Entertainment
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Drive-In Theater Opening in Exton Right in Time for Valentine’s Day
People looking for outdoor activities they can do with their family while still socially distancing from others are in luck, writes Sinead Cummings for PhillyVoice. A new drive-in theater at Exton Square Mall will officially debut for Valentine’s Day weekend and will be open permanently every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For Valentine’s Day, the theater…
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More Than Half Century After Her Death, Bryn Mawr Native and Sex Symbol Jayne Mansfield Continues to Fascinate Film Fans
Two new documentary films have once again put the spotlight on Jayne Mansfield, the Bryn Mawr native and sex symbol who died more than half a century ago, writes Amy Longsdorf for The Morning Call. “Mansfield 66/67” and “The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield” can be viewed on assorted streaming services. Despite moving out…
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James Cromwell, Popular Actor and Activist, Recalls Attending Hill School in Pottstown
James Cromwell, the popular actor and activist who starred in hits such as Babe and Star Trek: First Contact, attended The Hill School in Pottstown in the 1950s, writes Rich Pelley for The Guardian. The prep school, recalled Cromwell, was very organized and bound in tradition, with all of the students being white boys. Most…
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William Link, of Emmy-winning Cheltenham Screenwriting Pair That Wrote Columbo and Murder She Wrote, Dies Aged 87
William Link, of the Emmy-winning Cheltenham High writing pair that created the timeless hits Columbo and Murder She Wrote, died on December 27 at 87, write Associated Press and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Link met his writing partner, Richard Levinson, in Elkins Park Junior High. The two hit it off, forming a writing partnership that blossomed…
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Harcum College Board Member Behind Amazon Prime Competitor’s to “Shark Tank”
Kent Griswold, a board member of Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, is one of the creators of “Wolf PAC of Philadelphia,” a new Amazon Prime competitor to the popular “Shark Tank,” writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Filmed in Philadelphia, the show focuses on promoting local businesses. Over the four episodes, Philadelphia-area business…
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AMC Theaters Reopens Several Local Theaters, Institutes Safe & Clean Program
AMC Theaters reopened several of its theaters in the Philadelphia region and statewide on January 4, with several more expected to be open by the end of the week, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. To ensure the safety of all moviegoers, the theater chain has initiated the AMC Safe & Clean…
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Local Artist Part of Animation Team for Pixar’s Big Release of ‘Soul’
MontaQue Ruffin, who grew up in Levittown, is a Pixar animator who most recently worked on the studio’s big Christmas release, the groundbreaking “Soul,” writes Brandon T. Harden for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The thirty-year-old has already amassed impressive film credits that include working on Academy Award-winning films such as Coco and Toy Story 4 as…
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Fun & Games are an Escape from Every Day with Play It Out, LLC
With 2020 being the year it has been, we are all looking for a bit of an escape. This kind of escape, though, you need some help to get by! An escape room is a real-life adventure game in a themed room with your team, assembled to find clues and solve challenging puzzles located throughout…
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Tina Fey on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon: ‘I’m a SEPTA Bitch’
Tina Fey’s a “SEPTA bitch.” That’s how she described herself to Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Thursday., writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. Being from Upper Darby, SEPTA of course would have figured in Tina Fey’s transportation plans. She’s only just purchased her first car. In Upper Darby where Fey grew up, she went around…
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The ‘US Explained’ Video Series Profiles Pennsylvania
In its Pennsylvania installment, The US Explained video series by That Is Interesting looked at the Keystone State’s history, geography, and culture and found it to be one of the most fascinating states in the nation. The nickname is also tied to the state’s historical significance since both the Declaration of Independence and the United…
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Local Theater Reporter Plays Himself in New Ryan Murphy Netflix Movie “The Prom”
Frank DiLella, a theater reporter for news station NY1 in New York City who grew up in neighboring Andorra, plays himself in the new Ryan Murphy Netflix movie, The Prom, writes Sheila Watko for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Prom is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. It has a star-studded…
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MONTCO Teen’s Christmas Song That Perfectly Fits 2020’s Holiday Mood Goes Viral
A fifteen-year-old girl from Meadowbrook who goes by the stage name WALLIS has managed to create a new Christmas song and accompanying video that perfectly fits 2020 – and people are taking notice, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. As of this writing, the song has amassed nearly 300,000 views on YouTube and the…
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See What Were Most Popular Google Searches for This Year in Region
Google has released its list of trending searches for 2020 which shows that Philadelphians were most interested in the “election results” and “coronavirus,” writes Paige Gross for the Technical.ly. Other terms in the top five for the region included “Kobe Bryant,” “Flayers” (often spelled as “Fliers,”) and “Naya Rivera.” The top three match the most…
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New Baby Giraffe Joins Philadelphia Zoo’s Family
Philadelphia Zoo welcomed a new member to its eclectic family on November 2 when Bea, a 15-month-old female giraffe, arrived from Knoxville Zoo in Tennessee. Over the last several weeks, Bea has been adjusting to her new keepers and hanging out with her new herd mates, 18-year-old Stella and 11-year-old Abigail. The new addition is…
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Gladwyne Composer Scores Touchdown, Gets to Write Music for Philadelphia Eagles Documentary
For Jackson Greenberg, a Hollywood composer who grew up in Gladwyne, getting to write the music for Maybe Next Year, the documentary about Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl championship season, was a dream come true, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 30-year-old composer is a big fan of the team and learned early on…
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Santa Claus Photobombs Classic Paintings With Help from Local Artist
To add some humor to the season, local artist Ed Wheeler is placing photos of himself dressed as Santa Claus into iconic art masterpieces, according to a staff report from The Sharon Herald. A native of suburban Philadelphia, Wheeler is a freelance photographer who found that some compositions beckoned him for what he calls a…
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How to Experience the Holidays in Montco This Year
This holiday season, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board made their list and checked it twice. From holiday light displays to embracing the spirits, the VFTCB’s got you covered for the holidays in Montgomery County, Pa. Browse the list below to find the best places to shop for the holidays, New Year’s Eve events, and more!…
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Chestnut Hill College Hosting Premiere of Virtual Carol Night Tomorrow
Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30PM – Virtual Carol Night A Chestnut Hill College tradition that’s been beloved for generations of Griffins is being kept alive during the pandemic by going virtual. Premiering on YouTube at 7:30PM, Virtual Carol Night is the perfect opportunity to cozy up under a nice warm blanket and watch the special…
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