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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Fieri Christens Guy’s Philly Kitchen & Bar at Harrah’s Casino in Chester
In his debut appearance at the still-new Guy’s Philly Kitchen & Bar inside Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Food Network star Guy Fieri served up a…
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Battle Between Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation and Prospect Medical Holdings Heats Up
Last year’s buyout of the nonprofit Crozer-Keystone Health System by Prospect Medical Holdings has seemingly exacerbated a rift between Prospect and the foundation it created…
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Ground Officially Broken for New Hotel in Chester
After nearly a decade of discussion and planning, Candlewood Suites Hotel in Chester finally had its official groundbreaking last week, writes Rick Kauffman for the…
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May’s Water Ice Celebrates Seven Decades of Cooling Chester Residents
May’s Water Ice is celebrating seven decades of serving the Chester community with its delicious and cooling treats, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times.…
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Work on Deepening Delaware River Reaches Final Stages
Work on deepening the Delaware River to allow easier access for ships on their way to unload containers at PhilaPort is reaching the final stages,…
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Chester Water Authority Flushes $250 Million Offer Down the Drain
The Chester Water Authority is flushing down the drain a $250 million bid for the public utility in order to protect customers. “Our obligation is…
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Widener President Coaches Parents on College Decision-Making
With finals week over, it’s high school students and parents — not college professors — who are grading prospective universities and deciding their future educational…
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Honorary Degree Rights Decades-Old Wrong for Chester Basketball Star Forced Out of College
It was the second college in the nation to go co-ed and second again to admit African-American and Native American students, yet progressive Alfred University…
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National Movement Designed to Engage People in Open Dialogue Comes to Delco
On the Table, a national movement first launched in Chicago in 2014, is a forum designed to engage area residents in an open dialogue, foster…
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Nonprofit Grocer Fare & Square Turns Chester’s Food Desert into Oasis
It’s getting closer to sustainability by sustaining the nutrition needs of its impoverished surroundings. The experiment that put nonprofit supermarket Fare & Square in the…
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Dollar General Opens New Store in Chester on Highland Avenue
Dollar General’s newest store at 1200 Highland Avenue in Chester is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient…
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Widener Slashes Tuition in Half for City of Chester Employees
Widener University and the City of Chester are investing big into the future of the community with a big deal on higher education. The nearly…
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Faux Food Trucks Pull Up to the Curb for Philadelphia Union Matches
The food truck scene outside of Chester’s Talen Energy Stadium has just moved inside for the enjoyment of Philadelphia Union soccer fans this season. As…
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May Deadline Looming for Fix of State’s Casino Funding Laws
Communities across the state have up to half their chips in a game being played by Harrisburg’s elected officials. And they’re holding their breath, waiting…
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MLS Commissioner Praises Philadelphia Union
The rising success of Chester’s Major League Soccer team has even caught the attention of the professional sport’s commissioner — and most impressive is the…
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Copy of MLS Commissioner Praises Philadelphia Union
The rising success of Chester’s Major League Soccer team has even caught the attention of the professional sport’s commissioner — and most impressive is the…
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Chester’s Community Farm Harvests Deal That’s ‘Fare and Square’
Local produce is literally sprouting in Chester’s backyard, and a big new deal will send it to the city’s supermarket shelves for all to enjoy.…
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Boys & Girls Club of Chester to Host Benefit Concert at Harrah’s Casino on March 30
The Boys & Girls Club of Chester will host a benefit concert featuring The Point Blank Band and Avery Sunshine on Thursday, March 30 at…
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