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Philadelphia Union Partners with Local Retailer to Get Customized Footwear
The Philadelphia Union has partnered with KicksUSA, a Philadelphia-based footwear and apparel retailer with stores in Upper Darby and Eddystone, to get customized soccer cleats, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. KicksUSA will be the first “official footwear customization service” provider for a Major League Soccer franchise. According to Doug Vosik, the Union’s…
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Youngest Person State Ever Sent to Electric Chair Gets Headstone 87 Years Later in Chester
Alexander McClay Williams, the African-American teenager whom many believe was executed 87 years ago for a murder he did not commit, has finally received a headstone in the abandoned Green Lawn Cemetery in Chester Township, writes Alfred Lubrano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The words on the headstone read: Alexander McClay Williams July 23,…
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Harrah’s Pays State’s Hefty Application Fee to Bring Sports Wagering to Chester
Sports gambling – of the legal variety – may be coming to Delaware County, after Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester submitted an application to offer what is now legal all across the country, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Harrah’s is only the third of the state’s 13 casinos to apply for the license,…
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Chester Native, Local Basketball Coaching Legend Dies at 83
Former NBA coach Jack McKinney, a native of Chester who graduated from St. James High School and Saint Joseph’s University, has died at the age of 83, according to a report from ESPN.com. In the 1979-80 season, just 14 games into his tenure as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, when Magic Johnson was a…
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Chesterfest Attracts Thousands to Talen Energy Stadium, Showcases ‘Positive Side of the City’
Thousands of people gathered at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester on Saturday to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Chesterfest 2018, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. “The important thing about having it each year is to bring the community and families together and to just show the positive side of our city,…
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Philadelphia Union Signs Youngest Prospect Ever … and He’s Not Old Enough to Drive
The Philadelphia Union has just signed Selmir Miscic, the youngest prospect in franchise history, to a professional contract, writes Matthew Ralph for Brotherly Game. Miscic, 15, a Vermont native, joined the Philadelphia Union Academy with his twin brother Arnel two seasons ago, after his family relocated to Royersford. Selmir inked his deal with Bethlehem Steel…
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Here’s How the State Prison in Chester Is Helping to Save Dogs from Hurricane Florence
State Correctional Institution (SCI) Chester is helping Wags Rescue & Referral save dogs from Hurricane Florence, writes Samantha Melamed for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wags volunteers rushed to shelters in the evacuation zone to try to save as many animals as they could ahead of the storm. “One of the things that happens is that the…
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Philadelphia Union’s First-Ever Mascot ‘Hatches’ at the Zoo
The Philadelphia Union unveiled its first mascot in franchise history, as it “hatched” during a recent introductory ceremony at the Philadelphia Zoo, writes Tom Dougherty for NBC Sports. Phang, a big blue snake with a gold mohawk, hatched to the team’s goal song, much to the delight of the crowd that gathered for the unveiling.…
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Kimberly-Clark to Invest $150 Million into Manufacturing Plant in Chester
Kimberly-Clark plans to invest $150 million in infrastructural upgrades to its manufacturing plant in Chester, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Among the upgrades coming over the next three years is the replacement of the coal-fired co-generation power plant. The plant at One Avenue of the States has been making Scott 1000 toilet…
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Help Ease the Burden of Breast Cancer Patients with Health Mats
By Vince Del Rossi With fall rapidly approaching, we are once again asking for your support in the fight against breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we at Health Mats would like to announce the return of our annual “Pink Ribbon Courage” fundraiser to raise awareness for the disease and to show…
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Chester Native, Neumann Grad Channels the Magic of Horses to Help Others Heal
Neumann University graduate Rick Iannucci is helping others heal through his nonprofit Horses for Heroes, according to a profile on him in Accent, a magazine for Neumann University alumni, family, and friends. Iannucci said he’s always had cowboy blood running through his veins. He decided to fulfill his passion and combine it with the magic…
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Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester Wins Online Gaming License
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester is one of three casinos statewide awarded an online gaming license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The Interactive Gaming Certificate was awarded to Harrah’s operator, Chester Downs and Marina. “Once it’s up and running, anyone can establish an account online,”…
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Health Mats: Preventing Slips and Falls from an Insurance Standpoint
By Vince Del Rossi Mats Help Defend Against Slips and Falls Workplace falls can result in serious injuries and time lost on the job. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) notes that “Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). Slips and falls account for over…
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Philadelphia Union’s New Sporting Director Has Strong Reputation for Youth Development
Ernst Tanner, the academy director at FC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, will replace Earnie Stewart as the new sporting director of the Philadelphia Union, writes Ryan Rose for The Philly Soccer Page. Tanner has an extensive managerial background in German and Austrian leagues. He was academy director for TSV 1860 Munich for six years…
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Healing Power of Art Helps Grieving Families in Chester Cope with Loss of Loved Ones
The healing power of art is providing grieving families in Chester with another way to cope with losing loved ones to gun violence, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. The Celebration of Life Portrait Program is a newly launched initiative through Heeding God’s Call that gives families an opportunity to create art while dealing…
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Philadelphia Union’s Sporting Director Departs with Unfinished Business
Earnie Stewart, the Philadelphia Union’s former sporting director and now the general manager of the U.S. men’s national team, has undoubtedly left the Chester-based franchise in better shape than he found it, but unfinished business remains, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During his two-and-a-half-year tenure with the Union, Stewart oversaw major increases in…
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Agri-Kind Gets Green Light to Cultivate Cannabis in Chester
Agri-Kind has received the green light from the Pennsylvania Department of Health to set up cannabis cultivation in Chester, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Agri-Kind is one of the 13 new cultivators that were issued permits by the Department of Health last week. This brings the total number of companies in the state…
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Delaware County Historical Society Moves Offices to Chester to ‘Instill Pride’ in City’s Residents
The Avenue of the States, a main artery in downtown Chester, has seen a surge of interest from developers and investors in recent months. Most recently, the Delaware County Historical Society moved its offices to the street, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Our goal is to try and instill some pride in Chester’s…
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