Chester city
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Owner Hopes to Reopen Crozer-Chester Medical Center in 3 Years
Chariot Equities, the new owners of the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, is looking at three-years to reopen, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We…
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Delaware County DA Delivers Optimistic County-Wide Crime Report
At a Haverford Township commissioners’ meeting last week, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse provided an update on his office and local law enforcement, noting…
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New Mothers Get Some Help from a Chester City Diaper Bank
Tina Smith shows up once a month in Chester to give away a U-Haul full of free diapers to anyone who wants them, writes Aubrey…
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Chester Remembers 9-Year-Old Hit-and-Run Victim Ny’Leek Ellison
Dozens of community members in Chester held vigil Saturday night for 9-year-old Ny’Leek Ellison, who was paralyzed in a hit-and-run accident from a year ago,…
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Crozer Closing Keeps Chester’s ChesPenn Health Services Busy
ChesPenn Health Services in Chester has been seeing a steady flow of new patients following Crozer Health’s closure last year, but obstetrics remains a challenge,…
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This Delaware County Community Is Among the Wealthiest in the Region
Swarthmore Borough comes out on top as far as wealth, ranking among the top 20 percent wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia region, writes Lisa Dukart…
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New Unnamed ‘Boutiquey’ Restaurant Coming Soon to Wayne
Radnor Commissioners have paved the way for a new restaurant with their approval of a relocated liquor license from Chester to Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz…
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Helping Delaware County Thrive: The 2026 Small Business Honorees
Entrepreneurs, family businesses, and community-focused organizations across Delaware County will be recognized later this month as the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual…
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Reworld, Citizens Battle Over Burning Philly’s Trash in Chester
Reworld, the owner of the Chester trash incinerator, spent $45,000 on lobbying to keep Philadelphia trash flowing to the city, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY.…
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Pennsylvania Expanding ‘Little Scandinavia’ Chester Prison Model
Following its success at the State Correctional Institution in Chester, the original “Little Scandinavia” program is expanding to three additional prisons, writes Zack Hoopes for…
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Philadelphia Union’s Familiar Faces Drew Augustin Anello to the Team
Agustin Anello has always thought of himself as an American even though he’s spent half his life outside the United States, writes Jonathan Tannewald for…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at…
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Widener University Plans March 1 Open House for Prospective Students
Widener University will welcome prospective undergraduate students to campus for its Widener Day open house on Sunday, March 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM.…






































