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 Briefly: September 6th
Chadds Ford Gallery will be presenting an exhibit of original art, as well as signed limited and giclée editions of Chadds Ford native Paul Scarborough’s…
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After Weeks of Speculation, Lockheed Says No Layoffs at Sikorsky in Coatesville
Workers at Sikorsky’s Coatesville’s factory can breathe a sigh of relief as although the company announced on Tuesday that it will be cutting 150 jobs,…
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Coatesville VA Medical Center Hosting Veterans Resource Expo
More than 30 organizations will be participating in the Coatesville Veteran Affairs Medical Center’s Veterans Resource Expo today, writes Ginger Dunbar for Daily Local News.…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Opens 2016 Fall Grantmaking with Request for Proposals
Brandywine Health Foundation‘s 2016 fall grantmaking request for proposals will be available on-line from August 25th for all non-profit organizations in the Greater Coatesville Area…
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Vintage Grand Prix to Speed Up Coatesville Revival
Coatesville leaders are shifting their revitalization efforts into high gear with next month’s inaugural Coatesville Invitational Vintage Automobile Grand Prix. The 2.2-mile race down historic…
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After a Life of Public Service, Former South Coatesville Mayor James Kennedy Dies at 99
James Kennedy, the former Mayor of South Coatesville, has passed away aged 99 after a life dedicated to public service, writes Ginger Dunbar Daily Local…
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Chester County Briefly – August 15th
On Friday, the long awaited expansion of Route 202 from four to six lanes from King of Prussia south through eastern Chester County officially opened.…
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Coatesville Youth Initiative Hosts Second Annual Open House
As a thank you to the community of Coatesville for its support throughout the year, the Coatesville Youth Initiative held its second annual open house…
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135-Year Family Mystery Solved in Coatesville
The mystery behind a 135-year-old family legend of “a lost ancestor in a foreign land” was finally solved last year in Chester County, and on…
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Lockheed Announces Sikorsky Layoffs, Fate of Coatesville Factory Workers Still Unknown
The first major layoffs at Sikorsky Aircraft since becoming part of Lockheed Martin are expected to occur by the end of next month, but it…
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Chester County Leadership: Tom Musser, Founder & Chairman of Tri-M Group
Publisher’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile was originally published on April 7th, 2016. When the Chester County Economic Development Council inducts Tom Musser, Founder…
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Student Awards, Cheyney Agreement Highlight Delaware County Community College’s Quarterly Newsletter
Your Connection is a quarterly newsletter for alumni and friends of Delaware County Community College. As you will read in the Summer edition below, student…
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Youth Mental Health First-Aid Training Offered by Chester County Agencies
Chester County organizations are offering a program for anyone interested in becoming a certified youth mental health first aider to help young people who are…
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Pair of Counselors and Pillars of Parkesburg Community Move Practices into Borough
Jill Miller and Tina O’Connor – a pair of licensed professional counselors and pillars of the Parkesburg community who run separate businesses but share the…
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A Chester County Manufacturing Success Story: From Mechanic to Manufacturing President
Tom Walser, founder of CNC Manufacturing Inc. and owner of MTI Dental, began his interest in manufacturing as a Delaware County high school student working…
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Chester County Leadership: Robert McNeil
Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Robert McNeil was originally published on April 16th, 2016. As he prepares to step off Chester County…
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Chester County Leadership: Alan Novak
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Alan Novak was originally published on February 23, 2015. West Bradford native Alan Novak rose from the…
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Chester County Leadership – Jeff March
Citadel Federal Credit Union CEO Jeff March tells VISTA Today what he remembers about growing up in Parkesburg and Coatesville, how his father’s death during…
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