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🌱 How Chester’s new police commissioner plans to stay “always at your disposal”

Also, don't miss Merchants of Swarthmore Night Market on the Chester Patch calendar

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  • How Chester’s new police commissioner plans to stay “always at your disposal”

Also on today's calendar: Merchants of Swarthmore Night Market .

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Turning cloudy; cold, temps: high: 38, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Katrina Blackwell, the first female commissioner in Chester Police Department history (cbsnews.com) — Chester has appointed lifelong resident Katrina Blackwell as its first-ever female and first African American female police commissioner, marking a historic leadership change for the city. Blackwell, who joined the department in 2004 and still lives in Chester, says she wants to be an accessible, solutions-focused commissioner and hopes her promotion inspires local residents to pursue leadership roles.
   

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  • Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
    If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
  • Chester-Upland School District posted a job opening for 2025-2026 SY Assistant School Principal in Chester. Apply here.
  • Widener University posted a job opening for Assistant Professor of Law, Delaware Law School in Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brookhaven

  • Neumann athletes help blind youngsters learn ice hockey (delcotimes.com)

Ridley Park

  • ‘Everything is up for consideration' as Wallingford-Swarthmore tackles $2.6 million budget deficit (inquirer.com)

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