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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Widener Students Get First-Hand Access to New Hampshire Primary
The New Hampshire primary is known for being the first-in-the-nation primary election in presidential election years. As candidates flocked to the small New England state,…
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Proposed Collective Plan Would Address Maternal Health Crisis in Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Delaware County contributed to a statewide collective plan to raise awareness of recommendations to improve maternal health, reduce racial/ethnic disparities in Pennsylvania…
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Closes After 151 Years
There hasn’t been a baptism at Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Chester since 2017. In 2023, the church had only two masses. On March…
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Chester Mayor Stefan Roots: Compromise Is the Road Out of Bankruptcy
Chester’s new mayor, Stefan Roots, is talking compromise with state receiver Michael Doweary so the city can emerge from bankruptcy, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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2 Chester Brothers See Dream Fulfilled on Pro Basketball Court
It was a Chester brothers’ basketball dream– Rahlir and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson would one day play professional basketball together. But a difference in their age made…
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Fields Are Finished in First Phase of Philadelphia Union Sportsplex
The new Philadelphia Union WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester is off the drawing board with completion of the first phase of the project, writes John…
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Chester’s Larenzo Jerkins Is Ready to Get Back in the Game
Larenzo Jerkins is ready to make a difference. After transferring in from Chester, the 6-foot-six-inch senior forward watched from the basketball sidelines last season as…
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Crozer Health’s New EMS Delivery Approach Won’t Affect Service
Crozer Health is changing how it delivers emergency medical services, but there are no plans to reduce any advanced life-saving or basic life-saving services in…
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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year,…
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Chester Trophy Company, Who Served the Famous for 70 Years Is Sold
A trophy company in Chester is ending a 70-year legacy of engraving plates for a worldwide clientele of celebrities in sports, entertainment, and politics. Sandrose…
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P.J Whelihan’s Eyes a Third Delaware County Location
Delaware County’s getting another PJ Whelihan’s Pub but the company isn’t saying where just yet, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. PJW Restaurant Group…
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The Chester Clippers Football Team Is Ready to Build a Legacy
It’s been a while since there’s been a football team in Chester like the current Chester High School Clippers, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily…
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Chester/Delco Submarine Will Aid Rescue and Recovery Missions
Just what Chester and Delaware County wanted for Christmas—an unmanned submarine. The Videoray Defender submarine, purchased with a nearly $300,000 grant to the Chester City…
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Delaware County DA Jack Stollsteimer Announces Run for Attorney General
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has thrown his hat into the ring for Pennsylvania Attorney General in 2024, writes Marc Levy for the Associated…
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Harrah’s in Chester Hit With ‘Space Jam’ Copyright Lawsuit
The owners of Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack in Chester have been hit with a federal Space Jam copyright lawsuit by the company that owns…
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CityTeam Chester Names New Executive Director Amidst Thanksgiving Food Distribution
CityTeam Chester, with a new executive director on board, distributed more than 400 food boxes on Nov. 18 as part of its annual Thanksgiving distribution…
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Philadelphia Union Academy Preps Young Players for Greater Things
Kris Shakes, a fifth-year goalkeeper for the Nittany Lions men’s soccer team, credits the Philadelphia Union Youth Academy with his Penn State athletic success, writes…
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Chester Floats Tax Abatement Idea to Get Out of Bankruptcy
Chester’s bankruptcy solution may actually come from offering tax breaks to investing developers and property owners, an idea that has the support of the city’s…
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