Kennett Square
Kennett Square is a historic borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, renowned as the “Mushroom Capital of the World.” It produces over 500 million pounds of mushrooms annually, accounting for half of the U.S. supply.
The town features a vibrant downtown with independent shops, eateries, and hosts annual events like the Mushroom Festival and Brewfest. Its rich history includes roles in the Revolutionary War and the Underground Railroad.
Address: 600 S Broad Street Suite 110 Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: (610) 444-6020
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Toughest Dinner Reservation in America Right Here in Our Backyard
It’s an extravagant wait for an extravagant dining experience, and it has taken on the moniker of “the toughest reservation in the U.S.,” according to…
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Kennett Square Native Brings Hawaiian-Style Snack Shop to Philadelphia
Philadelphians are finally able to partake in some of the famous Hawaiian delicacies, thanks to Kennett Square native Chris Vacca and his partner Kiki Aranita,…
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Thankfulness Is Mushrooming in Kennett Square
From an artist’s imagination to the hands of children to downtown Kennett Square and now all across the Internet, visual expressions of thankfulness are mushrooming…
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Genesis HealthCare Welcomes New Rehab Center to Exton
Kennett Square’s successful nationwide PowerBack Rehabilitation business is flexing new muscle just up the road in Exton, where Genesis HealthCare broke ground this week on…
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Developer Proposes Affordable Senior Housing for Old Site in Kennett Square
The old National Vulcanized Fibre (NVF) site in Kennett Square may be getting a new use if borough officials grant three concessions to the developer…
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With Faster-Growing Populations, Phoenix and Miami Threaten to Pass Philadelphia
Philadelphia and its suburbs were a refuge for people during the Great Recession, but now, there’s not quite the same draw. Population growth in the…
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Former Kennett Mayor, Borough Council President Named SCCCC’s Outstanding Citizen
He gave them more than a decade of dedicated public service, and on Friday they gave him a robust standing ovation and the local business…
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Penn Vet Keeps Local Economy on the Cutting Edge
As the budget battle over the funding of Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center wages on, the veterinary school’s results are taking center stage. Penn Vet…
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Former Chesco Chamber of Business, Industry CEO Expected to Get Trump Appointment
President Donald Trump is energizing local business boosters with an anticipated pick for his Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Robert F. Powelson, a former CEO of…
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Wawa Sign Brings Internet Fame to Kennett Square Resident
Kennett Square’s Alec Lessner has quickly become a social media sensation after the sign he was holding proclaiming that “WAWA IS BETTER THAN SHEETZ” during…
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State Budget Puts Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center Out to Pasture
Faced with the daunting task of healing the state’s $3 billion budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed to put Chester County’s horse hospital out…
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Kennett Square Unanimously Passes Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
On Monday, after months of collaboration, deliberation, and discussion, Kennett Square unanimously passed a borough-wide anti-discrimination ordinance. Over 150 community members were in attendance for the public…
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Famous Author Running for Seat on Kennett School Board
Mark Bowden, the author of a number of widely read books, including Black Hawk Down and Killing Pablo, is vying for a seat on the…
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Local Towns, Boroughs Fill the Federal and State Void of LGBT Protection Laws
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, local municipalities are taking the…
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Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies Again Recognized as Top Managed Service Provider
For the second consecutive year, Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies has made the Computer Reseller News MSP 500: Pioneer 250 list. The Pioneer 250 list recognizes…
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Three-Foal Miracle at Penn Vet in Kennett Square Extends Legacy of Champion Mare
The unforgettable connection between a Chadds Ford woman and the foal she raised but was separated from now has an unforgettable story and an unbelievable…
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Chester County Briefly: February 17
DNB First DNB First has announced that Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a member of its Board of Directors since 2004, has recently been named one of…
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Kennett Square’s Galer Estate Vineyard Proves Chester County’s Wine on Par with California’s
Kennett Square’s Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was awarded a gold medal for its 2015 Pinot Noir Rosé and a silver medal for its 2015…
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