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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17 Memorable Lodging Options Near Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is a Chester County treasure in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, just a short distance from Philadelphia International Airport, that draws nature…
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Mark Ruffalo Shoots Critical ‘Task’ Scene at Delaware County Courthouse
Mark Ruffalo, along with the rest of the cast and crew of the new HBO miniseries, “Task,” took over Courtroom 15 this week at the…
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Citadel Credit Union Celebrates Milestone $500,000 in Grants to Teachers Through Citadel Heart of Learning
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 35 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education” as part of the company’s Citadel…
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Injured Kitten Rescued from Coatesville Home Now Adopted
Dozens of animals living in extremely poor conditions were rescued last month from a Coatesville home, including a duct-taped kitten missing a leg. Now some…
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Registered Behavior Technician Recognized by CCRES
Donquet has been a Registered Behavior Technician at CCRES for more than seven months at the Child Career and Development Center in Coatesville. She has…
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Two Chester County Beer Gardens Are Among the Best in Pennsylvania
Beer gardens are cherished, seasonal rendezvous points for friends and communities to gather, relax, and enjoy fresh brews, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Two of Pennsylvania’s best…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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Chester County Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Highland Township’s Robert McNeil
One of the faces of philanthropy in Chester County has died. Highland Township’s Robert McNeil, who founded the Chester County Food Bank in 2009 and…
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Culinary Arts Students at Delaware County Community College Win People’s Choice Award at Dessert Competition
Life is sweet for Culinary Arts students at Delaware County Community College. Marian Haller of Pottstown, Lucas Jenkins-Michl of West Chester, and Alan Pickering of…
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Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the…
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Following Success of His Past Two Restaurants, Speer Madanat Gears Up to Open Ice Cream West Chester
Coatesville Native Speer Madanat, the chef and owner of the popular Pizza West Chester and Steaks West Chester food joints is moving onto ice cream,…
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12-Year-Old Coatesville Hotel Headed to Auction Block
Recap PA Holdings has decided to put the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton up for auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Eight Chester County Eateries Are Among 20 Best New Restaurants in the Region
Last year was good for the Chester County dining scene, with many new amazing restaurants adding to the already impressive array of dining choices, writes…
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Coatesville Legend Hangs His Jersey Up at UConn After a Successful NBA Career
Coatesville native Richard “Rip” Hamilton will retire his jersey at Gampel Pavilion at the University of Connecticut this month, writes Anders Pryor for The Philadelphia…
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Coatesville Native Now Motivational Speaker, Author After Surviving a Deadly Car Accident
In 2011, Coatesville native Ethan A. Poetic survived a nearly fatal car crash that had left him with numerous injuries, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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Delaware Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…
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