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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Chester County Leadership: Peter Latta
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile was first published July 1, 2015. In 1924, when Alexander Duie Pyle and his wife Mary Ellen launched…
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10,000-Rose Giveaway at Coatesville Flower Shop Keeps Memory of Owners’ Daughter Alive
In the little more than a decade since their daughter tragically passed away from cancer, Greg and Dorrie DePedro, owners of the Coatesville Flower Shop,…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Chesco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia…
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Work on Coatesville Third Avenue Streetscape Now Under Way
Work is now under way on the Third Avenue Streetscape Project, the first phase of revitalization work related to the new Coatesville Train Station. State…
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Local Politicians Visit YMCA’s Power Scholars Academy Program
In celebration of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Fourth Annual Advocacy Day, local politicians – including State Senator Tom McGarrigle and State Representative Harry Lewis…
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Coatesville Ready for a Resurgence Akin to West Chester’s, Phoenixville’s
A wrecking ball looms at the gateway to downtown Coatesville, but “the poorest city in the state’s richest county” is finally ready for a resurgence…
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Nature-Based Play Area Coming to Coatesville’s Palmer Park
The Brandywine Health Foundation, working in partnership with Natural Lands and the City of Coatesville, has been selected as a recipient of a $150,000 Building…
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Donations Needed for Annual Back-to-School Event in Coatesville
Anticipation is building for the annual Back-to-School Event in Coatesville on Friday, Aug. 4 from 3-6 PM at Scott Middle School, located at 800 Olive…
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Chester County Briefly: July 25
Chester County Economic Development Council Leslie Rylke has been named Marketing and Creative Services Manager for the CCEDC, a nonprofit, economic development organization promoting smart…
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Coatesville Residents Band Together to Raise Money for Defunct Swimming Pool
The Ash Park swimming pool on Third Avenue in Coatesville has been closed for two years. The one at Palmer Park on Ninth Avenue has…
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Final Contract Executed for Coatesville’s Third Avenue Streetscape; Groundbreaking on Horizon
A final contract for the Third Avenue Streetscape project in Coatesville has been executed, according to a report in the Daily Local News. PennDOT said…
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Coatesville’s Witmer Public Safety Group Adds to Extensive Selection with Acquisition
Coatesville-based Witmer Public Safety Group is wrapping up a huge new present for customers of TheFireStore, its fire department equipment supplier: one of the globe’s…
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Coatesville’s ArcelorMittal Set to Benefit from Navy Expansion
President Trump’s ambitious plan to expand the U.S. Navy from 275 to 350 ships could be very good news for ArcelorMittal’s steel-plate plants in Coatesville…
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Coatesville Police Officer’s Run Through Splash Pad Wins National Photo Contest
It was a spontaneous decision, but a Coatesville police officer’s run through the city’s reopened splash pad, hand-in-hand with local children, not only made a…
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Rep. Lewis Secures $2.1 Million Grant for Coatesville Revitalization; Project to Bring 325 Jobs
As part of the revitalization effort in the Coatesville area, State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. has been able to secure a $2.1 million Business in…
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Sunday is Final Day of Annual Strawberry Festival
By Chris Cooper The annual Strawberry Festival, one of Chester County’s most-anticipated events, on the grounds of Brandywine Hospital, finishes its four-day run of family-oriented…
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Chester County Briefly: June 8
American Red Cross The American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter will celebrate the heroes of Chester County who have saved lives, committed selfless acts of courage…
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La Salle University Recruit Leads Coatesville Softball Team into State Playoffs
From a young age, Ashley Mendenhall could often be found in her backyard practicing hitting. That is until the balls started to disappear into the…
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