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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With Arrival of Two New Innovation Hubs, Chester County Primed for Economic Growth
With the recent opening of 8HUB in Malvern and the forthcoming nth Innovation Center in Coatesville, Chester County Economic Development Council Vice President Patrick Hayakawa…
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Coatesville Native the First Recipient of Scholarship Toward Diversifying Chester County Law Enforcement
Coatesville native Bakari Green Jr. has been named the first recipient of a scholarship focused on diversifying law enforcement in Chester County. The scholarship to…
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Readying for Retirement, Coatesville Couple Puts Lake-View House on Market
With retirement looming for Dana Heavey, she and her husband, Bob, are getting ready to downsize and have put their gorgeous Colonial home with its…
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2021 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Derek Fiorenza
Coatesville resident and Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Derek Fiorenza is the Chief Operating Officer of Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc. and the Founder and…
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Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court, Run by West Chester-Based Friends Association, Set to Expand
Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court (EPC), a pilot program that has helped a number of people avoid eviction in Downingtown, has now expanded to Coatesville…
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Coatesville-Based Casablanca Among the Top 10 New Wedding Venues in the Philadelphia Area
Casablanca Weddings and Events in Coatesville is one of the Top 10 new wedding venues in the Philadelphia area, according to a list by Philadelphia…
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Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance’s Façade Improvement Program Enhances Aesthetics of Downtown Properties
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance facilitated façade improvements for three downtown properties in 2020. Created as just one part of its downtown revitalization strategy, the…
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Coatesville Police Department Models Longstanding Dedication to Officer Training Excellence, Community Engagement
As calls for police reform and sensitivity training have become a nationwide outcry, the City of Coatesville Police Department has taken an existing community engagement…
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Despite the Pandemic, Coatesville’s Revitalization Moving Forward
During a meeting held earlier this week on Zoom, it was reported that, despite the pandemic, Coatesville’s revitalization efforts are continuing, writes Lucas Rodgers for…
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Smithsonian Exhibit on Women Achievers Across Three Centuries to Feature Coatesville’s Rebecca Lukens
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will feature Coatesville’s Rebecca Lukens in its new display that highlights women achievers across three centuries. “The Only…
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Forbes: Once a High School Dropout, Coatesville Native with Spina Bifida Changing Hollywood Culture
Actress and model Tatiana Lee, a Coatesville native who was born with spina bifida, is changing the culture in Hollywood and improving conditions in her…
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Coatesville Grad a Rock in Goal in Her First Season as a Starter on Syracuse’s Field Hockey Team
Syd Taylor, a junior at Syracuse who had a stellar field hockey career at Coatesville High School, is making the most out of her first…
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Longtime Philanthropist Who Grew Up in Coatesville Dies at 87
Coatesville native and longtime philanthropist Ione Apfelbaum Strauss has died at the age of 87, writes Jesse Bernstein for the Jewish Exponent. Strauss graduated from…
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Adam Sandler to Film Movie Co-Produced by LeBron James Next Week in Chester County
Adam Sandler – a.k.a. Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, etc. – will be filming scenes for his new Netflix movie, Hustle, in Coatesville High…
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West Goshen Man, Pioneering Educator Who Helped Forward Adult Learning in Region, Dies at 85
West Goshen Township resident Eugene Kray, a pioneering educator who helped forward adult learning in the region, has died at the age of 85, writes…
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Coatesville Native a Semifinalist for ‘Academic Heisman Trophy’ of College Football
Coatesville native Jordan Young, a linebacker at Old Dominion University, has been named a semifinalist for the 2020 National Football Foundation William V. Campbell Trophy…
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County Launches ‘Simple Ask: Wear a Mask’ Campaign to Support Local Businesses, Protect the Public as Flu Season Starts
During this most critical time, when COVID-19 is converging with the start of flu season, the Chester County Board of Commissioners is launching a public…
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Having Refused to Let Cancer Determine Her Future, Coatesville Woman Helps Others ‘Own Their Health’
Coatesville resident Arianne Missimer – the founder of the Movement Paradigm, an integrative health center in Downingtown – has refused to let cancer determine her…
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