SPIRITstaff report Chester City Council devoted the lion’s share of its meeting Wednesday morning to thanking people, corporate partners and institutions that participated and supported the Mayor’s 10th Annual Clean-Up campaign last month. Yielding the floor to Donna Davis, the city’s special events coordinator, Council members and Mayor Wendell N. Butler, Jr. looked on with [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com R ain did not dampen the spirits of the more than 1,200 Brookhaven residents who attended the 25th anniversary of Family Day on Saturday. From great food to games, demonstrations, music and informational booths, it appeared that everyone there had a good time. “(I take) this opportunity to thank all of our [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com M ore than 12,000 people flocked to the Chester Riverfront Ramble this past weekend to partake in a variety of foods, purchase novelty goods and enjoy star-studded entertainment that headlined hit R&B singers Johnny Gill and Evelyn “Champagne” King. From chicken wings, shrimp, fried fish and barbecue to cotton candy, water ice, [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com M elissa Ann Lash, 31, of Aston Township, has been charged with six counts of theft, six counts of receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. According to police, Lash, a cleaning [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com U pper Chichester Commissioners President James Stewart attended last week’s Lower Chichester commissioners meeting and apologized for the publication of a survey that made disparaging remarks about Lower Chichester Township. Commissioned by Upper Chichester Township, the survey was designed to gather information relating to economic revitalization, and included questions relating to demographics, [...]
By SarahS.Davis Special to the Spirit I don’t miss an opportunity to talk to young people,” said Delaware Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden, III to a crowd at Widener University last week. Biden, son of the vice president, was invited to speak by the Widener Young Democrats, the Widener University Chapter of the NAACP, [...]
D elaware County Council and the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) will hold two free Senior Citizen Resource Forums on Tuesday, Oct. 4th from 1-3:30 P.M. at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center, Drexel Hill, and on Monday, Oct. 17th from 1-3:30 P.M. at the Concordville Inn, Concord. Both events are open to [...]
By PhilPerrone Special to the Spirit C hester native singer/songwriter/pianist Avery Sunshine is returning to the area she left 20 years ago to appear in concert at the Baby Grand Theatre in Wilmington on Friday (Sept. 30th). The artist, who did return about a year ago for a performance at the Andre Café Acoustique in [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com From entertainment and great food to rides, games and Pirates galore, the communities of Marcus Hook, Parkside and Trainer last weekend basked in community pride and spirit. “We come to this event every year,” said Marcus Hook resident Marcia Reynolds. “I enjoy the variety of food and music and my kids totally [...]
By PhilPerrone pperrone@chesterspirit.com Early last Friday evening, a small crowd began to form in the parking lot of Sun Valley High School and along Pancoast Ave. Soon, fire truck sirens would be heard from the distance, ushering in the start of the annual Sun Valley Homecoming Parade. As the minutes ticked by, swarms of Sun [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Parents and students at last week’s Chester Upland School Board meeting expressed concern about the uneven ratio of students to teachers at what is now called the Health and Technology High School, the result of merging the Science and Discovery and Allied Health high schools. Due to the state’s cuts to educational [...]
SPIRITstaff report The Chester NAACP hosted a public hearing conducted by officials of the Pennsylvania Conference of NAACP Branches at St. Luke Community Christian Church in Chester Wednesday night. The NAACP wanted to hear comments and concerns about the state of the Chester-Upland School District (CUSD) in the wake of state budget cuts resulting in [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Cocco’s Pizzeria and Pub in Aston was robbed early Saturday morning and thieves got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Cocco’s owner, Bruce Bley, is asking for the public’s help in providing information which would lead to the apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible. Bley said there was no evidence [...]
Dozens attended the third annual Health Fair sponsored by the St. Katherine Drexel Health Ministry on Sunday at the Drexel Neumann Academy gynasium and received information and screenings from organizations that included Widene Physical Therapy, ChesPenn Health Services, Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC), COSA, Health Partners, the Crozer-Keystone Health System, the American Red [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com A group of residents from the area of 4th and Townsend sts. told Chester City Council last week they believe construction of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at 6th and Engle sts. is the cause of flooding they have experienced. Resident Tom Porter said ever since the memorial was built, homeowners [...]
Native son appears in new play Local arts, church and community activist Donald Newton appears in the world premiere of the stage play with music, All Over–A Blues Play, by Jamie J. Brunson that opens at the Delaware History Museum for three performances on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23rd-24th as part of the Wilmington Fringe [...]
The Delaware County Office of Intellectual Disabilities invites individuals and families to a Provider Fair that will showcase programs and services that are available to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Provider Fair will take place 4-7 p.m. Oct. 12 in rooms 171-172 at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton. The Fair will [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Several communities held touching and solemn ceremonies to honor first responders, soldiers and the brave men and women who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. A beam from the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City was transported with honor throughout communities of Southeastern Delaware County. [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Family and Community Days, festivals, and picnics are being held throughout our coverage areas over the next few weekends. These events, which take place annually, are intended to provide fun for families and promote community pride and unity. Marcus Hook The annual Marcus Hook Riverfront Festival celebrates its rich history; this year [...]
By PhilPerrone pperrone@chesterspirit.com The scorching sun rose on the Chester High football team on Sunday, but in turn, set upon the Sun Valley Vanguards. The beaming ball in the sky did not allow the Clippers a victory without a few battle scars, however; a sort of rite of passage into the realm of success. In [...]
