Coatesville gets 2nd round of redevelopment funding
COATESVILLE — As a part of their five-point, city-wide revitalization strategy, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance places a high priority on the redevelopment of the downtown commercial core. In 2018, they applied for – and received – a Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
NPP is a PA tax credit incentive...
The Movement to hold public meeting, Dec. 10
The Movement Community Development Corporation (CDC) will hold its second and final public meeting on December 10th at 630 PM at the New Life Christian Fellowship 1 South 5th Avenue. The meeting is part of the process of applying for Keystone Communities status with the Commonwealth’s Department of Community and Economic Development.
The CDC is holding public hearings to test the goals...
BKG-Brickus Funeral Home reopens with renewed focus on community and families
The BKG-Brickus Funeral Home, 977 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville PA
VALLEY — While it may be a familiar name to local folks, the BKG-Brickus Funeral Home has reopened, still locally and minority owned, not just with a focus on customer service, but as their role as members of the broader local community.
To be sure, this isn’t some chain-operated or corporate funeral home: the BKG-Brickus...
Red Cross & Firefighters install smoke alarms for those in need
A city firefighter installs a smoke alarm in a city home, Saturday.
COATESVILLE — On Saturday March 23, 2019 Coatesville City Firefighters and volunteers from the American Red Cross teamed up to promote their “Sound the Alarm – Save a Life” event in homes throughout the City.
“On a crisp 30 degree early spring morning these American Red Cross volunteers left the warmth and comfort of...
SEPTA trains to return to Coatesville; Commissioners pledge $1M
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline (front row left and second left) and Kathi Cozzone (second from right) present a check for $1 million to Coatesville City Council and city staff to kick-start a train station parking garage. The presentation was made as SEPTA announced its plan to return regional rail service to the city. Also pictured, is State Representative Dan...
OIC to help establish employee pipeline to area businesses
Pictured from left: Chester County Commissioner, Michelle H. Kichline, Joyce Chester – CCOIC President and CEO, Linda Lavender Norris – Coatesville City Council, Dan Williams – State Representative, CC Commissioner Terrance Farrell center, Gary Hess – CCOIC Board Chair, James Haynes – President, OIC America, CC Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.
COATESVILLE — Chester County Opportunities...
NAACP to hold elections, Nov. 5
The election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Coatesville Area Branch Unit #2257, will take place on November 5, 2018 at the Coatesville High School, 1425 E Lincoln Hwy,
Coatesville PA 19320 in Bldg. 9/10 in the Large Group Room. Polls will be open from 5pm to 9pm ET. In order to vote in a Branch election,...
Coatesville man charged with murder of infant daughter
Zion Isaiah Shockley
A Coatesville man faces murder charges in the death of his infant daughter earlier this month.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Coatesville Police Department announced murder charges arising from the death of a five-month old infant. Defendant Zion Isaiah Shockley has been charged with first degree murder and related offenses for shaking, throwing, and dropping...
Coatesville Christmas parade — bigger and better than ever — Dec. 2
Mummers and hundreds of other musicians are just a small part of the Coatesville Christmas parade, schedule for Dec. 2.
COATESVILLE — Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 2, 2017. The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and ends...
Art Watch: Keep on the lookout!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
There are 100 different clay creatures (Clay-tons) hidden throughout Chester County by the 20 clay artists involved in the Annual Clay Days art exhibition. This year, “Clay Days” is revving up the excitement by including an art-inspiring treasure hunt all over the county.
If you find one of these hidden clay creatures, it is yours to keep, and the...
