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Elusive John Singer Sargent Portrait Briefly Comes out of Hiding
A portrait by John Singer Sargent resurfaced recently before being tucked back away, reports Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The portrait from 1903 is of Philadelphia businessman Peter A.B. Widener and had been held in storage at the Art Museum for decades. The Museum recently relinquished the portrait to Widener’s estate, but they did…
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Big Daddy Ray Takes the OG Skate Crew to Northeast Philadelphia
Big Daddy Ray loves rollerskating so much, he travels all the way to Northeast Philadelphia from Norristown, reports Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Big Daddy Ray, aka Ray Stitt has been an avid skater for years. He is known for his flashy moves, light-up wheels, and high kicks on the rink. …
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Pottstown Latin Fest Returns to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Annual Pottstown Latin Fest returns, reports Reading Eagle. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14 on the PECO Pavilion at Riverfront Park. The event returns for its 9th year to as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event, held by Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos will go from noon until 5 PM. Rain…
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Send in the Birds: Eliminating Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternflies Through Avian Assistance
The ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies over the past few years have been to step, squish, and squash them. But as the battle against the bugs becomes too steep, some researchers say that getting native birds to eat these invasive pests is key, writes Dino Grandoni for The Washington Post. Since the lanternflies…
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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Downsizing: A 150-Year Legacy Finds New Homes for Art
After 150 years, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is downsizing, reports Joe Holden for CBS Philadelphia. The Catholic seminary is moving from its sprawling 73-acre campus in Lower Merion to a much smaller space in Ambler. There are a lot of moving parts in a transition this big. Some things, however, will not be moving along…
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Gratz College Unveils ‘Hidden’: A New Musical Celebrating Holocaust Survivor Ruth Kapp Hartz’s Story
Gratz College in Elkins Park premiered their new musical, “Hidden” last weekend, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The musical is based on the real life experience of Holocaust survivor and Jenkintown local Ruth Kapp Hartz. As a child, Hartz spent three years on the run with her Jewish family from the Nazis in France. Her…
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Art of the State Awards: Montco Artists Take Top Honors
The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg announced the winners of the Art of the State Awards and Montgomery County was among the top. Now in its 57th year, the Art of the State Awards is an annual showcase highlighting great artists from across Pennsylvania. The awards have five categories: craft, sculpture, painting, photography and…
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DelVal-Connected Artist’s Mosaic on Display at National Constitution Center During First Presidential Debate
A mosaic celebrating the signing of our Constitution, “We the People,” will be on display when the first presidential debate of 2024 takes place tonight at the National Constitution Center in Center City. The artist, Jonathan Mandell, enjoys a rich history with Delaware Valley University that spans generations. The Samuel P. Mandell Science Building was…
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Wave Goodbye to Summer at This Sunflower Patch in Downingtown
Gunther Sunflower Field in Downingtown is the perfect hidden attraction to view some wonderful sunflowers during the late summer and early fall months. Take a trip soon to see these yellow blooms and wave goodbye to summer before they’re gone too, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. Located at 158 Park Road, the field was…
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The Philly Specials are Back with Kelce Brothers for Another Christmas Album
The Philly Specials are back with another upcoming Christmas album, reports Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The singing lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles wrapped the recording of their third album at Elm Street Studios in Conshohocken. Players Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata are joined once again by their retired teammate, Jason Kelce. But the…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gets Her First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter continues to dominate the charts with the release of her new studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200, writes Keith Caulfield for Billboard. The set marked the singer’s best week ever by earning 362,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. last week. Short n’ Sweet…
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Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 performance 100 feet above the stage, before she bungee jumped onto the stage to “Get the Party Started”. Pink kept…
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A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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The Schuylkill River Trail’s Easy Ride Through Beautiful Montco
The Greater Philadelphia area is home to some of the best bike trails for beginners and experts alike, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among them is the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT), which cuts right through Montgomery County. The Schuylkill River Trail runs along the Schuylkill River. Much of it is built over the…
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Discovery Channel Explores Buckingham Cave, Yields Two New Doan Gang Discoveries
The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries related to the infamous Doan Gang, a group of loyalists active during the Revolutionary War, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Clint Flack, an exhibit specialist from Bucks County Historical Society, led the…
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Explore Chester County’s Vibrant Art Scene Through These Art Galleries
Art is one of the many things that unites humanity, and there are many art galleries around Chester County. Whether you’re an art buff, a museum stroller, or just like to enjoy beauty, check out these locations, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. With a refreshing concept and excellent curations of local artists, Colonna…
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Human Remains Uncovered at Limerick’s Historic Hood Mansion
Archaeologists have uncovered human remains at the historic Hood Mansion in Limerick, reports 6ABC. While the remains have yet to be identified, it’s believed that they belong to someone from the Hood family. The estate was built in 1834 for John Mclelland Hood, an Irish immigrant and trader who used the home as a summer…
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Quakertown Born Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Album Set to Top the 2024 Charts
Known for hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter has quickly risen to pop royalty, writes Annabel Nugent for The Independent. With the release of her new album “Short n Sweet,” she’s poised to dominate the pop scene. “Espresso” dominated playlists this summer, but “Please Please Please” earned her first…
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