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Chester (Pennsylvania)

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Philadelphia Region : Delaware County : Chester

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Chester is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Chester is a suburb of the city of Philadelphia. The current population estimate is 30,409. The city is predominantly made up of African Americans, making up 79% of the population. Chester is known for poverty and high crime, as almost 40% of residents live below the poverty line.

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Chester is located at the junction of Interstate 476 (the Blue Route) and Interstate 95.

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SEPTA R2 Line (Regional Rail) stops at the Chester Transportation Center [1]

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Chester is a compact city with an excellent public transport system (SEPTA buses and Regional Rail).

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Harrah's Chester, casino located on the Delaware River, with 2700 slot machines.
Philadelphia Union, the now second year MLS franchise plays in the soccer specific PPL Park, located in Chester.