Coatesville urged to replace police officers
Council president says part-timers will be hired; former chief recommends full-timers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The intersection of 6th and Belmont in Coatesville, where Alex Davis was gunned down Monday night, just three days after a home invasion homicide elsewhere in the city. Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan is arguing that the city lacks enough officers to...
Column: Lincoln University is nice but retail stores in Coatesville are essential
Making Harmony a one-way street will hurt merchants, police response
By James Pitcherella, Guest Columnist, The Times
Harmony & 3rd Avenue looking west from the Chester County Intermediate Unit parking lot. A proposal before City Council would make the road a one-way street.
Why make another street one way and make it more difficult for retail stores that tough it out in Coatesville?
I believe...
A neighborhood newly in need of hope
Burned row homes put neighborhood at risk but officials fight with each other, rather than for the city and its people
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
At least eight row homes were damaged in a fire Wednesday and now neighbors wonder whether their close-knit community will ever be the same.
COATESVILLE — It might not be the wealthiest neighborhood in the city, but it’s a tightly-knit...
City manager admits to making racial comments
Rawlings under fire for linking racial make up of City Council to votes
By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
COATESVILLE – City Manager Gary Rawlings came under fire at Monday’s city council meeting after admitting to making racially charged comments.
The Rev. Floyd Narcisse, senior pastor at Bethel AME Church, came forward as a representative of the NAACP to address concerns about...
Residents: more shopping needed in Coatesville
Survey results show desire for retail, grocery and eateries downtown
By Jamie Richard, Correspondent, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Based on a survey delivered to the City Council Monday, city residents want more shopping in the downtown area, including grocery stories and restaurants.
COATESVILLE – City council members were given the opportunity to review community input on the future of of the city at...
