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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The Alliance for Health Equity Releases Its 2021 Donor Community Impact Report
Every year, The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) compiles an impact report that features the accomplishments made during the previous fiscal year. During a year…
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Performers from Revival Productions, Coatesville, Make a Stand for Civility at 2021 Thanksgiving Parade
The family friendly holiday spirit of the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade was interrupted by a noisome, noisy cluster of parade watchers. But a group…
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Chester County Leadership: Susan Springsteen, President, H2O Connected
Susan Springsteen, the President of Coatesville-based H2O Connected, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Delaware; her passion for riding horses; rescuing a pony…
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CBS: Struggling Chester County Families Displaced by Hurricane Ida Eagerly Await Federal Aid
Federal aid has already started to come in to help victims of Hurricane Ida, but for some struggling families, it cannot come fast enough, writes…
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Brandywine Health Foundation: City of Coatesville Using Artistry as a Tool for Social Movement
Artistic expression has been used for decades to show hurt, pain, sorrow, and frustration, as well as hope, power, freedom, and change. Using art to…
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Women’s Business Connection Honors Tuttle, Sibley, and Its Community Partners at Annual Awards Event
Two local leaders were recognized recently by the Women’s Business Connection of Chester Country (WBC). Nancy Tuttle of Tuttle Marketing Services is this year’s Business…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Winner of 2021 Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship
The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded its 2021 Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship to Coatesville resident Zaria Watson. The award honors students who, like Lewis, have…
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What Does This Coatesville Teen Want to Be When He Grows Up? A Pirate or a Lion?
Coatesville resident and athlete-extraordinaire Lonnie White Jr., a recent graduate of Malvern Prep, has a tough decision to make on his immediate future, reports Jamie…
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Head of State: Pandemic Mitigation Yet Another Category in Which Chester County Leads the Way in PA
Chester County currently has a COVID-19 positivity rate of less than one percent, a statistic no other county in Pennsylvania can claim, writes Fran Maye…
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Considered the Greatest Athlete in Malvern Prep History, Coatesville Teen Has Big Decision to Make
Malvern Prep senior Lonnie White Jr. will soon have to make a difficult decision, as both Penn State and Major League Baseball beckon, writes Bob…
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New, Faith-Based Nonprofit Aims to Help At-Risk Youth in Coatesville — and It Needs Your Help
Consider this: Pennsylvania spends approximately $200,000 each year to incarcerate a single child. The amount basically equals the cost to attend the University of Pennsylvania…
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Check Out Where Homes Are Selling the Fastest in Chester County
With many buyers looking for a home in Chester County and not enough available inventory, sales are red hot, writes Cynthia Henry for The Philadelphia…
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Local Mom Fights Against Long Odds, Homelessness During Pandemic
After the pandemic upended her entire life and forced her into homelessness, Tiffani Szabara is finally seeing light at the end of a long tunnel,…
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After Three High Schools and Three Colleges, Collegium Grad with World-Class Speed Finds Home at LSU
After spending time at several high schools and colleges, Terrance Laird, an Olympic prospect and former track star at Coatesville High School, has found his…
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Local Girls Blaze Trail into Scouting History as Chester County Council’s First Female Eagle Scouts
The first Eagle Scouts in Chester County date back more than 100 years, to May 1918, and to date, just 6,845 Scouts have had the…
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HBO Establishes Premiere Date for Kate Winslet Miniseries Set in Easttown, Filmed in Coatesville
Mare of Easttown, the seven-episode miniseries starring Oscar winner Kate Winslet that is set in Easttown and was filmed in multiple locations in the region,…
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Malvern Prep Grad from Coatesville Honored as Patriot League Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week
Coatesville native and Malvern Prep graduate Deuce Turner, a freshman guard at Bucknell University, was named Patriot League Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week last…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Holds Diaper Drive to Meet Community Needs
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a diaper drive this month in partnership with Chester County Women’s Services and the Chester County Department of…
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