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,...

Kennett Brewing Co. to tap into borough market

Two couples with shared passion for well-crafted beer will open business later this year Historic Kennett Square announced Monday that the Kennett Brewing Company plans to open later this year. Less than two weeks after Kennett Square’s Borough Council passed a brewery ordinance, the Kennett Square Brewing Company announced its plans to tap into the community’s thirst for craft beer. Started...

Visitors invited to enjoy Art Stroll on Friday

Kennett Square Farmers Market will also open for season A reception for local artist Dennis Young will be held Friday evening at the Longwood Art Gallery. Put some spring in your step by celebrating the seasonal opening of the Kennett Square Farmers Market followed by the Art Stroll on Friday. The market will operate in the Genesis Walkway and along East State Street from 2 to 6 p.m.  Vendors will...

Kennett fund-raiser taps into craft beer fervor

Winterfest to feature offerings from at least 25 craft breweries Historic Kennett Square is brewing up a winter beer festival. Historic Kennett Square is brewing another appetizing opportunity for craft beer lovers: the first annual Kennett Winterfest. Modeled after the popular Kennett Brewfest, a fund-raiser held in September that usually sells out, Winterfest will enable participants to partake...

Kennett Square offering alternative to malls

Residents urged to support local economy by purchasing gifts from area merchants Mrs. Robinson’s Tea Room is one of the borough businesses that is decked out for the holidays. During this holiday season, Historic Kennett Square is urging area residents to support local businesses first. Kennett Square’s small, independent retailers offer merchandise you can’t find at national chains, with...

Enjoy front-row seat at Back Alley Theater

Independent movie series being offered at Kennett Flash Historic Kennett Square and The Flash are continuing to combine efforts to offer area residents an independent film series. On Thursday, “Moonrise Kingdom” will be featured at the Back Alley Theater of the Flash. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m with a $5 admission. This charming film chronicles two “tween”...

La Verona says ‘benvenuti’

Despite stagnant economy, Kennett Square shows growth with new restaurant opening By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times From left: Mary Hutchins, a member of Historic Kennett Square, Ginger Meadows, president of Historic Kennett Square, La Verona owner Ari Mavraj, owner Jack Mavraj, Kennett Square Borough Manager Brant Kucera, and Borough Council Member Leon Spencer celebrate the opening...