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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Coatesville Woman Helps Southern Chester County Youth Become Better Versions of Themselves
Coatesville resident Maria Ines Guerrero, the Girls Program Coordinator for The Garage Community and Youth Center in Kennett Square, enjoys having a positive impact on…
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CCEDC Convenes 17 Thought Leaders to Help Formulate More Equitable, Inclusive Workforce Policies
The Chester County Economic Development Council is pledging organizational change as it assembles 17 thought leaders from the region who are committed to bringing diversity,…
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Coatesville Native Rip Hamilton Puts His Florida Mansion on the Market; Check Out These Pics
Coatesville native and former NBA star Richard “Rip” Hamilton has put his waterfront mansion – which spans 10,359 square feet and includes eight bedrooms and…
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Business Leaders Bullish on Coatesville; City Attracting Investment Money out of NYC
Business leaders and community advocates came together last week to continue the discussion on the redevelopment and revitalization of Coatesville, writes Jen Samuel for the…
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Coatesville Resident Once Again Makes Forbes 400 List of Wealthiest Americans
Campbell Soup heiress Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, who owns Iron Spring Farm on Old Stottsville Road in Coatesville, has once again made it onto The…
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National Publication Lauds Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville
The Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville is a four-acre complex that creates dynamic and realistic training environments for first responders, according to…
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Owner of Three Diners in Chester County Not Sure His Businesses Can Survive Pandemic
With fewer customers visiting his usually popular diners in Chester County, Abdul Elkhouly is no longer certain his businesses will be able to survive the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Farmhouse in Coatesville an Open-Space Treasure
A stone farmhouse with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Coatesville. Located in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District,…
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Children in Coatesville Receive School Supplies from Opportunity Zone Impact Fund
Children in Coatesville were gifted with much-needed school supplies by the Coatesville Opportunity Zone Impact Fund, an Activated Capital-created fund for the revitalization of the…
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Guitar Stalwart from Coatesville Busy with His Music Career Despite Pandemic
Coatesville native and guitar stalwart Fred Mascherino has been keeping his music career going from home during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Denny Dyroff for The…
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Coatesville Teacher’s Kind Gesture Shows Students She ‘Still Cares About Them’
In light of the current events that have been sapping our morale, one Coatesville teacher decided to bring a smile to her students’ faces by…
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Women’s Business Connection Honors Its Business Woman of the Year, Volunteer of the Year
The Women’s Business Connection, Chester County’s premier women’s networking group, recently honored its Business Woman of the Year, Debi Friedmann of Blue Dog Printing and…
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Former NFL Star’s Plans to Help Revitalize Coatesville Focus on Its Love for Sports
Coatesville High School graduate Derrick Morgan, who played nine years in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, wants to help revitalize Coatesville by focusing on…
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VISTA Careers – Brandywine Health Foundation
A nonprofit based in Coatesville, the Brandywine Health Foundation’s mission is to initiate and support programs to improve and sustain the health and well-being of…
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Coatesville to Get New Theater
In the latest step to revitalize Coatesville, Revival Productions is working to convert the former Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church on Lincoln Highway and former school…
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Washington Post: Communities of Color in Chester County at Higher Risk of Death from Coronavirus
Communities of color in Chester County and across the United States are at higher risk of dying from the coronavirus. This is in part due…
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Once Committed to Clemson for Baseball, Malvern Prep’s Lonnie White Jr. Chooses PSU Football
Coatesville resident Lonnie White Jr. – a junior at Malvern Prep and arguably the best all-around scholastic athlete in the state – has committed to…
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Chester County Home to 11 of Main Line Today’s 2020 Healthcare Heroes
Eleven medical workers in Chester County are among Main Line Today’s 2020 Healthcare Heroes who are redefining medicine in the region, writes Melissa Jacobs for…
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