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.
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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...
Kennett Sq. gets $2 million for Municipal and Community Services Complex
The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of the Budget awarded the Borough of Kennett Square $2 million from its Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) on Oct. 26, 2022 to be used toward the completion of its multi-purpose complex.
The borough purchased several buildings at 600 S. Broad Street with the intention to transform the underutilized space into a comprehensive municipal and community...
Hank’s Place to reopen in Kennett Sq., Tuesday
Hank’s Place will officially open to the public on Tuesday October 18th at its new location, 201 Birch Street in Kennett Square — in the former home on Kennett Steak and Mushroom.
A community staple for over 70 years, Hank’s Place is known for its homestyle cooking, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Hank’s Place, based in Chadds Ford, had to close approximately 18 months ago due...
Kennett Sq. presents proposed 2023 budget, 8.1% tax hike eyed
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget, totaling $5.1 million, was presented to the Kennett Square Council.
The presentation highlighted positive indicators of economic development in the Borough, including a 19% increase in growth-based revenue due to enhanced economic activity (Local Tax Enabling Act) over a five-year period. The proposed budget also reduces administrative...
Kennett Sq. officials celebrate groundbreaking of new apartments
(Left to right) Doug Doerfler (Kennett Square Borough Council) Matt Johnson (Director of Development), Dan Berger (CEO), Steve Berger (Founder), Matt Fetick (Mayor of Kennet Square)
KENNETT SQUARE – Berger Rental Communities, a full-service real estate company, broke ground on September 27th to commemorate the start of construction of Kennett Square Apartments. Kennett Square Apartments will...
What To Do: Busy weekend of events to celebrate with your favorite Dad
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The West Chester Railroad
Father’s Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages.
In the United States, Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd and celebrated...
