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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Just a Reminder: Kennett Area Serves Up Almost Half of Nation’s Mushrooms
America’s growing appetite for nutritious food has fostered a hankering for a particularly delicious ingredient, and it looks to Chester County to serve up that…
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Kennett Square Tech Company Launches ‘Thinking About’ Social Media App
Whether you’re celebrating or commiserating, no one wants to do it alone. Now, courtesy of Thinking About, you no longer have to. Pegasus Technologies, the…
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2016: A Year of Inspired Craft Beer for Victory Brewing
By Shannon Maria Jones Victory Brewing Company announces the launch of a new series of beers for the new year, called its Blackboard Series, inspired…
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NEPR Moves to its New Office with the Help of Kennett Square’s Studio Technology
Moving from a smaller environment to a big multi-studio facility in the city can be a daunting and arduous process, but thanks to the help…
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Chester County Ag Notes: The World’s Mushroom Capital
By Duncan Allison Chester County’s reputation as The “Mushroom Capital of the World” came about in the 1890’s. Two Quaker greenhouse flower growers in Kennett…
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Trio of Republicans Vying for Retiring State Rep. Chris Ross Seat
A swell of aspiring public servants has stepped up to the challenge of carrying the Republican banner after a 2017 handoff from the capable hands…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal – Vickers Tavern
By David Jones It has been more than 35 years since I had a meal at Vickers Tavern. Lin had never been there. Since we…
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Kennett Entrepreneur Opts To Open Sweet Magnolia Bakery Instead Of Retirement
Kennett Square’s Diane Simmons has envisioned sweet dreams of baked deliciousness instead of world travel or a quiet retirement, and the owner of the new…
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‘Backdoor Tax’ in Kennett Square Could Jeopardize Nonprofits
While the headlines commend Kennett Square for another year without a property tax increase, money continues to flow into — and out of — the…
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Chester County Datebook: November 30th
Here is what is happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook: Monday is the start of deer hunting season in Chester County. School…
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Jones Food Street Journal – Victory Parkesburg
Finally! I live within walking distance of the new Victory Brew Pub and I can actually see it from my deck! I’ve watched over the…
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Chester County Jobs – Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, which draws over 1.1 million visitors every year to its 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows and its world-class…
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Kennett Square To Bring Parking Into The 21st Century
Kennett Square is leaving pocket change on the table in favor of the quick swipe of your credit card. Without cost to the borough’s taxpayers,…
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Chester County Talking About Hunger Before Thanksgiving Feast
As Chester County residents cozy up to their pillows and dream of a bountiful Thanksgiving cornucopia, one in five local children will pull their covers…
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Halloween Hoax: No Charges to be Filed in False ‘Needle Candy’ Report
Parents in Chester County let out a huge sigh of relief on Friday as authorities announced that reports about needles found in Halloween candy turned…
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Chester County Leadership — Michael Hall, Kennett Symphony’s Maestro
Coductors are, by definition, animated people. But watching Mr. Hall conduct the Kennett Symphony feels like you’re watching a man set more than just the…
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Kennett Square Ranks Among State’s Most Beautiful Towns
Though equally striking from a historical perspective, the charm of Kennett Square’s picturesque attractions and inviting festivals has cultivated a Top 10 ranking for the…
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La Comunidad Hispana Named State Champion Of Health Insurance Assistance
Chester County has a health insurance champion that has quietly beaten paths to more than 12,000 people in need of critical health coverage, and last…
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