Coatesville aims to pave path to renaissance
Ambitious free seminar will help area residents find jobs, start businesses
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With redevelopment on the horizon, Coatesville officials say they are taking steps to ensure that area residents are well-prepared, including those who may be looking for a job, interested in launching a business, or hoping to expand one.
Utilizing an ambitious, wide-ranging...
Lincoln University to open Danjuma African Art Center
New facility will expand access to institution’s growing collection
Dr. Robert R. Jennings, Lincoln University’s president, is extending an invitation to the community to share in the opening of the new African art center.
The public is invited to help Lincoln University celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Danjuma African Art Center on Saturday, April 12, at 12:30 p.m.
General...
Bill Cosby urges support for Lincoln U. campaign
Money raised will help fund need- and merit-based student scholarships
Bill Cosby urges support for Lincoln University’s scholarship campaign.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY – Hollywood legend and philanthropist Dr. William “Bill” Cosby Jr. is encouraging corporations, foundations, churches, the general public as well as Lincoln University alumni, faculty and staff to support the university’s first-ever...
U.S. Army Field Band to perform at Lincoln
Eight university students will accompany soldier-musicians at free, public concert
The U.S. Army Field Band will perform at Lincoln University on March 16.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY – The U. S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus, known as the Musical Ambassadors of the Army, will perform Sunday, March 16, at Lincoln’s Manuel Rivero Hall Gymnasium at 5 p.m.
The free, public concert marks this year’s...
Designation paves way for tech hub at Lincoln U.
Proposed R&D park approved as Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone
The proposed Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone is located on a section of Lincoln University-owned property off Baltimore Pike between Elkdale and University Roads, opposite the main campus.
Lincoln University may soon be the new home for technology companies in southern Chester County, the Chester County Economic Development Council...
Lincoln U. gets warm welcome to Coatesville
Representatives hope university pushes city to regenerate, inspires youth
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
City Manager Kirby Hudson and Lincoln University Provost Dr. Kenoye Eke cut the ribbon on the steps of Gordon Education Center.
COATESVILLE – Lincoln University administrators, staff, and students, local congregations, and city, county, and state officials gathered at the Gordon...
College and Career Expo at Lincoln U., Aug. 8
EXTON — Chester County Futures will host its Annual College and Career Expo at Lincoln University on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Over 220 local students from the program will spend the day meeting college admissions representatives, career presenters and attending workshops. The day will begin with special remarks from Brian C. Zwaan, President of Penn Liberty Bank and Board Member of Elite Companies Charitable...
City to extend Riverwalk to South Coatesville, Modena
Neighboring communities to collaborate to make connecting trail
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell join the celebration for the grand opening of the Riverwalk Brandywine Creek Trail in 2012. Pending grant approvals, the trail could be extended into South Coatesville and Modena.
COATESVILLE – The City Council, in cooperation with...
Lincoln U. student charged in fatal car crash
Police: 22-year-old was drunk when he hit tree, killing one passenger, maiming another
Phillip D. Tomsic, 22, faces charges connected to the November fatal crash that police said was alcohol- and speed-related.
A former Lincoln University baseball player has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and related offenses, authorities said today.
Chester County District...