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Beth Harper Briglia has recently been named the 18th recipient of the 2024 Rebecca Lukens Award, writes staff for The Daily Local News.

The annual…

The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance and the Chester County Industrial Development Authority bestowed the second annual Tammy Cansler-Miles Excellence in Economic and Community Development…

It is with great sadness that The Huston Foundation family has announced the passing of its President & Chief Executive Officer, Charles L. “Chip” Huston…

Rebecca Pennock Lukens, of the Lukens Steel Corporation, has been posthumously honored as Outstanding Woman in American History by the Daughters of the American Revolution…

Although Susannah Brody’s reenactment of Rebecca Lukens — owner of the 1800s steel mill that became Lukens Steel — in a period bonnet and dress, that…

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will feature Coatesville’s Rebecca Lukens in its new display that highlights women achievers across three centuries…

Chester County Community Foundation

Throughout April, and again in November, the Foundation will host three Philanthropy Video Talks & Receptions as part of its 25th…

The future site of the expanded National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville is filled with dusty steel shavings and now-quiet motors from…

The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville will present its 12th annual Rebecca Lukens Award to noted historic preservationist and museum management consultant…

National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville offers a peek into the local manufacturing history and the legacy of nation’s first female industrialist…

Malvern Federal Savings Bank

Malvern Federal Savings Bank will hold a seminar for first-time homeowners on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30-7:30…

The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum has announced the acquisition of two historic mill buildings, as a gift from ArcelorMittal.

The two buildings, known…

Pennsylvania American Water and Coatesville

Pennsylvania American Water welcomed stakeholders from the Coatesville area last Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the company’s…

Barbara Cohen, a modern day renaissance woman, was honored with the 10th Annual Rebecca Lukens award on Wednesday, writes Brian McCullough for the Daily Local…

Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.

On Wednesday, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host a…

Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Bio will host a Leadership Roundtable from 7:15…

She’s much more accustomed to giving, but on May 4, Renaissance Woman Barbara Cohen will receive the prestigious Rebecca Lukens Award at its 10th…

The many pieces of her life’s puzzle depict Valley Forge’s Barbara Cohen as a Girl Scout, foreign exchange student, valedictorian, race car driver…

From “America’s first female industrialist” to the few locally made “pieces of the World Trade Center left standing after the terrorist attacks on 9…

Few of Chester County’s leaders are as strong a beacon of inspiration as the late Robert Lukens, Ph.D and the Chester County Fund…

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on local faces that make Chester County “a better, brighter place to live,” and…

Get ready for a great day out! as Saturday is going to be a fun event for the entire family. Following the series of celebrations…

By Congressman Joe Pitts

Late last month, I had the pleasure of celebrating Coatesville’s 100th anniversary, the only city in Chester County, at the…

Sweet memories, mouth-watering economic development plans and tasty pieces of cake were served up last Monday in Coatesville for the city’s kickoff to…

A loyal streak reminiscent of Rebecca Lukens, the famous pioneering Coatesville industrialist, has warranted West Chester attorney Mary Ann Rossi the Lukens’ legacy award.

“Over…

Chester County Historical Society President Rob Lukens (above) will share with the community the society’s vision for the future during a ‘state of the…