• West Chester University Grad Meets with President Biden

    West Chester University Grad Meets with President Biden

    Coatesville resident Mitzi Colon, a West Chester University graduate and DACA recipient, met with President Joe Biden to talk about immigration, writes Paola Belloso for FOX43. For Colon, the meeting was a dream come true. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she said. Colon was one of the seven DACA recipients who got to meet with Biden…

  • Joint Venture Transforms Pair of Former Catholic Churches into Multifunctional Event Spaces

    Joint Venture Transforms Pair of Former Catholic Churches into Multifunctional Event Spaces

    A joint venture is transforming what was once a pair of historic Catholic churches in Coatesville into modern spaces for the community to use for a variety of functions, such as weddings, meetings, and other special events. The two properties – the former St. Cecilia’s Church on North Sixth Avenue and the former St. Stanislaus…

  • Historical Marker to Celebrate Area Doctor Who Aided Wright Brothers in Achieving First Flight

    Historical Marker to Celebrate Area Doctor Who Aided Wright Brothers in Achieving First Flight

    A new marker in West Brandywine Township will recognize George Spratt, a Coatesville doctor who helped the Wright brothers achieve the first flight, writes Marlene Lang for Phoenixville Patch. Spratt was a pioneer in aviation design who chose farming and amateur aeronautics over practicing medicine. He was a good friend of the Wright brothers, and…