Stories from Around the Square

Read about the people, events, organizations, and businesses that make Kennett Square a great place to live, work, and visit.

Sweet Dreams Come True in Kennett Square

Necco Wafers, Double Bubble, SweeTarts, Pop Rocks, Mallo Cups. Charleston Chew, Toxic Slime, malted milk balls, Swedish Fish, licorice, gummies and gumballs—their...
Published June 03, 2022

Chester County Needs to Preserve Land by Building Better

Serenbe founder Steve Nygren urges us to pause and consider the irreparable damage being caused by our development patterns. The central question...
Published May 31, 2022

The Best New Thing: Kennett Summerfest Wine & Spirits Festival

“At last! The best new thing to happen to Kennett Square is almost here: our first annual Kennett Summerfest Wine and Spirits...
Published May 30, 2022

Kennett Blooms: Floral Flash – Map, Locations + Info

7 large-scale installations in locations throughout Kennett Square, PA the weekend of Friday, June 10th (beginning at 5pm) through Sunday, June 12th,...
Published May 30, 2022

Union Hill Cemetery’s New Columbarium Offers a Simple, Sustainable Burial Option

The new columbarium at the historic Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square offers a beautiful and peaceful repository for ashes. It’s also...
Published May 28, 2022

Kennett Blooms Floral Flash Celebrates the Beauty of Flowers

Floral Flash, a brand-new Kennett Blooms event, will celebrate the multi-sensory beauty of flowers with thousands of blooms throughout town the weekend of...
Published May 21, 2022

Third Thursdays on State Street Return for 2022

The popular Third Thursdays on State Street will return for the 2022 season with outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, children’s...
Published May 14, 2022