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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Sadsbury Woods Preserve Gains Three Acres of Land
Natural Lands added three acres of land to its Sadsbury Woods Preserve in Sadsbury, along the western edge of Chester County, writes Michael P. Rellahan…
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Alliance for Health Equity Details Current Economic Redevelopment Report in Coatesville
Under The Alliance for Health Equity’s Community Voice Initiative, found here on the website, visitors can access data from the Community Report by category, including Health, Education,…
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Chester County Hospital Partners With Coatesville Area Churches to Offer Life-Saving Training
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital’s (CCH) Community Health and Wellness Department offered a hands-only CPR and AED training on June 21, 2023, to several Coatesville-area…
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Penn Medicine Could Turn Brandywine Hospital Into a VA Medical Center
The shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville will soon transform into a facility for veterans. It will be purchased by Penn Medicine from Tower Health in…
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Chester County Leadership: Justin Brame, Senior Manager of Operations, Pennsylvania American Water
Justin Brame, senior manager of operations for Pennsylvania American Water, recalled the difficulties of growing up poor, including living in a camper and doing odd…
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Tower Health Sells Shuttered Brandywine Hospital
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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Local Restaurant Uses Lettuce Grown by Coatesville Elementary Students
A Coatesville restaurant gets its ingredients from tiny scientists. Record Kitchen and Bar’s salad is made from romaine lettuce grown by students, between kindergarten and…
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Three Chester County Students Earn State Scholarships to Complete Higher Education Goals
Three students from Chester County are among the 27 recipients of this year’s Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship, awarded by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants…
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The Alliance for Health Equity Introduces New President, CEO Kevin Ressler
The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) has announced the appointment of Kevin Ressler to be the incoming President and CEO starting July 10, 2023.…
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Coatesville Native One of Top Ten Players from Philadelphia Region in WNBA History
The Philadelphia region has a long tradition of local players joining the WNBA, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of them is Tora…
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The Alliance for Health Equity to Hold ‘A Taste of Coatesville’ Event on June 22
The Alliance for Health Equity serves as a trusted ally in developing substantive solutions to address complex health, social and economic conditions in the Greater…
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Chester County Students Earn Academic Awards from Immaculata University
During Immaculata University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies, several recent graduates were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. The student is listed below with his/her hometown and name of…
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Chester County Ag Council Releases New Guide to Local Farms, Farm Products
With summer right around the corner, it’s a great time to pick up the new edition of The Chester County Farm Guide to find local…
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One of the World’s Richest People Lives in Coatesville
As Forbes annual list of the richest people in the world was revealed, one of its billionaires calls her home Coatesville, writes Ashley Adams for…
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Former Sikorsky Heliplex in Coatesville Acquired by Delco-Based Piasecki Aircraft Corporation
Essington-based Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft technology, has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville. PiAC will transform…
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Western Chester County Chamber Celebrates Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance with Award
On May 24, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance with the Corporate Citizenship Recognition at the annual Gala on the…
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Chester County Department of Parks, Preservation Helping to Add New Wildflower Meadows in the Area
With the planting of a new five-acre native wildflower and warm season grass meadow at Hibernia County Park, the Chester County Department of Parks +…
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These Two Chester County Attractions Ranked in the Region’s Top Tourist Destinations of 2023
Chester County attractions are being lauded on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s top tourist destinations list. Over 20 million people visited notable sites across the Greater…
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