Good morning, West Chester.

Route 926 will close for utility work from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays from Monday, April 6 to Friday, May 8 in Westtown and Thornbury townships; drivers should use detours via Concord Road, Oakbourne Road and Shiloh Road to avoid delays.

Longwood Gardens launched its Spring Blooms display on Friday, Mar.

27, featuring thousands of flowering plants, extended hours, and public programs until May 3. The gardens will also offer indoor conservatory exhibits and special events like workshops and a wine dinner in Kennett Square.

PennDOT crews will repair potholes next week on key Chester County highways such as U.S. 30, U.S. 202, and U.S. 422 (weather permitting), causing lane restrictions during daytime hours.

Drivers should plan extra travel time as work zones shift throughout the day.

PennDOT will install sign improvements along Route 401 on Conestoga Road between Nantmeal and Templin Roads in East Nantmeal Township from Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), slowing traffic as flaggers direct alternating lanes for safety.

PennDOT will resurface a key roadway next week, causing overnight lane closures and delays along Union Street, Kaolin Road, and Limestone Road between Southwood Road and Schoolhouse Lane.

Motorists are advised to plan extra travel time – intermittent backups may occur due to narrow lanes and flagger-led traffic control.

On March 27, the Chester County Health Department reported that Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 103 Turner Lane in West Chester had sanitation lapses with unclean floors and debris, while local eateries passed inspection (a snapshot in time).

The American Red Cross is urging West Chester residents to donate blood or platelets from Monday, Mar.

30 through Sunday, Apr. 12 to counter a potential shortage as spring travel picks up. Donation sites include the West Chester Blood Donation Center, and donors are encouraged to pre-register online (to save time).

Guided Tour of the Antique Ice Tool Museum

11 a.m. — Antique Ice Tool Museum — Admission by donation — Explore the fascinating history of ice harvesting in this unique museum experience.

Running Home 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Downtown West Chester PA — $25 – $30 — Family-friendly 5K event promoting community support for local single working parents.