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🌱 Chester puts a $45.7 million price on its bankruptcy challenge

Chester, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Chester! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chester puts a $45.7 million price on its bankruptcy challenge
  • Philadelphia's trash contract puts Chester's incinerator back in the spotlight
  • Inmate held in Chester shooting case faces prison drug charges

Also on today's calendar: Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 60, low: 42.
  • Friday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 49 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chester receiver reveals fiscal target the city must meet to exit bankruptcy (whyy.org) — Chester faces a $45.7 million funding gap in 2027 as it works toward leaving bankruptcy, with overdue pension contributions accounting for most of the total. The calculation also includes operating losses and infrastructure needs. Receiver Kapoor says discussions over spending cuts and additional revenue will unfold over the next few months.
   

• Philly councilmember wants city to stop burning trash in Chester (nbcphiladelphia.com) — Philadelphia could reconsider sending trash to Chester's incinerator as Councilmember Jamie Gauthier pushes to end the practice over pollution concerns. A council committee is expected to vote on a proposed disposal contract Nov. 18. Operator Reworld says the facility complies with environmental regulations and meets federal emissions limits.
   

• George Hill inmate charged with possessing drugs, intent to deal (delcotimes.com) — A county jail inmate held in connection with a 2023 shooting of a Chester tow truck driver faces new drug charges. Investigators allege Jabril N. Ali possessed controlled substances found during a June search at George W. Hill Correctional Facility. Laboratory results returned in October confirmed the substances, according to the complaint.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for team member in Woodlyn. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Ridley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Upland

  • Delco Police Chief Drew $50,000 In Overtime Patrols He Never Worked: DA (patch.com)
  • Delaware County Deputy Sheriff Joe Piechule, 31, Mourned 'As Kind And Gentle Soul' (dailyvoice.com)

Brookhaven

  • Providence Animal Center waives adoption pet fees for military vets (delcotimes.com)
  • Everyone invited to celebrate the season at Community Thanksgiving (delcotimes.com)

Media

  • DCCC Brings Dark Comedy and a Stubborn Horse to the Stage (mychesco.com)
  • Mosaic mural aims to bring Brandywine community together through art (psu.edu)

Ok Chester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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