Coatesville
Nestled in the hills of western Chester County 40 miles west of Philadelphia, Coatesville is a city with a rich past and a promising future.
Known for its industrial heritage, it’s a melting pot of cultures. From the historical Lukens Steel Company to modern redevelopment plans, Coatesville’s story is ever-evolving.
Explore our archive of nearly 600 stories about Coatesville’s residents, schools, and businesses below:
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Hibernia County Park Will Host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Event on April 8
Chester County residents who would like to enjoy the near total solar eclipse on April 8 with other people can head to Hibernia County Park…
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$500,000 Grant to Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Helps Neighborhoods Thrive
The Regional Foundation presented the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance with a check for $500,000 on March 27, 2024, representing the Neighborhood Grant awarded to the organization in collaboration with…
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Pictures, Picks, and Purchases: Flower Farms to Check Out in Chester County
Pennsylvania is filled with beautiful places to enjoy flowers as spring takes over. While everyone knows the gardens of Longwood and other estates, don’t miss…
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2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Jose Colon
Coatesville native Jose Colon is the Owner of America’s Finest Automotive Concepts/C’ville Tires LLC, where he mounts new or used tires on customer vehicles, details…
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Paoli Hospital Employees Come Together to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Coatesville
Paoli Hospital employee, Dan Roberts, gathered his co-workers and other volunteers to help serve the community outside of the hospital, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.…
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Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix On Hiatus Until 2025
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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2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Armena Ballard
Newtown Square native Armena Ballard is the Director of Marketing at CTDI, where she leads and develops the company’s corporate and U.S. marketing strategy. “I…
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Coatesville Awarded $959,752 to Implement Ash Park Master Plan Through Community Project Funding
The City of Coatesville will receive a grant of $959,752 to implement the Ash Park Master Plan Phases I and II. The 9.3-acre park is…
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2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Justin Brown
Coatesville native Justin Brown is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Downingtown Area School District. He serves as the internal consultant to the…
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Following Success of His Past Two Restaurants, Speer Madanat Gears Up to Open Ice Cream West Chester
Coatesville Native Speer Madanat, the chef and owner of the popular Pizza West Chester and Steaks West Chester food joints is moving onto ice cream,…
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Sing Your Heart Out at These Open Mic Nights Around Chester County
Support your local bars and restaurants by giving them a song or two at these open mic nights around Chester County, writes Kylee Steigelman for…
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Ready for Lift-Off, The Hungry Pilots Creates a Memorable Dining Experience in Coatesville
The Hungry Pilot Bar & Grill, a new dining addition in Chester County, has opened for business at the Chester County Airport, writes Monica Ferguson…
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Coatesville Native Battling Tourette Syndrome Gains Confidence Through Swimming
Coatesville native Lauren Wolstenholme lives with Tourette syndrome. While the journey to self-acceptance and love wasn’t easy, she found herself through swimming and is now…
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Four of the World’s Richest Have Ties to Chester County
Four local billionaires are among the world’s richest, and at one point have called Chester County home, according to Forbes, writes Katie Krzaczek for The Philadelphia…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates 130th Anniversary with Renaming of the Brandywine YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated 130 years since the opening of the Coatesville YMCA, the organization’s first location in Chester County. The…
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12-Year-Old Coatesville Hotel Headed to Auction Block
Recap PA Holdings has decided to put the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton up for auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Pothole Problems Being Fixed by PennDOT in Chester County
Everyone deals with potholes around the region, but PennDOT is working to fix and fill them one by one. Check out the Chester County potholes…
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Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Seeking President and Chief Executive Officer
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) seeks a visionary nonprofit business leader who is skilled at driving organizational success and empowering high-performing staff. Reporting…
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