Entertainment
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Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates Centennial with a Wine Safari
This Friday, Aug. 2, the Elmwood Park Zoo hosts their annual Wine Safari, but this year it’s a big deal, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. The benefit will mark the 100th anniversary of when the zoo opened in 1924 with only a collection of white-tailed deer. It has since expanded to host a variety of…
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North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the Philadelphia Folk Festival, but as a solo act, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oates made headlines late last year when his rift with Daryl Hall went public amid a bitter legal battle. Today,…
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Zayn Malik Finds Musical Inspiration in Bucks County
Zayn Malik, former One Direction star, has found solace and inspiration in the serene landscapes of Bucks County, writes Adriana Herrera for Bucks County Courier Times. In a recent British Vogue interview, Malik expressed his love for New Hope. Malik’s latest album, “Room Under The Stairs,” heavily influenced by the tranquility of New…
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True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The four-part series, set to stream next month, is shooting at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar on Main Street. About 25 locals are participating…
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Comcast Believes 2024 Olympics Presents Great Opportunity for Peacock Streaming Service
As the 2024 Olympics in Paris approaches, Comcast has great confidence that it will help elevate Peacock’s standing within the streaming landscape, write Lucas Shaw and Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. Peacock did a lot in preparation for the Olympic games. In January, Peacock President Kelly Campbell assembled two task forces to plan for the Olympics.…
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True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The four-part series, set to stream next month, is shooting at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar on Main Street. About 25 locals are participating…
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Ardmore’s Benj Pasek Could Join the EGOT Club With an Emmy Award Win This Fall
Ardmore native Benj Pasek is one of the most decorated performers in show business and is one step away from achieving the most coveted accomplishment in the industry, becoming an EGOT winner, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The EGOT club is reserved for individuals to earn each of the four major entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy,…
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Theatre Horizon Reveals Its 20th Anniversary 2024-25 Season Schedule
Montgomery County’s Theatre Horizon is preparing for its 20th anniversary by announcing the 2024-25 season of programming, which includes two highly-anticipated regional premieres, the return of a popular musical after a previous sold-out engagement, a variety of community programming, plus an all-star birthday cabaret celebration that will honor Horizon’s past while looking forward to the…
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Riverfront Movie Night: Schuylkill River Greenways and AWE Fellowship To Present ‘The Parent Trap’ Jul. 24
Schuylkill River Greenways and their AWE fellow invite families to attend a free outdoor movie night on Jul. 24 featuring The Parent Trap. The event will start at 8:30 PM at Pottstown Riverfront Park in Pottstown. All are welcome to come at 8:00 PM to grab a free snack and drink, as well as set…
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Phoenixville Native Kevin Bacon Prefers Being Famous
Donning a disguise, Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon tried walking around as a regular person in a Los Angeles mall, and the famous actor ended up hating every moment of it, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “People were kind of pushing past me, not being nice,” he said. “Nobody said, ‘I love you.’ I had…
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Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival Set To Debut at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Sept. 28-29
The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is set to make its grand debut at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Sept. 28-29. The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is a family-friendly event aimed at promoting and supporting local and regional businesses through a celebration of delicious, artisanal products. This exciting new event will bring…
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This Upper Darby Record Collector Has a Store, But Don’t Stay Too Long
The owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby has an interesting customer approach: if you must come to his store, don’t stay long and know what you want, writes Beccah Hendrickson at 6abc.com. Val Shively prefers doing business by mail. “This is a landfill, not a record shop,” he said. The store, R&B Records, open…
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Act II Playhouse Kicks Off 2024-25 Season with ‘Divinely Outrageous’ Comedy
Act II Playhouse’s latest production, An Act of God, by David Javerbaum and starring three-time Barrymore Award-winner Tony Braithwaite as God, will debut on Aug. 9. Previews begin Aug. 6, 2024, and due to high demand for tickets, the production will run from Friday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Sept. 8 (previously Sunday, Sept. 1). An Act of…
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Enjoy Watching Your Favorite Movies Outdoors Throughout Philly This Summer
Fans of free outdoor movies will have plenty of options this summer to enjoy their favorites with lots of family-friendly films all around Philadelphia, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. Libertee Grounds are having free showings of retro movies each Wednesday. They also have their full menu available throughout the movie. You can even…
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Goodwill Keystone Strikes Gold with Vintage Mint-in-Box Nintendo Discovery
One can only imagine the dusty Nintendo game system sitting on a Goodwill shelf, evoking the sad Toy Story 2 castoff fate of Jessie the Cowgirl before her rescue. The mid-1980s unit hadn’t even left its shrink-wrapped box. But when a local worker recognized it for what it was, everything changed. Goodwill Keystone Area, in…
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For Norristown Comedian, 6ABC Action News Theme Evokes Pride and Patriotism
For many Philadelphia region residents, including Norristown comedian Chip Chantry, the sound of the 6ABC Action News theme is so iconic and omnipresent over the last 52 years that it evokes pride and unlocks memories, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Move Closer to Your World” is regarded with the same patriotism many others…
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Pottstown GoFourth! 2024 Street Fest and Fireworks Party Shows Off the Best of Pottstown
This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration has something for all ages with activities all day long. The day will begin with the Rotary Club of Pottstown’s Jul. 4 parade on High Street from Adams to Manatawny, beginning at 10:00 AM. The parade is sponsored by Creative Health Services, Inc. of Pottstown. Pottstown GoFourth!…
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute Survived the Pandemic and Continues Thriving Through Innovation
Bryn Mawr Film Institute relies on innovation to set itself apart from many other movie theaters which helped it survived COVID, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. In 2021, BMFI launched a “VacCinema” program requiring attendants to show proof of COVID vaccination before entering, becoming the first Philadelphia-area movie theater to provide a fully…
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