OldChesterPa.com is a web site devoted to collecting and preserving the rich history of the city of Chester, PA and the immediately surrounding communities in Delaware County, PA.
Chester County, as one of the original PA counties, is a fascinating place where many of the events that shaped our nation took place. William Penn arrived aboard 'The Welcome' in 1682, from when we may date the beginnings of Chester County. And while many other faiths eventually were part...
While I am very appreciative of the award, once again I humbly accept in on behalf of all of you who have contributed to make OldChesterPa.com the rich source of Chester and Delaware County history that it has become. You are the ones who have so generously shared your stories, photos ...
In Chester County, thoroughbred dream turns thoroughly ugly.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)Vigoda, Ralph
Who has been helpful in Chester County, PA? The county commissioners. Josh Maxwell helped me personally get correctly registered on the county website. I kept registering and it literally didn’t take. He can’t personally get me a shot nor would I expect him to, but he took the time ...
The County Palatine institutions were still in place; Chester had its own Exchequer and Court of Sessions. It had an active social calendar, with Chester Races, Hunt Balls, and plays at the Theatre Royal, where touring actors and actresses from London performed. The Theatre Royal was a ...
Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline was a no show. Isn’t it kinda rude when politicians running for re-election invite themselves to be a part of something and cancel last minute kinda sorta lamely? Oh well, it was nothing Michelle, just a bunch of people who might have considered...
He was part of Jim Gannon’s backroom staff as a scout when Stockport County had its historic 15 recreation unbeaten run. Your physique weight plays a big part in your joint well being: The less you weigh, the less strain you place in your joints. A part of me will at all times...