Good morning, West Chester.

Minnie McNeil's family is expanding support in Coatesville by remodeling its eighth transitional home for affordable housing and refurbishing homes for first-time buyers while planning aid for youths aging out of foster care.

Their efforts follow Chester County's June announcement of functional zero chronic homelessness.

On July 1, Exton-based West Pharmaceutical Services completed the sale and transfer of manufacturing and supply rights for its SmartDose 3.5mL On-Body Delivery System as part of a portfolio adjustment; the company will continue developing other SmartDose devices for larger-volume injectable drug delivery.

Motorists on Route 23 (Ridge Road) in Chester County must allow extra time Monday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 15 as a pipe is replaced between Hares Hill and Buckwalter Roads; drivers should follow the posted detour via Hares Hill, Route 724, Stony Run, and Buckwalter Roads.

Today, PennDOT announced a key completion milestone for the $2.9 million traffic project at the US 202 and Route 926 intersection, though motorists will face lane closures through August.

Improvements include new turn lanes and upgraded pedestrian access—work led by West Chester's Road-Con Inc. with federal and state funds.

Westbound U.S. 30 travelers will face overnight lane closures for pavement preservation work on the Coatesville Downingtown Bypass from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 31.

Drivers should allow extra time on the road between Airport Road and Route 340 (no detour announced).

Chester County health inspectors on July 10 found food safety issues at multiple restaurants in West Chester, citing temperature control lapses, sanitation issues, and pest problems.

Pietro’s Prime, Devereux’s CIDDS Center, and Righteous Tap House were ordered to address violations, with follow-up inspections planned.