Coatesville
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Coatesville School District Superintendent on Racial Equity Measures: ‘It Doesn’t Make Sense to Expect Services to Magically Appear Without Funding’
A new analysis by Public Citizens for Children and Youth has found that the achievement gap between Black and Hispanic students and their white peers is widening across the region, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Black and Hispanic students even in more affluent districts have fared disproportionately worse, both academically and in terms…
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Evolution of Coatesville-Based Prosper Bank Continues with Plan to Go Public
Coatesville-based Prosper Bank, which changed its name from the historic Coatesville Savings Bank about 18 months ago, is looking to fuel growth by converting from a mutual savings into a publicly traded company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bank filed applications with the required regulators on March 12 to create a…
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With Its 2013 Sherrif’s Sale in Distant Past, Coatesville Country Club Celebrates Centennial
After returning stronger than ever following a sheriff’s sale in 2013, the Coatesville Country Club is now celebrating its 100th anniversary with 290 members, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. The club first opened in 1921 as a nine-hole golf course. Another nine holes were added the following year. Founding members came from…
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After Three High Schools and Three Colleges, Collegium Grad with World-Class Speed Finds Home at LSU
After spending time at several high schools and colleges, Terrance Laird, an Olympic prospect and former track star at Coatesville High School, has found his home at LSU, writes Neil Geoghegan for PA Prep Live. Laird, who shuffled between family members in Coatesville and Elverson for much of his childhood, has emerged as a world-class…
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Brandywine Health Foundation to Host Virtual Conversation on Allyship on March 31
The Brandywine Health Foundation invites the public to learn how to become an effective ally both personally and professionally. Learn how effective allies actively amplify the voices of oppressed communities through intentional and conscious efforts to positively uplift marginalized communities. The Brandywine Health Foundation will host its third virtual conversation – “Let’s Talk Unified Giving: Allyship”…
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Coatesville Students Show Resiliency, Meet the Challenges to Learning in a Pandemic
While the past year presented a number of challenges for the Coatesville Area School District, its students were able to quickly adapt to their new modes of learning, writes Lucas Rodgers for the Daily Local News. “With kindergarten students, it’s amazing to see five- and six-year-olds logging onto Zoom, going onto the campus website, and…
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Historical Marker to Celebrate Coatesville Doctor Who Aided Wright Brothers in Achieving First Flight
A new marker in West Brandywine Township will recognize George Spratt, a Coatesville doctor who helped the Wright brothers achieve the first flight, writes Marlene Lang for Phoenixville Patch. Spratt was a pioneer in aviation design who chose farming and amateur aeronautics over practicing medicine. He was a good friend of the Wright brothers, and…
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Allens on First (Avenue) a Third-Generation Staple of Soul Food in Coatesville
Allens on First, a third-generation family restaurant on First Avenue in Coatesville, has been dishing out delicious soul food for more than four decades – and it has now added pizza to the menu, writes Timothy Walton for 6ABC. Sisters Dionna, Scarlett, and Charrisse Allen all have full-time jobs and run the popular eatery after…
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New Innovation Center Represents ‘First Major Commercial Construction’ in Coatesville in 50 Years
A new innovation center and start-up accelerator is coming to the former Lukens Steel offices in Coatesville’s Keystone Innovation Zone, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nth Innovation Center is currently under construction on the two-acre site at 190 West Lincoln Highway. This 30,000-square-foot start-up hub will be able to accommodate at least…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Accepting Nominations for Eastburn Community Service Award
Brandywine Health Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Eastburn Community Service Award. The award is presented each year in memory of Jane and Al Eastburn, both of whom served the Coatesville area with distinction as nonprofit leaders. With the encouragement and initial funding of Dallas Krapf and the Krapf Bus Co., the Eastburn Community…
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Brandywine Hospital to Begin Offering Recently Approved COVID-19 Treatment from Eli Lilly
Brandywine Hospital will start offering the recently approved COVID-19 drug called bamlanivimab after first receiving it this week, according to a report from the Daily Local News. Developed by Eli Lilly, bamlanivimab is a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. It was approved by the FDA under “emergency use authorization”…
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80 Employment Offers Extended During Two-Day Urban Outfitters Hiring Event in Coatesville
Despite weekend snow, 80 employment offers were made to job seekers during a two-day Urban Outfitters Hiring Event held from Feb. 6-7 at The Benner Building in Coatesville. All employees are eligible for free, round-trip shuttle on “The Outfitter” from Coatesville to the Urban Outfitters, Inc. fulfillment and distribution centers in Gap. “Based on the…
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Malvern Prep Grad from Coatesville Honored as Patriot League Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week
Coatesville native and Malvern Prep graduate Deuce Turner, a freshman guard at Bucknell University, was named Patriot League Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week last week after helping the Bison to a two-game sweep of Lehigh. Turner registered career-highs in points (17), assists (four), and steals (three) in an 84-70 victory over the Mountain Hawks…
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Coatesville to Host Urban Outfitters Hiring Events This Weekend to Fill 200 Jobs in Gap
The City of Coatesville has been selected to fill up to 200 open positions at the Urban Outfitters, Inc. fulfillment and distribution centers in Gap. Job seekers can attend an Urban Outfitters Hiring Event at The Benner Building at 545 East Lincoln Highway on Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7 from 10 AM-1 PM.…
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First Resource Bank ‘Like a Family’ to Local Nonprofit That Repairs Homes, Restores Hope for Low-Income Homeowners
Good Works, a Coatesville-based nonprofit, is not only dedicated to repairing homes for low-income homeowners in Chester County. It’s also dedicated to restoring their hope. Fulfilling this mission, however, became much more difficult during the early days of the pandemic, especially since Good Works fixes houses at no cost to the owner and relies on…
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Keystone Innovation Zone Designation ‘Underscores the Confidence’ the State Has in Coatesville’s Revitalization
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Department of Community and Economic Development, has designated 190 West Lincoln Highway as a Keystone Innovation Zone, the first KIZ in Coatesville. The property is home to the nth Innovation Center. Its lead tenant – nth Solutions LLC, a vertically integrated product development, manufacturing, and business incubation company –…
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Readying for Retirement, Coatesville Couple Puts Lake-View House on Market
With retirement looming for Dana Heavey, she and her husband, Bob, are getting ready to downsize and have put their gorgeous Colonial home with its lake view on the market, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Coatesville house is their second home, and they designed both of them. “We love designing, and we…
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Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court, Run by West Chester-Based Friends Association, Set to Expand
Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court (EPC), a pilot program that has helped a number of people avoid eviction in Downingtown, has now expanded to Coatesville and the surrounding area, writes Ximena Conde for WHYY. EPC is run by Friends Association. Once the West Chester-based nonprofit receives notifications that an eviction notice has been filed against…
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