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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Runners, Walkers Invited to ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday
Natural Lands Trust, the region’s foremost land conservation organization, invites you to run for nature at the ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday. Proceeds…
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Coatesville Calls on Entrepreneurs to Spark Economic Revival
Following the mold of Kennett Square, Downingtown, and Phoenixville, leaders in Coatesville are calling on entrepreneurs to help ignite economic revival there too. Downingtown champions…
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Volunteers Build New Coatesville Playground in 6 Hours
Crayon drawings depicting a child’s dream playground came to life in full color — and a mere six hours — on Friday as more than…
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Brandywine Hospital’s New Women’s Imaging Center Offers Same-day Service, 48-hour Consultations
Chester County women in the Coatesville area now have a high-tech, streamlined path to prevent breast cancer thanks to Brandywine Hospital’s new Women’s Imaging Center.…
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Coatesville’s Racehorse Breeding Couple to Retire
Rick and Dixie Abbott, owners of Coatesville’s Charlton Bloodstock which breeds and raises racehorses, are winding down the business in preparation for their retirement later…
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Next Generation of Presidential Helicopters Being Assembled at Sikorsky Coatesville Plant
After passing the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program Critical Design Review in July, Sikorsky’s program has moved to assembly of the new presidential helicopter fleet…
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Coatesville-made Sikorsky’s S-92 Helicopter Now on Top of the World
During a ceremony this week at Sikorsky’s commercial helicopter center in Coatesville, the Lockheed-Martin company announced that Alaska had received its first S-92 Search and…
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First-Ever Grand Prix Revs Up Coatesville
Coatesville’s inaugural Grand Prix on Saturday brought more than just antique cars to the heart of the city; it brought excitement, droves of spectators and…
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Destination ChesCo: Black Walnut Winery in Sadsburyville
By Rachel Stevenson If you’ve read my other Destination ChesCo articles, you might wonder why this is my second winery article this month. No, I’m not a…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Reaches BIG Milestone: $15M in Grants over 15 Years
With its latest round of grants, the Brandywine Health Foundation bumped its generosity up to an average $1 million a year. To celebrate 15 years…
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Step Up, Step In: Coatesville Parks & Recreation Open House
Natural Lands Trust has been working with Brandywine Health Foundation and the City of Coatesville over the past few months to develop a needs assessment…
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As Open Space and Growth Needs Collide, County Planners Placed in a Bind
Chester County’s population growth boom, which is expected to add close to 150,000 residents over the next three decades, could clash with the region’s plan…
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PECO and Allies Energize Coatesville With New Playground
Coatesville kids designed it and will soon put it to the test, but first, more than 200 community volunteers will converge on Patton Park Oct.…
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Coatesville Has New Refuge for Older Women in Catherine Twomey House
A new Coatesville refuge aims to catch older women who’ve fallen through the cracks in Chester County. The totally renovated and beautifully restored Catherine Twomey…
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First Responder at Ground Zero to Speak at Steel Museum in Coatesville on Sunday
The horror of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 is not what resonates today with first responder Dan O’Deens. “What I remember most was…
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“Remembering Lukens Steel” Exhibition on Display at Luken’s Coatesville Office Building
Art Partners Studio is currently hosting the photography exhibition “Remembering Lukens Steel” until September 23rd at the Lukens Executive Office Building in Coatesville, according to…
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Chester County Briefly: September 8th
Sikorsky Aircraft, the Lockheed Martin business unit with facilities in Coatesville, recently won a modification contract of $135.4 million from the U.S. Army for the…
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Wells Fargo Seeding Money for Coatesville’s New Growth
The seeds of Coatesville’s revitalization have been planted, and now a resident-driven vision for the future is taking root in key parts of the city.…
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