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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New AI-Powered Lab at Penn’s Kennett Campus Is Changing How Pennsylvania Farmers Monitor Animal Health
What if a farmer could detect a sick animal days before any visible symptoms appear? That’s the promise behind a new artificial intelligence research lab…
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Longwood Gardens’ 1906 Restaurant: Fine Dining, Fountain Views, and a Menu Grown On-Site
Sometimes, Craig LaBan writes in The Philadelphia Inquirer, dinner at 1906 stops feeling like a meal and starts feeling like the main event. The restaurant,…
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Capacity Sports Group Expands Local Footprint with West Chester Flag Football Purchase
West Chester Flag Football and its affiliated Nation Sports leagues have been acquired by Capacity Sports Group through its Downingtown-based United Sports’ Flag Football Life division, writes…
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Check Out These Towns That Offer the Most Expensive Homes in Chester County
A new ranking from Stacker has compiled a list of cities in Pennsylvania with the most expensive homes, and Chester County towns are among some…
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A Canvas of Community at Chester County’s Art Galleries
Chester County is home to hundreds of artists whose passion for creativity has produced work across all mediums, from acrylic paint and watercolors to sculptures…
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10 Local Businesses Chosen as 2026 PGA Championship Vendors
PGA of America’s VendorMatch program has selected 10 local businesses that will contribute products and services to the upcoming 2026 PGA Championship at the Aronimink…
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Government Quarantine Expands Kennett Mushroom Farm Protections to Combat Invasive Pest
The Pennsylvania government has expanded its quarantine guidelines to help Chester County farms combat the phorid fly crisis, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local…
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Wilmington Developer Buys Two Kennett Square Office Buildings, Plans $34M Redevelopment
Wilmington-based 9th Street Development is acquiring two office buildings in Kennett Square, plans to convert one into apartments while retaining the other as commercial space for office and medical tenants,…
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Chase to Open Philadelphia-Area Branches as Part of Expansion, Including Three in Chester County
As part of its nationwide expansion strategy, Chase Bank will open 14 new branches in Greater Philadelphia this year, including three that are planned for Chester County, writes Jeff…
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Kennett Square’s New Bolton Center Slated For $94 Million Lab Addition
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine plans to add a $94 million laboratory to the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, writes John George for…
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13 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Chester County
Moving to Chester County looks simple from the outside. Strong schools. Open space. Easy access to Philadelphia. Those headlines sell the move fast. What they…
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Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare Sells for $1 Billion in Fifth-Round Auction
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare has agreed on its sale to 101 West State Street for $1.02 billion following five rounds of bidding last week, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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Residential Future of Kennett Square’s NVF Site Debated
During the January 5 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting, debate and opposition emerged on whether to advertise rezoning the National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) company site from industrial to…
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New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square
Square Roots Community Initiative, a nonprofit that supports the Kennett Square area, will open a new American restaurant and cocktail bar in Kennett this summer, writes Emma Dooling…
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Longwood Gardens Introduces New “Gardens by Day & Night” Ticket Upgrade
Visitors to Longwood Gardens already have a more flexible way to experience one of Chester County’s most beloved attractions—by day and by night, all on…
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West Chester’s Bookhouse Hotel is the Perfect Getaway for Book Lovers
The Bookhouse at Faunbrook offers literary-inspired lodging perfect for any Chester County book lover, writes Lauren Gordon for TravelHost. The West Chester hotel, an extension…
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A Place Where Everyone Wants to Live: Towns with Most Expensive Homes in Chesco
Chester County, a place where everyone wants to live, has eleven towns with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a recent ranking by Stacker.…
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Nineteen-Year-Old Politician Makes History as Kennett Square’s Youngest Elected Council Member
Nineteen-year-old politician Juan Tafolla is making history in Kennett Square as the borough’s youngest ever elected council member, writes Virginia Esteban-Somalo for Impacto. After a…
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