Coatesville Christmas Parade canceled due to COVID-19
Mummers march at a previous undated Coatesville Christmas Parade.
COATESVILLE – In an effort to safeguard the attendees and participants of one of Coatesville’s most cherished events, the Coatesville Christmas Parade Committee has announced the cancellation of the 2020 parade, Monday.
The Parade Committee expressed disappointment for the community that this year’s parade is cancelled, but stressed...
Logan named interim City Manager as Trio announces retirement
COATESVILLE — James Logan has been named Acting City Manager after City Manager Michael Trio announced his retirement from his role at the end of his five-year contract. The change was announced by City Council members on Monday.
Logan, who has served as Assistant City Manager since August 2018, will assume the new role effective immediately. Logan previously held a number of city, workforce...
Music Spotlight: Chesco’s Mascherino keeps busy, despite pandemic
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fred Mascherino
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced virtually everything to come to a halt, it was a shock – and it was something that took a lot of effort to get accustomed to.
It was similar to a blizzard that was unexpected, came on quickly and dropped six feet of snow on the area. Virtually everyone was forced to remain at home – to stay...
Coatesville Impact Fund launched
Josh Burrell, Managing Partner, Activated Capital; James Logan, Coatesville Assistant City Manager; Parveen Panwar, Managing Partner, Activated Capital; Scott Turner, White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director; and Andrew Willis, Partner, Activated Capital discuss development opportunities in the City of Coatesville at the recent Qualified Opportunity Zone Federal Agency...
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 whereby...
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 and...
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 their...
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 Williams...
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 Industrialization...
