• Montgomery County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre

    Montgomery County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre

    Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she was very involved in school activities, including track, band, and the school newspaper, and got her first part-time job at age 13. After studying theatre at Temple University, Carlson worked…

  • Flourtown Couple Brings Family Adventure to East Norriton as New Owners of Urban Air

    Flourtown Couple Brings Family Adventure to East Norriton as New Owners of Urban Air

    Brian and Melissa Halligan of Flourtown are the new owners of Urban Air in East Norriton. They added the trampoline park to their portfolio to provide families with more opportunities to have fun and create memories together, writes Kevin Tierney at More Than The Curve. Urban Air is an indoor adventure park that caters to…

  • Act II Playhouse Presents Three First Ladies of the United States in One-Woman Show

    Act II Playhouse Presents Three First Ladies of the United States in One-Woman Show

    Tea For Three by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka is coming to the Act II Playhouse in Ambler. Previews begin January 23, 2024, and the production opens Friday, January 26. The production runs through Sunday, February 18, 2024. Set across three different years in the 1960s and ‘70s, Tea For Three invites audiences to…

  • Another Mare of Easttown Actress Said She’d Return to the Series

    Another Mare of Easttown Actress Said She’d Return to the Series

    There’s at least one actress who wouldn’t hesitate to return to Mare of Easttown, writes Jack Smart for People Magazine. Julianne Nicholson would “100 percent” reprise her character and rejoin Kate Winslet and Jean Smart if the original writers and cast members want to do more with the series.  “If there were one and Kate…

  • West Chester University Welcomes Legendary Comedian Joe Conklin for Two Performances in January

    West Chester University Welcomes Legendary Comedian Joe Conklin for Two Performances in January

    West Chester University’s Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) brings legendary comedian, singer, and entertainer Joe Conklin with the City Rhythm Orchestra to West Chester University for two benefit performances on Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28, both at 8 PM, in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center at…

  • Lower Makefield First Responder Steve Markle Shines as World-Class Pool Player

    Lower Makefield First Responder Steve Markle Shines as World-Class Pool Player

    A Lower Makefield Township first responder has something up his sleeve, and it includes a lifelong passion for pool, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6 ABC.   A police officer by day, and “Philly Flash” by night, Steve Markle has had a lifelong passion for the game. He’s earned the moniker for his speediness while playing.…

  • Barcade Prepares to Open Second Philadelphia Location in Center City

    Barcade Prepares to Open Second Philadelphia Location in Center City

    Barcade, a hybrid arcade and bar venue, will open its second Philadelphia location at Chestnut and Juniper streets at the end of the month, writes John Paul Titlow for Phillyvoice.  Located inside the historic Hale building, the Center City Barcade will feature more than 70 games across two floors, 24 lines of craft beer, and…

  • Keep the Festivities Going with a Visit to The Christmas House King of Prussia

    Keep the Festivities Going with a Visit to The Christmas House King of Prussia

    Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently visited The Christmas House King of Prussia to experience the fun and immersive holiday experience for all ages. The Christmas House King of Prussia is an indoor, fully immersive Christmas experience. Continue the holiday festivities with a 45-minute walk through multiple rooms, including the Indoor Light Show, A Harry Potter…

  • Escape the Winter Doldrums with These Fun Date Ideas Around Montco

    Escape the Winter Doldrums with These Fun Date Ideas Around Montco

    While colder weather may make it tempting to stay snuggled up on the couch under the blankets with your special someone all winter long, there are plenty of fun winter date night ideas around Montgomery County to keep the spark in your relationship glowing bright. Laura Brzyski and Caroline Cunningham of Philadelphia have created a…

  • Actress Erika Alexander, Star of New Film ‘American Fiction’ Speaks On Philly Roots, Acting Career

    Actress Erika Alexander, Star of New Film ‘American Fiction’ Speaks On Philly Roots, Acting Career

