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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2023 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Amber Little Turner
Coatesville native Amber Little Turner is the Downtown Manager for the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, a public/private partnership that aims to drive the city’s economic…
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VISTA Today Careers — HC Opportunities Center
The HC Opportunities Center (HCOC) — formerly known as Handi-Crafters — seeks a marketing and development coordinator for its Coatesville headquarters. The professional filling the…
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Amish Soul Food a Beautiful Blend of Two Chester County Communities
Everyone familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch and their delectable baked goods can swear by Amish cuisine. Despite forgoing modern technology, the Amish are known to…
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‘We’re Not Taking This Lightly’: 2023 Strawberry Festival Canceled
The Coatesville Rotary has canceled the 2023 Strawberry Festival due to lack of volunteers and security, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. It…
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Coatesville Revitalization Project Takes First Steps with Real Estate Development Program
This past February, a mix of Coatesville city and area residents, business owners, and mission-based investors completed a 6-week real estate development course as part…
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Coatesville Entrepreneur Looks to Expand Leather Goods Brand
A Coatesville entrepreneur did not expect to find his big break in leather products. But that’s exactly what happened to Lance Mobley, a former visual…
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Ambulance Company Providing Lifesaving Services to Coatesville Downgrades Its Services
After just months, the ambulance company that Coatesville has a five-year contract with has announced it is downgrading its services, according to a staff report…
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Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry Appoints New Board Members
The Board of Directors for the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) has appointed six new members. CCCBI reviewed a variety of resumes…
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Chester County to Distribute Millions to Behavioral Health Initiatives
The healthiest county in the Commonwealth just got healthier. Thanks to $100 million dollars in federal pandemic funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)…
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Students Donate Weekend Time to Assemble Over 1,600 Easter Baskets with Partners in Outreach
For many, the Easter season is a time of celebration and rebirth. In some areas of Chester County, buying new Easter outfits and filling baskets…
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Coatesville’s Newest Restaurant Nears Completion
Final development work for Coatesville’s newest restaurant, The Iron Eagle on Lincoln, is underway, with a grand opening anticipated this April. The restaurant is housed…
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Chester County OIC Prepares for Summer Solstice Gala in June
The Chester County OIC is preparing for its Summer Solstice gala, one of the most important fundraising events of the year. The event will take…
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A Day in the Life of Church Farm School’s Oscar Lu
Oscar Lu, a ninth-grader at Church Farm School, is just 15 years old — he’s a leap-year baby, however, so technically his age is debatable…
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Was a Coatesville Woman the State’s First Black High School Graduate?
After the Pennsylvania segregation legislation of 1854 was struck down due to being “in violation of the United States Constitution” in the early 1880s, high…
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First YMCA Building in Chester County to Become Coatesville’s Newest Restaurant
The first YMCA building in Chester County will soon become Coatesville’s newest restaurant and brewery, Steel City Brewing, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…
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Coatesville Native, Former Big 5 Director Remembered as ‘Gigantic Figure’
Paul ‘Herky’ Rubincam Jr., an accomplished player and athletic director who was inducted into the Coatesville High School Hall of Fame in 2006, died on…
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Friends Association Joins the SAFE Housing Network
NIA House, a housing program run by the Friends Association, is proud to be recognized as a member of the SAFE Housing Network. SAFE Housing…
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Coatesville Chef’s Amish Soul Food Celebrates Black History
A Coatesville-raised chef grew up exposed to a unique cultural cuisine, and he wants to share it with the world, writes Sam Lin Sommer for…
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