Rep. Danielle Friel Otten

09/07/2026

❗ ROADWORK ALERT ❗

PennDOT has announced that several projects will impact drivers in Chester County this week.

🚧 Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, September 15, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Indian Run Road will be closed and detoured weekdays between Route 82 (Manor Road) and Springton Road. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Route 82 (Manor Road), Fairview Road, Indiantown Road, and Springton Road.
🚧 Tuesday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 30, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, a moving lane closure will be in place Sundays through Thursdays on Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) between Byers Road and Bartlett Avenue.
🚧 Saturday, September 12, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Route 282 (Creek Road) will be closed and detoured between Marshall Road and Fairview Road. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Marshall Road, Little Conestoga Road, and Fairview Road.

Local access will be maintained at all times. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour route because backups and delays may occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

09/07/2026

Every Labor Day, we honor the men and women whose hard work built our nation, whose sacrifices have strengthened it, and who remain the backbone of our democracy. As your state legislator, I will always stand with workers to ensure fair pay, good benefits, safe workplaces, secure retirements, and the right to organize. ✊

Our district office will be closed today, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 9 AM to assist you with state-related services.

09/03/2026

I recently attended the grand opening of the new Marsh Creek State Park Visitor Center, and I am so excited to see this investment in a place that means so much to our community. This beautiful new facility will improve public safety, expand educational opportunities, and help Marsh Creek State Park serve as a model for what is possible across Pennsylvania.

A newly added solar array brings the park's energy use to net zero, reinforcing DCNR's commitment to sustainability and conservation on public lands. I am grateful to the incredible staff at Marsh Creek State Park for their continued work to keep the park safe and welcoming, to Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Secretary Dunn for supporting this project, and to Upper Uwchlan Township for their strong partnership.

Marsh Creek is consistently in the top 10 most visited state parks in Pennsylvania, and friends, family, and colleagues often tell me that a visit there is on their must‑see list whenever they come to the area. I am thrilled to see the park receive the upgrades it needs to continue serving our neighbors and visitors from across the state.

09/03/2026

PennDOT Engineering District 6 will host a hiring event for the Chester County Maintenance Unit on Saturday, September 26 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Those interested in a career with PennDOT are encouraged to attend.

📆 Saturday, September 26
🕰️ 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 711 Ryan Blvd, Coatesville, PA 19320

Applicants are encouraged to view open positions on employment.pa.gov and submit their application through the employment website whether they can attend or not attend the hiring event.

Learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/amRuAF0

09/02/2026

Did you know you could have unclaimed property sitting in the PA Treasury? 💰

My office has a list of constituents in the district with unclaimed property, and we are working to get your rightful property back to you! The process to search & claim is simple & free and my office is here to help!

Join us TODAY at our district office where my staff will help you search & claim your unclaimed property.

If you are unable to join us, you can search at home by visiting: https://buff.ly/rDhdXwg

09/01/2026

Rep. Paul Friel and I recently co‑hosted the PA House Democratic Policy Committee for a visit to The Camphill School Transition Program at Beaver Farm in Phoenixville. We heard directly from students, families, and providers about the supports young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities need as they move from the K–12 system into adult life.

Programs like Camphill help students build skills, confidence, and community as they prepare for adulthood, but families also shared concerns about gaps in the current system, including the requirement that students leave the program the day before they turn 22 and the limited residential options available after that age.

I have been committed to this issue throughout my time in office, and I will continue working to ensure adults with disabilities have real choices, supportive environments, and clear pathways as they navigate the transition from school to adult services.

08/31/2026

DCNR has dedicated the new $7.5M Marsh Creek State Park Visitor Center and Office in Chester County. The facility expands visitor services, adds sustainable features, and supports year‑round recreation at one of PA’s most‑visited parks.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/shapiro-administration-dedicates-new--7-5-million-visitor-center

08/31/2026

🗣️ Caln Township Residents

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is seeking public feedback until September 15 on proposed traffic and pedestrian safety improvements for Lincoln Highway in Caln Township.

Visit the DVRPC website to view the full-concept design and take a brief survey, available in English and Spanish: https://buff.ly/kFY8g5x

Caln Township, you might have heard: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission studied traffic and pedestrian safety on Lincoln
Highway and has developed proposed safety improvements. We want to hear what you think
about them in a brief survey at https://www.dvrpc.org/rvzlinc/

08/27/2026

❗ ROADWORK ALERT ❗

PennDOT has announced that road construction is scheduled on U.S. 30 (Exton Bypass) to provide long-term sinkhole remediation on the highway in West Whiteland and East Caln townships.

🚧 Friday, August 28, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, alternating lane closures will be in place on eastbound U.S. 30 (Exton Bypass) between Quarry Road and Whitford Road.
🚧 Monday, August 31, through Thursday, September 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, alternating lane closures will be in place on westbound U.S. 30 (Exton Bypass) between Whitford Road and the exit to Lancaster Avenue.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when driving near the work area because backups and delays will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

08/27/2026

Every new school year brings a fresh start, and the Coatesville Area School District enters this fall with real momentum. After the past four years of historic state investments in public education, Coatesville is seeing measurable results. From reopening elementary school libraries to reducing class sizes to strengthening early childhood and STEM programs, adequacy funding is making a real difference in classrooms and communities. These improvements reflect what becomes possible when we fund our schools fairly and give every child the resources they deserve.

And Coatesville is not alone. A report from PA Schools Work shows that across Pennsylvania, increased state funding is giving school districts the resources they need to help students learn, grow, and thrive. Students are learning more, showing up more, and experiencing the benefits of a school system that finally has the tools it needs.

I recently sat down with Dr. Anthony Rybarczyk, superintendent of the Coatesville Area School District, to talk about what these investments mean for students and families.

We have more work to do, but this is a moment of real progress, and these successes are a reminder of what becomes possible when we continue investing in every student’s success.