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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Widener School of Nursing Recognized as a Center of Excellence
Widener University’s School of Nursing has been recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence in the area of advancing the science of…
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State Agriculture Secretary Visits Hydroponics Program at Chester High
A pilot hydroponic garden program at Chester High School became part of a state-wide tour by Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week celebrating the…
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Aero Aggregates CEO Grateful to be Part of Team That Got I-95 Running Again
The last couple of weeks have been “full tilt” for Archie Fishill, CEO of Eddystone-based Aero Aggregates of North America, Inc., writes Pete Bannan for…
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Developers Eye Chester’s Avenue of the States for Food and Culture
Several developers and business owners are creating a food and cultural renaissance along Chester’s Avenue of the States, writes Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. The latest…
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Chester Street Named for Rev. Margaret L. Wortham, Well Remembered for Her Kindness
A street in Chester was renamed Sunday after The Rev. Margaret L Wortham, a pioneer and a woman of generosity who helped the city, writes…
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Here Are Delaware County’s Best Places to Work–Small to Large Companies
Eleven Delaware County companies, large, medium, and small, have been recognized by Philadelphia Business Journal as the top Delaware County workplaces in 2023, writes Lisa…
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Chester Native Rob Knox Is Scrapbooking Philly Sports History
Chester native Rob Knox not only experiences the action of Philly sports when it happens, he captures it as keepsakes, writes Dave Uram for KYW…
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912House: Transforming Chester Neighborhoods and People’s Lives
The 912House in Chester springs into action June 6 when neighbors can pick up fresh food and meet the new residents, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Gun Violence: A Delaware County Visit From the Governor and an Arkansas Delegation
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came to East Lansdowne Friday to rally support for two gun control bills, while representatives of Pine Bluff, Arkansas stopped by…
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Landlord Gives Financial Relief to Crozer Health With New Rent Deal
Crozer Health in Chester will no longer pay $35 million in annual rent to its landlord for its hospital properties, giving it some financial relief,…
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Chester-Based Papal Foundation Sends Help Where It’s Needed
The Chester-based Papal Foundation has been doing the work of the Catholic Church since 1988, reports CatholicPhilly. In 2023 alone it has given $14.3 million…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mary Powell, Dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Immaculata University
Mary Powell, dean of the new College of Nursing and Health Professions at Immaculata University, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Delaware County…
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Chester’s Likely New Mayor Ready to Tackle Bankruptcy Problem
Chester’s probable new mayor, Stefan Roots, will make getting Chester out of bankruptcy and straightening out the city’s finances his top priority, writes Justin Udo…
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WSFS Bank Teams Up with Philadelphia Union to Launch Co-Branded Debit Card
As the official bank and community supporter of the Philadelphia Union and Subaru Park, WSFS Bank has teamed up with the Major League Soccer franchise…
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Chester Incumbent Mayor Defeated Admidst City Financial Woes
Chester finances were on the minds of Democratic voters as its incumbent mayor Thaddeus Kirkland was defeated in Tuesday’s primary election, writes Anthony Wood for…
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Coors the Official Domestic Beer of the Philadelphia Union
Coors Light is now the official domestic beer at Subaru Park in Chester after the Molson Coors Beverage Co. partnered with the Philadelphia Union to…
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Widener University celebrates 2023 graduates in multiple commencement ceremonies
Widener University celebrated the achievements of 1,375 Chester-campus graduates in five ceremonies held on Memorial Field this week. The Widener University graduation ceremonies began on…
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FOP and Delaware County back Chester Receiver Recovery Plan
The Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police and Delaware County have thrown their legal support behind state receiver Michael Doweary who is handling Chester’s financial problems,…
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