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...
Suspect sought in fatal W. Chester shooting
WEST CHESTER — Authorities are seeking information about a fatal shooting that took place at a borough social club, Tuesday evening.
Eric Brown, 26, suffered a fatal gunshot wound at the Star Social Club on East Market Street just after 9 p.m. Tuesday night. Brown was found on the scene by police with a chest wound and transported to Paoli Hospital where he later died.
Although authorities do...
Tasty treats await at West Chester’s Artisan Exchange
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Delightful made-from-scratch cheesecakes are the specialty of Anastasia & Patricia’s Hand Crafted Cheesecakes.
Imagine a throng of food artisans gathered together in one convenient food hall, beckoning you to try out their many tasty creations. That’s what Saturday mornings are like at West Chester’s Artisans Exchange.
The Exchange...
Life and those you love is what matters in the end
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last Saturday was my birthday. Normally, I would start this article with some type of self-deprecating remark about being old as dirt, but I’m turning over a new leaf. Over the past few weeks, I’ve witnessed the heartache of several people close to me that made me reevaluate my tendency to joke about life. Not that I don’t think that there is some...
On Stage: Craig Robinson headlines at Parx
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Craig Robinson
For comedian and actors – especially comedians – timing plays a big role in the overall scheme of things.
Both need the timing to be in the right place at the right time as their careers evolve. Comedians also need timing on stage – knowing how to maximize moments to make people laugh.
