On Your Table: Get the most from local farmers’ markets

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
One of the joys of shopping at farmers markets is picking out your own produce.
As farmers market season kicks off again I am excited to reconnect with the farmers whose produce graces my summer dinners.
A trip to one of these markets can yield nearly all that’s needed to make a spring dinner – fresh vegetables, local meats, tender herbs...
Man charged with taunting, punching disabled man in W. Chester

An East Fallowfield man is charged with punching a disabled man in front of a West Chester 7-11. The Times has blurred the image of the victim’s face to protect his identity.
Updated, 5/23, 2:30 p.m.: Corrects suspect’s town of residence, based on new information from his arraignment, Tuesday.
WEST CHESTER — A Delaware man faces charges that he taunted and then sucker punched a...
Graduating again stirs many emotions

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On Friday night I walked in my third (and final) graduation ceremony. As I crossed the stage to accept my diploma, I felt a strange mixture of emotions. I was elated to be finished, but, wistful that it was really over.
Going back to school at this stage of my life was no easy feat. It had been almost two decades since I had written a paper or studied...
On Stage (Bonus): Anders Osborne is on a writing spree

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anders Osborne
On May 20, downtown Wilmington will welcome the inaugural staging of David Bromberg’s Big Noise Festival at Tubman Garrett Park (815 Justison Street, Wilmington, http://www.bignoisefestival.com).
The festival’s all-star line-up will feature David Bromberg Big Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Dr. John, Anders Osborne, Larry Campbell &...
Kennett Board of Supervisors thinking big, acting local

By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Real estate developer John Lynch (standing, far left) and Kennett Township Chief of Police Lydell Nolt (seated, far right) discuss plans for the Sinclair Springs development with residents.
KENNETT – The Board of Supervisors looked to the future during Wednesday night’s meeting as they agreed to move forward with some initiatives to enhance life in the...
KSQ Council takes close look at finances

By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Borough council members review maps regarding a zoning change request from the Delaware Valley Development Corporation at the former NVF site.
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council was in the money as the finance committee presented a report on reserve funds and account trends over the past six years.
“As part...
Kennett Library shares data for allocation of Pocopson’s donation

Supervisors approve support to stop gerrymandering
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Kennett Library.
POCOPSON – A presentation by Kennett Library board representatives, Brad Piper and Chris Larsen (via teleconference), was given to the Pocopson supervisors on Monday night. The focus was on considerations for future allocations of library donations and the...
On Stage: Jarre finally comes to North America

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre is a legend in the world of electronic music.
Ever since his debut album, the French composer/performer has been pushing the boundaries of music – and of attracting live audiences.
In 1990, Jarre attracted an audience of 2.5 million in front of La Défense skyline, Paris in a show commemoration celebration of the...
Democrats see massive turnout boost in primaries

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday’s primaries settled a handful of races, while setting the stage for the fall election battles, as Democratic turnout was noticeably higher than seen in the same primary four years ago — in part because of high profile primaries for the West Chester Mayoral seat, as well as a hotly contested District Justice race in the Kennett/Unionville area.
While...