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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Kennett Square! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Need help in Kennett Square? Start with these nearby resources.
- How did Kennett Square eateries fare in the latest health inspections?
- Could Kennett Square’s Carter’s store be on the closure list?
Also on today's calendar: Chester County Blues BBQ and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 66.
- Saturday: Partly sunny; hot, more humid, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (house.gov) — If you live in or near Kennett Square, this guide points you to vital help, from food at Kennett Area Community Service to healthcare at La Comunidad Hispana on Cypress Street. It also lists countywide and regional resources for housing, energy bills, childcare, and medical care, so local families can quickly find support close to home. 
• Thousands of Shoppers Use This Store. Inspectors Found Problems. (mychesco.com) — Recent Chester County health inspections found serious violations at several food businesses, but Kennett Square spots La Michoacana Ice Cream and Pat’s Pizzeria were listed in full compliance. The report details issues at other area stores, explains what was corrected on-site, and reminds residents how to confidentially report unsafe conditions or possible foodborne illness.
• Major Store Closures, Job Cuts Hit PA In 2026 (patch.com) — Kennett Square shoppers could be affected as Carter’s plans to close 150 stores nationwide, including one of its Pennsylvania locations here in town. The story details how major layoffs and retail closures across the state are nudging unemployment higher and reshaping where residents can work and shop, from Amazon cuts to bank and logistics shutdowns.
📸 Around Kennett Square
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Upcoming Events in
Kennett Square
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★ Featured events ★
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Chester County Blues BBQ →
Wyndsor Farm, 2550 Ridge Rd, Elverson
12:00 pm -
Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival →
Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57, Washington
1:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Sunday Supper Show with The Dale Melton Trio →
Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square
6:00 pm -
Intentional Singles at The Creamery (Ages 40-60) →
The Creamery of Kennett Square Restaurant & Beer Garden, 401 Birch St, Kennett Square
6:00 pm -
Kennett Square Farmers Market →
Kennett Square Farmers Market, 600 S Broad St, Kennett Square
3:00 pm
Sunday June 7
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
📣 Kennett Square Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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WIC Clinic - Toughkenamon →
Chester County, PA Calendar
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WIC Clinic - Coastesville →
Chester County, PA Calendar
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WIC Clinic - West Chester →
Chester County, PA Calendar
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STD/HIV Clinic - West Chester →
Chester County, PA Calendar
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Tuberculosis Clinic - West Chester →
Chester County, PA Calendar
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WIC Clinic - Phoenixville →
Chester County, PA Calendar
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Town Tours and Village Walks: Women & Minorities in Malvern →
Chester County, PA Calendar
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Coaching & Cocktails: Mai Tais and Uneven Lies →
Hartefeld National, 1 Hartefeld Dr, Avondale
5:30 pm -
Board of Elections Meeting →
Chester County, PA Calendar
9:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Genuine Parts posted a job opening for Store Counter Sales in Kennett Square. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Toughkenamon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennett Square here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Grove
- Avon Grove Honors 30 Community Partners Helping Students Build Workplace Skills (mychesco.com)
- Elk Township: Where Covered Bridges Still Define the Landscape (mychesco.com)
West Chester
- Prepare Your Air Conditioner For West Chester's Summers (tomsnetworking.com)
Media
- Media Native Makes US World Cup Roster: See What Patch Wrote About Auston Trusty In 2011 (patch.com)
Ok Kennett Square! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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