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150 Years of Business: How T. Frank McCall’s in Chester Outlasted the City Around It
When T. Frank McCall’s opened its doors at Sixth and Madison Streets in 1876, Ulysses S. Grant was president, and the Phillies did not yet exist. The…
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From Lawyer to Teacher: How Mark Franek Found His Calling at Chester’s YSC Academy
Mark Franek had the law degree, the firm, and the long hours that come with all of it. What he didn’t have was the work that mattered…
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Your Delco Father’s Day Guide: Linvilla Fishing, Rose Tree Car Show, and World Cup Watch Parties
Father’s Day doesn’t have to mean a card, a grill, or another “World’s Best Dad” mug. On Sunday, June 21, spots around Delaware County offer enough to build a full day around whatever…
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Chester’s Vacant Lots Become Green Spaces in First PHS Expansion Beyond Philadelphia
Ten vacant lots in Chester are trading weeds and debris for landscaping and regular upkeep. Vacant land across Delaware County could soon become cleaner, greener community…
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New Chester Library Mural Keeps Memory of Young Athlete Ny’Ques Farlow-Davis Alive
Near the football fields where Ny’Ques Farlow-Davis once practiced and played, a vibrant new mural now keeps watch over the J. Lewis Crozer Library in Chester. The two-section tribute…
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Ny’Leek’s Village: How One Chester Mother Is Turning Tragedy Into a Mission for Her Community
On some days, Anita Carrington sets up at the same Chester intersection where her 9-year-old son was struck by a hit-and-run driver. She’s not there to grieve. She’s there to build…
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Ivory Coast World Cup Team to Play Scrimmage Against Philadelphia Union II at Chester’s Subaru Park
One of the world’s top soccer nations is coming to Chester, and the first chance to see them play is free. The Ivory Coast national soccer…
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Cathedral Gardens: Chester Community Works to Transform Vacant Church Into Public Green Space
A fire-scarred church in Chester is becoming something unexpected: a lush mosaic garden open to the entire community. The effort to transform the former Third…
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FIFA World Cup Spotlight on Chester: Will It Spark Economic Change for the Struggling City?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the Philadelphia region, and for Chester, it could mean a rare moment in the global spotlight. But whether that…
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Amanda Rappa: A Widener Story Defined by Heart, Hustle, and Human Connection
Amanda Rappa was recently honored with the President’s Award at Widener University, given to a graduating senior who has contributed the most to campus life…
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Widener University Joins Scholars Network to Cut Student Debt and Create Healthcare Career Paths
For students pursuing careers in nursing, physical therapy, or other high-demand healthcare fields, a clinical career means a daunting tradeoff: the more specialized the training,…
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Widener University Hosting 2026 Commencement on Chester Campus
The Widener University Commencement takes place next week on its Chester campus for 2026 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as one of its two…
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Sign Up for a Free Baby Ultrasound at Widener University in Chester
Widener University in Chester is offering pregnant women in the community a free ultrasound of their baby. The free baby ultrasounds give Widener students some…
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After 125 Years of Mass, A Church in Chester Loses Its Catholic Designation
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY.…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL: Members Only 401K Opportunity Webinar The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is providing a free, brief, informative webinar on Thursday, May 7, 8 AM on Zoom…
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Chester City Inks Five-Year, $2.8 Million Contract with VMSC Emergency Medical Services
Chester City and VMSC Emergency Medical Services have signed a five-year, $2.8 million deal this week, locking in the nonprofit that stepped in after Crozer…
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First Bank House of the week: 22-Room Wallingford Estate for Sale
A 5-acre property at 1018 Beech Road, with a sprawling six-to-eight-bedroom main house and a two-bedroom carriage home, is available for sale in Wallingford, writes…
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Ruth Bennett Farm in Chester Prepares Eighth Annual Kickoff
Nearly three dozen volunteers gathered over the weekend at the Ruth L. Bennett Community Farm in Chester to help prepare for the upcoming growing and…
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