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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After Selling Brandywine Hospital, Tower Health has First Profitable Report
Tower Health, the healthcare system in charge of some local and regional hospitals, has reported its first operating profit in seven years, and it’s all…
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Coatesville Ceremony Finally Honors Zachariah Walker After Brutal Lynching in 1911
Coatesville resident Zachariah Walker was finally recognized with a dignified burial after his brutal death over one hundred years ago, reports staff for 6abc. Walker,…
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Visit These Chester County Wineries for Specialty Wines, Gorgeous Views
With summer weather in full swing, there is no better time to spend an evening outdoors at local wineries, writes Olivia Stefano and Anne E.…
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Engineer Brings Creative Programming Opportunities to Coatesville
Local engineer Shane Cloyd has brought creative new education opportunities to the Coatesville community, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Cloyd, currently a Principal…
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Coatesville Billionaire Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, Campbell Soup Heiress, Dies at 75
Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Coatesville resident and the billionaire lead shareholder of Campbell Soup, died on June 16 at the age of 75, writes…
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Wayne Real Estate Investor Sued Over Alleged Fraudulent Brandywine Hospital Lease
Addiction treatment provider Banyan is suing Wayne-based Actus for allegedly tricking it into signing a fake lease at the former Brandywine Hospital campus, writes John…
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New Pizza Shop in West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique. Here’s Why
Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In…
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Couple Behind Chadds Ford Tavern Plans to Launch Franchising for National Expansion
Five Star Restaurant Group, the hospitality company owned by Philip and Kate Ferro, plans to franchise its tavern concept as the couple sets their sights…
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Your Questions Answered: Join Pennsylvania American Water’s Coatesville District Customer Service Sessions
Pennsylvania American Water recently shared several outreach sessions for customers in the Coatesville area. Customers will have the opportunity to ask questions about their water and/or…
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Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade Enters Final Phase in Chester and Lancaster Counties
A more than decade-long Pennsylvania American Water project to replace 21 miles of water main stretching from Caln Township, Chester County, to Quarryville, Lancaster County, recently entered…
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National Homebuilder D.R. Horton Buys Up Coatesville Property to Build 132 Homes
D.R. Horton, a national homebuilder, has purchased a 17-acre undeveloped property in Coatesville for $3.1 million, where it plans to build 132 homes, writes Paul…
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Tower Health Earns Millions from Shuttered Brandywine Campus Sale Last Month
Tower Health secured $11 million from the sale of its shuttered Brandywine Hospital campus last month, according to county property records, writes John George for…
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs,…
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Deal Officially Closes to Sell Brandywine Hospital
Three years after shutting down Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, Tower Health has finally sold the property to a real estate firm from Delaware, writes John…
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Wine Lovers Adding More Cellars to Brandywine Valley Homes to Protect Their Collections
Wine cellars are becoming a must-have in the Brandywine Valley, as more wine collectors add them to their homes to safeguard their collections, writes Roger…
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Coatesville Mourns Dedicated High School Football Coach
Former Coatesville High School football coach Al Black has passed away at age 88, writes Pete Digiovanni for The Daily Local News. Black passed away…








































