Chester
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Chester Panthers and Charles Thompson Celebrate 25th Season of Empowerment
The Chester Panthers have good reason to celebrate their 25th season, writes J.F. Piro for Main Line Today. The youth football organization, officially the Chester Panthers Youth Empowerment and Athletic Association, has won 20 championships in 10 years. It’s come back stronger than ever after folding in 2000. It’s fielded multiple players and a coach…
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Filming for ‘Creed 2’ Under Way in Delaware County
The filming of Creed 2, the sequel to the award-winning film from 2015 that stars Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, is under way at Sun Center Studios in Aston and at several locations across the area, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. Parts of the film were also shot on location in…
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Chester Owns Water Authority and Its Assets, Pennsylvania Court Rules
A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled that the financially strapped City of Chester is the owner of the Chester Water Authority and is free to sell the utility, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Authority is one of the region’s largest public water systems. The CWA serves more than 49,000 customers in 33 towns…
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Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd Plays Last Game Before Home Fans at Subaru Park
Home town fans of Carli Lloyd will have a chance to see her play one last game at Subaru Park in Chester before her retirement, writes Melanie Anzidei for NorthJersey.com. The Rutgers University graduate grew up 15 miles outside of Philadelphia, in Delran, New Jersey. Lloyd is one of the most decorated soccer players in…
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Chester Never Quite Recovered After Massive Flood in 1971
A flood worse than anything Hurricane Ida delivered devastated Eyre Park and parts of Chester 50 years ago, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A 16-foot tidal wave came out of Chester Creek back in 1971, killing 10 people and destroying the down town. Eyre Park, a tight, vibrant neighborhood, received the brunt…
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Philadelphia Union, Subaru Unveil Soccer Mini-Pitch for Kids in Camden
Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union have created the Subaru Park Camden Mini-Pitch at Camden’s Ralph Williams Memorial Park. The youth soccer facility offers a safe place to learn, practice and play soccer. Camden is the home of Subaru of America, a sponsor of Philadelphia Union and Subaru Park in Chester. At a…
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Meet Joe Klecko From Chester, a Quiet New York Jets Defenseman
The New York Jets top player, Joe Klecko, from Chester, seemed too small and too slow for pro football, writes superhuman for gangreennation.com. He played some football at St. James High School, but never got noticed by college scouts. He did a little boxing at Joe Frazier’s gym and even sparred with ‘Smokin Joe, then…
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So There’s Chester, PA. But It Doesn’t Have a Giant Teapot
There’s a Chester in Britain that’s been around awhile. It has the oldest racecourse, the largest Roman Amphitheater in the country, a 1,000-year-old Cathedral, and 700-year-old shopping galleries. It’s also a name that’s been exported around America, writes Olivia Williams for Cheshire-live.co.uk. Delaware County, of course, has the city of Chester, the oldest city in…
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Philly Council Visits Chester To Find Out What It’s Doing Right About Gun Violence
Members of Philadelphia City Council met with Chester city and county officials Tuesday to find out how Chester has managed a 63% drop in gun homicides, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Philadelphia has seen gun violence run out of control while Chester has had great success with its new anti-violence initiative. Chester’s gun…
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Chester Activists Continue to Fight for a Less Toxic City
There’s dedicated activists and developers working to save Chester from its toxic environment, writes J.F. Piro for Main Line Today. Chester has a higher than average number of polluting industries and waste facilities. It has 8 percent of Delaware County’s population, but 60 percent of its waste facilities. Life expectancy is 69. “It’s the densely…
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Philadelphia Union Keeps Eye on World Stage, Despite 2-0 Loss in Mexico
Even after losing in Mexico, Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin and club captain Alejandro Bedoya were excited to represent Philadelphia and Major League Soccer against Club America, writes Greg Oldfield for brotherlygame.com. They played Aug. 12 at the Azteca stadium in the first leg of the CONACAF Champions League semifinals, The Mexican venue puts the…
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Alloy Surfaces in Chester Announces Layoff of 63 Workers
Alloy Surfaces Company Inc. in Chester will be able to stay open, but will have to lay off 63 workers in October, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. The affected workers are not part of a labor organization. The layoffs will take place on or about Oct. 8. The workforce reduction will likely be…
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Converted 1984 Ford Mustang Advertises Ron Francis Wiring Products
Scott Bower wanted a project car that would highlight some of the products made by his Chester company, Ron Francis Wiring, founded in 1974. He replaced a turbo engine in his 1984 Ford Mustang SVO with a 5.5 Coyote swap fuel injection harnass, writes Rob Krider for fordmuscle.com. There were less than 10,000 of this…
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Philly Violence Explodes. Chester Homicides are Way Down. Here’s Why
Gun violence is skyrocketing in Philadelphia, but in Chester, homicides are down 63 percent compared to 2020, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thank the Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods, started last November. It fosters better communication between prosecutors, police and the residents. “It’s showing and putting more money where our mouth is that…
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Philadelphia Union Brings Its Love of Soccer to Vulnerable Inner City Kids
The Philadelphia Union in Chester is partnering with an inner city soccer program to bring more youth to soccer and generate future fans for the major league team, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Union Foundation and The SWAG are setting up youth soccer clinics. The hope is to instill a passion…
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Two Delaware County Shops Make Inquirer Top Water Ice List
Two water ice shops with locations in Havertown and Chester made The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of best water ice in Philly, writes Jilian Wilson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pop’s Homemade Italian Ice Filippo “Pop” Italiano sold frozen treats from a pushcart in his South Philadelphia neighborhood back in 1932. It was only a matter of…
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Delaware County Now Overseeing 1724 Chester Courthouse
Delaware County has entered into a 99-year no-cost lease to oversee the 1724 Chester Courthouse, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Council approved the contract 4-0 with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The PHMC said it no longer has the resources to care for the building. There were concerns. Some council…
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Charter School Takeover of Chester Public Schools Defeated–for Now
Chester Upland School District’s eight public schools will not be taken over by charter school operators for now, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. The Chester Upland School District is in financial trouble and is in receivership, under threat that it could be dismantled. As one of the poorest districts in the state, it is is…
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