Chester
Chester, a city in Delaware County, had a population of 32,605 in the 2020 census.
Located 15 miles south of Philadelphia along the Delaware River, it has a rich industrial history, a growing waterfront, and convenient access to the city.
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Things to Do in Delco This Weekend: World Cup, Pride, Music Fest, Fireworks, & More
Delaware County’s calendar is overflowing this weekend, and the lineup reads like a little bit of everything: World Cup fever, Pride, live music on multiple…
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Delaware County Launches Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic to Aid Underserved Communities
Delaware County is taking its health services on the road, literally. Health leaders are launching Wellness on Wheels, a 33-foot RV retrofitted as a traveling medical…
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Widener University Names Crystal Gibson New Athletics Leader
Widener University in Chester has named Crystal Gibson its new executive director of athletics, beginning July 1. Gibson currently serves as director of athletics and…
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Widener University Honors Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green With 2026 Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
At Widener University, two employees who have spent a combined three decades quietly making the institution stronger were recognized this year with the university’s highest…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Founder John Alston Steps Down After 32 Years Leading the Program
After 32 years, seven children grew into nearly 1,000. And now, the man who made it happen is passing the baton. John Alston, the founder and longtime…
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Register Now for Widener University’s Engineering Camp for High School Students
High school students looking to jump-start their future in engineering are invited to sign up for Widener University’s 2026 Engineering Camp this summer. Students in…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Found Love on Crozer Campus in Chester
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. met his first and only White girlfriend, Amelia Elizabeth (Betty) Moitz, while studying at Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, writes…
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to…
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International Student is Widener University’s 2026 ‘President for a Day’
A 20-year-old international student who first saw the Widener University campus the day she moved in – after leaving behind her country, family, language, and culture and traveling to Pennsylvania from Angola in southern Africa –…
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Chester’s Power Home Remodeling, Sheetz Make Best Places to Work List
Power Home Remodeling in Chester and Sheetz were both once again named to a list of 100 Best Companies to Work for by global business…
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4 Delaware County ZIP Codes Expected to See the Greatest Rise in Home Value
Delaware County home values are expected to rise the most in four ZIP Codes, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are included in…
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4 Delco Locales Make Philadelphia Magazine ‘Best of Philly’ Food List
Philadelphia Magazine published its Best of Philly Food & Drink list, which includes unique food offerings at four Delaware County establishments. Seabrisket Best Surf and…
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Need a Primary Care Provider in Chester? ChesPenn Is Here for You
If you’re looking for a primary care provider in Chester, look no further than ChesPenn Health Services, the city’s sole provider of Primary Medical/Dental services.…
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Chester Energy Firm Turns Trash into Treasure, Salvaging $360K in Coins Annually
It may not be burning a hole in anyone’s pockets, but loose change that’s tossed in the garbage is padding the bottom line of a…

























