Once again, Kennett Sq. will be the place to be on New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve in Kennett Square Kennett Square gears up for its New Years Eve celebration like no other – Midnight in the Square, famously known as The Mushroom Drop! Get ready for an enchanting evening filled with laughter, music, and the iconic lowering of the light-encrusted 500-pound stainless steel mushroom. Imagine a dazzling spectacle as the Mushroom, adorned with twinkling lights,...

Kennett’s Bookhouse Hotel perfect for dedicated readers

The Bookhouse Hotel If books are the proof that humans are capable of working magic, as suggested by Carl Sagan, then nowhere is this truth more beautifully embodied than at The Bookhouse Hotel, the latest addition to Kennett Square, nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Valley. Co-owner Stephanie Olenik shares how the magic of books, design, history and Kennett’s unique charm came together to create...

Kennett Square plans busy schedule of holiday events

The Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade “Whether you call Kennett Square home or visit during the season, there is no place like Kennett Square for the holidays,” says Daniel Embree, Kennett Collaborative’s Executive Director. “I love strolling through town with a warm drink in hand or marveling at the matchless light displays at Longwood Gardens. There are a ‘million ways’ to revel in...

Clover market returns to Kennett Square, Oct. 22

The Clover Market in Kennett Square Returning to Kennett Square on Sunday, October 22nd, the award-winning Clover Market brings together the best of handmade and vintage artistry, delicious local food, and live music. Janet Gardner Long, founder of Clover Market, shares the origins of this fantastic event, a little bit about herself, and how it has become a Kennett bi-annual mainstay. Clover Market...

The Clover Market in Kennett Square The Clover Market will be returning to Kennett Square on Sun. Oct 22 from 10-4 pm for our last outdoor Market of the fall season. This event will feature 100 curated handmade and vintage vendors, a large lineup of food trucks (Clean Plate Club, Dos Hermanos Tacos, Philly Hots, Redstone Pizza, Many Hands Coffee, Honey Bear Ice Cream, and Taylor Chip….plus...

Kennett Sq. to celebrate Juneteenth with schedule of events

On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans were freed by the Union Army in Galveston, Texas. White enslavers and local government officials in Galveston refused to tell the enslaved Black population the Civil War was over and they were free. Union troops were brought in to end the remaining pockets of resistance by Confederate troops. That event became known today as Juneteenth. The...

Kennett Square to hold public meeting on Fire/EMS services May 25

Facing spiraling fire and EMS costs, Kennett Square has hired a consultant to look at those costs — and the results of that study will be presented at a special public meeting next month. On Thursday, May 25 at 7 pm at Borough Hall (600 S. Broad Street), a special Borough Council meeting will be held to discuss the Borough’s needs and interests as it relates to its Fire and Emergency Medical...

Kennett Sq. Borough Council approves 2023 budget

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Kennett Square Borough Council unanimously approved a budget for 2023.  The approved budget reflects a substantial investment in capital projects and infrastructure as the Borough’s capital investment will grow by over 7% compared to previous years.  The approved budget strategically allocates resources to leverage and maximize grant opportunities.  The approved budget...

Victory Brewing celebrate reopening of Kennett Sq. brew pub

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with Victory Brewing Company, Kennett Square for their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening.  Many members & friends were on site to raise a glass and celebrate a brewery that was truly missed by the community. Victory Brewing Company officially reopened their doors on November 1, 2022.  The team has worked hard to safely rebuild...

Kennett Sq. seeks members for Zoning Hearing Board

The Borough of Kennett Square currently has openings on the Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) and is seeking individuals who are interested in serving their community as a ZHB member. The ZHB reviews requests in which an applicant believes provisions of the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance inflict unnecessary hardship.  The ZHB has jurisdiction for hearing and rendering a decision on the following; Applications...