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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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx…
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How a Network of Trails Became One of the Region’s Biggest Success Stories
The year 2025 was marked by moments that dominated headlines and conversations nationwide — from TikTok nearly being banned and the viral Coldplay concert clip,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Newark, Del., learning leadership as…
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Manor College Offers Free Resources to Former Crozer Health Employees
In response to the closure of Crozer Health in Delaware County, Manor College plans to help former employees facing a difficult transition. Starting immediately, Manor…
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Philly’s Trail Network Is Growing — but What’s Standing in the Way?
On a Saturday, April 26, people gathered at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge — not for a protest or parade, but for a…
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This New Cafe in Chester is Working to Combat Food Insecurity
Chefs Stephanie Willis and Malik Ali recently opened a cafe in Chester to help feed the community, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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From Job Help to Patient Impact, Here’s the Latest on the Crozer Closings
Taylor Hospital officially closed its doors on Saturday, April 26, at 8 AM. It was a somber day Friday, the day before. It was the…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment, Widener University
Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment at Widener University, grew up in the small town of Warren, Pa. He was a precocious and motivated kid…
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T&T Backroom Steakhouse Opens at Harrah’s Casino in Chester
A premium fine dining restaurant, T&T Backroom Steakhouse, had its grand opening Friday at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack in Chester, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Havertown, where the Catholic community shaped his life, including…
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Delaware County’s First Black Woman Lawyer, Gail Whitaker, Remembered
Gail M Whitaker, a longtime member of Media Borough Council, and the first Black woman to practice law in Delaware County, died Dec. 5. She…
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Philadelphia Union in Chester Fires Long-Time Manager Jim Curtin
The Philadelphia Union in Chester will no longer be led by 10-year manager Jim Curtin, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The team announced…
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See How Philadelphia Union Ranks in 2023-24 Growth in the MLS
Philadelphia Union is the second-fastest growing team in Major League Soccer, according to new research. The Philadelphia Union soccer team, which has its home base…
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The Hoagie: Made in Philadelphia, or Was It Chester?
Though the hoagie is a unique Philadelphia region creation, hoagie origins are still a mystery, writes Sam Greszes for Yardbarker. The Delco-centric story is that…
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Widener University’s Nursing Program Named a Center of Excellence
Widener University’s School of Nursing in Chester was one of 13 institutions named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. The National League recognized the school’s evidence-based and innovative efforts to enhance student learning…
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A 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center Now Open in Chester
There’s now a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week mental health urgent care facility in Delaware County and it’s already making a difference, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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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 test of time. But to…
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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 in the classroom of the…
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