Entertainment
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PHestivaL of Trees in Oaks to Raise Funds for Local Animal Shelters and Rescues Nov. 12-14
The second annual PHestivaL of Trees event is back! Presented by ACME Markets and Marketing by TKE, PHestivaL of Trees is a pre-Thanksgiving weekend activity for adults and families to get the holiday season started, all while supporting local animal rescues and shelters. This exciting three-day “PHestivaL” held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in…
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DJ Pierre Robert Entertains Philadelphia Region at Bala Cynwyd-based WMMR for Decades
Greetings, good citizens! If you know WMMR, you know Pierre’s catchphrase, if you will. Now a Gladwyne resident, Pierre Robert arrived in Philadelphia and started working at rock-and-roll station WMMR in Bala Cynwyd in 1981, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Four decades on, he is the most recognizable DJ in Philadelphia. He moved…
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Bala Cynwyd Boxing Promoter Russell Peltz Pens Book on 50 Years of Boxing in Philadelphia
Bala Cynwyd’s Russell Peltz, one of the region’s most recognizable figures in boxing for half a century, takes on the world of boxing in Philadelphia once again in his new book, Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye, writes Mark Zimmaro for the South Philly Review. The famous promoter oversaw more than 1,000 boxing events as…
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AJ Interviews Execs in Airplane Ascending From Airport–New Show Takes Off From Wings Field, Blue Bell
For his new show, QuotaPath CEO AJ Bruno aims to take executives out of their comfort zones and have them talk authentically about how they have been successful in their careers—by taking them airborne from Wings Field in Blue Bell in his Beechcraft Baron 58, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new…
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People Mag: Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid Split After Explosive Family Argument in New Hope Compound
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik are parting ways. A disagreement between Malik and Hadid’s mother Yolanda apparently precipitated the breakup. People Magazine had the details. The final decision to part seems to be based on a recent incident at the Hadid’s New Hope compound. A disagreement between Malik and Yolanda Hadid spiraled out…
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Yo! You Think You Know What Pa.’s Favorite Movie Is? Youse Are Probably Wrong
Ask a Philly sports-movie fan about a favorite film, and responses are likely to include Rocky (1976) or Invincible (2006) or even Silver Linings Playbook (2012). But according to a survey by streaming service provider Sportrscriber, they’d all be wrong. Well, one would be close. Sportscriber — working aside Mindnet Analytics (a New York data…
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Spooky and Fun Halloween Events in Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board scared up a whole host of tricks and treats this Halloween season with these events located right here in Montgomery County. Skippack Halloween Parade October 23rd, SkippackJoin in the fun at Skippack’s annual Halloween Children’s Parade. Make way for the superheroes, princesses, monsters, fairies, astronauts, and colorful characters…
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Weekend Wanderer: It’s Halloween. Here’s a List of Horror Movies to Watch with Your Teen
My husband looked over my shoulder at exactly the wrong moment. When pandemic lockdowns began, I wanted to connect with my kids. So I did what any pop culture-loving parent would do. I introduced my youngest child to Pee-Wee Herman and my oldest to horror movies. It was while we were watching Friday the 13th…
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Celebrate Halloween Early with Monster-Mania Con at the Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks October 22-24th
Monster-Mania Con is bringing the largest horror convention ever to the Greater Philly Expo in Oaks, PA the weekend of October 22-24th! Joining will be the star of the Addams Family Christina Ricci, horror host Joe Bob Briggs, stars from the Halloween film series, Peyton List and other Cobra Kai stars, Tom Arnold, a Sons…
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A Second Season for Local Montco and Chesco-Filmed Mare of Easttown? They’re Still Talking About It
Kate Winslet has now won an Emmy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mare Sheehan in Mare of Easttown, but she’s not done with the limited HBO series yet, writes Hasan Sheikh for CodeList.biz. She’s mentioned a possible second season several times. “It has been talked about, of course, because the success of…
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Underage Gambler Sneaks Into Parx Casino, Hits Bad Luck with Parking-Lot Fireworks Spree Afterward
An 18-year-old wanna-be gambler illegally entered Parx Casino and later retreated to the parking lot for a firecracker-accompanied joyride. The lapse that allowed his entry proved costly for the Bensalem business, reports Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On September 16, the underage male snuck into Parx when security guards were attending to guests’ COVID-19…
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75th Philly Non-Sports Card Show Returns to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks This Weekend
After 14 years in Allentown, The Philly Non-Sports Card Show will return to the Philadelphia area for its 75th show, to be held Oct 16 and 17 at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA (100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA 19456). The show is the premier event for non-sport and entertainment trading card collectors,…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Announces Exciting Return to Live Performances in Fall 2021
Theatre Horizon, an award-winning professional theater company located in Norristown, PA, is thrilled to announce its return to live performances with a series of 2021 programming that celebrates the community and the joy that comes from theatrical experiences. The company has worked hard to ensure the health and safety of audience members, artists, staff, and…
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PA’s Longest-Running Video, Board Game Convention Returns to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks
After a year-long break due to the pandemic, TooManyGames, Pennsylvania’s longest-running video and board game convention hs leveled up and returned to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks over the weekend, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The convention is organized by Ryan Schott and Paul Truitt along with their wives. It originated as a…
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Great Philadelphia Comic Con Organizer Facing Heat from PA Attorney General Over Refusal to Issue Refunds Following Cancellations
Great Conventions, the organizer of the Great Philadelphia Comic Con that was supposed to be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks in April 2020, is being sued by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro for not providing refunds following the pandemic-related event cancellations, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The lawsuit…
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Scary Spot in Glen Mills Earns Title of Top “Terrorific” Haunts in America
The Bates Motel and Haunted Attractions at the Arasapha Farm are ready to frighten you once again this Halloween, albeit with some pandemic safety measures in place, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The nationally recognized annual attraction was named this week as one of the top “Terrorific” Haunts in America for 2021 by,…
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Games and Entertainment Venue to Move Into Vacant JCPenney Space at Willow Grove Park
The former JCPenney location at Willow Grove Park will not be vacant for much longer, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PREIT has signed Tilted 10 and Tilt Studio, which are operated by Texas-based Nickels and Dimes, to occupy the 104,000-square-foot space. Tilt Studio is a family entertainment center featuring mini-bowling, blacklight mini-golf,…
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October 5 ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Episode Will Feature a B_cks Co_nty Contestant Spinning for Cash and Prizes
The rat-a-tat sound of the spinning Wheel of Fortune will be music to the ears of Ari Lipsky, originally of Langhorne. He will fulfill a lifelong dream of being on the show when he appears on its October 5 episode. Pat Ralph, PhillyVoice, spun through how this came to happen. Lipsky grew up watching Wheel…
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