Wright new Exec. Dir. for Historic Kennett Square

Bo Wright KENNETT SQUARE — Historic Kennett Square announced the appointment of Bo Wright as its new Executive Director, effective January 27. Wright brings a wealth of experience and insight in the areas of town planning, place-making, communications, and economic development from his position as Development Director for Strong Towns, a national media and advocacy organization leading a movement...

Kennett Brewing Company – craft beer, farm fresh dining & local flare

Local owners invite you to ‘stop on by’… By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times   KENNETT SQUARE  –  The Kennett Brewing Company (KBC), quietly tucked away at 109 S. Broad Street, is historic Kennett Square’s latest unique eatery and watering hole.  Locally owned and managed, KBC has the feel of a ‘word of mouth’ destination where visitors get the sense, upon approaching...

Officials: Cinco De Mayo big success

Three new businesses to open in borough’s commercial district; Library operation praised By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — On May 5, 1862 The Mexicans defeated the French army at The Battle of Puebla.  On May 3, 2015, Kennett Square hosted its 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — and both were rousing successes. The festival’s organizer, Arturo Gomez Rubio...

Borough Council agenda shows Kennett Square is thriving

Municipal tax rate may be high, but Borough Manager says service quality makes it worth it By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — While international and national news reports show the Mideast in dangerous disarray and our own borders being flooded with homeless refugee children from Latin America, the Borough of Kennett Square is moving forward at full speed with infrastructure improvements,...

Historic Kennett Square seeking input

Survey will help shape economic development plan, officials say Want to weigh in on what retailers Kennett Square Borough should be trying to attract or what you like or don’t like about the existing ones? Historic Kennett Square is seeking your feedback. The organization is running a survey to get input  from residents and visitors. To access it, visit http://historickennettsquare.com. Historic...

Kennett Square hires police officer with local ties

Former part-timer Jeremiah Boyer moves to full-time position By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kennett Square Police Officer Jeremiah D. Boyer prepares to be sworn in by Mayor Matt Fetick as his proud 5-year-old daughter Ilana holds the Bible. When a vacancy occurred in the Kennett Square Borough Police Department this past summer, a part-time officer wanted to fill it; however,...

Art Watch: Diane Micklin

A passion for color and texture leads to abstraction plus what’s going on this week in art By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Abstract painter Diane Micklin will be exhibiting this Thursday April 3 at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square for a Pop up show from 4-8pm.  Diane combines her love of Chester County landscape with a passion for color and texture. Her acrylic painted images range...

More than two dozen artists set for show

‘Evening of the Arts’ will benefit Historic Kennett Square Historic Kennett Square is pleased to announce “Evening of the Arts,” an art show and sale on Friday, April 4, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Located in the Genesis Healthcare Building  at 101 East State Street, this exhibition and sale featuring local and regional artists was created to increase public awareness of the arts and provide a venue...

Kennett Square declares: Let there be lights!

Annual parade on Friday to culminate with Santa’s arrival Kennett Square will be aglow with festively lit floats on Friday during the annual Holiday Light Parade. Historic Kennett Square is inviting area residents to see the light on Friday – actually lots of them – as the Annual Holiday Light Parade kicks off the season at 6:15 p.m. Last year’s parade represented the debut of the...

Kennett Square boom continues past 4th of July

New venue for food vendors, artwork to open in borough on Friday Downtown Kennett Square continues to serve as a magnet for new businesses with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled on Friday for a new retail space: The Market at Liberty Place. The business debuting at 148 West State Street will host a variety of food vendors, including George & Sons Seafood, Nourish Coffee Shop & Juice Bar,...