Culture
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The ‘Downtown Then and Now Exhibit’ Showcases Montco’s Small-Town Evolution
The Historical Society of Montgomery County is hosting the “Downtown Then & Now” Exhibit, highlighting holiday shopping throughout the years in different Montco towns, writes The Reporter. The exhibit honors the legacy of events like ‘Small Business Saturday,’ which aim to rekindle the interest of these historic hubs like Conshohocken’s Fayette Street. The exhibit showcases…
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Friends of the Freight House Closer than Ever to Restoring Local Landmark
Lansdale’s historic Freight House is closer to its long-planned revival thanks to Friends of the Freight House, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. The Friends of the Freight House campaign aims to transform the century-old station on Broad Street into a Welcome Center and event venue. Discover Lansdale volunteer Bruce Schwartz shared updates this week,…
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Perkiomen Creek Nominated for Pennsylvania River of the Year
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites locals to vote for the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year, writes Colleen McDonough for the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers. Among the nominees is the Perkiomen Creek, a 37.7-mile tributary of the Schuylkill River flowing through Montgomery, Berks, and Lehigh counties. Online voting is…
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Rosemont’s Mary ‘Mae’ Warner Reflects on Her Service During WW2
Mary “Mae” Warner, 100, a resident of The Mansion at Rosemont, reflects on her service during and after World War II, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. Inspired by patriotism following the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, Warner longed to join the military but had to wait until turning 20 in 1944. Choosing…
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Wall Street Journal: Longwood Gardens’ New Expansion Balances Elegance and Design with Historic Charm
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has recently completed a $250 million expansion that perfectly balances elegance and contemporary design with its historic charm, writes Michael J. Lewis for The Wall Street Journal. Originally opened by Pierre du Pont, the philanthropically minded industrialist, in 1954, Longwood Gardens has since evolved into one of the world’s great…
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Hedgerow’s 46-Year Actress Susan Wefel Needs a Place to Live
Susan Wefel has worked and lived at Hedgerow Theater in Rose Valley since 1978. She was able to do so under a unique policy that let resident actors live on the grounds in a building called Hedgerow House, writes Sabrina Boyd-Surka for KYW Newsradio. Then in 2021, the board of directors, facing pandemic financial challenges,…
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Chester County Town Listed Among Most UFO Sightings in Pennsylvania
West Chester has been reported as one of the “cities” with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania, according to a report by Stacker. The first official UFO sighting was in 1947, an event that set off a cultural craze across the United States; an obsession that is just as prevalent today. Pilot Kenneth Arnold had…
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Jon Metz Sets Philadelphia-Inspired Art on Fire with Pyrography
Montgomery County’s Jon Metz is a passionate artist specializing in wood-burned art, known as pyrography, highlights Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Though he has pursued various careers, including teaching art and working for the U.S. Navy, art remains his central passion. He often showcases and sells his work at holiday makers markets. A former…
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A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that will soon change. Last year, the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation purchased the estate with plans to restore this relic of the Gilded Age. Photographer Sherman Cahal explores the mansion’s fascinating history on the Pennsylvania subreddit…
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Delaware County Mystery Histories Found in Old Postcards
Delaware County historian Keith Lockhart offers a view of Davis Road in the Llanerch section of Haverford Township, as reported in the Daily Times. The photo was apparently taken in a time before electrification when there was far less traffic on the road. Here’s a previous Keith Lockhart photo that ran in the Daily Times.…
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Pottsgrove Manor: Home to Checkered Legacy of Pottstown’s Founder
The Pottsgrove Manor, once the home of John Potts, the founder of Pottstown, is widely regarded as an incredible piece of architecture, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. The residence was built in 1752 for Potts, who was a highly successful iron master. The home has three full stories, an attic, a basement, as well as…
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Collection of Wyeth Paintings, Once Owned by L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter, Hits Auction Block
A collection of Wyeth paintings from the Chadds Ford family, which were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter, Linda L. Bean, is up for auction, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1992, Bean found a book of N.C. Wyeth’s letters at an antiques show. She was so impressed that she started collecting works from…
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The Choristers to Perform ‘My Heart Be Brave: Choral Works on a Theme of Moral Courage’ on Saturday
The Choristers — a 50-voice, semi-professional concert choir — will present “My Heart Be Brave: Choral Works on a Theme of Moral Courage” on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansdale. The concert has two halves of completely different, but thematically connected, music. The first half is comprised of music…
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Glenside Man Appointed to Leadership Role in Archdiocese’s Child and Youth Protection Office
Robert Blake, a social worker from Glenside, is the new Assistant Director of Office for Child and Youth Protection in Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes Gia Myers for Catholic Philly. After working in family and child case management and foster care for years, Blake now aims to “protect children and youth from harm and abuse” working…
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Historic Ferris Wheel Returns to Phoenixville to Become 74-Foot Statue of Americana
Phoenixville Borough Council has formally reserved a location where a Ferris wheel — that was built with Phoenixville steel and served, for almost 100 years, as the signature feature of the boardwalk in Asbury Park, N.J. — will return to its birthplace to become “74-foot statue of Americana,” writes Jerry Carino for The Asbury Park…
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Spend a Chilly Day at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens in Devon
As colder weather approaches, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is a great activity for a chilly day, writes Alyssa Turner for County Lines Magazine. Located in Devon, Jenkins spans 48 acres of curated gardens, natural woodlands, and serene walking trails filled with native plants. Jenkins also features a lively Education Center that boasts an art gallery…
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Local Artist Roxanne Slemmer Leaves a Lasting Impression in Lansdale
A new public art project is coming to life in Lansdale, thanks to the dedication of local artist Roxanne Slemmer, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Situated on the 100 block of East Main Street, this volunteer-driven mosaic mural is gradually taking shape. Slemmer, who also offers free mosaic lessons every Monday night, has spent…
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Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The annual Scenes of the Schuylkill art show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, reports the Pottstown Mercury. The event is hosted by the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area. This juried exhibition invites artists to showcase the beauty, history, and people of the Schuylkill River watershed through their art. Selected works will be on…
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