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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My Rural Life Without A Car: Shannon’s Alternative Commute Challenge
“My Rural Life Without A Car” is a five part blog series originally published on TMACC’s ChesCoCommuter blog. The series is about TMACC’s Manager of…
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Grant Allows Kids To Dive Into Watershed Learning From Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
Inner-city Coatesville kids now have the chance to plunge into learning about the importance of water quality through the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance watershed initiative…
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Sources Say Sikorsky Sale Down to Two Bidders: Lockheed and Textron
Sources close to the Sikorsky sale have said that the field has narrowed from four companies to just two. That could mean big changes for…
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Despite Detractors, Coatesville Leaders Looking Forward to Renewal and Resurgence
Residents of Coatesville have had much to celebrate on their city’s 100th anniversary, including the county’s first black resident elected to the state House of…
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History of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp Profiled in ‘Aviation Pros’
The fate of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is currently about as uncertain as the early dreams of its founder, but Igor Sikorsky was never far from…
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Chester County Daily News Business Briefs
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County New ALDI Stores…
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The Cornerstone of Coatesville, Brandywine Center Puts Brandywine Health Foundation in Spotlight
Despite an initial disbelief that revival could come to poverty-stricken Coatesville, community members are fast becoming believers in the Brandywine Health Foundation’s master plan to make…
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New Boeing Chief Has Inside Scoop On Sikorsky Buyout Hype
There’s no question about whether Boeing, the renowned airplane maker, is ready for its new CEO. But there’s a fleet of questions about whether the…
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First New Sikorsky-Made Helicopters Land In Canada
The first six of what’s expected to be 28 new CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters that will safeguard the Canadian coasts have landed at Nova Scotia’s Shearwater…
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Chester County Daily News Business Briefs
Senator Dinniman Proposes a Real Estate Tax on Natural Gas Pipelines On June 18, state Senator Andy Dinniman introduced Senate Bill 905 which would allow…
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Update: After Massive Layoff, UTC Confirms Plans To Jettison Coatesville Helicopter Business
UPDATE: United Technologies Corporation confirmed in an announcment this morning that the company will indeed pursue a spinoff or sale of Sikorsky Aircraft. From statement…
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Just-Built Plant Produces Fresh New Page For Royal Paper
Royal Paper Products, the longtime Coatesville area producer of disposable paper products, will print a new address on its letterhead for the first time in…
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Chester County Leadership: Larry Welsch, Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank
Few executives in Chester County are relied upon by county residents in the way Larry Welsch, Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank, is. Working on…
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Exton Electrical Contractor Proposes New Coatesville Multi-Source Energy Park
If Bob Keares, President of Keares Electrical Contracting, has his way, Coatesville area eco-friendly businesses looking for sustainable power to fuel their operations may have…
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Frances Sheehan: Leading, Revitalizing The Coatesville Community
If someone were to launch a community organizer’s Hall of Fame, Frances Sheehan would be a charter member. In the 14 years she has led…
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Take Charge Consultants Teaches Life Skills To Enhance Youths’ Futures
A Coatesville consulting firm is aiming to take charge of an opportunity to instill leadership skills in disadvantaged Chester County youth, thereby helping shape a…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Garden Party Rings In Strawberry Festival
The Daily Local News spotlighted last week’s Brandywine Health Foundation Garden Party hosted by Robert and Jennifer McNeil’s at the couple’s Springbrook Farm home south…
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Brandywine Strawberry Festival Is Sweet End To School Year
Chester County’s sweet celebration of student success and the anticipation of summer is ripening once again, with a Thursday, May 28, start date for the…
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