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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Two Delco-Based Companies Among Glassdoor’s Top 20 Best Places to Work in America
Two Delaware County-based companies are among the nation’s Top 20 Best Places to Work, according to employee reviews on Glassdoor, writes Heather Thompson for Philadelphia…
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Crozer-Keystone Close to Sale of Community Hospital Campus in Chester
The Crozer-Keystone Health System is getting closer to selling its Community Hospital campus in Chester, write John George and Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business…
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Walkway Safety the Goal of Chester-Based Health Mats
Health Mats, a family-owned company based in Chester, provides walkway safety solutions for commercial properties throughout the mid-Atlantic region. It’s also in the business of…
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Customers, Employees Say ‘No’ to Aqua America’s Bid to Purchase Chester Water Authority
Chester Water Authority customers joined employees at a recent board meeting to protest its proposed acquisition by the public utility Aqua America, writes Joseph DiStefano…
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Sun Shipbuilding Launched Its First Ship from Chester Yard a Century Ago
October 30 marked the centennial since Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock launched its first ship from the Chester yard, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times.…
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Fisher Tank Company in Chester Celebrates Employee Ownership Month
Chester’s Fisher Tank Company is celebrating October as National Employee Ownership Month with special activities at all of its locations, according to a report in…
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Delco Throws Its Hat in the Amazon Ring, Hoping to Land Online Retailer’s Second Headquarters
On Wednesday afternoon at the Chester waterfront, Delaware County Council announced the county’s proposal to serve as the site for Amazon HQ2, the online retailer’s…
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Chester Native Sets the Bar High with Her Latest Album
Chester native Denise White, known professionally as Avery Sunshine, has set the bar high with her recently released album Twenty Sixty Four, writes David Goodson…
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Pop Warner Football Program is Ray of Light for Chester Youth
The Pop Warner football and cheer program in Chester has become a haven for adolescents and teenagers living in the midst of poverty and violence,…
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Remembering a World War II Hero from Chester
Chester native Bill Reese, who died in the Battle of Troina in Italy during World Word II, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor,…
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New Generation of Chester Family Avenges ‘Family Feud’
Five siblings of a Chester family were in the television spotlight last week to avenge the unaired “Family Feud” battle by their elder generation —…
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Former NBA Rookie of the Year from Chester Gives Back to the City That Raised Him
He never had a basketball skills camp, but he had brothers. And now that eight seasons of NBA stardom have proven the Chester product, it’s…
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How a Floor Mat Company Became a Fundraising Company
By Kristina Smith Giving for health is on the rise because it just makes sense. Companies that are giving back to support healthcare initiatives know…
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Gov. Wolf Tours Headquarters of Power Home Remodeling in Chester
As part of his “Jobs That Pay” Tour, Gov. Tom Wolf recently paid a visit to Power Home Remodeling’s new headquarters in the Wharf at…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Delco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia…
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Playground’s Opening Heralds New Era of Fun, Safety in Chester
The thrill of a safe new place to play pumped through the veins of both neighborhood kids and adults in Chester as they tried out…
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New Chester Superintendent Is Bold but Balanced
Before he went on to lead school districts, universities, and statewide education, Dr. Juan Baughn was a member of the Media High School Class of…
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Chester’s Health Mats Keeps Safety a Priority in Buildings Across the Delaware Valley
By Chris Cooper When the folks at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia needed a large, customized floor mat at its entry to ensure the…
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