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Mushroom Capital of the World.

  • Outdoor dining with people eating at tables on Gay Street in West Chester.
    Community

    Two Towns in Chester County Make List of Best Places to Retire in State

    April 7, 2026

    Pennsylvania sets the bar high for many residents and visitors who come through the doors. With beautiful views, friendly faces, and a scroll of restaurant…

  • Common brown mushrooms in a pile.
    Agriculture

    Kennett Square Accounts for Over 60 Percent of Domestic Mushroom Production 

    October 21, 2025

    Kennett Square is dubbed the Mushroom Capital of the World for a good reason, as the Chester County borough produces over 60 percent of all…

  • Chef cutting mushrooms on cutting board.
    Kennett Square

    Mushroom Mania Hits Philadelphia Area as Variety of Products Sprout Up

    August 18, 2025

    With Kennett Square responsible for roughly half of the nation’s mushrooms, it was about time for the fungal fever to reach the Philadelphia region, write…

  • State Street in Kennett Square
    Tourism

    Chester County Town Makes List of Top Pennsylvania Towns to Visit

    August 16, 2025

    Chester County, and Pennsylvania in general, is filled with wonderful small towns to visit. Whether you’re looking for a day away or a new place…

  • Wicker Basket Full of Various Kinds of Edible Mushrooms in the Forest.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Kennett’s Mushroom Festival Plans Biggest Celebration Yet for 40th Anniversary

    August 15, 2025

    The Mushroom Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and the organizers are preparing to make it the most exciting and memorable festival yet,…

  • People dining outside in summer in West Chester.
    Travel

    Two Chester County Places Rank Among Best Pennsylvania Towns to Retire

    May 31, 2025

    Pennsylvania has long been known as a great place for retirees. Two Chester County towns recently made the list of the state’s ten best retirement…

  • Red and white Hemlock Varnish Shelf mushrooms laid out on grass in rows.
    Government & Civic Life

    Legislation Proposed to Nominate an Official Pennsylvania State Mushroom

    April 7, 2025

    With Kennett Square making Pennsylvania the Mushroom Capital of the World, a new bill has been proposed that would officially designate a Pennsylvania state mushroom,…

  • Mushroom farmer picking a mushroom.
    Economic Development

    Restrictive Immigration Policies Threaten Chester County Mushroom Industry

    March 26, 2025

    Restrictive immigration policies are causing problems for Chester County’s mushroom industry, which is struggling with a major labor shortage, write Hazel Velasco Palacios and Kathleen…

  • Worker holds two mushrooms in gloved hands.
    Manufacturing & Industry

    How Kennett Square Became the Mushroom Capital of the World 

    March 20, 2025

    As the Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square mushrooms are famous for both their agricultural value and cultural popularity, writes Kalena Thomhave for The…

  • Group of different mushrooms.
    Agriculture

    Kennett Square’s Phillips Mushroom Farms Propels Forward with New Hire, Items

    March 15, 2025

    Phillips Mushroom Farms is a staple business in Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, writes John Groh for The Produce News.  While successful,…

  • West Chester street with sun beaming.
    Tourism

    Five Small Towns of Chester County to Visit For Local History & Charm

    March 6, 2025

    Small towns of Chester County offer endless activities and local flare for both residents and visitors, writes staff for Main Line Today. Here is a…

  • Tables and heater outside at La Verona.
    Tourism

    Spend a Day in Kennett Square Exploring Beloved Tourist Attractions and Hidden Gems 

    January 14, 2025

    Kennett Square is the perfect spot for a fun and memorable day, with a delightful mix of beloved tourist attractions and hidden gems to explore,…

  • growing mushrooms
    Entrepreneurship

    Washington Post: Kennett Square Leads Nation’s Mushroom Production Amid Industry Boom

    October 8, 2024

    Kennett Square, the unofficial Mushroom Capital of the World, continues to dominate mushroom production in the nation amid the industry’s boom, writes Laura Reiley for…

  • two women drinking wine outside
    Events & Fundraisers

    Late Summer Food Festivals in Chester County to Add to Your Calendar

    June 27, 2024

    June is on its way out, and while you may have everything planned for the summer, be sure to add these late-season food festivals taking…

  • Kennett Square
    Tourism

    Kennett Square is the Perfect Destination for a Charming Weekend Getaway 

    May 25, 2024

    It’s important to take the time out of our busy schedules to find a moment to relax and rejuvenate, writes staff for World Atlas. A…

  • mushrooms
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Kennett Square Restaurant Has One of the Best Mushroom Dishes in America

    May 25, 2024

    Everyone in Chester County knows that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that it has one of the…

  • the mushroom drop
    Attractions & Leisure

    Instead of a Ball, Kennett Square Drops a Mushroom on New Year’s Eve 

    December 28, 2023

    While other states may settle for a ball, many Pennsylvania towns often drop more interesting things on New Year’s Eve, including Kennett Square, writes Ashley…

  • people dining outside in West Chester
    Community

    Your Guide to Shopping, Dining, and Living in Chester County

    November 9, 2023

    Living in Chester County has a bit of everything for residents as well as visitors, from vibrant dining and exciting shopping hubs to popular events…

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