W. Chester murder suspects in custody
Tyrell Jacobs (left) and Timothy Jacobs (right) were taken into custody Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The duo were wanted in connection to a murder in West Chester, April 10.
Tyrell Jacobs and Timothy “TJ” Jacobs, brothers who were wanted for a homicide in the Star Social Club in West Chester on April 10, were captured last night in Philadelphia.
On Stage: Canadian band with Chester County connection makes Philadelphia debut tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Common Deer
If Common Deer, a Canadian indie rock band from Ontario, wanted to add a fitting cover song to its repertoire, it could choose a song that was an international hit long before any of the band members were born.
That song would be Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” which topped the charts in 1979.
Chesco doubles open space acreage preserved in 2017
Portions of the former Strawbridge estate near the Maryland border were preserved as protected open space in Chester County last year. Photo courtesy: Chester County Department of Open Space Preservation .
The Chester County Commissioners announced that an estimated 4,240 acres of open space were protected during 2017—more than double the amount preserved the previous year.
“We are pleased...
The Chester County Intermediate Unit: Supporting education across the county
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
I’ve driven by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Boot Road campus dozens of times. Except for attending a Forensics (Speech and Debate) competition there once and knowing my neighbor provided CCIU-contracted early intervention services in area homes, I knew nothing else.
Apparently, I am not alone in my ignorance.
April Super Six: Spring into new looks
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist The Times
As I write this article, I am basking in the glorious sunshine….according to weather.com, when you get to read it on Sunday the temperature will have dropped 25 degrees and it will be raining. Aaaaaah, welcome April. The showers are much better than snow, so I’ll keep my complaining to a minimum. After all, May flowers are right around the corner.
Thank...
Comey’s bombshells, redistricting gutted and the GOP’s internal fighting
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Gosh, another boring two weeks where nothing happened in politics.
Well, except for former FBI Director James Comey apparently referring to President Donald Trump as a “Mob Boss,” Speaker of the U.S. House Paul Ryan announcing that he won’t be running for reelection to the House, the head of the Republican Congressional Campaign ripping into a local Republican...
On Stage: Beethoven and Bellinis in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If you’re a fan of classical music – or if you’d like to get some exposure to it to see if you like it – you’re in luck this weekend.
On April 14, the Serafin String Quartet is performing a show in Philadelphia that is both interesting and educational. On August 14, the Kennett Symphony is performing a show in Kennett Square that is both...
Two sought in W. Chester murder
Tyrell Jacobs (left) and Timothy Jacobs (right) are being sought in the murder of a man in West Chester, Tuesday night.
Two men are being sought in Tuesday’s fatal shooting of a man at a social club in West Chester.
On Thursday, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and West Chester Police Chief Scott Bohn announced homicide charges against Tyrell Jacobs and Tim “TJ” Jacobs...
What To Do: Roots Music in Media; flowers bloom across the region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Charlie Grace at The Roots Music Festival.
Roots music, which is frequently referred to as Americana, is a very diverse category of music that includes modern folk, jug bands, Appalachian folk, blues, bluegrass, Cajun music, country, gospel, old time music, Native American music.
If you’re a fan of roots music then you should plan on visiting Media...
On Stage: Philly area girls prove they rock this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philly area girls rock – and they’re ready to prove it once again tonight.
Soraia
Back in September, Soraia – ZouZou Mansour (lead vocals, tambourine), Travis Smith (bass guitar, backup vocals), Mike Reisman (guitar, background vocals), Brianna Sig (drums, percussion, background vocals) – headlined a show at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut...
