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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Artists, Vendors Wanted for Inaugural Arts Festival in Chester
Chester residents and individuals with ties to the city through work, school, or a community group are encouraged to showcase their art and/or art activity…
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Sons of Ben, Soccer Fanatics, Unveil New Line of Merchandise Created by Renowned Mitchell & Ness
Sons of Ben, the fervent supporters of the Philadelphia Union, have unveiled a new merchandise line created together with Mitchell & Ness, writes Jonathan Tannenwald…
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Chester’s Nonprofit Fare & Square Grocery Store Struggles to Stay Afloat Without Compromising on Healthier Foods
Chester’s nonprofit grocery store Fare & Square is encouraging people to buy healthier food while struggling to stay afloat, writes Laura Benshoff for National Public…
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Widener Moves Its Lifelong Learning Institute from Exton to Main Campus, Invites Delco Seniors to Open House
Widener University has relocated its popular Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) from Exton to its main campus in Chester. Individuals aged 50 and older who…
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Widener Students Give Their University Resounding Thumbs-Up in National Survey of Student Satisfaction
The powers that be at Widener University certainly knew what they were doing, when in 2006 they changed the school’s nickname from Pioneers to Pride,…
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Aiming for Positive Impact on Kids, Union Foundation Schedules 4th Annual Cocktails and Cleats Celebration
The Philadelphia Union Foundation’s fourth annual Cocktails and Cleats celebration will be held on November 10 at Vie in Downtown Philadelphia. The event is an…
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Winners of Three Grand in Cabela’s King Kat in Chester: ‘Hardest We Had to Fish in 10 Years’
Perfect weather created the perfect opportunity for the region’s anglers to compete for catfishing dominance at the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail on the Delaware…
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Chester Lures National Catfish Tournament to Delaware River on Saturday
Cabela’s, the popular retailer of hunting, fishing, and camping merchandise, is sponsoring and staffing a catfishing tournament Saturday in Chester on the Delaware River. The…
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Uno Opens in Chester, Represents City’s First Casual Dining Chain Restaurant
Uno Chicago Grill, home of the original deep dish pizza, opened its newest location Monday on the campus of Widener University in Chester. The location…
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Harrah’s Casino and Chester Officials Claim Proposed Legislation Threatens Their Investment in Community
Legislation being considered by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would allow for the proliferation of as many as 40,000 video gaming terminals (VGTs) at hundreds…
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New $25 Million Campus for Chester Charter School to Rise from Vacant Lot on Highland
The Chester Charter School for the Arts, the top-performing school in Delaware County’s poorest community, will soon move to a new, state-of-the-art $25 million campus…
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Delaware River Port Braces for Big Business from Dredging
The six-year, $392 million Delaware River dredging project that’s now just 11 miles from the finish line is literally carving out a path for bigger…
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Chester Calling All Artists to Reimagine Avenue of the States
Local artists stand ready to remake the curb appeal of the 500 block of Avenue of the States in Chester, and the public is invited…
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Frank Pileggi, Lawyer and Father of Delco Judge, Passes Away at 87
Frank Pileggi, 87, the founder of the Woodlyn law firm of Pileggi & Pileggi and the father of Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge Dominic…
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Sons of Ben Should be Proud of Their Soccer Zealotry
According to soccer support group Sons of Ben, not having an official team to support did not mean you couldn’t go to games and raise…
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Chester’s Power Home Remodeling Wins Angie’s List Award for Third Straight Year
Power Home Remodeling Group is delivering unparalleled customer service in the home improvement industry. For the third consecutive year, the Chester-based company has received the…
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Cityteam Ministries in Chester Helping Mothers in Need
Chester’s Cityteam Ministries, through its Mother-Baby Care program, provides food and diapers for more than 1,000 families every year, writes Peg DeGrassa of Delaware County…
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Buyer of Crozer-Keystone Pledges Commitment to Community
Nurses, community activists, and public officials have expressed worry about the prospect of changes to the Crozer-Keystone Health System that the buyer, Prospect Medical Holdings…
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