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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ArcelorMittal Optimistic in Wake of Dwindling Steel Shipments
Coatesville’s steelworkers help ArcelorMittal hammer billions of dollars into its local economies each year, but the output of that key American resource has developed some…
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ArcelorMittal Fires Up Coatesville for New York City’s Newest Skyscraper
ArcelorMittal continues its rise from the rubble of the 9/11 attacks with a new contract to supply the steel plate for New York City’s newest…
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United Steelworkers in Coatesville Ready to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Members of the United Steelworkers in Coatesville are preparing to celebrate 75 years of Local 1165, writes Brian McCullough for the Daily Local News. The…
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Fifteenth Annual Garden Party Will Have Guests ‘Moonlighting in Morocco’
By Chris Cooper Noted philanthropists Jennifer and Robert McNeil will once again welcome more than 500 guests to their Springbank Farm in Coatesville for the…
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Poignant Moment of Generosity Highlights Brandywine YMCA’s Annual Dinner
More than 160 people recently gathered at the Brandywine Manor House in Honey Brook for the Brandywine YMCA’s Annual Dinner. Approximately $62,000 was raised that…
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Coatesville-Based Good Works Receives $50,000 in State Funding
State Senator Andy Dinniman recently secured $50,000 in state funding for Coatesville-based Good Works, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes and restoring hope…
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Chester County as Split on Trump’s First 100 Days as It Was on Election Day
President Donald Trump has been in office 100 days now, and Chester County voters are just as split about his successes as they were on…
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Chester County Briefly: April 5
Fox Rothschild The Exton office of Fox Rothschild held another successful clothing drive to benefit “Operation Easter Outfit,” a program founded by Partners in Outreach,…
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Tide Has Turned for Coatesville’s Sikorsky as Company Looks to Hire Again
After a few turbulent years at Sikorsky that included a change in ownership and significant layoffs at its commercial helicopter operation in Coatesville, the tide…
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Executive Director of Good Works, a Coatesville Nonprofit, Receives Prestigious Award
Bob Beggs, the Executive Director of Good Works, was recently honored at the Blue Bell Country Club in Montgomery County as Member of the Year…
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Coatesville Youth Initiative Seeks ServiceCorps Applicants, Local Businesses to Mentor Students
Applications are now open for the Coatesville Youth Initiative 2017 ServiceCorps, a highly selective, rigorous (and very fun) summer leadership program available to residents, aged…
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Chester County Briefly: February 13
Downingtown Main Street Association The Downingtown Main Street Association – a nonprofit with an interest in Downingtown’s growth, revitalization, and prosperity – has received a…
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New Parent of Coatesville’s Sikorsky Hits Some Turbulence
The merger of Coatesville’s helicopter maker and its new parent company hit some recent turbulence, but there’s still plenty of blue sky on the horizon.…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Announces $1.3 Million Goal for Annual Campaign
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced that it will kick off its annual campaign under the leadership of Jim Horn, President and CEO of The…
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Octorara Homeland Security, Protective Services Academy Prepares Heroes of Tomorrow
The Octorara Homeland Security & Protective Services Academy (OHSPSA) is an approved Pennsylvania Department of Education Career and Technical Education Program of Study for students…
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Chester County Leadership – Val DiGiorgio
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Val DiGiorgio was originally published in August of 2015. If you think you have a tough job,…
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Coatesville to Crack Open New Vodka-Based, Hard-Soda Startup
Investments have begun to flow toward a new vodka-based, all-natural brand of hard soda to be manufactured in Coatesville. If sufficiently funded, Wade Keech aims…
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Coatesville Photographer Puts Spotlight on Her Native City in Upcoming Documentary
Sarah Alderman, a Coatesville native and professional photographer, has decided to draw from her passion for the city she grew up in, and turn it…
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