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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Meet SCORE Award Winner The Creative Club
Meet Award-Winners Ben Yocum and CJ Witherspoon New technology has been transforming the world around us, often outpacing our ability to keep pace with the…
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Check Out These Camping Grounds in Chester County for Your Next Outdoors Trip
With the weather slowly cooling off, this is a great time to start planning your next camping trip, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. …
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Event Space in Coatesville Renamed to Reflect Growing Audience and Variety of Events
A new name has been chosen for one of the region’s premier wedding and event venues. Midway Arches is now The Arches. “The new name…
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The Alliance for Health Equity Recognizes Impact of Local Nonprofit in Chester County
In January of 2023, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute, with the goal of assisting nine local…
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Three Long-time Friends Open Taste Budz on 82 in Coatesville
Travis Meeks, Michael Blanton, and Marcus Winkey, long-time friends, food lovers, and Coatesville residents, have joined forces to open Taste Budz on 82, writes Bill…
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Childcare, Early Learning Center Opens in Coatesville
Brighter Future Early Learning Center had its grand opening on Aug. 7, 2023, filling a long-time void for quality childcare and educational services in Coatesville,…
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Coatesville Football Players Receive CPR Training as They Gear Up for Next Season
Football players at Coatesville High School received CPR training earlier this week teaching them how to spot cardiac arrest and how to act if such…
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Southern-Style Desserts Arrive in Coatesville with Opening of New Cafe
Jamoca Harkins has always loved cooking — especially making Southern desserts — and she has turned that love into a business by opening the Butter…
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Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel…
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Coatesville Steel Mill Providing Steel for Permanent I-95 Bridge Fix
Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mill in Coatesville is providing steel to High Steel Structures for the accelerated permanent reconstruction of a bridge section of I-95 in…
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Coatesville Economic Forum Draws Business and Community Leaders to Discuss Resurgence
More than one hundred businesses, community leaders, and investors participated in the first Annual Coatesville Economic (ACE) Forum on Aug. 3, hosted by the City…
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These Iconic Movies, TV Shows Have Chester County Connections
The Philadelphia region is bustling with locations that have served as the backdrop for iconic works of cinema. Some of them were shot on the…
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2023 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Greg Vietri
Coatesville Area Senior High School graduate Greg Vietri is the President of G.A. Vietri, Inc., a multifaceted electrical construction company based in Coatesville. Vietri —…
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Coatesville Awarded Grant to Focus on Critical Stormwater Mitigation
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City of Coatesville a $621,360 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant to design and engineer long-term resilience solutions…
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Despite Tremendous Turnaround in Coatesville, City’s Stormwater System Needs Help
Coatesville has been undergoing a renaissance of sorts recently, with more than 40 economic development projects currently in the works, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. …
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Coatesville Couple’s Pampered Pooch Has Anything But ‘Ruff’ Life
The “child” of Coatesville couple Sherry Tran and Ray Cruz who has his own bedroom, bathroom, and snack bar, is none other than their 3-year-old…
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Coatesville Native Making Waves in Music, Modeling Industries
With her unique style and talent, Coatesville native Anisha LaBelle is making waves in the music and modeling industries, writes Wrightsmind Media for Newsbreak. LaBelle…
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Coatesville’s Record Kitchen + Bar Pays Homage to Chester County History
A Coatesville restaurant is the center of the massive revitalization of Chester County’s only city. Record Kitchen + Bar offers cozy, contemporary fare, including wood-fired…
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