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.

Survey Results on Former NVF Site Development

The results are in, and the mandate for any potential developer of the former NVF site is clear. The community is united...
Published March 25, 2022

The Art of Placemaking: Refrigerator Note or Poem?

Author Christie Purifoy urges her Southern Chester County neighbors to observe, listen, and work together to build beauty, and beautiful places for...
Published March 18, 2022

Kennett Blooms 2022: Planting Seeds of Beauty and Community

Kennett Blooms will celebrate the spring and summer seasons in Kennett Square with beautiful plantings and placemaking activities. We’re expanding the popular...
Published March 11, 2022
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Smile—You’re at Grain!

The staff and owners of Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen are thankful for the community’s support through the pandemic—and they’re excited to...
Published March 04, 2022
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Soil Matters: Composting Service Now Available in Kennett

WasteWell, a curbside composting service, offers Kennett area residents a simple, effective way to reduce waste and return vital nutrients to the...
Published February 24, 2022

Kennett Pointe: A Contextual Development Project to Connect the Community

Construction is ongoing at Kennett Pointe, but Kennett Township and local community members have been laying the foundations for this project for...
Published February 11, 2022

Collective Impact Squared: Local Nonprofits Supporting the Community Together

The United Way of Southern Chester County leads collaborative initiatives that meet immediate needs and effect real and lasting change in the...
Published February 04, 2022