An Open Letter to the Community By Mayor Wendell N. Butler, Jr. If you ask why I want to be Mayor, the answer is simple. Chester is my home. It is the place where I raised my children. It is [...]
CONTACT FEMA TO APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE IRENE HARRISBURG – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) announced federal aid is available to individuals who suffered damage caused by Hurricane Irene from August 26 -30, 2011. The disaster declaration for Individual Assistance was issued on September 13, [...]
Holy Saviour Health Fair Health-related vendors interested in participating should call Judy Hanavin at 610-485-2520. Chiari walk set for Media Allison McKinney is the Conquer Chiari Walk Across America representative who can be reached at 610-639-6662 or via email at cmckinney2318@verizon.net. 4-H poultry festival for all The Delaware County 4-H Poultry Club invites the community [...]
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO HOST 16th Anniversary of Million Man march Music Mogul and Developer, Kenny Gamble and Minister Rodney Muhammad will join civic, religious, fraternal and social organizations to commemorate the Historic March On October 16, 1995, over 200,000 men from the Greater Philadelphia region; the largest contingent in the country attended the historic [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Brookhaven resident Lucille Lavner has lived in the Hilltop Condominiums for more than 33 years. She has a beautiful home and until about a year ago, was enjoying life. That was until she began finding bats in her living room and bedroom. Now Lavner says she’s living a “nightmare” and has asked [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com If the enthusiasm of vendors is any indication, Chester’s Riverfront Ramble, which takes place from Noon until well into the evening on Saturday, Sept. 24th, will be one major success. The event, now in its seventh year, attracts upwards of 20,000 people. This year may attract even more with a star-studded line-up [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com In addition to Chester City employees and officials, church group volunteers, Delaware County community service workers, the Harrah’s Hearts group, Chester Water Authority and MinSec, more than 500 students from Eastern University participated Saturday in the 10th annual Mayor’s Clean-Up Day. Participants in the citywide clean-up event removed trash and debris from [...]
Misa British Shorthair LargeYoungFemale Cat Pet ID: 43918 With her big broad face, large build and beautiful fur, Misa could be part British Shorthair. The UK housecats are famous for round heads with full, chubby cheeks and dense, plush coats with either copper or gold eyes that are large, round and widely set. [...]
9/11 Memorial Fund Anyone interested in making a tax deductible contribution may do so by making checks payable to: The Lower Delco 9-11 Memorial Foundation Fund, attn. Joseph Possenti, 1410 Market Street, Linwood, Pa. 19061. Controversial Ugandan minister visits Media For more information, call the church office at 610-566-4853. Chester’s 10th Annual Clean-Up is set [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com The Chester Fund for Education announced last week that this school year (2011-2012) will be the last of its affiliation with the Chester-Upland School of the Arts (CUSA). The foundation will instead apply to open its own charter school in the district for the 2012-2013 school year, which includes the City of [...]
Chester resident and recent Chester High School basketball standout Rondae Jefferson (top right) will represent the USA with kids from other cities at the Boys 3×3 Youth World Championship from Sept. 9th-11th in Rimini, Italy. Jefferson will be joined by Shaqquan Aaron (top left), of Taft High School in Apple Valley, Calif.; Jordan Swopshire (bottom [...]
By SarahS.Davis ssdavis@chesterspirit.com With moon bounces and hot dogs, music and sun in the background, residents of the Chester Apartments and, across the street, the Ruth L. Bennett Apartments enjoyed an afternoon of camaraderie and celebration at each development’s Community Day festivities on Saturday. Crowds of residents, young and old, enjoyed the day. Evoni Story, [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Family, friends, neighbors, borough officials and residents gathered Saturday afternoon at the Brookhaven Municipal Center to welcome home U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Skinner from an eight-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. The Brookhaven Fire Company created an arch bearing the American and Marine Corps Flags, while members of the [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Upper Chichester Township celebrated its 16th annual Community Day Sunday with a carnival on the grounds of the municipal building on Furey Road. The day was dedicated to the township’s veterans. Residents spent a [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the communities of Marcus Hook, Trainer and Upper Chichester are joining with Lower Chichester Township in a very special project. In late May, Lower Chichester Commissioners President Rocco Gaspari, Jr., and his brother, Police Chief Tom Gaspari, were accompanied [...]
Charo Chihuahua Mix Small YoungFemale Dog Pet ID: 43424 Charo is a sweet little Chihuahua blend, approximately 2 years old, that came to the Delco SPCA as a lost pet. She’s shy and reserved but has a sweet side for those who she knows and trusts. She would do best in a quiet, adult-only home [...]
Chester, PA (September 1, 2011) The Chester Fund for Education and the Arts, a private foundation also known as The Chester Fund, announced today that it plans to apply to open a charter school in the Chester Upland School District, which includes the City of Chester, Chester Township and Upland Borough. In 2008, The Chester [...]
The Mayor’s 10th Annual Citywide Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10th (rain date: Sept. 17) from 9 A.M.-1 P.M. and the city is inviting block captains to partner with the Mayor’s Office and spearhead cleanups in their neighborhoods with fellow residents. Block captains and volunteers will be given trash bags, gloves, safety vests, brooms, [...]
Students at Stetser Elementary School in the Chester Upland School District spent their summer recess supporting First Lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating initiative by planting and maintaining two schoolyard vegetable gardens. Students grew two 4’ x 8’ raised garden beds featuring a variety of fresh vegetables including radishes, beets, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, string beans, [...]
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