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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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something … from Ukraine? Coatesville Woman’s Wedding Dress Has a Story to Tell
When Coatesville resident and bride-to-be Megan Teti found the right designer for the wedding dress of her dreams, she was not expecting Maria Kolomoiets to…
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Amish-Built Log House in Coatesville — a Paradigm of Quality Craftsmanship — Hits the Market
Constructed in the style of a barn, an Amish-built log house in West Brandywine Township combines modern comfort with sophistication and rustic charm, writes Sandy…
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Pioneering Educator Instrumental in Founding Delaware County Community College Dies at 85
West Goshen Township resident Eugene Kray, a pioneering educator who helped forward adult learning in the region, has died at the age of 85, writes…
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DELCO Today Writer Shares His Remembrances of the Late Kobe Bryant
The news broke on Sunday afternoon, and after a couple of sleepless nights, it still doesn’t seem real to me. NBA icon Kobe Bryant —…
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Pipeline Is a Lifeline for Many Communities, Small Businesses Along the Mariner East Footprint
For many communities and small businesses along the Mariner East footprint, Energy Transfer’s investment is far more than just a pipeline — it’s a lifeline.…
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Haverford School’s Christian Ray Named Philly’s High School Basketball Player of the Year
Christian Ray, an Atglen resident who attended Octorara for his first two years of high school, then The Haverford School for three more, was named…
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Newtown Square-Based Ad Agency the Key to Coatesville’s Forthcoming Amphitheater
Coatesville is getting a new public amphitheater for community events, courtesy of Catalyst Experiential, an advertising company based in Newtown Square, writes Jacob Adelman for…
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Committed to Helping Veterans, DNB First Donates $3,000 to Operating Base Cecilia
As part of its ongoing commitment to helping veterans, DNB First recently donated $3,000 to Operating Base Cecilia. Headquartered in Coatesville, Operating Base Cecilia is…
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Newtown Square Billionaire the State’s Wealthiest Person in Forbes 400
Coatesville resident Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, heiress to the Campbell Soup fortune, has been supplanted by Newtown Square’s Victoria Mars, heiress to her family’s candy…
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Five-Time Grammy Nominee to Headline Concert Celebrating Citadel’s 80-Year History
Whereas steel is undoubtedly Coatesville’s No. 1 export, Citadel may rank as its second. And it’s not a coincidence that the two are inextricably linked.…
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Did You Know? The Brandywine Once Served as the Industrial Center of New Nation
According to information provided by the Brandywine Conservancy, the Brandywine River once supported over 125 mills, including steel mills in Coatesville, grist mills in Chadds…
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Runners, Walkers Invited to ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday
Natural Lands Trust, the region’s foremost land conservation organization, invites you to run for nature at the ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday. Proceeds…
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Student Awards, Cheyney Agreement Highlight Delaware County Community College’s Quarterly Newsletter
Your Connection is a quarterly newsletter for alumni and friends of Delaware County Community College. As you will read in the Summer edition below, student…
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