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Once Upon A Nation Press Opens for the Season in Valley Forge National Historical Park
Hear a true story from a Once Upon A Nation storyteller as the season launches in Valley Forge National Historical Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia) on Thursday, Jun. 13, at 3:30 PM. In attendance at the event will be Amy Needle, President and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, Inc.; Tim Briggs, State Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;…
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A Pennsylvania Fish Story: Son Snags Largest Pennsylvania Perch Ever Near Chester
The 20-foot fishing boat left the Ridley Township Municipal Marina, navigated Darby Creek and settled on the Delaware River below the Commodore Barry Bridge near Chester. It was there that Christopher Barrett, 19, while fishing with his father, Craig, caught a white perch that turned out to be the largest ever caught in Pennsylvania, writes…
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Pottstown’s Hill School Alum Lewis Lehrman Shares Secret to Success in Memoir
The Hill School alum Lewis Lehrman, who helped turn his family’s wholesale grocery business into Rite Aid, shares the story of his success in his new memoir, The Sum of It All, writes John Steele Gordon for The Wall Street Journal. 85-year-old Lehrman was born in Harrisburg and received an excellent education at the Hill…
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Discover Chester Valley Trail, the Stunning Bike Trail Running Through Chester County
Pennsylvania is home to many dynamic multi-use trails, writes Bailey King for Philadelphia Magazine. From seasoned bikers and hikers to newbies wanting to get out in nature, the Chester Valley Trail is perfect for anyone. Get outside this summer season and see what Chester County has to offer! The Chester Valley Trail runs 18.6 miles,…
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Two Montco Routes Among 20 Best Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Two Montgomery County bike routes are among the twenty best scenic trails in the Philadelphia region that are guaranteed to meet all of your biking needs, writes Bailey King for the Philadelphia Magazine. Perkiomen Trail is perfect for bike enthusiasts who are looking for a day-long ride. The path is mostly between ten and twelve…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia
Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Margate, New Jersey, where she fell in love with the ocean and art. She took art lessons from a young age and discovered a competitive streak when she entered her paintings in competitions. Golden also recalled living…
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Main Line Native Graham Arader Acquires Rare Botanical Drawings of William Bertram
Graham Arader, Main Line native and notorious collector of the finest rare maps, art, and books, recently made possibly one of his greatest acquisitions when purchasing a collection of rare drawings by William Bartram, the celebrated Kingsessing-born botanist, writes J.F. Pirro for the Philadelphia Magazine. Arader ensures there is meaning behind everything he owns. His…
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Perkiomen Valley School District Students Spend Day Adventuring Outside Classroom to Release Trout They Raised Since January
A class of Perkiomen Valley School District fourth-graders spent a day adventuring in nature where they said goodbye to trout they had been raising for months, writes Cierra Genelle for WFMZ 69 News. Jake Grey, a student at Evergreen Elementary School, highlighted that he and his classmates released a bunch of trout and that it…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Connects Communities to the River All Summer
With the unofficial start of summer comes the familiar sight of kayaks in the Schuylkill River, and Schuylkill River Greenways is committed to bringing that experience to more people each year. Their signature event, the Schuylkill River Sojourn, attracts paddlers from across the country for an epic seven-day paddle beginning in Schuylkill Haven and ending…
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Horsham Family Hops on Sunroom Train to Connect with Nature
Andrew and Emily Buschmeier, of Horsham, have joined a growing trend of homeowners adding large sunrooms allowing them to better connect with the outdoors – without having to deal with insects, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple have a spacious yard that backs up to woods and a scenic pond. But while…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra to Conclude 2023-24 Season With Annual Doubleheader Festival Concerts
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has announced the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s 84th Annual Festival, which will be held at Verizon Hall of The Kimmel Center on Sunday, June 2 at 7 PM. The program for the event features a dynamic selection and two soloists under the direction of Maestro Louis Scaglione. The concert…
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Bryn Mawr Teen Trumpet Player Earns Spot in 2024 National Youth Orchestra
Aidan Peterson is a graduating senior at The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr who will start college at The Juilliard School this fall, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The 18-year-old is also one of just eight musicians from Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware who have landed a spot with the 2024 National Youth Orchestra. Peterson will…
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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County. Aleister Crowley, dubbed by many publications as “The Wickedest Man in the World”, was an English author and occultist, who founded the spiritual philosophy/religion of Thelema back in the early…
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Enjoy a Day of Fun and Fishing on the Circuit Trails at Fish Fest, June 1
The Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region is filled with wonderful places, spaces, and experiences off the beaten path. From unique spots to eat and shop to public art installations and multi-use trails that weave through urban, suburban, and rural areas, there’s adventure to uncover around the region. Tucked behind a couple of warehouses,…
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Great Valley High School Junior’s New Book Captures Essence of Chinatown
Melody Wang, a Great Valley High School junior and recently published author, is devoted to capturing the essence of Chinatown through her photographs, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. She captures the city stress and authentic lives of those who live there in her new book. “My book is called Chinatown Legacies,” said the young author.…
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Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo Sculptures Come From Zenos Frudakis
You can see many of the sculptures made by Zenos Frudakis around Philadelphia and even around the world. Now, he’s creating special sculptures for the Elmwood Park Zoo as part of multi-million dollar renovations soon to be unveiled, writes Matteo Iadoni for 6abc. Frudakis has spent a lifetime, more than 50 years, crafting larger-than-life sculptures…
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Levittown Celebrates 72 Years Since First Residents Moved In
June 23 will mark the 72nd anniversary of the day first residents – John and Philomena Dougherty – moved into their home in Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Since then, the Bucks County town has thrived. As it was settled in the mid-20th century, at the height of the Cold…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates 100 Years with New Welcome Center and Veterinary Hospital
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is turning 100 this year with the grand opening of a new welcome center and veterinary hospital, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. The zoo, established in 1924, has flourished under the leadership of CEO Al Zone since May 2012. “It’s been a unique, creative time for us,”…
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