Coronavirus Updates

Governor Tom Wolf and Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed new orders for targeted mitigation efforts in response to the recent rise in COVID cases, primarily in southwest Pennsylvania, but also in other counties in the state, influencing the decision for statewide...

Beginning on July 6, Pennsylvania residents can apply for the CARES Act Rent or Mortgage Relief Program being offered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Renters can receive up to $750 a month for up to 6 months, paid directly to their landlord. Those with...

Updated 8:37 PM EST | August 25, 2020 Chester City Hall will reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 7. The building will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 4:30pm. Employees and members of the public are required to wear masks and practice social distancing...

Office of Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland Date: Thursday, July 2, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE contact: Aigner Cleveland Press Secretary acleveland@chestercity.com Chester City Hall Opening July 7, Public Meetings to be Streamed Live on Facebook for July & August (CHESTER,...

Round # 2 of Delco Strong Grants Available to Assist Local Businesses and Non-Profits Online application window opens on July 7  On June 17, Delaware County Council unanimously voted to authorize the use of CARES Act funds to further assist Delaware County businesses...

In Pennsylvania, masks must now be worn whenever anyone leaves home. This is essential to stopping the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania. More about this requirement: CLICK HERE

On June 25 Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed amended green phase orders for the 12 counties moving to green at 12:01 a.m., on June 26. The counties include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh,...

The Chester City Health Board will collaborate with several local agencies to facilitate a six-hour COVID-19 testing event on June 27. (CHESTER, PA) – Chester City Council is pleased to announce a new partnership that will bring the Chester City Health Board, Delaware...

The City of Chester in partnership with Delaware County Council and the Chester County Health Department will host a FREE COVID-19 Testing event for the community. If you have health insurance, please bring card. NOT MANDATORY WHEN: Saturday – June 27, 2020 WHERE:...

Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed amended yellow phase orders to include 10 counties moving to the yellow phase at 12:01 a.m. on June 5. The counties include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton,...

If you or someone you know is experiencing financial difficulties during this time, PECO has resources available. PECO is extending its support policies, which include suspending service disconnections, waiving new late fees, and reconnecting customers who were...