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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Train Station Upgrades Quickly Coming Down the Tracks
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is picking up speed on three Chester County train station projects that will completely transform the look of the local…
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Chester County Briefs: Non Profit Boards Lawyer-Up with Lamb McErlane Attorney, New Exectutives at SCILEX, and Applications Open for CYI’s 2016 ServiceCorps
Lamb McErlane Attorney Joins Two Local Non-Profit Committees West Chester’s Lamb McErlane, continues the full-service law firm’s tradition of its attorney’s giving back to…
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New Coffee Shop Opening in Coatesville Nods to City’s Industrial Roots
Another attempt to energize Coatesville’s revitalization is the new cafe and gathering place coming to East Lincoln Highway. Fuel City Cafe will soon open its…
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Coatesville Promotes Urban Development to Ease Budget Deficit
The City Council is looking to overcome the budget woes that Coatesville has faced over the past several years, by attracting new businesses as well…
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Local Steelworkers Union Leads Opposition to New Trade Deal
A local labor union has set its sights on sinking a major new multinational free trade pact before it sets sail in the Pacific Ocean,…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Annas, CEO of Meridian Bank
Headquartered in Malvern, Meridian Bank provides a comprehensive array of banking services to businesses, professionals, and retail customers in the Delaware Valley. Launched in 2004…
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Sonia Huntzinger Appointed Economic Development Program Administrator for the City of Coatesville
To ensure that economic development is given the attention it deserves in Coatesville, Sonia Huntzinger has been appointed the Economic Development Administrator for the City…
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Local Director to Debut His First Feature on VoD Tomorrow
Be sure to stock up on popcorn as Chester County is about to be featured on the small screen tomorrow as West Chester Henderson graduate,…
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Despite Budget Gridlock, Coatesville’s Train Station Plans Moving Forward
While the process is not running as smoothly as planned due to Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget impasse, the project to construct the new Coatesville Train Station…
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Chester County Briefs: Coatesville Water, CSA, ERCC Partners with Downingtown, plus PENNDOT Invests in Chester County
Coatesville’s Water Treatment Plant Recognized for its Exceptional Water Quality Rock Run Water Treatment Plant, the Pennsylvania American Water facility located in West Caln Township,…
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Coatesville Trainer’s Mare “Hunny” Named International Horse of the Year
A Coatesville trainer is running away from the field with her “unbeatable” carriage racehorse. After a 2015 filled with a string of three Fédération Equestre…
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Participants in Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Celebrate its Success
While most people would immediately help a person having a heart attack, be it by calling 911 or for those trained in it, through attempting…
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Chester County Briefs: Coatesville Popeye’s Settles Lawsuit, Brandywine Realty Puts Chesterbrook Building On Market, and Foodery Beer Bottle Shop Opens in Phoenixville
Coatesville’s Popeye’s Settles its Age Discrimination Lawsuit The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced on Friday that Coatesville Chicken, known as Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen in…
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Coatesville’s Kyle Dawson is Racing toward the Olympics
As first marathons go, Kyle Dawson’s will be a true baptism by fire as the young athlete will run in the Olympic Marathon Trials in…
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Relief and Resignation as Schools Welcome Gov. Wolf’s Temporary Budget Solution
While the solution is far from permanent, the latest announcement by Governor Tom Wolf that he would use his line-item veto authority to allow parts…
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Coatesville Emergency Food Cupboard to Close
After over 40 years serving the areas’ most needy, the Coatesville Emergency Food Cupboard will close its doors on Wednesday after it finishes helping its…
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Start the New Year in Style with Sparkling Wine from Chester County
If you are planning to ring in the New Year with a glass of sparkling wine, there is no better time than the present to…
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