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Dave Franchini Trades Publisher’s Chair for Weird Brain’s Wild New Comics Universe
Dave Franchini cut his teeth at Horsham comic book publisher Zenescope Entertainment. He rose from intern to sales lead, then editor, and eventually publisher over a 16-year run. Along the way, he helped shape fan-favorite titles (including Philly-set monster hunter stories) and learned every step of taking an idea from script to shelf. In February,…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. While this is certainly an exciting sight for any amateur wildlife photographer, it’s also a positive for the state. The American…
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E-Bike Violations on County Trails Now Carry Triple Fine in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently voted to increase the fine for e-bike violations on county trails from $100 to $300, writes Tim Jimenez for KYW Newsradio. The commissioners cited the accidents and injuries from the increased use of e-bikes on local trails as the reason for tripling the fine. “We’re being proactive by…
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Graffiti Pier’s Future Remains In Limbo More Than a Year After Improvement Plans Were Announced
The future of Graffiti Pier is no more clear now than it was a year ago when plans were announced to improve the Port Richmond pier, writes Steve Keeley for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Last year, it was announced that there would be a sale and transfer of the pier from Conrail to the Delaware River…
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Gilbertsville Man Lands Record Catch On First Time Fishing
On his first ever fishing trip in Maryland last month, Dominic Vuotto, of Gilbertsville, landed a record 21.3-pound blueline tilefish, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Vuotto made the impressive catch on July 26, fishing with friends aboard Foolish Pleasures, a charter boat, off the coast of Ocean City near Washington Canyon. Vuotto and…
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Aston’s Sisters of St. Francis, Around for 170 Years, Is Fading
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in Aston have been around for 170 years. They survived the Civil War, the 1918 flu, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and a dramatic shift in American culture. Now it’s unclear how much longer the 270 sisters can go on, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It…
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Study Finds MontCo Summers Are Stretching Weeks Longer
Summer is sticking around in Montgomery County, according to Kasha Patel and Naema Ahmed from the Washington Post. A new analysis shared with WaPo shows that the hottest days of the year are expanding well beyond the calendar definition of summer. Climatologist Brian Brettschneider compared U.S. weather data from 1965-1994 to 1995-2024. He found that…
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Baby Sloth Newest Addition to Elmwood Park Zoo Family
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown last week added its newest and smallest member, a baby two-toed sloth born to the zoo’s resident sloth, Beanie, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The zoo announced a successful pregnancy, “much to the joy of our veterinary and animal staff members on-hand to witness this mini miracle.” Beanie became…
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Future of Norristown’s Elmwood Park Comes Into Focus with $40M Plan
Elmwood Park will soon undergo a dramatic transformation, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. During a recent Norristown Municipal Council work session, residents and officials received their first look at a comprehensive draft plan that reimagines the green space, featuring safety upgrades, new recreational amenities, and a proposed community center. The $40.6 million Elmwood…
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Ambler Savings Bank’s $10,000 Donation Helps Rotary Club of Ambler Build Pavilion at Knight Park
The Rotary Club of Ambler, in celebration of its 100th anniversary, completed construction on a new picnic pavilion at Knight Park in the borough. Knight Park is named after the club’s first president, Judge Harold Knight. This meaningful addition to the community was made possible through year-long fundraising efforts and generous contributions from local businesses,…
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Off the Beaten Path: Unpacking Some of Pennsylvania’s Curious Roadside Attractions
Nothing beats a summer road trip with windows down, music playing, and the open road stretching ahead. But no adventure is complete without those unexpected stops: silly, unique, and odd places that capture your imagination, causing you to pull over and explore. For American Adventures Month, we’re spotlighting charming, eccentric, and memorable roadside attractions in…
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Paranormal Investigators to Check Out Haunted Marcus Hook Plank House
The one-bedroom Plank House in Marcus Hook is one of the oldest operating houses in Delaware County, and is said to be the home of the pirate Blackbeard. “It dates back to the 1700s,” said Joshua Chjaires, founder of Phantom Detectives LLC. “At that time, Marcus Hook was a well-known shipping port. It has a…
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Holy Redeemer Church and School’s Nearly 85-Year Legacy in Philadelphia, and Challenges Ahead
For nearly 85 years, Holy Redeemer Church and School in Callowhill has served as a beacon of light for parishioners, particularly for Philadelphia’s Chinese community, writes Kaiden J. Yu for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In October 1941, Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School was dedicated, becoming the first Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere to…
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Bala Cynwyd Woman Swaps Guidance Counseling for Art After Four-Decade Career
After a nearly four-decade career as a guidance counselor, Linda Dubin Garfield of Bala Cynwyd retired to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an artist, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Dubin Garfield had always loved art since childhood, but her parents had other plans for her future. “When I was eight years old, I knew…
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West Philly Art Teacher Creates New WebComic Series Highlighting the History of MOVE
MOVE has a long and storied history in Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia art teacher Peter Coyle has created a new way to detail that history, writes Shae Lake for NBC10 Philadelphia. Coyle is the creator, author, and illustrator behind the new webcomic series, “MOVE vs the System.” The first comic strip launched on June 21,…
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After Decades of Closure, Lansdowne Theater Set to Open Its Doors Again as a Concert Hall
A century-old Lansdowne Theater is set to open its doors on August 22 after nearly four decades of closure, with the presentation of Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The movie theater was forced to close in 1987 after a devastating fire and has stayed unused since then. Ownership of the…
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Sunday Hunting Signed Into Law
A few states prohibit Sunday hunting, but Pennsylvania no longer counts itself among their numbers. On July 9, Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 1431 lifted the state’s prohibition on Sunday hunting, enabling the Game Commission to add thirteen dates for Sunday hunting in the 2025-2026 season. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jason Nark notes the…
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Coatesville Ceremony Finally Honors Zachariah Walker After Brutal Lynching in 1911
Coatesville resident Zachariah Walker was finally recognized with a dignified burial after his brutal death over one hundred years ago, reports staff for 6abc. Walker, a Black man, was killed by a white mob after a self-defense shootout with a white police officer. Walker was injured during the shootout, and mob members later kidnapped him…
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