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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Brandywine Consignment Shop Breaks Ground on “Little Yellow House” Expansion
The little yellow house officially known as the Brandywine Consignment Shop in Downingtown has long had a big impact on the health of Chester County,…
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Second Coatesville ACTION Job Fair Announced For Next Week
On Wednesday, May 20 from 12PM – 4PM the recently formed community coalition, Coatesville ACTION will host its second Career & Training Expo. Currently slated…
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Congressman Pitts: Reflecting On Coatesville’s 100th Anniversary
By Congressman Joe Pitts Late last month, I had the pleasure of celebrating Coatesville’s 100th anniversary, the only city in Chester County, at the Coatesville…
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Coatesville Kicks Off Year of Centennial Celebration
Sweet memories, mouth-watering economic development plans and tasty pieces of cake were served up last Monday in Coatesville for the city’s kickoff to a year-long…
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Chester County Daily News Business Briefs
Chester County Daily News Business Briefs are short summaries and links to important Chester County’s business stories not included in VISTA Today’s daily news stream.…
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Centennial Inauguration Kicks Off Big Year For Coatesville
The pomp and circumstance surrounding Coatesville’s 100th anniversary is set to mark not just a passive milestone for the western Chester County community but a turning…
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Sikorsky Aircraft, Boeing, and Triumph Group Developing Next-Gen Helicopter
A key aspect of the future of military combat is in the hands of skilled Chester County designers and manufacturers. Sikorsky Aircraft, which operates a…
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Coatesville’s Bottom Dollar Food Store Reopening As Aldi
Bottom Dollar hasn’t seen its last dollar just yet —at least not in Coatesville. The grocery store closed last year when the entire chain went bottom…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Seeks Sponsors For Annual Garden Party
The 13th Annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Garden Party “Bluegrass and Barbeque at Springbank Farm,” benefiting a healthy, safe and viable Coatesville community, will be hosted…
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Handi-Crafters Honors Key ‘Best Friends’ With Inaugural Award
The prominent givers of the gift of an opportunity to develop newfound abilities are themselves being given an honor by the many faces behind Thorndale-based…
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United Technologies Plans To Sell Or Spinoff Sikorsky Aircraft
There is uncertainty in the air for the 15,300 employees of Sikorsky Aircraft, which operates a helicopter completion center in Coatesville. Bloomberg News reports CEO…
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Free Disaster Response Classes Begin April 9
When disaster strikes, the immediate actions of bystanders, eyewitnesses and neighbors can make the difference between life and death — if they know what to…
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Falling Iron Ore Prices Put A Dent In ArcelorMittal Owner’s Pocketbook
Dented but not deterred, the parent company of Coatesville’s steel mill reported a nearly $1 billion loss for the fourth quarter of 2014 — though…
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Horses Are A Big Deal For Coatesville Dealmaker Cozette McAvoy
A lifelong dream of owning her own horse has breathed new life into a high-horsepower Coatesville deal-making attorney. Phoenixville native Cozette McAvoy not only owns…
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Coatesville Schools, Police Now Have AED Machines
The Coatesville Area School District and Coatesville police departments are now equipped with life-saving AED machines, thanks to a $15,000 donation from the Brandywine Health…
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Coatesville Hoping To Celebrate More Than Just Centennial
As city leaders gear up for a year of “fun and fabulous” centennial celebrations, some are hoping for something a little extra special for the…
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Latest Planned Coatesville Development Could Be Catalyst
The much-anticipated breakthrough redevelopment project in Coatesville could be a block-long transformation of the former Lipkin furniture store into street-level retail stores and 44 market-rate…
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As Arcelormittal Expands In The Balkans Future Of East Chicago Plant Uncertain
ArcelorMittal has just announced it is making a significant investment in its steel production facilities in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, but idling its Indiana Harbor…
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