Difference between revisions of "Chester (Pennsylvania)"

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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.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Car

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

[edit] By Public Transit

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.

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OB's Jamaican Restaurant- 1000 W 2nd St. Quality, affordable Jamaican cuisine a few blocks from PPL Park and the Commodore Barry Bridge. A good place to stop for a pre-game meal.

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[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

• Philadelphia
• Delaware

Routes through Chester

Baltimore ← Claymont ←	S  N	→ Ridley Park → Philadelphia
Wilmington ← Claymont ←	S  N	→ Ridley Park → Philadelphia
Harrisburg ← Chadds Ford ←	W  E	→ Swedesboro → Atlantic City