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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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gives Back in December
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, dedicated the month of December to giving back to the local community. Through various initiatives, the residents…
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Hype Squad Brings Added Energy to Penn State Brandywine Games
The Penn State Brandywine Hype Squad is raising the level of excitement and engagement at home sporting events. The 15-member team was present at several…
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Foundation President Frances Sheehan Receives Athena Award from Delaware County Chamber
Frances Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County, has been named the 2023 Athena Leadership Award recipient by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.…
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Meet SCORE Award Winner The Creative Club
Meet Award-Winners Ben Yocum and CJ Witherspoon New technology has been transforming the world around us, often outpacing our ability to keep pace with the…
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Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel…
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Area Couple’s Pampered Pooch Has Anything But ‘Ruff’ Life
The “child” of Coatesville couple Sherry Tran and Ray Cruz who has his own bedroom, bathroom, and snack bar, is none other than their 3-year-old…
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Tower Health Sells Shuttered Brandywine Hospital
A letter of intent has been signed by both Tower Health and Penn Medicine for the purchase of the shuttered Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, writes…
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Delaware County Leadership: Justin Brame, Senior Manager of Operations, Pennsylvania American Water
Justin Brame, senior manager of operations for Pennsylvania American Water, recalled the difficulties of growing up poor, including living in a camper and doing odd…
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Local Restaurant Uses Lettuce Grown by Coatesville Elementary Students
A Coatesville restaurant gets its ingredients from tiny scientists. Record Kitchen and Bar’s salad is made from romaine lettuce grown by students, between kindergarten and…
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One of the World’s Richest People Lives in Chester County
As Forbes annual list of the richest people in the world was revealed, one of its billionaires calls her home Coatesville, writes Ashley Adams for…
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Essington’s Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Acquires Former Helicopter Manufacturing Facility in Chester County
Essington-based Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft technology, has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville. PiAC will transform…
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These Two Local Attractions Ranked in the Region’s Top Tourist Destinations of 2023
Chester County attractions are being lauded on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s top tourist destinations list. Over 20 million people visited notable sites across the Greater…
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Delaware County Leadership: Nicholas Torres, Interim CEO and President, The Alliance for Health Equity
Nicholas (Nick) Torres, interim CEO and President of The Alliance for Health Equity, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in New Mexico, his many…
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Former Helicopter Plant in Coatesville Sells to Delco-based Company
A tale of two aircraft companies dates to the 1930s and 1940s, when two prominent innovators revolutionized the helicopter. Igor Sikorsky developed the first successful…
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Clifton Heights Man Reunites With Woman He Saved After Crash
In a heartwarming follow-up to a harrowing tale, Coatesville’s Carla Long was able to find and reunite with the Clifton Heights man who saved her…
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Donna Urian, Board Chair, YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates
Donna Urian, Board Chair of the YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in…
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Delaware County Leadership: Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus
Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus (Bridgeport and Philadelphia), PHL Abstract, Wize Mortgage, and Team Leader of The Haghkar Group, spoke to DELCO Today about…
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For Many Businesses, Old Wawa Stores Are a Perfect Fit
As Wawa continues expanding, Super Wawas replace older, more traditional convenience stores. But those older Wawas still have plenty of life left in them, writes…
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