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 Considers Options for Developing Land Surrounding Talen Energy Stadium
The Philadelphia Union has big goals when it comes to the land surrounding Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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NBA Star from Chester Gives Back to Community, ‘Shows Kids a Way Off the Streets’
For the last five years, Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans has been returning to his native Chester to give back to the community with a…
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Philadelphia Union to Finance Soccer Program at Chester High School
The Philadelphia Union is currently in talks with the Chester Upland School District to finance the creation of a soccer program at Chester High School,…
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Youngest Person State Ever Sent to Electric Chair Gets Headstone 87 Years Later in Chester
Alexander McClay Williams, the African-American teenager whom many believe was executed 87 years ago for a murder he did not commit, has finally received a…
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Agri-Kind Gets Green Light to Cultivate Cannabis in Chester
Agri-Kind has received the green light from the Pennsylvania Department of Health to set up cannabis cultivation in Chester, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia…
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Several Members of Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 Have Ties to Delco
Boothwyn native Billy “White Shoes” Johnson is one of several members of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 with ties to Delaware…
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First African-American Woman to Become a Kickboxing Champion Returns Home to Chester
Chester native Fredia Gibbs, the first African-American woman to become a kickboxing champion, recently returned home to be recognized by Chester City Council, writes Kathleen…
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Health Mats Homegrown: An American-Made Mat Company
By Vince Del Rossi The Land That We Love: Chester, PA The 4th of July is quickly approaching and it always reminds us how lucky we…
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Chester High Basketball Players Learn a Code for Success Off the Court
Chester High School is hoping to bring some of its renowned success on the basketball court to its new, one-of-a-kind coding club, writes Kathy Boccella…
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Create a Walkway Safety Program for Your School
By Vince Del Rossi Now more than ever before, the discussion of student safety has been a trending topic within major news outlets, social media, and around many…
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Act 47 a Lifeline for Some Municipalities Across the State, Including Three in Delco
Act 47 has provided a lifeline for a number of municipalities across the state, including a few here in Delaware County, but exiting it by…
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Through Office in Chester, EDSI Matches Region’s Skilled Workers with Employers
As the skills gap continues to widen and create more problems for employers looking for qualified labor, EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is doing its…
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Chester Native Wows Alicia Keys, Moves Ahead on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Chester native Jamai Springfield is moving forward on Team Alicia Keys on NBC’s “The Voice,” after he wowed the famous singer with his performance during…
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Delaware County Leadership: Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats
By the time he was a junior in high school, Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats, was a self-made man. When he…
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Chester Upland One of Several School Districts Finding Ways to Keep the Arts Alive
A number of schools in the region, including the Chester Upland School District, are finding new ways to keep their arts programs going despite budgetary…
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Remains of WWII Pilot from Chester Finally Discovered, Buried with Full Military Honors
Stanley Stegnerski, a fighter pilot from Chester who was reported missing in action over Germany during World War II, was finally laid to rest in…
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Region’s Healthcare Facilities Turn to Chester-Based Health Mats for Comfort, Safety
By Kristina Smith Here, at Health Mats, we serve a number of healthcare properties in the Greater Philadelphia region. Professionals in healthcare work on their…
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Chester’s Health Mats Sponsors Eagles Autism Challenge
Health Mats, a Chester-based company dedicated to helping its regional customers manage walkway safety with a clean mat program, is sponsoring the Eagles Autism Challenge.…
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