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Motorists Wowed by Unique Art Installation on Bridge in Chester
Sarah Heyward, an adjunct professor at Widener University, has fashioned a unique art installation on the I-95 bridge in Chester, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Heyward has created a plastic bag mural on the fencing of the Walnut Street bridge, which connects the university to the eastern side of the city. “The bridge…
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Health Mats Sponsors Eagles Autism Challenge, Participates in Fundraising for Autism Research
On May 18, 2019, Health Mats will sponsor and participate for a second year in the Eagles Autism Challenge. Team Health Mats will join the entire Philadelphia Eagles organization and thousands of supporters as they collectively ride, run, or walk to raise funds for cutting-edge autism research and programs. One hundred percent of participant-raised funds…
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Power Home Remodeling the Only Pennsylvania-Based Company Among Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work
Power Home Remodeling in Chester is the only Pennsylvania-based company among Glassdoor’s 100 Best Places to Work for 2019, writes Peter Economy for Inc. magazine. The company that provides services primarily related to energy and cost-saving exterior remodeling products placed 15th. The rankings stand out because they are based on anonymous, voluntary feedback directly from…
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Widener University Students Bring Library Back to Elementary School in Chester
Widener University students ensured that children at Stetser Elementary School in Chester have a recreational reading area by reviving the school’s library, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The space for the school’s original library was repurposed years ago to accommodate the growing student population. To rectify this, Widener students Melissa Damiani,…
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Zach and Julie Ertz Among Philadelphia Celebrities Partnering with Union for Jersey Customization
In honor of its 10th season in 2019, the Philadelphia Union has announced a collaboration with fans and local influencers on a never-seen-before, customizable back tag initiative for the Union’s new 2019 secondary jersey. On the Union’s new kit, which will be released early next year, the back tags, a heat transferred design located on…
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Health Mats: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Winter Mats
By Vince Del Rossi The holiday season is upon us, which means parties and gift-giving. People storm the retail stores, shopping for a perfect gift. They line the grocery store checkout lines, carts filled with enough food for an army. For many stores, this is their most lucrative quarter. However, what many storeowners don’t realize…
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Harrah’s in Chester Determines Location for Its Sportsbook
Several months after petitioning the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for approval to begin sports wagering, Harrah’s in Chester has now decided on a location for its sportsbook, writes Ed Barkowitz for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The casino is one of four in Pennsylvania that have decided to start offering sports wagering, and it will place its…
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Another Link Between Chester, Its Historic Past Is About to Be Lost
Another link between Chester and its historic past is about to be lost, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The Masonic Temple in Chester will be closing its doors for good in December and will be put on the market. Chester Lodge #236 Free and Accepted Masons has surrendered its charter and is merging…
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Health Mats: Protecting Our Athletes and You at Every Event
By Vince Del Rossi Eagles Lincoln Financial Field Welcome to the home of the Super Bowl Champions and the pride of Philadelphia, the Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field. Fans from all over the country come to watch the exciting games and are always proud when the Birds earn another touchdown. What happens off the field and…
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State Rep. Brian Kirkland Hosts Public Hearing on Jobs, Economic Development in Chester
A House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing recently hosted by State Rep. Brian Kirkland at Chester City Hall focused on jobs and economic development, according to a report from the Daily Times. The hearing was also attended by Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla and state legislators from across Pennsylvania. One of the issues discussed was…
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Widener Students Visit Comcast’s Headquarters to Get Inside Look at Company They’ve Been Studying
A group of Widener University freshmen recently visited Comcast’s headquarters to get an inside look at the company they’ve been studying all semester in Dr. Donna McCloskey’s Management 100 course, according to a report from the university. The course, designed to introduce first-year students to business fundamentals, has embedded the telecommunications and entertainment giant into…
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1874 Map of Chester Donated to DCHS Captures Special Time in City’s History
A copy of an 1874 map of Chester donated to the Delaware County Historical Society by Alan C. Holcombe and his wife captures a special time in the city’s history, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. The original of the map is housed at the Library of Congress. The 15-by-12-foot copy…
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Philadelphia Union Considers Options for Developing Land Surrounding Talen Energy Stadium
The Philadelphia Union has big goals when it comes to the land surrounding Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to its chief business officer, Tim McDermott, the team is currently considering development options for the land. It’s also looking to bring in an architectural firm to help guide…
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NBA Star from Chester Gives Back to Community, ‘Shows Kids a Way Off the Streets’
For the last five years, Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans has been returning to his native Chester to give back to the community with a free basketball camp for local youth, writes Matt Mullin for PhillyVoice. This year, the camp at Chester High School hosted 160 participants from grades 4-12. Campers received backpacks full of…
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Philadelphia Union to Finance Soccer Program at Chester High School
The Philadelphia Union is currently in talks with the Chester Upland School District to finance the creation of a soccer program at Chester High School, writes Matthew Ralph for Brotherly Game. “We’re going to be creating a program where we are putting forth financial resources, basically fund the creation of a high school program for…
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Unity Cup Final in Chester Attracts Fans Representing 52 Different Immigrant Communities in Philadelphia
Fans representing nations from all over the world gathered at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester last weekend to see which soccer team would take home the Philadelphia Unity Cup, writes Trish Hartman for 6ABC. “I just think it’s a great event,” said Jason Walker. “Philly’s a big town for sports.” This was the third year that…
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Widener University Traces Its Origins Back to 1821
Widener University can trace its roots back to 1821, when it was originally a boarding school in Wilmington, Del., writes Colin Ainsworth for Daily Times. What is now known as Widener originally started out when Delaware resident John Bullock founded the Bullock School for Boys in Wilmington in 1821. It began with no official recognition…
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Guy Fieri Visits His Restaurant at Harrah’s Casino in Chester to Debut New Menu Items
Guy Fieri recently visited Philly Kitchen & Bar, his restaurant at Harrah’s Casino in Chester, to debut new menu items and meet with some of the patrons, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. This is Fieri’s only restaurant in the area, and people were eager to see what the acclaimed chef would be rolling…
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