Culture
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GMercyU’s Voices of Gwynedd to Host Simple Gifts for Fall Cultural Event on Friday
Gwynedd Mercy University will host Simple Gifts in Julia Ball Auditorium for its fall cultural event on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 PM. The Julia Ball Auditorium is located at 1325 Sumneytown Pike in Gwynedd Valley. Simple Gifts is the musical duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon. They play 12 instruments and combine tradition…
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One of the Greatest Composers of the 20th Century Has Roots in West Chester
West Chester was home to Samuel Barber, who is considered by many to be the greatest musical composer of the 20th century, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. You will see several nods to the composer around downtown, marking his childhood homes. When Barber was 7 years old, he wrote his first original music…
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SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly three decades as it heads to Florida for semi-retirement, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SS United States Conservancy and Florida officials from Okaloosa County marked the occasion with a small transfer-of-title ceremony…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Dons Bejeweled Phillies Shirt for Philadelphia Performance
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter recently dazzled the audience with her bejeweled Phillies baseball jersey during her performance in Philadelphia, writes Orion Scott for Hello! Magazine. Carpenter, whose career has skyrocketed to stardom in recent months, shared a post on Instagram in which she expressed her joy over getting to perform in her home city. “Hometown…
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Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown Finds New Advocates to Keep It Alive
Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown, which dates back to the 1800s, now has a new team of advocates to keep it alive, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The board of volunteers works throughout the entire year to raise funds for the historic cemetery, which usually requires around $25,000 annually to maintain its landscape. Andrew Minostra…
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Women of Idenlea Estate Honored with Historic Landmark
Three remarkable Bala Cynwyd women who lived on the Idenlea estate in Bala Cynwyd were recently recognized with a Pennsylvania historical marker, writes Erin Betley for the Hidden City. Dr. Hannah E. Longshore, Dr. Jane Viola Myers, and Lucretia Mott Longshore Blankenburg owned land in the Bala Cynwyd neighborhood in the mid-nineteenth century and helped…
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New Phillies Mural Pops Up in Fishtown Ahead of Red October
Just days before the Philadelphia Phillies begin their 2024 playoff run, a new Phillies-inspired mural has been unveiled in Fishtown, writes FOX 29 staff. The mural can be seen on the side of Garage Bar, at the intersection of Frankford and East Girard avenues. It features Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, and Alec Bohm. The trio…
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Eye Curious Atelier Celebrates New Chapter of Art and Inspiration in Souderton
Souderton’s new art gallery, Eye Curious Atelier, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 19, reports John Worthington for The Reporter. Located at 9 N. Main Street in Souderton, the gallery is owned by Kenoka Wagner, a lifelong artist from Perkasie. Wagner, who previously ran a larger gallery in Ottsville, decided…
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Do You Know What the Most Common Slithering Creature Is in Montgomery County?
Whether we think they are cool creatures or just want to know how to steer clear of them, people are fascinated by snakes, writes the staff at PetNews 2Day. In Pennsylvania, there are 21 native species of snake. Only 3 of them are venomous: the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. In…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gets A Netflix Christmas Special
After ruling the summer with her hit tune, Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter, a Quakertown native, is set to continue her reign into the holiday season with a Netflix Christmas special, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The famous singer and actress will star in A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter. The holiday variety music special will be available on the…
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Merion Station Author Jeanne Murray Walker Talks New Memoir
Jeanne Murray Walker, the award-winning author, poet, and Merion Station resident, shares her journey through life and constantly evolving relationship with religion in her moving new memoir, Leaping From the Burning Train: A Poet’s Journey of Faith, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. In the book, she details her departure from the fundamentalist…
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Student at Science Leadership Academy is Philadelphia’s Newest Youth Poet Laureate
Malaya Ulan, a junior at the Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, is Philadelphia’s newest Youth Poet Laureate, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Ulan is a 16-year-old Filipino-American artist whose background goes far beyond just poetry. She is also experienced in dance, film, and painting. She has performed at the Barnes Foundation, Asian Arts Initiative, and…
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Mt. Joy Set For Band’s Biggest Hometown Show at TD Pavilion at Mann Center
Mt. Joy, an indie rock band started by Conestoga High School graduates Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, is ready for its biggest hometown show yet, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair started playing together in high school, but formed the band years later in 2016 while living in Los Angeles. Their first…
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East Greenville’s Grand Theater Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Grand Theater in East Greenville, PA celebrates its 100th anniversary reports Michelle Kane for the Patch. The historical theater is known for its single-screen cinema and meticulous restoration offering patrons a step through time. It is one of only a few like theaters still in operation. To mark the occasion, the theater will host…
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Researchers Spot Asia-native Joro Spider in Bucks County
Researchers have spotted another invasive species in Bucks County, according to a staff report from 6abc. The spotting of Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, was confirmed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species on September 5. The black and yellow arachnid is about the size of a palm and can grow up to…
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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Fills This Very Important Void for Readers
It has been nearly a year-and-a-half since Center City’s new Barnes and Noble store opened and while it has less space than its old Rittenhouse Square location, it has done more sales, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newer Chestnut Street location is designed and curated more to those who most feel the…
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Hall & Oates, One of Montco’s Most Famous Duos Is Clashing, and It’s in Court
One of Montgomery County’s most famous duos, Hall & Oates, is on the outs, and it seems to be serious as Hall is taking Oates to court, write Patrick Rapa and Sandy Hingston for the Philadelphia Magazine. Daryl Hall, who grew up near Pottstown, and John Oates, a North Wales native, have eight platinum records…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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