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    Economic Development

    The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.

    May 28, 2026

    The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian…

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    Manufacturing & Industry

    Coatesville Steel Formed Backbone of the Nation’s Infrastructure and Shipbuilding 

    April 29, 2026

    Opened by the Brandywine Iron Works and Nail Factory, later known as Lukens Steel, in 1810, Coatesville Steel Mill helped shape the backbone of the…

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    Community

    Organizers Celebrate Small Win in Fight Against Conshohocken Data Center

    November 24, 2025

    A plan to turn the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill into a massive 2-million-square-foot AI data center hit a major setback this week, writes Erin McCarthy…

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    Real Estate

    Conshohocken’s Idle Steel Mill Property Draws a Bidding War for ‘Generational’ Opportunity

    August 9, 2025

    Cleveland-Cliffs, Conshohocken’s former steel mill, is up for grabs and drawing a lot of attention, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The riverfront property…

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    Manufacturing & Industry

    Cleveland-Cliffs to Idle Conshohocken Steel Mill, Layoffs Ahead

    May 9, 2025

    Cleveland-Cliffs, the nation’s second-largest steelmaker, plans to idle three plants, including the plate-finishing works in Conshohocken, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These…

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    Events & Fundraisers

    Chester County’s Largest Hometown Parade, Coatesville Christmas Parade, Returns December 7

    November 19, 2024

    Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, takes center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 7, 2024, at 10 AM. This…

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    Events & Fundraisers

    Annual Coatesville-Area Economic Forum Addresses Developments Impacting City, Region

    October 25, 2024

    More than 100 state and local business, community, and government leaders are expected to attend the 2nd Annual Coatesville-area Economic Forum (ACE), Friday, Nov. 1…

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    Manufacturing & Industry

    Chester County Students Take Top Honors in ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Contest

    April 12, 2024

    After a record-setting 19,000 votes from the public, in addition to evaluations from a panel of judges, middle school students from Chester County and Delaware…

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    Events & Fundraisers

    Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix On Hiatus Until 2025

    April 3, 2024

    The City of Coatesville has set a hiatus for the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix (CIVGP) as organizers seek to reimagine Chester County’s premiere vintage…

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    Manufacturing & Industry

    Voting Opens Soon for Student Video Contest in Chester, Delaware Counties

    March 14, 2024

    Students from nine middle schools in Chester and Delaware counties are putting their final touches on videos they are producing for the 2024 What’s So Cool…

  • Coatesville Christmas Parade
    Events & Fundraisers

    Coatesville Christmas Parade to Feature Bands, Phillie Phanatic, Dancers, and More

    November 18, 2023

    It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 2,…

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    Coatesville

    Thousands Flock to Coatesville for Record-Breaking Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix

    September 19, 2023

    The City of Coatesville rolled out the red carpet for a record-breaking 80 drivers of vintage cars and motorcycles and over 5000 visitors who attended…

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    Economic Development

    Coatesville Economic Forum Draws Business and Community Leaders to Discuss Resurgence 

    August 8, 2023

    More than one hundred businesses, community leaders, and investors participated in the first Annual Coatesville Economic (ACE) Forum on Aug. 3, hosted by the City…

  • Manufacturing & Industry

    King of Prussia’s Purolite Building New Plant in Landenberg  

    June 8, 2023

    King of Prussia-based Purolite is joining the wave of investments in Chester County facilities. The company is spending $190 million to turn Landenberg’s W.L. Gore…

  • Coatesville, Manufacturing & Industry

    ArcelorMittal Sells Coatesville’s Historic Steel Mill

    September 29, 2020

    Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs has agreed to buy ArcelorMittal USA’s 19 steel mills and iron mines, including the plants in Coatesville and Conshohocken, for $1.4 billion, writes…

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