Arrest announced in W. Fallowfield slaying

Hakeem Smith
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the arrest of an Oxford man in the slaying of a man whose body was discovered in West Fallowfield last week.
Hogan announced Wednesday morning that Hakeem Smith faces charges for the murder of Sam Algarin on Sept. 13.
Algarin’s lifeless body was found on the side of the road in West Fallowfield Township, dead from a single...
On Stage: Othmer returns to where it all started

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Othmer
There are three major cities in Julia Othmer’s life – Kansas City, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Kansas City is where she was born and raised. Philadelphia was where her career as a singer/songwriter/keyboardist came to life. Los Angeles has been her home for more than a decade.
This week, Othmer is bringing her music back to where...
This is music?

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’m old. Like, officially “middle-aged” although I fight like hell to defy it. Beauty serums, hair dye, daily workouts…if it helps me to feel younger, sign me up. In my mind, I’m no older than 25. But, you know what gives me away? Makes me feel like that commercial for Progressive Insurance that says “we can’t save you from turning into...
For GOP, the call is coming from inside the house

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Those of you old enough to remember 1980s slasher movies (or those of who have seen countless Internet memes) might be able to relate to both local and national Republicans when I note it appears that “the call is coming from inside the house.”
Yes, Bob Woodward’s Fear and the now-famous Op/Ed in The New York Times display a litany of Republicans willing,...
On Stage: Step back in time this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nicky as Carol Channing, a Musical Revue
Entertainment history will be on display this weekend at a pair of live shows at the Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com).
One show will feature a live performance by a multi-faceted entertainer who has been plying his trade for more than 50 years. The other show...
What To Do: Restaurant Festival dishes it up this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.downtownwestchester.com/view_program.php?id=29) has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats for almost 40 years.
This year, the free festival, which will be held on September 16...
On Stage: jazz legend Mike Stern makes the best of his ‘breaks’

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mike Stern
Back in 2016, legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern experienced a bad trip. But, it had nothing to do with a scary travel experience or a hallucinogenic mis-step.
Stern, who will headline a show on September 13 at the Ardmore Music Hall (23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, 610-649-8389, www.ardmoremusic.com), physically tripped and suffered...
On Your Table: Don’t rush to say goodbye to summer, just yet

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Pasta with fresh corn, chicken and vibrant vegetables makes a colorful farewell-to-summer dish.
September is all about the fine line between saying goodbye to summer and looking forward to the crisp weather and new flavors that fall brings. The changeover is happening earlier this year, thanks to a hurricane bringing rain and cloudy, humid...
Mixed Media: Decorus and Wilmington Art

By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
If you are looking for a reason to go to Philly (besides this months’ Fringe Festival!) go to Decorus at Space and Company just north of Fitler Square and just west of Rittenhouse Square.
Potsic, formerly of Main Line Art Center, and Center For Emerging Visual Artists, has been engaged in the Philadelphia arts for decades and is, as well as a curator,...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Getting back on track

By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
It’s fun to step away from the usual for a while and kick your heels up, but, inherently, we are creatures of habit and feel more centered when we have a routine.
What have you set aside? What do you have to take off the back burner and fire it up again?
Labor Day, 2018, is behind us and although we still have two weeks remaining of the summer, our...