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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Local Waste-Disposal Leader Helps Chester County Nonprofit Fight Homelessness
A Chester County nonprofit fighting homelessness recently found itself without a roof over its head, until waste-disposal leader McGovern opened the doors to one of…
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Corporate Leader Praises Purpose, Impact of YMCA of Greater Brandywine
As a board member for the last six years, Jim Horn knows how well Chester County benefits from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Therefore, accepting…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Announces $1.3 Million Goal for Annual Campaign
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced that it will kick off its annual campaign under the leadership of Jim Horn, President and CEO of The…
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Unionville-Chadds Ford Elementary Students Use Yoga Mats to Solve Problem for Pigs
Young members of the “Robotic Waffles” team, which consisted of students from Hillendale and Pocopson elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, took part…
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Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies the CCCBI’s 2017 Small Business of the Year
Matthew Tucker, the CEO of Kennett Square’s Pegasus Technologies, couldn’t have summed up any better the sentiments of tens, if not hundreds, of millions of…
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Is For-Profit Healthcare Unfairly Portrayed? CEO of Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare Thinks So
George V. Hager Jr., CEO of Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare, believes that people should not have such strong objection to a health company making a…
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Talula’s Table in Kennett Square Illustrates Advantages of a Tiny Restaurant
Talula’s Table, a tiny restaurant of less than 1,000 square feet in Kennett Square, is booked almost a year in advance, and illustrates the advantages…
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Kennett Square’s Mushroom Drop One of State’s Top New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Chester County farmers have been counting up mushrooms all year long, but on New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be the place to count them…
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Chester County Briefly: December 19
20/10 Solutions Melissa Greiner has joined West Chester’s 20/10 Solutions, a full-service marketing agency focused on implementing a strategic process on all contracted work, as…
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Touch-Screen ‘Bridge’ Set for Display at Brandywine Valley Tourism Center’s Holiday Open House
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau has added a one-of-a-kind touch-screen “bridge” at the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center in Kennett Square, outside the…
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Kennett Square’s Operation Warm Helps Provide Winter Coats for Children
Kennett Square nonprofit Operation Warm, along with Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, is helping keep children warm this winter by providing 143 brand new children’s winter…
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Holiday Demand Puts Pressure on Chester County’s Mushroom Farmers
The ongoing growth in the popularity of mushrooms and rising sales throughout the year is starting to put a strain on Chester County mushroom producers…
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Chester County Briefly: November 8
Chester County Planning Commission The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) has awarded the Planning Excellence Award for Public Outreach to the Chester…
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Chester County Briefly: November 7
Coatesville’s Courtyard by Marriott The Waterford Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Claudine McGee-Bounds to General Manager of the 125-room Courtyard by Marriott in…
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County’s Mushrooms Showcased at Farmers Market Festival in Nation’s Capital
The final Department of Agriculture’s farmers market for the season in Washington, D.C., recently put the spotlight on mushrooms, with producers from Chester County on-hand…
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Kennett Square’s Tangent Energy Solutions Partners with Cummins on New Smart Generators
A Kennett Square startup is pioneering the future of smart, natural gas-powered generators for business and industry. Tangent Energy Solutions just partnered with Cummins on…
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Longwood Christmas Rings in Holiday Season with Musically Inspired Display
A Longwood Christmas will ring in the holiday season with a musically-inspired display from Nov. 24 to Jan. 8. Explore the warm, four-acre conservatory in…
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New Book Touts Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge Park as ‘Places to Go Before You Die’
Want to land tables at Philadelphia’s trendiest restaurants? Score discounted show tickets? Make your apathetic teen’s jaw drop? Keep your toddler busy on a rainy…
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