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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WCU’s iCamp Celebrates Expansion and Growth in Seventh Season of Free Summer Media Program
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Arts and Humanities recently hosted about 35 high school students housed on-campus for iCamp,…
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Community Health and Dental Welcomes Two Family Medical Providers To Pottstown Health Center
Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) has welcomed two new Family Medical Providers: Jennifer Heffernan, CRNP, and Marqueta N. Smith,…
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West Chester University Addresses National Teacher Pipeline Shortage, Teaching Schools to ‘Grow Their Own’
For West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education and Social Work, the answer to fixing the current national teacher pipeline…
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Chester Energy Firm Turns Trash into Treasure, Salvaging $360K in Coins Annually
It may not be burning a hole in anyone’s pockets, but loose change that’s tossed in the garbage is padding…
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A Shopping Trip for a Chester Nail Salon Led to RareFootage Sports
Two years ago, Shawn Rodgers and his wife, Egypt, were shopping at a Best Buy for a television to put…
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the…
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Philadelphia Union Popularity Brings Need for More Stadium Seating
There’s talk of a Subaru Park expansion to let more people in at the Chester Stadium, writes David Asch for…
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Neumann Professor Rob McMonagle Is Also an Environmental Advocate
Neumann professor Dr. Rob McMonagle is equally comfortable chatting with environmental activists as he is teaching history and political science…
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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…
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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…
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34 Cultural Organizations to Receive More Than $260,000 from PECO’s Powering the Arts Program
PECO has awarded 34 grants totaling $264,000 to arts institutions and cultural organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania through its competitive grants program, PECO…
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WSFS Bank’s Partnership with Philadelphia Union a Powerful Alliance That Extends Beyond the Soccer Pitch
A new era of sports fandom and community engagement is emerging in Chester, on the banks of the Delaware River,…
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the…
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Neumann Receives Largest Gift Ever, $15M Matching Grant, to Build Ed Snider Ice Rink
Neumann University has received a challenge grant of $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education to support the…
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Narberth Soccer Player Jason Aoyama Takes on Army-Navy Cup Before Entering Service
Narberth native and former Union Academy member Jason Aoyama is set to play his final season with the Midshipmen in…
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The Tasty History of the Hoagie Is Anything But Clear Cut
So where did the hoagie come from? Depends on who you ask, reports Food History. A common origin of the hoagie…
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King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services Is Pushing Back Against Insurance Companies
Universal Health Services Inc. has adopted an aggressive strategy for dealing with health insurance companies, writes Harold Brubaker for The…
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Neumann University Students ‘Save Soles’ at Diabetes Health Fair
Five Neumann University nursing students volunteered at a health fair in Chester to help male residents “save their soles” by…
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