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.
Events
Juneteenth 2022 in Kennett Square
Chester County, once known as a “hotbed of abolitionism,” was the threshold of liberty for Black freedom seekers making their way across...
Published June 10, 2022
Meet The Merchants
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
Community Development
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
Events
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
General News
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
Events
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