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.

Heather Robitzer of No. 109

Desperately Seeking Different When Heather Robitzer saw the vacant space at 109 West State Street five years ago, she had a vision...
Published December 05, 2018

Shannon Blake of Penny Lane Emporium

A Dream Realized Shannon Blake wants her young daughters, and all girls, to understand how important it is to be their bold,...
Published October 31, 2018

Corien Siepelinga of Square Pear Gallery

Art Is for Everyone Square Pear Gallery’s October show is called “Layers.” It celebrates texture, depth, and the simplicity and complexity of...
Published October 05, 2018

Noelia Scharon of La Michoacana Ice Cream

Sweet Memories If Kennett Square had a Kodak Picture Spot, it would be at La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream. Every spring, like...
Published September 04, 2018

Chris Thompson of Philter Coffee

Coffee Boy Before Chris Thompson ever tasted coffee, he associated it with joy and ceremony—its aroma, the sound of the percolator, and...
Published July 31, 2018