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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Axe Throwing is a Growing Trend. Here’s Where You Can Enjoy It in Chester County
If you are looking to join the latest trend and learn how to throw an axe while having a blast, you are in luck, writes…
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Chester County Commissioners Award Millions in Open Space Preservation, Park Improvement Grants
The Chester County Commissioners awarded $2.5 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants at the public commissioners’ meeting. The grants are made available…
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New Report Shows Benefits of Coatesville Train Station Extend Beyond the Tracks
Findings from an Amtrak report on the $65 million reconstruction of Coatesville’s 155-year-old train station demonstrate a ripple effect for growth that’s spurring investment totaling…
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Owner of Pair of Kennett Square Eateries is Self-Made Restauranteur
Owner of Kennett Square’s Kaboburritos and Kennett Chicken, Carlos Eric Vargas, stayed close to his cooking talent, worked hard, and used his creativity to help…
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Avon Grove Junior is Ready to Play Football Again After Battle with Cancer
An Avon Grove High School junior has had an unconventional athletic journey. Gavin Picard started playing football in the third grade, writes Isabella DiAmore for…
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Coatesville’s ‘Sistah Mafalda’ Has Been Stilt Walking in Philly Region for Over Two Decades
Mafalda Thomas-Bouzy, a former Coatesville resident who is a cultural dancer and storyteller better known as “Sistah Mafalda,” has been stilt walking and dancing throughout…
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These Chester County Places Have the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Four Chester County places are among those with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. Cities were ranked based…
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The Alliance for Health Equity Honors Late Board Member, Leader with Memorial Scholarship
The Alliance for Health Equity has created a new scholarship opportunity, the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship, to support an African American high school female student…
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Bags From Local Designer Companies to Be Raffled at Coatesville Area Public Library
The Coatesville Area Public Library will host a spring raffle featuring new designer bags from two local design companies, Atelier 56 and IHKWIP. Both companies…
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Home Nest Furniture Store Opens Friday, Replacing Chertok’s in Coatesville
Coatesville furniture store, Chertok’s, is under new management. Earlier this year, owners Larry Chertok and his wife Terian, retired and sold the business to a…
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Coatesville Native Could Head to the NBA
A Coatesville native may be heading to the NBA. A.J. Hoggard plays for the Michigan State Spartans. Throughout his collegiate career, he’s earned third-team All-Big…
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The Alliance for Health Equity Opens Nominations for Eastburn Community Service Award
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to uplift their neighbors and the Greater Coatesville community? Community members are invited and encouraged…
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Chester County OIC to Host Summer Solstice Gala, With Proceeds Benefitting Community
The Chester County OIC will host the Summer Solstice Gala, one of its most important fundraising events of the year, on June 23 from 5…
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Coatesville Native Named One of the Top Department of Defense Executives to Watch in 2023
Coatesville native Matt Hostutler has been named one of the Top Department of Defense Executives to Watch in 2023 by WashingtonExec, a thought leadership forum…
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Former Coatesville Student Is First In Her School to Get Harvard Acceptance
When polo player Christopher Perren was 20 years old, he hung up his saddle to raise his daughter, Alyssa. Seventeen years later, she’s a polo…
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Chester County Teen Saved a Young Girl’s Life. She Now Has North America’s Highest Honor for Heroism
A Chester County teen is getting accolades for a brave act in 2020. Darby Bicking was just 15 years old when she saved an 8-year-old…
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Local Nonprofit ‘Walks Alongside’ Families Facing Unexpected Pregnancies
For decades, Chester County Connect Care, a nonprofit based in Coatesville with additional locations in West Chester and Kennett Square, has been providing free medical…
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Coatesville Robotics Team Heads to World Championship
Members of a Coatesville robotics club are taking their robot “Full Circle” to Houston on April 19 to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge World…
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