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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Philadelphia Union and WSFS Bank Announce Multi-Year Partnership
The Philadelphia Union has announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with WSFS Bank, the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and wealth franchise in Delaware…
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Steve Courtin, a Delco Hall of Famer Who Made It to the 76ers
Steve Courtin, a Delaware County Hall of Famer who came from St. James High in Chester and made it to the 76ers, died Saturday. He…
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Springfield Man’s Book Captures US Marine Experience in Iraq
There’s a new book by Lt. Col. David E. Kelly, USMC, Ret., of Springfield that tells the real stories of active-duty U.S. Marines not found…
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How Deep Will Crozer Hospital Cuts Go? Delco Lawmakers Weigh-in
Crozer Health is raising some local eyebrows as it continues to cut hospital services at its four Delaware County hospitals, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.…
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Happy Trails in Delco as County Makes Concerted Effort to Expand Trail System
A Western Suburbs Tail Summit last week highlighted an expanding bike and hike trails system in Delaware County, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.…
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Washington Post: Here’s Where Investors Bought Homes in Delaware County
Investors bought a record share of homes nationwide and in the Philadelphia metro area last year, with some areas in Delaware County proving to be…
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Delaware County Leadership: U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, who represents Pennsylvania’s 5th congressional district, a district that includes much of Delaware Couty, a small section of both Chester…
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Chester Footwear Designers Take Their Cues From Their Customers
Chester-based company Jrkickz has been catching the wave of change in athleisure wear for the past 10 years. Founder Breon Barrett and co-founder Ron Alexander…
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Dr. Myron E. Resnick, Delaware County Cardiologist, Dead at Age 89
A Delaware County cardiologist who founded Marple Medical Associates in 1968 in Broomall died Dec. 7 in Bryn Mawr. He was 89, writes Stacey Burling…
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Neumann University Students Raise Funds at Union Matches for Chester High Soccer
A team of four student volunteers from Neumann University set a new standard for fundraising during Philadelphia Union matches this season, collecting more than $40,000…
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Governor Comes to Chester With State Money to Stop Gun Violence
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…
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Chester High Head Coach LaDontay named Philadelphia Eagles Coach of the Week
A 7-0 start for the Chester Clippers was probably the clincher that got Chester High School head coach LaDontay Bell named as a Week 5…
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Delaware County Reopen as Demand, Infection Rates Rise
Delaware County is reopening its COVID-19 testing sites because of an increase in demand, reports Dan Cuellar for 6abc.com. About 500 people a day are…
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Upper Darby Lists Ways to Spend $41M, From Flood Relief to Rental Help
Covering COVID expenses. Repairing bridges, culverts, and storm water run-off to reduce flooding. Upgrading fire equipment. Replacing lost revenue. Building the new community center. These…
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Philly Violence Explodes. Chester Homicides are Way Down. Here’s Why
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…
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An Upper Darby Green Roof, a Lansdowne Concert Hall: Spending Federal Earmarks
From healthcare expansion and community investment to entertainment and historic restoration, the earmarks of Congressional spending requests in Delaware County are varied, writes Jonathan Tamari…
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‘Everyday Hero’ Kenny Covert Works on Behalf of Chester’s Community
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…
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Commodore S. Harris Jr., Chester Police Force Veteran and ‘Public Serviceman’, Died Feb. 22
Commodore S. Harris Jr., 76, of Chester, a 30-year veteran of the Chester Police Department, died Feb. 22, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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