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Fate of 125-Year-Old Bryn Mawr Home Hangs in the Balance as Lower Merion Debates Preservation
A 125-year-old Bryn Mawr home with deep ties to women’s and LGBTQ+ history is at risk as Lower Merion Township debates its fate, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. The Arts and Crafts-style residence at 17 Elliott Avenue was commissioned in 1900 by Helen Sleeper Pearson, a Baldwin School math teacher, and shared with her…
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N.C. Wyeth Painted ‘The Giant’ as Tribute to Artist Bill Engle
William Clothier Engle, who graduated from the Westtown School in 1910, died of tuberculosis before he could bring to life a painting he envisioned, writes Mark E. Dixon for the Main Line Today. Chadds Ford’s N.C. Wyeth, father of Andrew, was commissioned by the deceased painter’s former classmates to create a tribute to be hung…
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Montco’s Julia Wolfe Shines at Philadelphia Orchestra, Blending Classical Music with Innovative Compositions
At the Philadelphia Orchestra concert at the Kimmel Center, Julia Wolfe emerged as a focal point, highlighting the evolution of women composers in classical music, writes David Patrick Stearns for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Growing up in Montgomery County, Wolfe’s journey in music was shaped by her education at the forward-thinking University of Michigan in Ann…
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University City District to Seek Funding for $60M Schuylkill River Waterfront Project
University City District is currently embarking on fundraising efforts to pursue the Schuylkill River Waterfront Project that was first proposed in spring 2024, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed project features a two-deck structure along the Schuylkill River’s west bank between Market and Chestnut streets. Meanwhile, the lower deck would include…
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How the Buckman Family Built a Ski Empire at Spring Mountain
The Buckman family and Spring Mountain have been a cornerstone of the Philadelphia region’s skiing community for over five decades, writes Jason Nark for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1971, Leon Buckman, originally in the plumbing and pool business, opened Buckman’s Ski & Snowboard Shop in Perkiomenville to cater to his children’s newfound passion for skiing.…
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New ‘Magical Garden’ Floating Between Philadelphia’s Two Rivers Set to Open Next Year
A floating classroom, described by its designer as a “magical garden,” is set to open next year, floating between the Delaware River and the Schuylkill, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 5,400-square-foot classroom, featuring glass walls, will spend six months docked on the Delaware River near the Independence Seaport Museum, and the other…
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DelVal Announces Spring Concert Series
Delaware Valley University’s spring concert series returns this year with four performances planned for the upcoming months. All of the concerts are free and open to the public and tickets are not required. The series opens next week with the University Chorus Concert on Monday, Feb. 24, followed by the Instrumental Concert on Tuesday, Feb.…
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Abington Friends School Students Recognized in the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards
Art is rarely neat. It spills, smudges, and takes unexpected turns. It’s the unfinished brushstroke, the crumpled draft, the unsculpted clay — in other words, the moment of uncertainty before an idea fully forms. And yet, this very messiness is the process of creating, questioning, and reimagining — and it’s something that our young artists at Abington…
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The Enduring Impact of Josh Culbreath, Norristown’s Track and Field Icon
The legacy of Norristown’s Josh Culbreath, an all-time great sprinter, continues to inspire generations long after his championship runs, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Recently honored during Norristown’s Black History Month memorial, Culbreath’s achievements remain a testament to perseverance and excellence. A standout in the 400-meter hurdles, Culbreath won a bronze medal at the…
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Buried History Uncovered in Rosemont—But It’s Going Back Underground
A contractor renovating Ashbridge House in Rosemont recently uncovered a 200-year-old underground cistern while working on the $5 million project, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. The discovery, made beneath a garden patio’s bluestone pavers, prompted immediate consultation with Lower Merion’s historic preservation planner and the township’s Historical Commission. The cistern is…
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Paoli’s Chubby Checker Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Paoli’s Chubby Checker, best known for his monster hit from 1960, “The Twist”, has received his first nomination for induction into Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Checker, born Ernest Evans, has been his own strongest champion in the quest to join the Rock & Roll Hall…
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How Malvern’s Eerie History Makes for an Intriguing Tourist Destination
Malvern’s history makes it one of the most unconventional towns in Pennsylvania, writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. The borough’s history of wartime violence has resulted in frequent reports of hauntings and ghost sightings. Many sightings are related to the Paoli Massacre of 1777, where over fifty American soldiers were ambushed by British troops. Although…
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Meghan Markle to Debut American Riviera Orchard Brand at Netflix Pop-Up Store in King of Prussia Mall
Meghan Markle is going to debut her American Riviera Orchard at the Netflix pop-up stores in two American mega-malls, including the King of Prussia Mall, write Martin Robinson and Caroline Graham for the Daily Mail. The Duchess of Sussex will launch her high-end food and homeware products on March 4, which will coincide with the…
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Beloved Pastor, Plymouth Meeting’s Father Kilgallon Remembered
Father John J. Kilgallon, 81, of Plymouth Meeting, a beloved Catholic priest, educator, and former pastor, died on Dec. 26 from complications of pneumonia, reports Gary Miles for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ordained in 1969, Father Kilgallon served as a parochial vicar at several parishes, including St. Patrick in Malvern, Our Mother of Sorrows in Philadelphia,…
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Philadelphia Flower Show Debuts Fashion-Inspired Floral Installation at King of Prussia Mall
As excitement builds for the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, Gardens of Tomorrow, a unique fashion-meets-floral installation is on display at King of Prussia Mall, writes the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The display is up now in King of Prussia through February 17 and offers a visionary preview of the show’s theme, celebrating the future of…
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Crocheting Victory: Lafayette Hill Woman Crafts Super Bowl Champions from Yarn
A Lafayette Hill woman has found a unique way to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory—by crocheting her own team of champions, writes Nick Iadonisi for Action News. Suzanne Mastroeni, a retired accountant turned crafter, has created a full set of yarn dolls representing the Eagles’ offensive line. Her collection proudly displayed over…
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WIP Friends Glen Macnow and Ray Didinger Pursue Theater
Longtime WIP sports talk partners Glen Macnow and Ray Didinger share a love of the theater, one a playwright, the other, an actor, appearing at the Players Club of Swarthmore in Swarthmore Borough. Now that both are retired from WIP, they’ve been able to chase theatrical opportunities, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Didinger,…
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New Life for Anthony Wayne Theater in Wayne as Nonprofit Plans
A group of passionate local investors is coming together to save the nearly 100-year-old Anthony Wayne Theater in Wayne, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. The theater has been closed since it was shut down during the pandemic in March of 2020. The “Anthony Wayne Theater” (AWT) is a 501©3 nonprofit of local business…
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