Entertainment
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Cirque du Soleil swings into Montgomery County
The world-famous Cirque du Soleil is coming to Montgomery County this summer. The acrobatic troupe will bring its “Volta” show to the grounds of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks for a four-week run beginning July 12, according valleyforge.org. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Montgomery County, Pa., is home to 77 world-class hotels, so you can turn your…
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Local couple featured on HGTV’s popular “House Hunters”
HGTV Channel’s popular real estate show “House Hunters” hit close to home when a local couple was featured during their home search.The story of how Liz and Jared Trout found their dream home aired Friday. “It was a really cool experience to document the house hunting,” Trout said. Part of the fun was having family…
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Signs point to online gambling being a sure bet in Pennsylvania
When Boyd Gaming bought Montgomery County’s Valley Forge Casino Resort, in December 2017, that was just one sign of several that gambling could be a sure bet in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s first online gambling sites are expected to launch in the final quarter of this year, and all signs point to them being an even bigger success than those…
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Local distilleries are stirring up good times in Montgomery County
Craft distilleries in the region are booming to the point where it can be argued that Pennsylvania’s once-prominent reputation for liquor production is being restored. Few people are still around that would remember; but before Prohibition drove the distilling of spirits in the Keystone State underground, Pennsylvania was home to one of the country’s densest…
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Urban Air to open family fun center in East Norriton
A national chain of family fun centers announced this week it will open a new location in East Norriton. Urban Air East Norriton will hire 60 residents for its newest location, and will begin accepting applications this summer, according to prurgent.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Urban Air East Norriton, at 2700 DeKalb Pike, will be furnished with…
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What are you doing this weekend?
Easter is coming to Montco early with over 25 egg-cellent events happening this week. Indulge in the Easter Bunny Brunch or Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for plenty of springtime cheer. A live concert or theater performance – or chocolate lovers’ cocktail workshop – is also sure to chase away the last of these cold weather blues. However you choose to celebrate spring (we promise it’s…
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Proceeds from Comedy Night with Joe Conklin to benefit Whitemarsh Veterans Monument
There’s certainly nothing funny about its mission, but the Veterans Monument Foundation of Whitemarsh committee is hoping an upcoming Comedy Night will raise a lot of money for its cause. With committee member Joe McGrath being a longtime friend of popular local comic and WIP personality Joe Conklin, it seemed only natural that Conklin would…
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What are you doing this weekend?
It’s mid-March madness in Montco with 20+ things to do this week. The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, in addition to live concerts and theater, will bring out your creative side. Plus, celebrate your Irish side with a festive ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad – or perhaps a bourbon dinner. With a myriad of events, including Hatboro Restaurant Days just around the corner, it’s a #MakeItMontco week…
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From Towamencin Township to the silver screen
By Tom Gailey While growing up in Flint, Michigan, about the last thing Dan David expected to do was have a leading role in a documentary film on financial fraud. He thought more about football and friends than fraud. Fast forward to 2018, David, now a Towamencin Township resident and candidate for Congress, will be…
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Sands Casino being sold to American Indian Tribe
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is selling its Bethlehem casino to an American Indian tribe from Alabama. Wind Creek Hospitality, an affiliate of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, will acquire the Sands Bethlehem property for $1.3 billion under a deal announced last week, according to wfmz.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The Poarch Creek Indians are descendants of…
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What’s happening this weekend
Don’t let the weather freeze you out of fun — there’s too much happening in Montgomery County for that to happen. There’s plenty of concerts and live theater this week to #MakeItMontco. And don’t forget to find the leprechauns! Check out all the weekend happenings on valleyforge.org HARLOWE JONES March 9 The Underground Dates: March 9, 2018 Location: The Underground Address: 408 W…
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Great Narberth Leprechaun Hunt is on
In most tales and stories leprechauns are depicted as generally harmless creatures who enjoy solitude and live in remote locations, while in others they are depicted as ill-natured and mischievous, with a mind for cunning. Opinion is divided as to if they ever enjoy the company of other spirits. Although rarely seen in social situations, leprechauns are…
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What are you doing this weekend?
Spring is just around the corner and Valley Forge and Montgomery County are already alive with some of the biggest events of the year. In March, kids can Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge Park, foodies can taste the best that Montco has to offer during Restaurant Weeks in King of Prussia and Hatboro,…
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Restaurants in King of Prussia setting the table for fourth annual dineKOP Restaurant Week
Retails stores aren’t the only thing growing by leaps and bounds in the King of Prussia section of Upper Merion Township. Now in its fourth year, King of Prussia District’s (KOP-BID) dineKOP Restaurant Week returns from March 5 through 11, with a record-breaking 28 restaurants on board, offering special three-course prix-fixe meals to the tune…
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Cirque du Soleil announces ‘World Premiere’ for Montco
We announced earlier this year that Cirque du Soleil was coming to town, but what we didn’t know at the time is that they would be bringing a brand new show to Montco. Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce a new production that will premiere in the Greater Philadelphia area this summer: Cirque du Soleil…
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New music venue in Ardmore features all the comforts of The Living Room
What happens if you can’t find a cozy, comfortable venue for live music — one where smaller acts can perform in front of a welcoming crowd? Well, if you’re Laura Mann, you just create a venue yourself. The Living Room @ 35 East, opening Saturday, is located a few doors down from the relatively new Ardmore…
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Starving Artist Prevention looking out for the little guy
By Katie Kohler There are more methods for payments accepted today than ever – cash, credit, Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay and Bitcoin to name a few. Exposure is not yet an acceptable form of payment, however. It won’t buy you a burger or a BMW, but some still consider it a form of compensations for…
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What are you doing this weekend?
February is always an exciting time in Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. It’s a time of celebration as Valley Forge Park marks George Washington’s birthday. It’s a time for romance with Valentine’s Day events at our restaurants and attractions. And it’s a time to enjoy a great concert or performance at our amazing venues.…
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