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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Deal to Purchase Brandywine Hospital Falls Through
Penn Medicine has opted out of purchasing Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville from Tower Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tower Health closed…
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Thousands of Dollars in Free Services Available to Small Businesses Through CCEDC’s New Program
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is urging small businesses to prepare now to apply for up to $2,000 in funding to access free services from…
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Woman Uses Virtual Reality to Help Recover from Burns Sustained During Coatesville House Fire
In April 2023, Emily Dorsheimer received severe burns from a house fire in Coatesville. Recovery was so torturous that her family was not sure she…
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Chester County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family…
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Coatesville Native Now Motivational Speaker, Author After Surviving a Deadly Car Accident
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.…
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Coatesville Native Zack Steffen Returns to Major League Soccer in the States
After four and a half years in Europe, goalkeeper Zack Steffen is returning to the MLS with the Colorado Rapids. Steffen had a $7 million…
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Thistle Hills in Coatesville Helps Transform Lives of Trafficked Women
ACE, an Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance, met at the Oxford Senior Center recently to listen to Tiffany Starke, the program manager at Thistle Hills, writes Betsy…
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Volunteers at Coatesville’s W.C. Atkinson Memorial Renovate Duplex for Men Experiencing Homelessness
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, dozens of volunteers from W.C. Atkinson Memorial Community Service Center in Coatesville and the community are renovating a…
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CEO of CCOIC Pens Open Letter to Community About Resignation
Dear Friends of Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC), It is with both sadness and gratitude that I announce that after 22 ½ years of…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…
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Coatesville Students Earn Welding Jobs Right Out of High School After Successful Internships
High school seniors from Coatesville Area School District completed a skilled welding internship at Morgan Truck Body last semester, resulting in seven full-time job offers…
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These Chester County Restaurants Make Some of Best Burgers in Region
The Philadelphia region is filled with restaurants and neighborhood bars and pubs that offer great burgers, but some of them stand out in the crowd,…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gives Back in December
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, dedicated the month of December to giving back to the local community. Through various initiatives, the residents…
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Music Teacher and His Student Give Back to Coatesville Veterans During Holidays
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…
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Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Receives $500,000 to Continue Growing Greater
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has been awarded $500,000 to build on the last five years of neighborhood plan implementation in the City of Coatesville. A total…
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Hiking Around Chester County is Perfect Way to Start Off the New Year
No matter what is on your New Year’s resolutions list, getting active to stay healthy and enjoy the outdoors is one thing everyone should try…
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3 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season and New Year
Over the past 20+ years, The Alliance for Health Equity has strived to advance a more equitable, resilient, and healthy community for all residents of the…
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Pennsylvania American Water Begins $4.3 Million Coatesville System Upgrade
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a mile of water main in Coatesville to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water…
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