Mayor's Lecture Series
Mayor Roots established the Mayor’s Lecture Series to give residents an opportunity to hear from experts on relevant topics, learn together, and get an informed dialogue going.
Mayor’s Lecture Series | May 5, 2026 | Military & Veteran’s Affairs in DELCO
Featuring: Col. Arthur L. Jenkins, Jr.Delaware County Department of Military & Veteran's Affairs For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | April 7, 2026 | DELCO Department of Human Services
Featuring: Chris WelshInterim Chief For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | March 3, 2026 | Social Media, Community, and Public Safety
Featuring: Desmond Upton Patton, PhD, MSW Anthony Shaw, MPM, EdM For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | December 9, 2025 | Chester, Taiwan, & Semiconductors
Featuring: Mayor Stefan Roots For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | September 16, 2025 | Jumpstart Chester
Featuring: Amanda Johnson Chester Economic Development Authority For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | September 2, 2025 | Vince Rongione, Esq.
Featuring: Vince Rongione, Esq. Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | Chester Ain’t No Third-Class City | May 6, 2025
Featuring: Christopher R. Rogers, PhD The Chester Gifted Program For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | MLK’s American Indian & Chester Roots | April 8, 2025
Featuring: Phoenix Moon, VP Genealogist, Urban Indian Heritage Society Dr. Nolan Fontaine, President, Urban Indian Heritage Society For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or mayor@chestercity.com
Mayor’s Lecture Series | Lead-Free Chester | March 4, 2025
Featuring: Lora Werner, Director, Delaware County Health Department Dr. Kristin Motley, Health Commissioner, City of Chester, PA Rosemarie Halt, Health Policy Consultant, Lead Free Promise Project For more information contact Office of the Mayor: 610-447-7718 or...
Mayor’s Lecture Series | MVP Recovery in Chester | February 4, 2025
MVP Recovery2200 Providence Ave, Chester, PA 19013https://mvprecovery.org/info@mvprecovery.org If you or a loved one needs assistance, contact the MVP Recovery Behavioral Health Hotline. Their Certified Recovery Specialists are available 24/7 to provide immediate...









