Coatesville Christmas parade returns Dec. 4 and is bigger than ever
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 4. The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and ends at the performing and judging area at 11th Avenue and Lincoln Highway. Originally a community project in the 1950s, the parade was then taken...
Officials celebrate groundbreaking for Coatesville Train Station
Rendering of the Coatesville Tran Station, expected to be completed by 2025.
COATESVILLE — Local, state and federal officials gathered here Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction of the city’s new train station — including Gov. Tom Wolf.
For many in Chester County, the day marked a major milestone in the decades-long fight to revitalize the county’s...
CYI launches Coatesville FallFest, Oct 30
The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is bringing fall fun to Coatesville with their 1st Annual Coatesville Fall Fest on October 30, from 12pm-3pm at Abdala Park. The day will include a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, games, candy, face painting, and more. Local small businesses and community-serving organizations will host tables at the event to give out candy, offer resources and sell their...
Bids coming due to build Coatesville train station
A rendering of the planned new train station in Coatesville.
COATESVILLE — As the September 16th due date quickly approaches for contract bids to build the new Coatesville Train Station, the City is poised to mark another milestone for one of its most anticipated projects.
According to a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) news advisory, the selected contractor will build the...
Coatesville hosting open interview day for manufacturing job seekers, Aug. 28
Exton-based United Safety & Survivability Corporation is teaming up with the City of Coatesville to host an open interview day for manufacturing job seekers on Saturday, August 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Coatesville City Hall, One City Hall Place, Coatesville, PA. There is a $750 signing bonus awarded to eligible hired candidates.
Candidates will interview directly with Human Resources...
Sikorsky to close Coatesville helicopter plant, 240 jobs to be lost
Lockheed Martin announced Thursday that it would close the Sikorsky helicopter plant in the Coatesville area — near Chester County Airport in Valley — with the loss of some 240 local jobs.
Not surprisingly, many of the elected officials who brokered a deal to keep the plant open in 2019 expressed anger and frustration at the decision — including U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6), who fought...
Sounds of Summer Music Series returns, Aug. 27
COATESVILLE — The City of Coatesville is pleased to announce the return of the Sounds of Summer Music Series on Friday, August 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Victor Abdala Park, 851 Olive Street in Coatesville. www.coatesville.org
Music lovers are invited to relax, unwind and enjoy Easy Listening, Smooth Jazz, and R&B, fresh air, great food and community spirit. All Sounds of Summer concerts...
Houlahan tours Coatesville businesses, holds public town hall
Rep. Houlahan and Chief Jack Lauer meet at the Coatesville police department to discuss community safety.
COATESVILLE – On Tuesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) spent the day in Coatesville, touring various locales and engaging with the community on a number of crucial issues affecting Pennsylvania’s Sixth District: care for our seniors, collaboration with our local police, support...
Coatesville announces Pop Up & Shop
Coatesville’s Pop Up & Shop outdoor markets return to the City on Saturday, July 10, at 3rd Avenue and Lincoln Highway (near Rite Aid) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Launched in September 2020 to provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to take their new and emerging small businesses to the next level, Coatesville’s Pop Up & Shop markets are free and open to the public and will feature custom...
Salvation Army of Coatesville honors Blair as Hero of Hope
Cathy Blair
COATESVILLE — In celebration of National Salvation Army Week, which runs from May 10 to 16, The Salvation Army of Coatesville is proud to honor Cathy Blair as its 2021 Hero of Hope for the impact she has made on our local community members in need, especially over the last pandemic year.
Blair, resident of Chester County, is an advisory board member of The Salvation Army of Coatesville....