    Actress Erika Alexander may be best known for her role as Maxine Shaw in the 1990s hit show Living Single, but she is also the star of a new film titled “American Fiction,” writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With a career that has now spanned nearly 40 years, Alexander got her start in…

  • Three Hometown Contestants Will Vie for Joey Graziadei’s Love on ‘The Bachelor’

    Three Hometown Contestants Will Vie for Joey Graziadei’s Love on ‘The Bachelor’

    The 28th season of “The Bachelor” kicks off on Monday, January 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC, and according to 6abc, three of the contestants are from Philadelphia. Allison, a realtor; Eleni, a realtor; and Lauren, a registered nurse, all from Philadelphia will be among the 32 contestants who will arrive at “The Bachelor” mansion…

  • Toast in the New Year at One of Montgomery County’s New Year’s Eve Events

    Toast in the New Year at One of Montgomery County’s New Year’s Eve Events

    It’s not too late to make plans for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Right here in Montgomery County, there are plenty of fun ways to ring in 2024 from family-friendly activities to sophisticated parties. Here is just a sampling. All aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad New Year’s Eve Celebration. The train leaves the station at 10:30…

  • Besides Being the Sixers’ President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey is Also a Musical Theater Producer

    Besides Being the Sixers’ President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey is Also a Musical Theater Producer

    Daryl Morey has over 15 years of experience as an NBA front office executive, but he is much more than that, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. Since 2020, Morey has served as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, dating back to his stint as general manager of the Houston Rockets, Morey…

  • Kate Scott, Groundbreaking Voice of 76ers, Is Only Second Woman to Serve As Full-Time Play-by-Play Announcer in NBA History

    Kate Scott, Groundbreaking Voice of 76ers, Is Only Second Woman to Serve As Full-Time Play-by-Play Announcer in NBA History

    Kate Scott, the groundbreaking voice of Philadelphia 76ers, is only the second woman to serve as a full-time play-by-play announcer in NBA history, writes Emily Goulet for the Philadelphia Magazine. Scott is still amazed at where she landed in her career. “There’s absolutely no reason I should be here,” she said in a recent interview…

  • Popular 1985 Movie Starring Madonna and Directed by Abington Native, Added to National Film Registry

    Popular 1985 Movie Starring Madonna and Directed by Abington Native, Added to National Film Registry

    Desperately Seeking Susan, the popular 1985 movie starring Madonna and Rosanna Arquette, directed by Abington native Susan Seidelman, was added to the National Film Registry, writes  Kristin Hunt for Philly Voice. The movie is part of the latest batch of culturally significant films selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film…

  • Montgomery County Has All Your Indoor Fun Activities for the Winter

    Montgomery County Has All Your Indoor Fun Activities for the Winter

    When the temperatures plummet and the snow finally arrives, Montgomery County has all your fun, winter activities to keep you busy all season long, writes Julia King for Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Stay warm while having fun with these indoor activities. Indoor Ice Skating Get your heart pumping with some cardiovascular exercise on…

  • In Time for Holidays, Devon Horse Show Morphs Into Magical Yuletide at Devon

    In Time for Holidays, Devon Horse Show Morphs Into Magical Yuletide at Devon

    This holiday season, the Devon Horse Show has morphed into a magical Yuletide at Devon, a unique holiday experience that is bound to impress both young and old alike, writes Dawn Timmeney for FOX29 Philadelphia.  “There is a buzz in the air about it,” said Matthew Brink, who stopped by Yuletide at Devon earlier this…

  • Your Guide to Finding Santa Claus Around Montgomery County This Weekend

    Your Guide to Finding Santa Claus Around Montgomery County This Weekend

    If you haven’t visited the big guy just yet this holiday season, don’t worry there are still plenty of chances this weekend, writes Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Here is where Santa Claus will be popping up this weekend around Montgomery County. Elmwood Park Zoo The Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is hosting a…