Occupation Day commemorates the Battle of the Brandywine

The Kennett Heritage Center, in partnership with the Chadds Ford Historical Society, commemorated the 243rd anniversary of The Battle of Brandywine, which was fought between the American Continental Army of General George Washington and the British Army on Sept. 11, 1777. Read More »

‘We Walk With Harriet’ Journey Ends Triumphantly in Kennett Square

In an emotional welcoming that renewed their weary bodies and reignited their spirits, the eight women who recently embarked on a 116-mile walk to raise awareness of the world’s most famous abolitionist, finished their six-day journey on Sept. 10 at The Creamery of Kennett Square, before about 150 exuberant supporters. Read More »

Editorial: Harriet’s Sisters - A 116-mile journey to Honor the Memory and Work of Harriet Tubman

At about 6 p.m. last Thursday evening, as the eight women who formed the “We Walk with Harriet” team turned on to Birch Street in Kennett Square to celebrate the end of their 116-mile journey along the Tubman Byway to honor the memory and work of Harriet Tubman, none of them had any idea what lay immediately ahead of them. Read More »

Kennett Square Borough officials seem cautiously optimistic about budget situation

During a Finance Committee report at the Sept. 8 council meeting, Kennett Square Borough officials expressed some optimism that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the borough’s budget could be less than what was initially feared. Read More »

Chocolate cake highlights second Taste of the Fair event

On Saturday, Sept. 12, the second of the Taste of the Fair events attracted scores of community members, fancy bakers, and classic car collectors. The event in Unionville had a theme of “Classic Chocolate,” and a judged chocolate contest was a highlight. Read More »

Gov. Wolf calls for legislative action to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19

The goal is to support small businesses that have been most affected by the health crisis Read More »