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 Feels Rejected After Gov. Wolf Puts Brakes on Development Initiative
Gov. Tom Wolf has signaled that the state is going to restrict the Keystone Opportunity Zone program, which Coatesville had hoped would help with new…
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Animal Rescue Needs Donations by Year’s End as Evolve IP Cares Program Draws to a Close
Coatesville’s LaMancha Animal Rescue is looking for donations to help provide abused and neglected animals a second chance, as the Evolve IP Cares program is…
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College-Bound Carpentry Students from TCHS Get Seat at Executive Table They Built
Seventeen carpentry students from the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus became the first people to sit at the brand-new, 12-foot, maple-wood, executive conference…
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TMACC, Volunteers Donate More Than 1,500 Gifts to Veterans
The full scope of the Transportation Management Association of Chester County’s largesse was on display Monday morning at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center. There,…
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Shop with a Cop Sends Coatesville Kids on Christmas Spree
Dozens of Coatesville area police officers took a break from chasing crime sprees to help 78 local children go on Christmas shopping sprees. The 14th…
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Coatesville Students Rally with Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
A brilliant, year-old exercise in performing random acts of kindness in the Royersford/Phoenixville area made its way to Coatesville earlier this month when dozens of…
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State Grant to Spark Redevelopment, Job Creation in Coatesville
The city of Coatesville will soon see an influx of both seasonal and permanent jobs thanks to a new $5 million grant approved by the…
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Did You Know? The Brandywine Once Served as the Industrial Center of New Nation
According to information provided by the Brandywine Conservancy, the Brandywine River once supported over 125 mills, including steel mills in Coatesville, grist mills in Chadds…
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Coatesville’s ArcelorMittal Celebrates November as U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month
ArcelorMittal, the steel manufacturer in Coatesville, recognized and celebrated November as National U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month. The celebration honors the value, accomplishments, and contributions…
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Online Scavenger Hunt Kicks Off Brandywine Health Foundation’s New Website
The Brandywine Health Foundation has just unveiled its new website, and the greater Coatesville area’s largest philanthropic organization dedicated to improving community health is giving…
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Fishing Wire from Coatesville Company Enables Tournament Team to Hit Jackpot in Cabo
A tournament team of fishermen this month utilized Coatesville-made AFW and HI-SEAS fishing line and tackle to catch a record payout on the warm waters…
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ArcelorMittal Gifts Two Buildings to National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville
The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum has announced the acquisition of two historic mill buildings, as a gift from ArcelorMittal. The two buildings, known…
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Chester County Leadership: Michael Grigalonis
As the Chester County Economic Council put the finishing touches on their Annual Stakeholders breakfast Friday morning at the Desmond in Malvern, Michael Grigalonis, the…
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Election Sweet Spot in Coatesville, Surrounding Areas Leaves a Sour Aftertaste
Some 20 knocks on the door from political activists in recent weeks is enough to make many residents in parts of Chester County like Coatesville…
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Doo-Wop Band from Early 1960s in Coatesville Makes Cover of Music Magazine
A doo-wop band from the early 1960s whose roots are in Coatesville – Little Tommy and the Elgins – has been featured in a music…
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Chester County Briefly: November 7
Coatesville’s Courtyard by Marriott The Waterford Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Claudine McGee-Bounds to General Manager of the 125-room Courtyard by Marriott in…
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Chester County Briefly: October 31
Pennsylvania American Water and Coatesville Pennsylvania American Water welcomed stakeholders from the Coatesville area last Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the company’s Help…
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Coatesville’s Witmer Public Safety Group Partners with Thorndale’s Handi-Crafters
Jim and Ruth Witmer were onto something back in the mid-1990s when they started a company that focused on fulfilling the equipment needs of first…
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