Outdoors
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Rebel Boutique in Ardmore Gives More High-End Fitness Apparel Options to Fitness Enthusiasts
Local fitness enthusiasts will have more options for high-end fitness apparel with the arrival of Rebel boutique in Ardmore, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The Chestnut Hill fitness and apparel boutique opened up a pop-up active wear store in the center of Suburban Square Dec 2. The new store offers workout clothing from…
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Some Of Region’s Best Places To Find Your Perfect Christmas Tree Are In Montco
You do not have to go far from home to cut your own perfect Christmas tree, as some of the best places for the occasion are right here in Montgomery County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. With their range of live trees ready for decorating, three local farms are guaranteed to provide…
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Conshohocken Girl Busy Preparing Signs for 100th Thanksgiving Parade Celebration
Nine-year-old Catrina Costa from Conshohocken is busy making signs for this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, continuing a tradition she began as soon as she learned how to write, according to a staff report from the 6ABC. Costa has attended the parade celebration every year of her life, the more recent ones always with…
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Despite Complaints, Golden Rainbow Trout to Be Introduced to More State Waterways
To attract more anglers amidst a national decline in fishing, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is introducing golden rainbow trout and other prized trout into more state waterways, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state already has a small program for stocking waterways with trout but is planning to expand this significantly…
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Elmwood Park Zoo To Celebrate 95th Anniversary With First Ever Black Tie Gala Featuring Philly POPS
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown will celebrate its 95th anniversary on Nov. 14 with a first-ever Black Tie Gala featuring The Philly POPS, the nation’s largest standalone pops orchestra. The evening of celebratory-revelry will be held at Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell. In addition to toasting to its rich history, the zoo will also…
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Women-Led Narberth Cycling Club At Forefront of Biking Movement in Suburbs
The Philly Bike Expo looked at the role of women and women-run clubs, such as the Narberth Cycling Club, in leading the biking movement in the suburbs, writes Emily Scott for the Whyy. The NCC was created by Kimberly Bezak in 2017 as a way to advocate for better bike access in a town with…
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Make a grave difference at Edgewood Cemetery: 2nd annual fall clean up
Edgewood Cemetery’s small, all-volunteer board, which serves as a “Friends of the Cemetery” organization for the Edgewood Historic Cemetery, Inc. 501 (c)3, is joining forces with Hobart’s Run to plan another community clean-up day for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 (raindate: Saturday, October 12). Last year’s community clean-up day was deemed…
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The Philadelphia Folk Festival is back
The 58th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival is a 4 day-long celebration of the phenomenal folk music scene that thrives in our own backyard. The Philadelphia Folk Festival showcases up and coming artists alongside household names to celebrate the rich history and roots of folk music here in Montgomery County. Arts Montco is proud to play a part in…
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Enjoy a peaceful nature-lover’s getaway at Stoneleigh
Stoneleigh, near Villanova University and once coveted by public and private investors, is now a quiet attraction for nature lovers, writes Charles J. Adams III for The Reading Eagle. “Stoneleigh: a natural garden,” is located in a ritzy area and is protected behind stone walls and spiked gates, and while teeming with natural beauty, it’s…
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Montco’s Buck wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League tournament
FLW Tour pro Grae Buck of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Northeast Division tournament on Oneida Lake Saturday after catching five bass weighing 16 pounds, 13 ounces, according to a press release. For his win, Buck earned $5,471 and 250 points in the Northeast Division presented by Gajo Baits standings. The…
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Free “Touch a Truck” event in Norristown to feature 25 working vehicles
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Norristown Municipal Police Department will be hosting a “Touch a Truck” event at 1800 Markley Street in Norristown from 4 to 7 p.m., on Saturday, July 20, according to a press release. This free family-friendly event will feature more than 25 different working vehicles used in the…
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Hobart’s Run helping local kids get in the swim
We are proud to partner with the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) and the North End Swimming Club to provide swim club “scholarships” to Hobart’s Run families with financial need, Please help us spread the word! The swim membership grants can be used for single parent families, families, or day rate passes for…
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Philadelphia Country Club opens new Olympic-size pool
Philadelphia Country Club, located in Lower Merion Township, is now over a month into its successful opening of the new resort style Pool and Pool Bar. PCC was able to meet its deadline of opening for Memorial Day Weekend, in which the Club welcomed over 1,200 members and guests. The Swimming Pool retained its traditional…
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Plymouth Township couple takes a party to a whole new level with Philly Yard Bar
By Mark Schiele Sometimes the best ideas come from a night hanging out and sipping a few cocktails by the fire pit. It starts with … Imagine if? Continues with … Or what if we? For Plymouth Township residents Kerri and Andy Marin, it ended with a new, different and cutting-edge business venture called The…
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Montgomery County officials help Variety open its 69th summer camp
Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley welcomed Pennsylvania Senate District Director, Chief of Staff for Representative Matt Bradford, Montgomery County Commissioners and Worcester Township Supervisors to celebrate its 69th year of summer camp. On Monday, June 24th, honored guests participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony, visited program areas throughout campus and joined campers…
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Soujourn’s paddlers to make their way to Pottstown
More than 200 people have signed on for an exciting journey on the water for the 21st Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn. Organized by the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area, the sojourn has evolved into a popular paddling event that has allowed more than 4,000 people from 25 states and four foreign countries to paddle the revolutionary…
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Two local attractions among most visited in Greater Philadelphia last year
Valley Forge National Historical Park and Longwood Gardens were among the most-visited tourist attractions in Greater Philadelphia last year, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last year, more than 21 million people visited the Philadelphia region’s Top 25 tourist attractions. Valley Forge Park and Longwood Gardens both made it among the Top Five…
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VFTCB presents: Outdoor summer concerts
VFTCB presents Montgomery County’s outdoor summer concerts. Many are free. They’re all kid-friendly. And their seating charts are taken from the comfy chair or blanket you bring from home. Take your pick of genres and styles and relax to the sounds of summer. Here are some of the best places to catch an outdoor concert…
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