It doesn’t matter where your kid goes to college. Really.
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It doesn’t matter where you go to college. There, I said it.
Out loud.
To a community of over-achievers (thanks to a FANTASTIC, highly ranked, competitive school district, for which I am grateful. Honestly.)
I know what you’re thinking. This is not a sour grapes commentary, considering that I did not go to an Ivy League school (the footnote being that...
On Stage: Beyond ‘The Morning After’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Maureen McGovern
This weekend, two very talented and very different female artists are performing shows in the area – Maureen McGovern and Danielle Miraglia.
Even though they represent different genres and different ages, both are crowd-pleasers with universal appeal.
On April 21, the Rrazz Room (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, 888-596-1027, www.TheRrazzRoom.com)...
On Stage: Travis thrives on ‘mistakes’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Travis Chandler
Chandler Travis is a veteran musician who has played in many bands and has many projects of his sown such as the Chandler Travis Philharmonic and the Chandler Travis Three-o.
On April 21, Travis will visit the area for a show at Jamey’s House of Music (35 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, http://jameyshouseofmusic.com).
What To Do: Celebrating Earth Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Earth Day has been becoming more necessary every year. Now, because of the agenda of many politicians in Washington, D.C., efforts to protect the earth are crucial.
Earth Day has been featuring celebrations all around the world for more than 40 years.
On Stage:
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
Fans of classic songs that are commonly referred to as standards are in for a treat this weekend with two very talented female vocalists performing songs from their recent albums devoted to standards – Nellie McKay and Paula Cole.
Mixed Media: The School exhibition edition
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Summer vacation hasn’t started yet, but several art locations are hosting collections of student art from the 2017-2018 school year and you should make your way over to check them out. Here’s a listing of the local offerings, as well as a few other upcoming events.
First off, because it’s happening TODAY, I should mention that the Delaware College...
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.
