KSQ Farmers Market returns May 2

The KSQ Farmers Market The KSQ Farmers Market is back to its weekly rhythm starting Friday, May 2nd, bringing together farmers and neighbors for the freshest local produce and goods in the heart of Kennett Square. Consumers can connect directly with small growers and producers, building relationships, trust, and a stronger local food economy. “Coming together as a community to support local farmers...

Kennett Square’s Ruiz-Rhoades wins Soldier of the Year in the PA National Guard’s 2025 Best Warrior Competition

By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith , Joint Force Headquarters – Pennsylvania National Guard Spc. Robert F. Ruiz-Rhoades FORT INDIANTOWN GAP – Twenty-three service members competed in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s state-level best warrior competition here April 3–6, 2025. Sgt. Daniel Miller, a supply specialist with the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute won...

Kennett Winterfest to feature 60+ breweries, 2 indie bands, live demonstrations, and new non-alcoholic options

Kennett Collaborative announced Kennett Winterfest is just around the corner on February 22. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 60 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, sponsored by Wilkinson Farms and Wistar Motors. New This Year: Non-Alcoholic Options At Winterfest, both Regular Admission and NA ticket-holders may sample...

Kennett Sq. Rotary announces closure

Monday morning, the Kennett Square Rotary announced its closure after 75 years. Here is the formal statement: “With pride and sadness, we announce our closure after 75 years of dedicated service to the community. “Chartered in 1949, the Rotary Club of Kennett Square is the first and longest-standing Rotary club in Kennett Square. Since our inception, we have fostered two other local clubs....

What To Do (New Year’s Eve edition): How to ring in 2025

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square The year 2024 is coming to a close – and it’s going out in style. The upcoming week features a wide array of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events. The primary focus this week will be on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve is about partying – dining, drinking, welcoming the new year and, well, partying. On...

Kennett Sq. reaches deal for fire, EMS services

On Monday, the Kennett Square Borough Council unanimously ratified a multi-year contract with Longwood Fire Company (Longwood) to provide the borough with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The two-year deal, which goes into effect January 1, 2025 (and runs until December 31, 2026), includes a funding increase of five (5) percent for 2025 and nine (9) percent for 2026. The borough and Longwood...

Clover Market closes out the Fall Season, Oct. 20

A view of the Kennett Square PA Market The Clover Market returns to Kennett Square PA on Sunday, October 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, marking the final event of the fall outdoor Market season. This much-anticipated event will bring together 100 exceptional vendors, offering a diverse selection of handmade and vintage goods. Attendees can also enjoy a curated lineup of food trucks, beer and wine, live...

Kennet Sq. resident finalist in national wild rice recipe contest

Pan “Fried” Wild Rice by Lisa Keys from Kennett Square. The delicious recipes are featured on the Council’s website where you can also cast your vote! Visit mnwildrice.org to vote by September 30th! The Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council is asking for your help in celebrating National Rice Month by voting for your favorite wild rice recipe in the “People’s Choice” category of...

Kennett Square to commemorate Juneteenth, June 8 through 27

The 2024 Kennett Square Juneteenth Planning Committee is proud to announce a multitude of programs throughout June to celebrate Juneteenth. The committee has been hard at work since January, organizing, manifesting, and planning these events that aim to unite the community. On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans were freed by the Union in Galveston, Texas. White enslavers and...

Kennett Memorial Day Parade to highlight diversity of area

Kennett Collaborative announced the upcoming Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10 am. Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to participate. The addition of a Spanish-speaking announcer and a shuttle bus from Oxford to Kennett Square along with remote parking at Unionville High School aim for a more accessible and inclusive parade for the greater Kennett community. The...