By RobertF.O’Neill W illiam H. Ridley, of Media, was a polite man whose dignified air and waxed mustache befitted a member of the Delaware County Bar Association before the turn of the 20th century. If his early career as the county’s first African-American lawyer involved a confrontation and exchange of gunfire with Chester ruffians, then [...]
SPIRITstaff report newsdesk@chesterspirit.com L eaders of the city’s Muslim community say if businesses would practice the Islam they profess, drugs and violence may be significantly reduced because drug and alcohol-related products would not be so readily available. In a letter to 16 Muslim business owners, the city’s five Islamic leaders have asked retail storekeepers not [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com M arcus Hook Mayor James “Jay” Schiliro can check one thing off his bucket list of things he hopes to accomplish during his lifetime. Last week, the second-term Republican mayor was the guest of U.S. Congressman Pat Meehan (R-7) at the annual State of the Union address delivered by President Barack Obama [...]
SPIRITstaff report newsdesk@chesterspirit.com N ational Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day will be celebrated in the area with special events on Tuesday, Feb. 7th by Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s Pearl Hall, Ches Penn Health Service’s East and West sites, the Chester AIDS Care Group and the city’s Department of Health. The day is designed to heighten awareness of [...]
staff report newsdesk@chesterspirit.com L eaders of the city’s Muslim community say if businesses would practice the Islam they profess, drugs and violence may be significantly reduced because drug and alcohol-related products would not be so readily available. In a letter to 16 Muslim business owners, the city’s five Islamic leaders have asked retail storekeepers not [...]
SPIRITstaff report newsdesk@chesterspirit.com Longtime Chester labor leader James Harper, Sr. died suddenly Monday at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. He was 70. Two public viewings will be held before his funeral. The first viewing will be on Tuesday, Dec. 27th from 6-8 P.M. at the Laborers International Union Local 413 hall, 222 Penn St., Chester; the second [...]
Aston delegation going to Uganda To make a financial contribution or find out more about Compassion Corps, visit http://www.compassion-corps.com/donate/. On the website you can make a general donation; in the comments section, identify Aston Presbyterian Church as the recipient of your gift. A list of supplies can also be found on the Compassion Corps [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
To receive a registration form or brochure about art classes for people in Aston, call Lori at (610) 237-8100, Ext. 11. For more information about Neumann University’s Cyberbullying and the Law event, contact the Office of Cultural Programming at 610-558-5626. For more information about Thresholds in Delaware County, call 610-459-9384 or email decision@thresholdsdelco.org. For more [...]
For more information about the Center for Geriatric Medicine, call 610-499-7180. For more information on Art for Justice, visit the organization’s website at www.artforjustice.org.
For additional information about the Aston Library, visit www.astonlibrary.com. For more information about CityTeam, call (610) 872-6865 or visit www.cityteam.org. For more about the 5K walk-run at Neumann University, visit www.alumni.neumann.edu/5k or email sife@knights.neumann.edu or call 610-558-5544. To volunteer and enroll for the RSVP training, contact Lynn Shelton in the RSVP office [...]
More information about the Chester Children’s Chorus can be found at www.chesterchildrenschorus.org. Phenomenal Young Ladies, Inc. www.phenomenalyoungladies.org Phenomenal Young Ladies, Inc is a non-profit 501c3 organization To learn more about Delaware Council Literacy Council, 2217 Providence Avenue, Chester, PA, 19013, visit www.delcoliteracy.org. Roniesha Strand can be reached at 610-496-2852. Immunization requirements [...]
Willie McGonigle is no longer with the SPIRIT Media Group, publisher of Chester Spirit and the Community Spirit newspapers. We wish him well in future endeavors.
By JessicaBautista jbautista@chesterpirit.com Several weeks of visits to, and meetings in, Harrisburg may have just paid off for the Chester-Upland School District (CUSD), according to Board President Wanda Mann, in light of recent news that CUSD will see a restoration of a little over half of the $20 million they were bracing to lose with [...]
Town Hall meeting is set For more information about the June 30th Town Hall meeting, contact James Harper at Jharper60@comcast.net or by phone at 302-588-2467. Joint show for Swarthmore painters For more information about Clair Oaks, visit her creativity blog at www.clairoaks.wordpress.com and her music website, www.clairoaks.com. The exhibit is sponsored by Swarthmore Friends of [...]
By WillieMcGonigle wmcgonigle@chesterspirit.com For the final time during their high school years 268 members of the Sun Valley High School Class of 2011 was together last Tuesday at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center for the school’s 49th annual commencement exercises. Among those graduating was Parkside resident Jesus Geigel. “It feels great; I [...]
By LeslieKrowchenko Special to the SPIRIT Tis the season of graduations for Marilyn Metter. The proud mom, who recently attended Penn State University’s commencement of her son, Matt Seyler, was present last Thursday night as her younger son, Ian, received his diploma from Chichester High School. The exercises were held in the Mirenda Center at [...]
Seventh annual art show For further information about this event, call (610) 237-8100, Ext. 30. SCS, based in Folsom, Pa., is a non-profit agency that operates four nationally accredited senior centers in southeastern Delaware County and provides in-home support services for homebound elderly. SCS works in partnership with the Delaware County Office of Services for [...]
By JessicaBautista jbautista@chesterspirit.com Tragedy struck last weekend when gunfire opened during a crowded birthday party at Minaret Temple No. 174 near 4th and Ward sts., leaving several wounded, two teenagers dead and a community in mourning. “Families are hurting and shook up; it’s still fresh,” said Chester Police Chaplain Rev. Dr. William “Rocky” Brown, who [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Appropriately named, “The Truth,” a trio of three seventh graders representing Chester Community Charter School’s (CCCS) middle school, captured first place in the annual Heritage Bowl held recently on the campus of Lincoln University. Erli Acuna, Davon Lewis and Dasha Jenifer received thunderous applause as they were presented a large trophy and [...]
You may have noticed signs hanging in your local farm supply, hardware or home improvement stores: “Easter Chicks Coming Soon.” Every year around now, hatcheries and some backyard breeders gear up for what is, for the most part, the only time of the year when there is a big demand for chicks. Many people [...]
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