and Union Power Plant, home of the Union’s corporate offices, to learn about the many professional sports career options available. Over the course of three days, students from Strath Haven High School, Marple Newtown High School, Berks Catholic…
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The Chester Clippers Football Team Is Ready to Build a Legacy
It’s been a while since there’s been a football team in Chester like the current Chester High School Clippers, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. Credit for the team’s drive comes from the program built under coach Ladontay Bell, who is now Chester’s athletic director, and first-year head coach Dennis Shaw. The team’s energy…
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Harrah’s in Chester Hit With ‘Space Jam’ Copyright Lawsuit
The owners of Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack in Chester have been hit with a federal Space Jam copyright lawsuit by the company that owns the theme to the 1996 movie soundtrack, writes Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The case was filed Wednesday against casino owner Caesar’s in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.…
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CityTeam Chester Names New Executive Director Amidst Thanksgiving Food Distribution
CityTeam Chester, with a new executive director on board, distributed more than 400 food boxes on Nov. 18 as part of its annual Thanksgiving distribution to needful members of the Chester community. The boxes contained turkey, green beans, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, dessert, pasta, and tomato sauce. Richona McKnight will now…
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Philadelphia Union Academy Preps Young Players for Greater Things
Kris Shakes, a fifth-year goalkeeper for the Nittany Lions men’s soccer team, credits the Philadelphia Union Youth Academy with his Penn State athletic success, writes Max Ralph for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The academy trains at Subaru Park in Chester, where the Philadelphia Union is headquartered and where it plays its home games. Shakes moved on…
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Chester Floats Tax Abatement Idea to Get Out of Bankruptcy
Chester’s bankruptcy solution may actually come from offering tax breaks to investing developers and property owners, an idea that has the support of the city’s mayor-elect Stefan Roots and the city council. The council has approved a pilot program that will offer a 10-year tax abatement to developers and property owners in an effort to…
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Green Lawn Cemetery’s Hidden African American Heros Are Hidden No More
The Green Lawn Cemetery in Chester Township is the final resting place for many African-American veterans, but until recently, you wouldn’t know it. Graves had become overgrown with brush, and weeds were as tall as people. Now the neglected cemetery is being restored by local residents, reports TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Volunteers found the graves…
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St. Hedwig’s Church in Chester Closing Its Doors after 125 years
Saint Hedwig’s Church in Chester has generated lifelong memories for its parishioners as they celebrate their Polish heritage over the church’s 125-year history, reports Alyana Gomez for 6abc. Now, finances have forced the church to make the tough decision to close. “This church is my family. It’s my home,” said David Chominski, of Chadds Ford.…
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Shadowing Opportunities Let High School Students Experience Widener
Websites and social media channels say a lot about an institution, but there’s nothing like experiencing the culture firsthand. To help, Widener University allows shadow opportunities for high school students who are interested in two of its biggest programs. For over a decade, Widener’s School of Engineering and the School of Nursing have invited prospective…
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Chester Residents Speak Out Against Chester Incinerator Taking Philadelphia Trash
Philadelphia is using the Covanta incinerator in Chester to burn its trash, upsetting local residents concerned the city’s trash is adding to local pollution-related health problems, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. Zulene Mayfield of Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living took her concerns to the City Council last week. Philadelphia’s trash is being burned in…
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Chester Clippers Gain Momentum Under Leadership of 2 Twins
The Chester Clippers are turning into a top-seed football team, thanks in part to two 16-year-old sophomore twins, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Those guys,” said Chester High School football coach Dennis Shaw, “have pretty much taken over as far as leadership.” The twins are Jalen Harris, a quarterback, and Daron, a defensive…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming, and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current…
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Calvary Baptist Church in Chester Benefits From Philadelphia Union Success
The Calvary Baptist parking lot in Chester fills up when the Philadelphia Union succeeds, reports the Associated Press in BusinessMirror. The Chester church, which once sawMartin Luther King Jr. in attendance while a seminarian, is located near the Philadelphia Union’s home turf, Subaru Park. The Union continues to attract fans. Last year, they made it…
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Here’s How These Widener Students Spent Their Summer Vacations
From robotics and artificial intelligence to the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics, the research and other work tackled by Widener undergraduates this past summer was as varied as it was timely and relevant. More than 60 students partnered with faculty advisors through the annual Summer Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (SURCA) program. Students from…
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Wawa Wins License in Liquor Board Auction with $300,000 Bid in Chester
In a competitive bid that drew attention across the state, Wawa emerged victorious in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) auction for an expired liquor license in Delaware County, writes Pete Bannan for The Delco Times. The license, originating from Chester, was one of 20 available in counties across the state, and Wawa secured…
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