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(Chester, PA-January 5, 2015)- Citing a dramatic improvement in performance in recent years, U. S. Judge Norma L. Shapiro has issued an ord...

A second person was shot dead on New Years Day near 6th and Highland Ave. in Chester while sitting behind the wheel of his car. The 25 yea...

The historic Third Presbyterian Church could face the wrecking ball - unless a local preservation group is able to save it and raise enou...

Expect to see some huge changes to the Chester Blog in the coming months. I had promised that if we reached 1,000,000 page views, I would ...

The Clippers win streak was snapped at five games by the Colonials 72-70 in the 10th Annual Pete/Jameer Nelson Holiday Classic on the campu...

The Delaware County Daily Times is always accused of giving Chester a bad shake with its abundant coverage of the city's crime, murde...

If crime in Chester, Pennsylvania doesn’t find its way on the front page of the local paper, politics and education surly will.  Toda...

The return to the Clip Joint is just what the Clippers needed as they breezed past the Reading Red Knights 67-36.   Chester started wit...

Mayor John Linder is considering a new approach to battling the scourge of crime in the city and wants to focus on community policing as a ...

Shep Garner is a freshman, only months removed from high school. But you'd never know it.  His 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assi...

A dog from North Carolina found its way to Chester, Pennsylvania but will soon be deported back to North Carolina because of a microchip. ...

The aftermath of Chester's 49-48 win Saturday night at William Penn Senior High School split into two tones in the teams' locker ro...

I'm all about punishing the bad guy. I also believe that some people can, and do, change. I can't buy into a punishment that gives n...

Dec. 19, 2014 (Upper Darby, Pa) – The Delaware County WIC Program’s Upper Darby Clinic through Crozer-Keystone recently moved to the Barcla...

December 19, 2014 (Chester, PA) – The MLK Commemorative Committee of Chester & Vicinity has been the local organizing group for the MLK...

In an effort to make the holidays a little brighter for those on a budget, Fare & Square is giving away 50 holiday meals to Fare & ...

As much as I dislike the acronym STEM, and as doubtful that these websites will excite all kids, I do find these site to be excellent source...

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PHILADELPHIA - December is a time to make merry, and scammers have their own ideas for how to celebrate at others' expense. Mary Ba...

The Clippers started fast in this contest scoring 25 first quarter points enroute to an easy 63-51 triumph over Philadelphia's Frankford...

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Adult R&B Songs *** No. 1 (1 week)*** "Call My Name" Avery Sunshine Singer/songwriter Avery Sunshine brightens Adult R...

When uploading the latest 5 videos in my normal auto-pilot mode, I seemed to be traveling on the wrong runway. The videos landed on my pers...

Chester improved their record to 2-1 with a 69-62 decision over the Berks Catholic Saints. The team traveled to Reading High to participate...

Chester, PA, December 11, 2014 – On Monday, December 15, more than 300 students, parents and community supporters of Chester Community Char...

Get Your Boys Ages 12-17 Up & Out of Bed FOR THE RETURN OF  Chester City & Delaware County's MALE ACHIEVERS PROGRA...

I find two things wrong with this picture (a screen shot from Delcotimes.com). First, both suspects have masks on but they're both de...

Dec. 5, 2014 (Springfield, Pa) – Crozer-Keystone Health System employees have a long-standing tradition of helping their neighbors in need ...