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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Kennett Square! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Kennett Library program is boosting immigrant job prospects
  • Why Longwood Gardens tops Chester County’s must-visit outdoor list this June
  • Need help with food, healthcare, or housing in Kennett Square?

Also on today's calendar: Chester County Blues BBQ and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holliday: The Welcoming Center partners with Adult Literacy Program on workforce development (dailylocal.com) — Immigrant adults studying at Kennett Library just completed a 12‑week “English for Workplace Communication” course, the first local outreach from Philadelphia’s Welcoming Center. The partnership is expanding with an 80‑hour “English for Job Search” class starting in late August, helping Kennett-area residents build language, job-hunting, and cultural skills to advance in the local workforce.
   

• Chester County Gardens, Trails, and Outdoor Spaces Worth Exploring This Month (vista.today) — Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is spotlighted as Chester County’s must-visit outdoor destination this June, with fountains, meadows, and woodland paths in full summer color. The guide also points you to nearby gardens, state parks, preserves, and trails across the county for hiking, boating, and quiet nature escapes all month long.
   

• U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (house.gov) — Residents in Kennett Square and the wider PA‑06 district can use this guide to find help with food, healthcare, housing, and energy bills, including KACS and LCH right in town. It compiles phone numbers, addresses, and websites for nonprofits and agencies across Chester and Berks counties so families can quickly connect with practical support.
   

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Eddie was LOST on May 25, 2026 in Wilmington, DE 19804 near Near block of west summit Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Kennett Ridge)
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    If you are using it, are you saving money? Is it inconvenient? We are home all day, so impacted by not using electricity from 2-6. How do you stay… (Nextdoor Unionville)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Kennett Square. Apply here.
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead in Kennett Square. 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)

West Chester

  • West Chester Defeats UT Tyler 8-2, Moves Within One Win of National Championship Series (mychesco.com)
  • This West Chester Salon Created a Calming Space for Clients with Sensory Sensitivities (vista.today)
  • Prepare Your Air Conditioner For West Chester's Summers (tomsnetworking.com)

Malvern

  • Chester Co. Man Sexually Assaulted Underage Girl Renting Room From Him (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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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