Kennett Square
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“An American Dream” Debuts at Longwood Gardens June 25 with Symphonic Salute to America250
The making of the Brandywine Valley Symphony’s commissioned patriotic piece for America250, An American Dream by Iowa composer Aaron Fullan, was “a genuine serendipity,” in the words of Symphony Vice President Colin Hanna. The piece will debut at the Symphony’s annual concert at Longwood Gardens on June 25 at 7:30 p.m., capping months of work…
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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, named for the year Pierre S. du Pont acquired the land that would become Longwood Gardens, has emerged from a sweeping transformation as part of the gardens’ ambitious Longwood Reimagined…
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Longwood Gardens Named Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in the World
Longwood Gardens has been named the most beautiful botanical garden in the world, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel + Leisure. In June, the United Kingdom’s Titan Travel released its much-anticipated study, researching the world’s most stunning flower gardens. To gain an accurate representation of visitors’ favorites, the team scoured social media platforms, such as TikTok…
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Redevelopment of Contaminated Kennett Square Industrial Site Stalls as Council Rejects Zoning Change
Plans to redevelop Kennett Square‘s National Vulcanized Fiber site into affordable housing stalled last week when borough council failed to secure enough votes to initiate a zoning change, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With one vacant seat and another member absent, a reduced council voted 3-2 against an ordinance change that would have…
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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 News. The invasive pest destroys roughly 40 percent of the region’s mushroom farms each year. The flies also appear inside homes and residential areas, causing further distress for residents. As…
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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, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 128 E. State Street building, at 100,000 square feet, will become 60 apartments, while the 101 E. State Street property, at 80,000 square feet,…
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After Building Chatham Financial, Michael Bontrager Turned His Fortune Toward Revitalizing Kennett Square
After hedge fund adviser J. Michael Bontrager built Chatham Financial into an 850-employee powerhouse, he turned his focus into revitalizing Kennett Square and area towns, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bontrager, who stepped down in 2018 as founding head of the investment-risk adviser, has since used a mix of personal funds, private donations, and…
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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. The bid for the bankrupt nursing home operator is structured to include $343 million in cash, a $100 million promissory note, and the assumption of $572 million in existing liabilities. 101…
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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 for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Opus will open in the two-story building at 201 Birch Street, previously home to Hank’s Place diner, which occupied the space while rebuilding its original Chadds…
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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 the same ticket. The Gardens by Day & Night ticket option was introduced last year, giving guests the ability to enjoy the Gardens in two distinct moods, from bright daytime…
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Former Landhope Dairy Farm in Kennett Square to Become New Wedding Venue
Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group is partnering with the owners of the former Landhope dairy farm on a $6 million adaptive reuse project to transform the site into a new wedding and event destination in Kennett Square, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Named Willowdale, the new event space is slated to open…
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Kennett Square Restaurant One of Most Reliable Places to Eat in Region
One Chester County restaurant found its place among the unsung heroes in the Philadelphia region who consistently deliver high-quality food, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. La Peña Mexicana in Kennett Square is set in a shed that looks like an old gas station. The structure is painted in yellow and brown vertical stripes…
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Kennett Square Sandwich Maker Lands Role in ‘Task’ as Mark Ruffalo’s Body Double
Michael Bertrando, actor and owner of Kennett Square’s Sam’s Sub Shop, unexpectedly landed the role of Mark Ruffalo’s body double in the HBO crime drama Task, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before that, the sandwich maker was in theater and commercials for major brands like Mercedes, McDonald’s, and Nintendo, but now helps his…
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Square Roots Collective Opening Francis Hotel in Kennett Square
Square Roots Collective is redeveloping an 18th-century building in Kennett Square into an eight-room boutique hotel, Francis Hotel & Suites, that is expected to open in early 2026, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Square Roots Collective is a nonprofit focused on advancing the Kennett Square community. Stephanie Almanza, the organization’s President and…
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Kennett Square Couple Marries at Stunning Garden-Inspired Wedding
A Kennett Square couple recently held their picturesque wedding at nearby Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. Local residents Rachel Perry and Cody Eichenlaub married on June 28 after more than a decade of dating. For their special day, the newlyweds hoped for a minimalistic garden-inspired theme, a dream that…
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Thanks to $1 Million State Grant, Creamery of Kennett Square to Add Cocktail Bar, Event Space
Thanks to a $1 million state grant, the Creamery of Kennett Square is preparing to add a cocktail bar and event space, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Chester County restaurant and beer garden received the Main Street Matters grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development earlier this month.…
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Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare Aims to Restructure After Filing for Bankruptcy
Kennett Square-based Genesis Healthcare filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, aiming to restructure the debt tied to facilities that it no longer operates, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has nursing homes in 17 states, including 42 in Pennsylvania and 11 in New Jersey. No immediate interruptions in resident care are…
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Inside Kennett Square’s Long History with the Underground Railroad
As Juneteenth approaches, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center seeks to educate the community on Kennett’s history with the abolitionist movement, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Historic buildings throughout Kennett Square served as stops along the Underground Railroad. The community as a whole was a vital space for abolitionist work throughout the nineteenth century.…
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