Entertainment
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What happened behind Pennhurst’s closed doors stayed there … until now
Pennhurst, a groundbreaking documentary chronicling perhaps the worst case of institutional abuse of disabled people in U.S. history, will be released on Apple iTunes on March 26. The film follows the stories of former Pennhurst residents who relate their tales of abuse and survival against devastating odds. A visit to the former institution and interviews…
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Americans will wager $8.5 billion on March Madness
Americans plan to wager $8.5 billion on this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, with 1-in-5 adults placing a bet, according to a survey released by the American Gaming Association (AGA). Key findings from the survey, conducted by Morning Consult, include: [uam_ad id=”54865″] 47 million American adults will wager $8.5 billion on March Madness; $4.6 billion will be wagered on a…
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Cirque du Soleil returns to Montco
Cirque du Soleil proudly announces its return to the Philadelphia area in Oaks, PA with a new Big Top show, AMALUNA. The critically acclaimed production will be visiting Oaks for an engagement of 40 performances. AMALUNA will premiere on July 24, 2019 under the Big Top adjacent to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, minutes from…
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Valley Forge casino, Greenwood Racing launch sports betting in Montco
Greenwood Racing, Inc. (GRI), parent company of Parx Casino®, Pennsylvania’s #1 casino, announces that sports betting will officially launch at the Valley Forge Race & Sportsbook (600 Cresson Avenue, Oaks Corporate Center) on Thursday, March 14, 2019 beginning at 11:00am. [gap height=”10″] The launch is subject to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval which is expected…
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Montco Comic Fest goes to the library
The 4th annual MontCo Comic Fest will be held on Saturday, April 6, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. This year’s Montco Comic Fest event will feature a Smash Brothers ® tournament, open gaming, and an art contest. There will also be workshops & panel discussions on topics such…
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GolfTalk Live celebrates lucky No. 13
Thirteen years ago, the entertainment business had a lot of fun with the “Number of the Beast” — 666. June 6, 2006, specifically, was when the Book of Revelations was supposed to go down in real life. In March 2006, however, award-winning sports journalist Tony Leodora took the chance that the world would still be…
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Pottstown area will soon offer a new movie theater complex
Flagship Cinemas, a movie theater chain based in Cambridge, Mass., recently purchased the former Carmike Coventry 8 located on the outskirts of Pottstown and plans to open a “premium” movie theater in that location. The purchase deal was for $1.05 million for the property on Laurelwood Road. The four-parcel property was sold by Plymouth Meeting…
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Big Apple Circus makes Montco debut
The Big Apple Circus will #MakeItMontco this summer with award-winning acts from around the world! The Big Apple Circus comes from the Big Apple itself, New York City, where the first show took place in 1977. This year marks the 41st season. Today all shows still start out in NYC with a premiere performance at Lincoln…
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Urban Air ready to take flight in East Norriton
Urban Air Adventure Park is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new East Norriton location at 2700 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401. Doors will open to the public for the first time on Saturday, March 2nd at 10am and the first 200 grand opening attendees in line, who purchase the Ultimate Pass,…
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New research reveals 90 percent of casino visitors practice responsible gaming
With American acceptance of gaming at an all-time high, casino gamblers are actively practicing responsible gaming, according to new research released by the American Gaming Association (AGA). Bettors report setting budgets, sticking to them and being aware of available responsible gaming resources at significantly high rates. The Philadelphia region has three gaming sites, including Valley Forge Casino…
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Philly Home and Garden Show opens in Oaks, for 3 days only
The 2019 Philly Home + Garden Show serves the suburban counties of Philadelphia. It opens this Friday, February 15 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks and runs for three days only, through Sunday, Feb. 17 “City dwellers appreciate the urban living focus of the Philly Home Show, while suburbanites are inspired by the expanded yard and garden features of the Philly…
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Family-friendly pop concert to benefit the homeless
Student leaders from The Hill School, Pottstown School District, and Montgomery County Community College have collaborated on behalf of the Pottstown CARES group and organized their third annual Welcome Home concert. This family-friendly pop music concert will provide financial assistance to the Ministries at Main Street organization which runs a drop-in shelter serving the needs…
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Expressive Path family friendly fundraiser set for April
Expressive Path will host Where’s Pete Rocks Mardi Gras, at the Lower Providence Fire Hall 3199 Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403 on Friday, April 26, 2019. This is the 5th annual Spring Fling, which will feature live music and art to benefit Expressive Path. Where’s Pete Rocks Mardi Gras will be a fun family event,…
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Valentine’s Day recommendations for Montco residents
This Valentine’s day, make it extra special with a stay in Valley Forge and Montgomery County with your loved ones. Here are a few ways to make this year your most memorable Valentine’s Day yet. Here are some suggestions from our good friends at Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Woodside Lodge at…
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Alexander Coggin debuts new series Cooking While Italian
Alexander Coggin is a London based photographer who grew up nearby in Jenkintown, PA. His newest personal project Cooking While Italian showcases Coggin’s bold character and cooking style. The show draws on memories of his Italian family based in Philadelphia, recreating his grandmother’s cooking style with affection and a little bit of satire. The series Cooking…
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Centre Theater renovations officially complete
By Emily Keel After months of hard work and preparations, Norristown’s Centre Theater is officially ready to welcome newcomers and long-time patrons into its newly revitalized space. As of November 2018, full building renovations were officially completed after many months of hard work from local organizations and members of the community. The Dekalb Street landmark’s…
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New report shows why preservation of Pennsylvania parks is vital
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) issued a report on January 28th explaining the tremendous importance of preserving and maintaining Pennsylvania’s parks and forests. The PPFF is the official nonprofit organization for all of the state parks and state forests in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. They issued “The Legacy of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests:…
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MONTCO.Today sponsoring Bisnow’s “Future of the Philadelphia Suburbs”
A venue for the “Future of the Philadelphia Suburbs” forum has been announced by Bisnow. The Bellevue Hotel, 200 S. Broad St., Philadelphia will be the site of the event, which will explore “How to make the ‘Burbs the ultimate live, work, play destination,” on Feb. 28, beginning at 7:30 a.m. [uam_ad id=”54865″] MONTCO.Today is…
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