School board candidate forum planned for Oct. 17
COATESVILLE — A “Meet the Coatesville School Board Candidates” forum will be held on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the New Life In Christ Fellowship.
This is an opportunity to meet the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education candidates prior to the Nov. 5 election. The following candidates have consented to participate: Thomas Audette (Region I), Greg Axe (Region III), Robert...
Harcum College reports record enrollment
Spring classes forming in Coatesville for several majors
Harcum College recently announced record enrollment across all of its Delaware Valley locations, including the City of Coatesville partnership site at the Graystone Mansion.
Recruitment for the Spring 2014 semester is in full swing and will continue through November, a college news release said. Majors available in Coatesville include Early...
Lincoln improves ranking in magazine analysis
University moved up seven places from last year, officials said
The Lincoln University, which now offers courses in Coatesville, improved its rating in the annual assessment done by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
The Lincoln University ranked among the top 20 for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), advancing seven places from last year, according to U.S. News & World Report’s...
East Fallowfield students remember 9/11
Students, staff and administrators commemorated the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Left, Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Angelo Romaniello joins members of Boy Scout Pack 219, which presented the national colors during the ceremony.
EAST FALLOWFIELD — On Sept. 11, East Fallowfield Elementary School had its Patriot Day Ceremony to commemorate the 12th anniversary...
CCIU Learning Center teaches more than just book smarts
CCIU opens Learning Center in former CAT Brandywine building
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators and various dignitaries including Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, State Representatives Tim Hennsessey, Becky Cornbin and Chris Ross joined district officials to cut the ribbon at the new Learning Center, Wednesday.
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CASD announces retirement of superintendent
In his resignation letter, Richard Como says ‘timing is right’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
In his resignation letter, CASD Superintendent Richard Como said it was time to leave after 42 years in education, half of them in Coatesville.
After several days of rumors and speculation about the status of the Coatesville Area School District (CASD)’s Superintendent,...
Free book bag event scheduled for Friday
Back-to-school vaccines will be available Thursday
Free book bags filled with supplies will be distributed to kids of all ages from pre-K through 12th grade on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Scott Middle School.
Sponsored by a host of health care and social services agencies, the Back-to-School Event will include information on issues such health and wellness, dental screenings, after-school programs,...
Judge denies Graystone Academy’s motion for stay
Charter school wanted charter revocation put on hold so it could reopen
Updated at 6:50 p.m. to add material from judge’s opinion
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Commonwealth Court judge on Thursday denied a motion by an embattled South Coatesville charter school to stay the revocation of its charter pending an appeal.
Graystone Academy Charter School had hoped to resume...
Decision due by Thursday on Graystone’s future
Commonwealth Court judge will rule on whether charter school can reopen
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A decision in the long-running dispute between Graystone Academy Charter School and the Coatesville Area School District is expected by Thursday, attorneys on both sides said.
On Tuesday, Commonwealth Court Judge Robert “Robin” Simpson heard about an hour of argument over whether...
Legacy of longtime city inspiration continues
Three Coatesville graduates to share Gladys Flamer Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship recipients Shakira Lewis (from left), Sydney Coppadge, and Jocelyn Brown pose with Mildred L. Dixon (second from left), president of the Women’s Democratic Club of Chester County (WDCCC) in front of Gladys Flamer’s Merchant Street home in Coatesville.
A year and a half ago, Coatesville lost a burst of sunshine...
