Kennett Township
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Why Kennett Square Is One of Pennsylvania’s Fastest-Growing Communities
Once best known for its mushroom farms, Kennett Square is now the fastest-growing municipality in Chester County, and the numbers make the transformation hard to…
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West Chester Native in Position to Lead One of the Largest Municipalities in Bucks County
Eden Ratliff, a West Chester native and former VISTA Millennial Superstar with extensive experience in municipal government, has been selected as the new municipal manager…
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A Weekend of Art in Kennett Square: Kennett Library To Host 2024 Kennett Arts Festival
Kennett Library will host the Kennett Arts Festival at Borough Hall on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, and Sunday, Sept. 22, 12:00-4:00 PM. The…
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Fall Programs and Events at Kennett Library
Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. September, October, and November are filled with programs and…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center
The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to…
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Adult Literacy Program at Kennett Library Receives $8K Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Adult Literacy Program (ALP) at the Kennett Library a grant of $8,000 to support adult literacy.…
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Investing in Reliability: PECO Enhances Electric Infrastructure in Chester County
This week marks National Infrastructure Week, a nationwide event led by nonprofit United for Infrastructure that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of infrastructure…
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Chester County Opens Another Season of Exciting Equestrian Races
Springtime has marked the return of popular equestrian races in Chester County, from Devon and Brandywine Hills to Winterthur and Willowdale, writes Jen Samuel for…
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Pennsylvania’s Safest Towns Include 8 From Chester County
Eight Chester County towns are among the fifty safest places to live in Pennsylvania as of February 2024, according to a recently released report from…
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Ken Johnston’s 75-Mile Walk Illuminates Southern Chester County’s Black History Step-by-Step
Philadelphia’s “walking artist,” Ken Johnston, has embarked on a 75-mile journey across southern Chester County. The walk spans from Hinsonville to Phoenixville, and aims to…
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$1 Million Project in Red Clay Park Will Connect to Trails, Pave Way for Accessibility
A special “pocket” of Red Clay Park has recently broken ground. The site is set to undergo transformative changes so visitors can enjoy nature in…
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Chester County Commissioners Award Millions in Open Space Preservation, Park Improvement Grants
The Chester County Commissioners awarded $2.5 million in open space preservation and park improvement grants at the public commissioners’ meeting. The grants are made available…
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Kennett Township Farm Where Mare of Easttown was Filmed Makes Grand Opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Spar Hill Farm in Kennett Township marks the decade-long fight to preserve the land, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County…
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A Railroad with No Schedules: Barnard Station
“According to one legend, two slave catchers tracking a fugitive through Kentucky lost all trace of the runaway when they crossed the Ohio River. In…
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Kennett Township Makes Moves for Maintaining Historic Farm Once Owned by William Penn
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors has approved $478,210 to demolish and stabilize 27 structures at the historic Spar Hill Farm, writes Richard Gaw for…
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Kennett Native’s Debut Book — Drawn from His Time with Naval Intelligence — Receives Critical Acclaim
Writers are often told, “write what you know,” and such is the case for Kennett Township native Michael Woodward, whose debut novel, The Handler, was…
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Taking a ‘Step in the Right Direction’ in Kennett Square: Construction of Townhouse Development Begins
Construction has commenced on a 53-unit townhouse development with a mixed-use building — called Kennett Pointe — on a 13-acre site in Kennett Square. Tara…
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Yield from Newly Acquired Kennett Township Property to Address Local Food Insecurity
After finalizing the purchase of the 103-acre Spar Hill Farm, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors voted to convert one of these acres into a…
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