Coatesville
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Your Questions Answered: Join Pennsylvania American Water’s Coatesville District Customer Service Sessions
Pennsylvania American Water recently shared several outreach sessions for customers in the Coatesville area. Customers will have the opportunity to ask questions about their water and/or wastewater service and learn more about H2O Help to Others, the company’s customer assistance program. The sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, from Jun. 3-24 at Coatesville City Hall…
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Chester County OIC Seeks Sponsors for Annual Block Party
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (Chester County OIC) is hosting its Annual Block Party on Jun. 27 from 3-7:00 PM at the Chester County OIC Headquarters (22 N. 5th Ave., Coatesville). This community event brings together families, kids, adults looking for employment resources, businesses, and Coatesville institutions and non-profits. In addition to employment resources…
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Chester County OIC CEO to Speak at The Alliance for Health Equity’s E-Connect Virtual Series
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) is excited to share that its President and CEO, Javonna Wylie, will be a featured speaker in The Alliance for Health Equity’s upcoming E-Connect Virtual Series:“Coatesville Careers in Motion: Trends & Challenges in Workforce Development.” The event is completely virtual and will take place Wednesday, May 28 from 11:00…
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New Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Shares Plans for Student Success
New Coatesville Area School District Superintendent (CASD) Anthony Rybarczyk has hopeful plans for the future of Coatesville schools, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Rybarczyk was previously Substitute Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for CASD prior to taking over the role. In his new role as superintendent, Rybarczyk shared that his three major goals…
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Chester County OIC’s 4th Annual Block Party Will Bring Coatesville Together for a Day of Fun and Impact
Mark your calendars! The Chester County OIC’s Annual Block Party returns on Friday, Jun. 27, from 3-7:00 PM at 22 N. 5th Ave., Coatesville. Now in its fourth year, this festive, family-friendly event brings the community together with food, music, fun, and valuable local resources — all outdoors at the CCOIC headquarters. This celebration is…
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Spring Updates from Chester County OIC
Spring is in full bloom at Chester County OIC (CCOIC), and with it comes an exciting season of growth, achievement, and opportunity. Education Updates The CCOIC is thrilled to celebrate its GED and ESL graduates. Additionally, in April, President and CEO Javonna Wylie represented CCOIC at the Pennsylvania Association for Adult and Continuing Education (PAACE)…
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Coatesville Youth Initiative to Host First Annual Footgolf Challenge at Ingleside Golf Club
The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) will host its Inaugural Footgolf Challenge on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at the Ingleside Golf Club in Thorndale. This distinctive community fundraising event aims to unite supporters, families, and local businesses for an engaging afternoon on the green, where golf and soccer converge for a noble cause. Registration will commence…
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Unlocking Potential, Building the Workforce: How Chester County OIC Transforms Lives in Chester County
Chester County is home to more than half a million residents, with nearly 400,000 adults aged 18 and over. While the county boasts a high rate of high school graduation — 94.9 percent according to Data USA — more than 20,000 residents still do not hold a high school diploma. The U.S. Census reports that…
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Tower Health Earns Millions from Shuttered Brandywine Campus Sale Last Month
Tower Health secured $11 million from the sale of its shuttered Brandywine Hospital campus last month, according to county property records, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buyer of the 67-acre Brandywine site was an entity affiliated with Regal Builders, a Delaware-based real estate firm. The deal closed over three years after…
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National Homebuilder D.R. Horton Buys Up Coatesville Property to Build 132 Homes
D.R. Horton, a national homebuilder, has purchased a 17-acre undeveloped property in Coatesville for $3.1 million, where it plans to build 132 homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The map on the Texas-based company’s website currently shows 67 townhomes for the site, but D.R. Horton plans to add another 65 homes as…
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Reimagined Strawberry Festival Returns to Downtown Coatesville June 6 and 7
The beloved Strawberry Festival is making a much-anticipated return, now reimagined and relocated to the heart of Downtown Coatesville. The Rotary Club of Coatesville, in partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, is bringing this family-friendly tradition back in an exciting new format while continuing its mission to benefit the greater Coatesville community. The Reimagined Strawberry Festival will…
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Chester County OIC Welcomes New Board of Directors Members
It is with great honor that the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Centers (Chester County OIC) welcomes its newest members to the Board of Directors: Anthony Carter, Cynthia Eaton, and Jeffrey Fleming. OIC Board Member Anthony Carter With over 25 years of business and technology experience in a variety of corporate and academic settings, Carter is…
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The Power of Volunteers: How You Can Make a Difference with Chester County OIC
Volunteers are the heart of Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (Chester County OIC), playing a crucial role in empowering individuals and strengthening the community. From tutoring adult learners to supporting workforce development programs, dedicated volunteers help make OIC’s mission a reality. But what does volunteering at Chester County OIC look like, and how can you…
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Deal Officially Closes to Sell Brandywine Hospital
Three years after shutting down Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, Tower Health has finally sold the property to a real estate firm from Delaware, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mill Farm LLC, which is affiliated with Dover-based Regal Builders, closed the deal with Tower Health on Monday. The amount was not disclosed, and neither…
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Chester County OIC Hosts ‘Walking Free at Last’ Reentry Event Apr. 8 for Second Chance Month
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (Chester County OIC) will host the “Walking Free at Last” Reentry Event, a two-day initiative aimed at supporting individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration. This event, held in honor of Second Chance Month (April), will focus on raising awareness and expanding access to economic opportunities for Chester County residents…
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Empowering Chester County: A Closer Look at Chester County OIC’s Impact and Programs
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (Chester County OIC), a nonprofit based in Chester County’s Coatesville, empowers economically disadvantaged individuals by providing vital resources and support to those striving for self-sufficiency. But what does that look like in action? What programs are available, and how can you get involved? To answer these questions, VISTA Today…
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Habitat for Humanity Habitat of Chester County Hosts Annual Electronic Waste Recycling Events
In celebration of Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County (HFHCC) ReStore locations in Caln and Phoenixville will be hosting the Annual Electronic Waste Recycling Event in April. At the Phoenixville ReStore (Starr Street Village: 785 Starr Street, Phoenixville), join in the Annual Electronic Waste Recycling Event on Wednesday, Apr. 23, from 10:00 AM-12:00…
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2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Braedon Swindler
Braedon Swindler, a Coatesville resident, wears many hats: He’s the Marketing Technology Division Lead at IT Edge, Inc., Professor of Marketing at West Chester University (WCU), Founder of Valley Crossing Digital, and the visionary behind GO! Local Publications. Swindler was born in Harrisburg and grew up in the village of Boiling Springs. His professional journey…
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