š± How Coatesvilleās VA is rapidly moving homeless vets into permanent housing
Good morning Coatesville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Coatesvilleās VA is rapidly moving homeless vets into permanent housing
- How did Coatesvilleās defense handle West Chester Eastās breakout freshman star?
Also on today's calendar: Family Art Class - Coatesville, PA 2025 and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? š¤ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 46, low: 42.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 53 and low of 24 degrees.
š° News we're reading
⢠Coatesville VA Supports Unhoused Veterans Countywide (montco.today) ā Coatesville-area veterans facing homelessness are getting rapid access to emergency and long-term housing through the Coatesville VA Medical Centerās partnership with HUD. A small outreach team finds unhoused veterans across Chester and neighboring counties, then helps them secure same-day shelter and HUD-VASH vouchers for permanent homes, along with mental health and addiction support.

⢠Kayla Holman impressing early for West Chester East; Vikings beat Coatesville (cityofbasketballlove.com) ā Coatesvilleās girls basketball team fell 49ā36 to West Chester East as standout freshman Kayla Holman dominated with 20 points, 19 rebounds, and seven blocks. The Ches-Mont National matchup highlighted Coatesvilleās early-season challenges and Holmanās rapid rise from middle schooler to varsity force.

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Saturday December 20
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Family Art Class - Coatesville, PA 2025
Coatesville YMCA , 295 Hurley Rd , West Brandywine Township
12:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
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Board of Supervisors Meeting
East Fallowfield Township building , 2264 Strasburg Rd , Coatesville
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 24
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City Hall Closed - Happy Holidays
City Hall , City Hall Pl. , Coatesville
Saturday January 3
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Family Cooking Class - Coatesville, PA 2026
Coatesville YMCA , 295 Hurley Rd , West Brandywine Township
10:00 am
Tuesday January 6
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Family Art Class - Coatesville, PA 2026
Coatesville YMCA , 295 Hurley Rd , West Brandywine Township
5:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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Tumble With Me - Coatesville, PA 2026
Coatesville YMCA , 295 Hurley Rd , West Brandywine Township
5:00 pm
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- Thank you for all of your support, kindness, and loyalty over the past seven years.
We have truly had the best seven years because of the best customers. Serving this community has been an absolute privilege, and the memories,⦠(Nextdoor Wagontown)
- Has anyone seen this little boy.
Today is his third day missing which is quite unusual for him. Heās feral but weāve been feeding him for 2 1/2 years now. We have a heated cathouse⦠(Nextdoor Goosetown Rd)
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member - OVERNIGHT in Coatesville. Apply here.
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Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Coatesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coatesville here.
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Downingtown
- Santa makes an appearance at Downingtown Christmas Parade (dailylocal.com)
- Darien Swarm football team plays in national championship Super Bowl in North Carolina (chicagotribune.com)
- DCCC graduates 48 from police academy (delcotimes.com)
Exton
- MSSP results prove value-based care delivers (bizjournals.com)
- ICU Breakthrough: First Patients Breathe Free With Lungpacer's AeroPace (mychesco.com)
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