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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Will Delco Woman Take On Jeopardy! Champion Jerry Holzhauer? Tune in May 24
Root for one of Delco’s own when Dr. Susan Waller of Chester matches wits May 24 with two other contestants on ‘Jeopardy!’, writes Peg DeGrassa…
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Chester Cabinet Maker Earns National Award
American Wood Design in Chester has earned the Eastern Pennsylvania Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award, writes Colin Ainsworth for Delaware County News Network.…
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Delaware County Historical Society Embarks on Funding Campaign
Stored at the Delaware County Historical Society, minutes from the initial public meeting capture the organization’s founding on Sept. 3, 1895 when a motion was…
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Learn How a Drexel Hill Gamer Got 1 Million Followers
David Carter grew up in Chester, graduated Strath Haven High, tosses luggage at Philly airport and lives in Drexel Hill. Some of you may know…
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Celebrating World’s Second-Oldest Democratic Constitution
They gathered at the 1724 Courthouse in Chester May 4 to celebrate the 228th anniversary of Poland’s Constitution, writes Colin Ainsworth for Daily Times. Members…
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Learning Accounting and Life Lessons at Anna’s Place
Fourteen students in Professor Janet Massey’s Cost Accounting class learned much more than Accounting during a service-learning project at Anna’s Place, a Franciscan hospitality center…
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Aqua Sues to Prevent $60 Million Bailout of City of Chester by Chester Water Authority
The proposed $60 million bailout of the city of Chester by the Chester Water Authority is being challenged in court by Bryn Mawr-based Aqua Pennsylvania,…
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Hard Work Pays Off for Proprietor of Cheryl’s Southern Style Cuisine at Talen Energy Stadium
Cheryl Stevens, who has been serving delicious food from her stand at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester for a decade, is finally promoting her business…
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Seven-Foot Bronze Statue at Boys and Girls Club to Honor Champion Kickboxer from Chester
Motivated by constant bullying while growing up in Chester, Fredia Gibbs turned to sports and eventually became a kickboxing champion, writes DeArbea Walker for the…
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A Boxing Gym’s Decades-Long Quest to Save Chester’s Youth
For almost five decades, Winners Reach and Teach Boxing Gym in Chester has been offering free boxing lessons to local youths to help keep them…
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Forty-Seven Men Have Governed Pennsylvania. Only One Hailed from Delco
Out of the 47 men who have served as governor of Pennsylvania, only one called Delaware County his home, according to an editorial in the…
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Harrah’s in Chester to Debut Sportsbook This Week
Sports betting will be available at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester beginning today, Jan. 22, at 2 PM, just in time for the…
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New Program in Chester Offers Group Therapy for People Affected by Gun Violence
A new program by the Chester Community Coalition and clinicians from the Child Guidance Resource Center in Havertown offers a group approach to trauma therapy…
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Crozer-Keystone Moves Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health Services to Hospital Campus in Chester
Crozer-Keystone Health System’s outpatient addiction recovery and mental health services are relocating from Community Hospital to the new Community Campus, located at 301 West 15th…
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There’s a 22-Year Difference in Life Expectancy Between Residents of These Two Local Townships
A new study published by the Associated Press of data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that a person’s address can indicate how…
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Arts-Focused Charter School Sets Its Sights on Upper Darby
A group looking to open a charter school focused on the arts in the Upper Darby School District is hoping to succeed where others have…
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Harrah’s in Chester Determines Location for Its Sportsbook
Several months after petitioning the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for approval to begin sports wagering, Harrah’s in Chester has now decided on a location for…
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1874 Map of Chester Donated to DCHS Captures Special Time in City’s History
A copy of an 1874 map of Chester donated to the Delaware County Historical Society by Alan C. Holcombe and his wife captures a special…
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