Best Local Businesses and Services in Chester, PA
Chester, on the Delaware River in Delaware County, is the oldest city in Pennsylvania, dating back to Swedish settlers in the 1640s. It is home to Widener University, the Subaru Park soccer stadium where the Philadelphia Union play, and Harrah's casino, and it sits minutes from Philadelphia International Airport.
Below you'll find every Pennsylvania Connection guide for Chester, grouped by category. Each guide lists local businesses with their address, phone number, opening hours and website, plus advice on how to choose.
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🍽 Food & Drink in Chester
🛍 Stores in Chester
🎓 Education in Chester
🧸 Kids & Family in Chester
💇 Beauty & Fitness in Chester
🐾 Pets in Chester
🤝 Community in Chester
Living in Chester: what to know
- Nickname: the oldest city in Pennsylvania
- County: Delaware County
- Population: about 33,000
- Area codes: 610 and 484
- Region: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Many services for Chester residents come from neighboring Delaware County towns such as Brookhaven, Ridley and Media, as well as from Philadelphia.
SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark regional rail line stops in Chester, which makes it easy to reach businesses in Philadelphia without a car.
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown, Waterfront, Highland Gardens, Sun Hill, Toby Farms, Eastside, Westgate Hill.