Chester Upland continues to struggle
By: Natassia Hood The Chester Upland School District has a very troubled past. In 1994, Chester Upland was named, by the State, as the worst performing high school district in Pennsylvania. The district had a multi-million dollar deficit and it was eventually taken over by the State. Edison Schools was hired to improve low-test scores. [...]
A Bed and Breakfast Christmas
By: Natassia Hood Overtown Express Staff It’s Christmas time again! Christmas usually brings out the good will in people. With all the food, family, friends, presents, and decorating, it’s hard not to get into the spirit. New Life Ministries International, 10 w 7th Street, got into the spirit with an elaborate and well preformed holiday [...]
The Artwork of Anthony Reed
Anthony Reed is a 17 year old Senior at Chester High School. His dreams are to become a graphic designer and illustrator. Anthony is a straight “A” student and has high ambitions. He has received many awards and certificates of participation from past programs in which he was participated. Anthony is also a member of [...]
Chester’s Michael Jahlil tackles music and acting
By: Natassia Hood Overtown Express Staff Behind the negative headlines about Chester, there are rays of light determined to break through the clouds. There is a struggle to be successful and come out on top despite the odds. Michael Jahlil, 25, is one person determined not to be held back by anything or anyone. Jahlil [...]
Tattoo artist leaves mark on city
By: Natassia Hood Overtown Express Staff Art is often understood as: ‘human effort to imitate, supplement, alter, or counteract the work of nature.’ Even in this day and age some people still do not consider tattoos to be art, but merely desecrations of the human body. Yet, tattoos manage to realistically imitate scenery, animals, people, [...]
Shop Talk: Headlinerz Barbershop
By: Natassia Hood Overtown Express Staff In every city, large or small, a barbershop is a staple in the community and will always be a stomping ground for highly opinionated people. The owners and employees of Headlinerz Barbershop, 29 East 7th Street, were happy to take time out of their busy schedule to discuss the [...]
Turkey-day at “Dawns” in Chester
By: Natassia Hood Overtown Express Staff Dawn’s Family Restaurant, 1300 Providence Avenue, known better as ‘Dawn’s Diner’ to Chester residents, got into the holiday spirit of Thanksgiving, by giving back to the community. From 2 pm-4 pm Dawn’s Diner opened their doors to give out free holiday meals to residents in need this year. On [...]
Guest Opinion: Are you a victim of the most insidious war ever?
By: Rick Schiffer There is a war currently being waged. A war that is so covert in nature that even the victims are unaware they have been caught up in it. It is not in the Middle East, or Northern Africa. It is not a war on terror, nor a war on drugs. There are [...]
Bobb replaces one heater, withholds deposit from another tenant
By: Mark Miller Overtown Express Staff Just before Thanksgiving Chester “landlord” Jeffrey Bobb replaced a heater in Wendy William’s rental property. William’s and her family who had been without heat for several weeks were pleased they would be able to use their oven for cooking opposed to heating their home. This news was well received [...]
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The Artwork of Anthony Reed
Anthony Reed is a 17 year old Senior at Chester High School. His dreams are to become a graphic designer and illustrator. Anthony is a straight “A” student and has high ambitions. He has received many awards and certificates of participation from past programs in which he was participated. Anthony is also a member of [...]
