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  • A father holds his little girl who is playing with a device on a table while a counselor helps her.
    Careers

    VISTA Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth

    May 26, 2026

    Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial…

  • Amanda Rappa, with graduation cap in hand, poses on the Widener University campus.
    Education

    Amanda Rappa: A Widener Story Defined by Heart, Hustle, and Human Connection

    May 19, 2026

    Amanda Rappa was recently honored with the President’s Award at Widener University, given to a graduating senior who has contributed the most to campus life…

  • Widener students enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program outside the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing.
    Education

    Widener University Joins Scholars Network to Cut Student Debt and Create Healthcare Career Paths

    May 12, 2026

    For students pursuing careers in nursing, physical therapy, or other high-demand healthcare fields, a clinical career means a daunting tradeoff: the more specialized the training,…

  • Widener University President Stacey Robertson shares a moment with some of the 2025 graduates who are lined up outside.
    Education

    Widener University Hosting 2026 Commencement on Chester Campus

    May 8, 2026

    The Widener University Commencement takes place next week on its Chester campus for 2026 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as one of its two…

  • A sonography student practices giving an ultrasound on the Widener University campus.
    Healthcare

    Sign Up for a Free Baby Ultrasound at Widener University in Chester

    May 7, 2026

    Widener University in Chester is offering pregnant women in the community a free ultrasound of their baby. The free baby ultrasounds give Widener students some…

  • A student first responder treats an injured person during a simulated disaster event.
    Education

    Nursing Home Fire Simulation Tests Widener Nursing Students

    April 27, 2026

    First responders and medical professionals are on the front lines of every crisis, and Widener University’s annual disaster simulation challenged students in the Jack &…

  • Yoel Polack, CEO of Chariot Allaire, points to the current Crozer-Chester Medical Center campus as he describes what is coming next.
    Healthcare

    Crozer-Chester to Get Primary Practice in 9 Months; Long-Term Plans Outlined

    April 18, 2026

    The new owners of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center talked with residents April 14 at a standing-room-only meeting at Widener University about the future of the…

  • The sign at the entrance to the Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
    Healthcare

    Owner Hopes to Reopen Crozer-Chester Medical Center in 3 Years

    April 10, 2026

    Chariot Equities, the new owners of the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, is looking at three-years to reopen, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We…

  • The trash incinerator formerly owned by Covanta, now known as Reworld, in Chester.
    Environment & Outdoors

    Reworld, Citizens Battle Over Burning Philly’s Trash in Chester

    March 10, 2026

    Reworld, the owner of the Chester trash incinerator, spent $45,000 on lobbying to keep Philadelphia trash flowing to the city, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY.…

  • Fans take in a game at Subaru Park in Chester.
    Sports

    Subaru Park in Chester Gets Upgrades as New MLS Season Opens

    March 6, 2026

    There’s a lot happening at Subaru Park in Chester, from new lighting to an upgrade to the concession and retail areas, writes John George for…

  • Chester Mayor Stefan Roots speaks at a press conference Saturday.
    Healthcare

    Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope

    February 20, 2026

    Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at…

  • Muller Hall at the Widener University campus with snow on the ground.
    Education

    Widener University Plans March 1 Open House for Prospective Students

    February 13, 2026

    Widener University will welcome prospective undergraduate students to campus for its Widener Day open house on Sunday, March 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM.…

  • OLLI participants gather for a group photo.
    Education

    Registration Open for Widener University’s OLLI Program spring sessions

    February 3, 2026

    Widener University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, will begin spring semester classes on Monday, Feb. 9. Registration is now open for all spring OLLI…

  • Person cupping water in hands.
    Utilities

    Pennsylvania Supreme Court Blocks Proposed Sale of Chester Water Authority

    January 29, 2026

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has blocked the proposed sale of the cash-strapped Chester Water Authority, which provides water service to 200,000 residents in Chester and Delaware counties,…

  • A father holds his little girl who is playing with a device on a table while a counselor helps her.
    Careers

    VISTA Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth

    January 28, 2026

    Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial…

  • Cirilli family.
    Retail

    Michael’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn Closes After 49-Year Run

    January 23, 2026

    Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring, bidding farewell to grateful customers who enjoyed their cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other sandwiches for decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for…

  • From left, Emeritus Professor J. Patrick Kelly, Connie Sweeney, Distinguished Professor Alan Garfield, and Paula Garrison, retired executive assistant to the dean.
    Education

    Delaware Law School Renames Emergency Fund After Connie Sweeney

    January 13, 2026

    When Connie Sweeney was 18, she enrolled at a local university with big dreams — but after a year and a half, she had to…

  • A father holds his little girl who is playing with a device on a table while a counselor helps her.
    Careers

    VISTA Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth

    January 12, 2026

    Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial…

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