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CHESTER, PA — Pennsylvania and a coalition of local governments, businesses and institutions are directing $97.1 million into Chester for transportation, redevelopment, blight removal and other projects aimed at stimulating …
Pennsylvania Targets $97 Million at Chester Revitalization Read More
CHESTER, PA — Chester Water Authority is asking Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to reassess the city’s receivership, arguing that persistent pension liabilities, delayed audits and financial-control problems …
Chester Water Authority Presses DCED Over City Receivership Read More
CHESTER, PA — A community organization credited with helping Chester reach a historic milestone of zero gun-violence deaths in 2025 received a major upgrade this weekend, as corporate partners and …
New Windows, New Chapter: Chester Youth Center Gets Boost From Local Giants Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s highest court delivered a decisive victory Wednesday for regional water customers, ruling that the City of Chester cannot unilaterally seize or sell the Chester Water Authority, …
High Court Blocks Chester Takeover, Secures Water Authority’s Independence Read More
CHESTER, PA — The ongoing legal dispute between the City of Chester and the Chester Water Authority (CWA) reached a new turning point this week, as a federal bankruptcy judge …
Federal Judge Sanctions Chester Water Authority’s Attorneys for Withholding Records Read More
CHESTER, PA — Michael T. Doweary, the longest-serving Receiver in Pennsylvania’s Act 47 program, has announced his resignation, set to take effect on June 30, 2025. Vijay Kapoor, Doweary’s Chief …
Vijay Kapoor Appointed as New Chester Receiver as Michael T. Doweary Steps Down Read More