Meatless meals make for mouthwatering dishes

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times A baked mushroom pasta casserole can entice eaters to give meatless meals more than one try. Local chefs I interviewed recently on top 2018 food trends cited farm-to-table and hyper-local eating as among the top locally enduring preferences for the coming year. Indeed, the most readily available ingredients featured at farmers markets are local...

On Stage: ‘Waitress’ shows the power of pie

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times ‘Waitress’ at The Kimmel Center. Never underestimate the power of pie – especially fresh-baked cherry pie. Just ask fans of the original “Twin Peaks” series. Pies play a role in the hot musical “Waitress,” which the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia series in bringing to Philly this week for a six-day run at the Forrest Theatre...

Fly Eagles, Fly

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times It’s been quite a week of celebrating in Philadelphia! Just a few days shy of Valentine’s Day, there has been nothing but love in the air thanks to that incredible win last Sunday. I will be honest (even at the risk of being ostracized) and tell you that I am not a die-hard football fan. I can count on one hand the number of regular season games I...

The new map is here! And it’s probably doomed

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Those of you old enough to remember Steve Martin’s film tour de force (yes, tongue in cheek), The Jerk, may remember the scene when his character runs about shouting “The new phonebook is here! The new phonebook is here!” might find the Pennsylvania GOP’s dump of a new Congressional map Friday night a bit of deja vu. Those of you too young to remember The...

On Stage: John5 bring a diverse audience to Sellersville

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times John5 Fans who love progressive music with an emphasis on tasty string work – guitar, electric violin, mandolin — should not even think of being anywhere but the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on the evening of February 10. The dynamite double-bill will be headlined by John 5 and the Creatures...

What To Do: Love — and chocolate — is in the air

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Kennett Chocolate Fest Once the Christmas holidays are over, the dog days of winter start to set in. A holiday is always a good way to break up the doldrums of a grey winter and Valentine’s Day is always equal to the task. Valentine’s Day Weekend has arrived so here are a few suggestions on how to celebrate the occasion with your sweetheart. There...

Wolf, DEP under fire for Mariner East 2 construction restart

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) moved Thursday to fine Sunoco Logistics — but also allow construction work on the controversial Mariner East 2 pipeline to resume, drawing fire to both DEP and Gov. Tom Wolf from local environmental groups and elected officials. DEP hit Sunoco with a $12.6 million civil penalty for permit violations...

On Stage: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ brings the laughs

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Larry Lees When audiences watch “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” – the current production at the Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) – they fall into three categories. There are those who have seen the film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, those who have never seen the film...

54-twin unit clusters approved in E. Marlborough

By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – The East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors approved the conditional use order for the Villages at Northridge development of 54-twin units.  The 22.6 acres, located at the intersection of Gale Lane and Walnut Road, was revised several times to comply with more open space.

Andrew announces run for 160th State Rep.

Anton Andrew Anton Andrew announced Wednesday that he will seek election to the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. Andrew will be seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Stephen Barrar representing the 160th district, which covers parts of Chester and Delaware Counties. The district includes Kennett Square, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships in Chester County, as well as Chadds Ford, Concord,...