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  • Music teacher Anthony Cracchiolo and several donation campaign members with a car full of donated items.
    Philanthropy

    Music Teacher Supports Coatesville Veterans with Annual Donation Campaign

    January 7, 2026

    Local music teacher Anthony Cracchiolo has spent another holiday season supporting local veterans, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Cracchiolo, a drumming instructor, organizes…

  • The Coatesville VA Medical Center team.
    Philanthropy

    Coatesville VA Supports Unhoused Veterans Countywide

    December 16, 2025

    Unhoused veterans throughout southeastern Pennsylvania are receiving meaningful support thanks to the Coatesville VA Medical Center, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. An…

  • American Military Observes The US Flag At Sunset During Veteran Day Holiday.
    Education

    WCU Hosts ‘Beyond Gratitude’ Veterans Advocacy Campaign and Community Events

    November 8, 2025

    In recognition of Veterans Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Dr. Michele P. Bratina, WCU Professor of Criminal Justice, has spearheaded the organization of several free…

  • Anthony Cracchiolo holding a sweatshirt and shoes.
    Philanthropy

    Going Beyond Drum Lessons, Drumming Teacher Makes Yearly Donation to Coatesville VA

    January 21, 2025

    Local drumming instructor Anthony Cracchiolo has continued his yearly donations to the Coatesville Veteran’s Association Medical Center, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.  Cracchiolo has owned…

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    Government & Civic Life

    Chester County Leads State in Benefit Payouts to Veterans

    July 24, 2024

    Chester County veterans received $4,070,299 in compensation-only federal benefit payouts in May 2024, the highest of any Pennsylvania county, according to the Chester County Department…

  • A volunteer helping package food for community members.
    Nonprofit

    Global Volunteer Month Celebration: Chester County Food Bank Empowers Volunteers To Create Impact

    April 9, 2024

    As April marks Global Volunteer Month, the Chester County Food Bank is celebrating the invaluable contributions of volunteers and inspiring others to join the effort…

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    Education

    Coatesville Students Make Connections, Work Together at VA Hospital

    March 6, 2024

    Coatesville students are making special connections with the Coatesville VA Medical Center by providing haircuts to the veterans, writes staff for The Daily Local News.…

  • Anthony Cracchiolo, left, with Jennifer Lilly, Jake Herring, Nancy Herring, and Kirk Fernitz.
    Music

    Music Teacher and His Student Give Back to Coatesville Veterans During Holidays 

    January 4, 2024

    Music teacher Anthony Cracchiolo joined forces with Jake Herring, a special needs student and Santa’s helper, for the 4th Annual Holiday Donation Drive to ensure…

  • Stanford University’s Hoover Institution is bringing one of four nationwide Town Hall meetings to Valley Forge Military Academy & College. Educating leaders for nearly a century, many of whom go on to serve in the military, VFMAC will host the program about the Role of Post 911 Veterans in the Community.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Post-9/11 Veterans Topic of Nov. 10 Valley Forge Military Academy and College Town Hall

    November 8, 2023

    After the attacks of 9/11, the ranks of the all-volunteer military grew as dedicated men and women signed up to fight the enemies that had…

  • Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Jim Oram, Chair of the Chester County Veterans’ Advisory Council; County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; Susan Price, Director of the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs; and County Commissioner Josh Maxwell.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Chester County Supports Contributions of Veterans Through Operation Green Light

    November 1, 2023

    The Chester County Commissioners presented a proclamation at the Commissioners’ Meeting for Operation Green Light, the initiative that recognizes the important contributions of veterans. Operation Green Light runs from…

  • Brandywine Hospital
    Healthcare

    Tower Health Sells Shuttered Brandywine Hospital

    June 28, 2023

    A letter of intent has been signed by both Tower Health and Penn Medicine for the purchase of the shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, writes…

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    Healthcare

    Closing of Coatesville VA Medical Center Only a Recommendation; ‘Many Twists and Turns’ to Follow

    March 21, 2022

    While the recent Department of Veterans Affairs plan calls for the closure of the Coatesville VA Medical Center, it is still in the initial phase…

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    Healthcare

    Coatesville VA Medical Center May Be Closing

    March 19, 2022

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to close 17 medical centers across the country, including the one in Coatesville, writes Patricia Kime for Military.com.…

  • Nonprofit

    Fundraiser Started by Coatesville Native Feeds Thousands of Healthcare Workers

    April 15, 2020

    A GoFundMe fundraiser started by Gary Shumate, a Coatesville High School graduate, has surpassed its goal many times over and has so far helped feed…

  • Family

    Lehigh Valley Woman Organizes Gift Drive to Benefit Veterans at Coatesville VA Medical Center

    December 12, 2019

    Andrea Feher, 39, a resident of Hellertown in the Lehigh Valley, organized a gift drive over Facebook and collected more than 100 gifts for veterans…

  • Healthcare

    Harrison Senior Living to Host Health & Wellness Expo on April 11

    March 28, 2019

    Harrison Senior Living – a leading provider of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services – will host a Health & Wellness Expo on…

  • Nonprofit

    With Support from First Resource Bank, TMACC Delivers Hundreds of Gifts to Coatesville VA

    January 2, 2019

    The Transportation Management Association of Chester County and various community partners gathered before the holidays to deliver hundreds of gifts to veterans at the Coatesville…

  • Education

    Coatesville High School Principal Keeps Her Students’ Futures in Focus

    March 16, 2018

    By Chris Cooper Michele Snyder always wanted to be a teacher, and spent several years teaching in the challenging environment of inner-city Philadelphia. But the…

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