Thaddeus Kirkland
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Chester’s Likely New Mayor Ready to Tackle Bankruptcy Problem
Chester’s probable new mayor, Stefan Roots, will make getting Chester out of bankruptcy and straightening out the city’s finances his top priority, writes Justin Udo…
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Chester Incumbent Mayor Defeated Admidst City Financial Woes
Chester finances were on the minds of Democratic voters as its incumbent mayor Thaddeus Kirkland was defeated in Tuesday’s primary election, writes Anthony Wood for…
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Philadelphia Union breaks ground on a $55 million Sportsplex
Ground was broken Monday on a $55 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex at the Chester waterfront, writes Jonatha Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sportsplex will extend the practice facilities for…
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Widener University’s Newest President Inaugurated Thursday
Dr. Stacey Robertson was inaugurated Thursday as Widener University’s 11th president, offering a message that combined elements of humility, belonging, exceptional care, and agility, writes…
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Widener President and Student Swap Places for a Day
Widener University continued its annual President for a Day tradition Monday by placing senior marketing student and ROTC cadet Vincent Starkey of Chester temporarily at…
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Bankruptcy Judge Limits Chester City Council Powers, Calls for Change
The Chester City government is “dysfunctional” and needs to be majorly changed, according to Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler. That’s the conclusion of her ruling…
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Chester’s Police Pension Problems Familiar to Pa. Auditor General
Chester’s mayor Thaddeus Kirkland asked Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor to investigate alleged police pension “spiking” in the city and was told recommendations were given…
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Chester Gun Violence Model Highlighted at Philly Festival
Chester is once again leading the way for others by sharing its successful 60 percent drop in gun violence at the 5th annual “Ideas We…
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Chester Still Bucking Gun Violence Trend Thanks to Initiative
The Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods (CPSN) continues to have a positive impact in the city of Chester even as gun violence elsewhere makes the…
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Former Chester Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Assault During Capitol Riot
A former Chester firefighter, Robert Sanford Jr., pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, writes…
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Bankruptcy for Chester? Not So Fast, Says Mayor
Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland disagrees with the state-appointed receiver for Chester, who talked about declaring bankruptcy for the city, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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Major Conference at Subaru Park in Chester Looks at Delaware County’s Energy, Environmental Needs
Delaware County is coming together Thursday, April 21, for a vegan, zero-waste, admission-free meeting of the minds conference at Subaru Park in Chester. The county’s…
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Chester Lost Millions in Covanta Incinerator Fee Contract, Receiver Says
Chester City Receiver Michael T. Doweary got into an argument with Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland over an incinerator contract, claiming the 2017 Covanta contract lost…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Triggers Decision to Close Chester City Hall Next Week
Chester has closed its city hall for a week after several city employees tested positive for COVID-19, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Chester…
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Delaware County Leaders Urge Peace and Unity in Face of Regional Looting, Fires and Vandalism
Leaders from Delaware County put out a joint video Sunday night stressing the importance of peacefully working together at a time when reports of looting…
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Chesterfest Attracts Thousands to Talen Energy Stadium, Showcases ‘Positive Side of the City’
Thousands of people gathered at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester on Saturday to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Chesterfest 2018, writes Kathleen Carey…
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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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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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