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Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods

  • Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro praises Chester's efforts to reduce gun violence in a recent Chester event.
    Law Enforcement

    Chester’s Success in Curbing Gun Violence Wins Governor’s Praise

    September 19, 2025

    The city that had one of the highest per capita murder rates in the country is receiving praise these days from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro…

  • Kids go down a water slide at a recent Sunday Fun Day block party in Chester city.
    Parks and recreation

    Summer Block Parties Are Helping to Keep Chester Kids Safe

    July 8, 2025

    Chester has launched Operation Safe Summer, featuring several planned community block parties that are helping to reduce the number of shootings in the city, writes…

  • Children do chalk art on an asphalt lot.
    Philanthropy

    Foundation for Delaware County Highlights 2024 Successes in Annual Report

    December 4, 2024

    The local impact made by The Foundation for Delaware County was evident in its just-released  annual report for fiscal year 2024, as it follows through…

  • Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis addresses the crowd in Delaware County. Behind him is Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
    Government & Politics

    PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights Delaware County Gun Violence Reduction Success

    June 25, 2024

    Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Delaware County Thursday to highlight proposed state investments to reduce gun violence, touting successes already seen locally, writes Max…

  • PA Gov. Josh Shapiro at East Lansdowne Borough Hall .
    Government & Politics

    Gun Violence: A Delaware County Visit From the Governor and an Arkansas Delegation

    June 5, 2023

    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…

  • A thank you poster from Delaware County Council for 2022 successes
    Government & Politics

    Looking Back at Delaware County’s 2022 Achievements

    January 3, 2023

    Delaware County Council has outlined the investments and achievements made in 2022, from January’s swearing-in of the most diverse Council in the county’s history to…

  • Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer speaks at an Oct. 20 press conference about the progress made to curb gun violence in Chester
    Government & Politics

    Chester Still Bucking Gun Violence Trend Thanks to Initiative

    October 21, 2022

    The Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods (CPSN) continues to have a positive impact in the city of Chester even as gun violence elsewhere makes the…

  • Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf visits Chester with state funds to help curb gun violence.
    Government & Politics

    Governor Comes to Chester With State Money to Stop Gun Violence

    December 6, 2021

    The Chester Panthers Foundation is getting $50,000 from the state to expand its efforts to curb gun violence, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced during his visit…

  • Commissioner William Gretsky says better communication with his police officers has helped reduce Chester homicides.
    Legal

    Philly Violence Explodes. Chester Homicides are Way Down. Here’s Why

    August 7, 2021

    Gun violence is skyrocketing in Philadelphia, but in Chester, homicides are down 63 percent compared to 2020, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thank…

  • Leadership

    ‘Everyday Hero’ Kenny Covert Works on Behalf of Chester’s Community

    March 19, 2021

    Kenny Covert is working tirelessly to bring transparency and accountability to the local government and school district, and to make the Chester community a better…

  • Commerce

    Chester’s New Gun Violence Prevention Program Offers Penalties and Incentives to At-Risk Youth

    October 8, 2020

    Supporters are rallying around a new data-driven “carrot and stick” program that aims to curb gun violence in Chester, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia…

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