Chester News

ACCIDENT: A 2006 Honda driven by Hasan J. Fersner, 29, of 1004 Stoneham Drive, West Chester, was westbound on Route 322 at 8:22 a.m. Wednesday when Fersner passed a truck on the icy roadway, causing him to lose ... via The Lebanon Daily News

“We are glad to be up and open, and we move forward from here”

Though the Hollywood Casino at Penn National opened during a winter blast on Tuesday, the region's first slots hall received a warm, lucrative welcome. via The Lebanon Daily News

If building a $115 million pro soccer stadium near the Commodore Barry Bridge were the only component of a bold plan to develop Chesters moribund waterfront, it would be easy to just say no. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

Commonwealth Court handed a major victory to students in Pennsylvanias failing Chester-Upland School District when it struck down an enrollment cap on charter schools. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

“We didn't know she had a gambling problem.”

If you listen to Delaware County prosecutors, Carol P. Ackley is a clever woman who exploited the weakness in the Ridley School District accounting system and embezzled more than $570,000 in six years. via Philly.com

This week's "Cool Stuff Being Made" video profiles the Community Loudspeakers company in Chester, Pa., which manufactures commercial loudspeakers for arena events, concerts and any venue that requires ... via Manufacturers Blog

A West Chester woman is accused of using at least four methods to embezzle $925,000 while working for a Delaware County distributor of water and sewage treatment equipment. via NBC 10

A 2 alarm fire in Chester, Pennsylvania is under control. Smoke and flames were pouring from the Liberty Kenworth Dealership early Saturday morning. via WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Sports Photos: Check out new pics of everything going on today in the world of sports! Former NHL star Peter Forsberg wants to latch on to a team before this season finishes, a report in Philadelphia said. via WPLA-FM Jacksonville

Gov. Ed Rendell has unveiled a $47 million state funding package to help build a soccer stadium on the Chester waterfront. via WHP-AM Harrisburg

Pennsylvania officials announced plans Thursday to contribute $47 million in state funds to help revitalize Chester's waterfront, including $25 million toward the construction of a $115 million stadium for a ... via Philadelphia Business Journal

PHILADELPHIA -- Officials say a new state funding package could help bring pro soccer to the Philadelphia region. via Daily Journal

“We believe this product, once approved, will be an exciting addition to our European product portfolio and will provide a tremendous benefit to patients suffering from breakthrough cancer pain”

Cephalon, Inc., announced today that the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency has issued a positive opinion regarding EFFENTORA , the company's fentanyl ... via Med Ad News

Daily Entertainment Photos - "Get all the fashion, glamour and scandal here in pictures!" Three music producers are suing rapper Ludacris over claims he stole one of their tracks and used it on his hit album ... via 95.7 The Beat

Atlanta rap star Ludacris has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit by three producers from Chester, Pennsylvania, who claim the rapper stole their track and used it on his hit album The Red Light ... via AllHipHop.com

A police officer and another Good Samaritan made a dramatic rescue as a Delaware County erupted into flames Friday evening. via Cbs3.com

“We look forward to bringing this test to market to potentially help both clinicians and patients make even more confident decisions with regards to colorectal cancer treatment and whether a patient requires chemotherapy after surgery.”

Promising New Colorectal Cancer Diagnostic Staging Test Exhibited at ASCO GI Conference Ticker Symbol: CUR WEST CHESTER, PA, Jan. via CNW Group

The Delaware County District Attorney's office is expected to announce several arrests connected to a spree of vehicle break-ins around the region. via Cbs3.com

“Now, families in the Chester community are assured of having the increased choice of educational options that was intended for them and their children under the law.”

On Friday, January 18, in a 4-to-1 decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court's Order that declared illegal and unenforceable the Chester-Upland School District's attempt to impose ... via Earth Times

FOX43 Morning News at 7 anchor Kiersten Mathieu began working for FOX43 News in June 2007. via WPMT-TV York