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MONTCO Today Interview: Wife of Hatboro Officer Taken by Bee Sting Describes Her Journey
It’s been 16 months since Whitney Lyn Allen’s husband — Hatboro K9 police officer Ryan Allen — was felled by a happenstance bee sting at his Quakertown home. She spent much of that period grieving and attending to her newborn son, who she was carrying during Ryan’s initial incapacity. But she also carved out both…
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Montgomery County Community College Presents Two Student Theater Performances in April
Montgomery County Community College’s Theatre Arts Program, Drama Club and West End Student Theater is hosting two captivating performances set to grace the Montco Cultural Center stages in April – “Homefree” by Lisa Loomer and “Lost Girl” by Kimberly Belflower. Directed by Theatre Assistant Professor Tim Gallagher, students in MCCC’s West End Student Theatre and…
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It’s a Chamber Concert for All Ages From the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra
A Delaware County Chamber Concert for All from the Delaware County Symphony takes place April 14 at Neumann University. The fun and family-friendly performance will feature ragtime music and a symphony for toys. The concert takes place at 3 PM in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Purchase tickets on the symphony orchestra website here. With guest…
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Ardmore Company Lists Letter Proving Benjamin Franklin’s Influence in the American Revolution
The Raab Collection, an Ardmore-based company that buys and sells historical documents, recently listed a letter written by Benjamin Franklin, writes Tori Latham for the Robb Report. The letter, written by the Founding Father in 1777, will be displayed in the firm’s Philadelphia office before being put up for sale on April 11 for $120,000.…
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One Montco Spot Among 13 Beautiful Places to Enjoy and Pick Flowers in Pennsylvania
Spring is upon us, and with it came countless colorful patches of flowers all around Pennsylvania that are a balm for our color-starved eyes, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. In all that beauty, some places stand out and are the perfect places to visit, shop, or pick your own flowers. One Montgomery County spot…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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‘Cabrini’ and ‘Lucky Louie’ headline Neumann University Film Festival
A free screening of Cabrini, the new film about the life of Mother Francesca Cabrini, is the headline attraction of the Neumann Inspires Film Festival, set for April 19 and 20. The film tells the powerful story of an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime,…
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New Exhibit at Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn Showcases Art Form of Easter Egg Decorating
A new exhibit at Glencairn Museum showcases the art form of Easter egg decorating brought to the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. While egg decorating is an essential element of Easter today, when immigrants first brought it to the U.S., they were not received kindly. “Some people rejected it,…
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Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. Sellersville collector Michael Leven says that “quite a few people in the area have come across them.” Leven said that a fellow coin dealer found…
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Jill Biden’s Children’s Book Follows Cat Named After Willow Grove, Set for June Release
Willow Grove is the inspiration behind First Lady Jill Biden’s new children’s book, slated to hit the shelves this June, writes Carly Tagen-Dye for People. Willow the White House Cat centers around the Biden-family cat, ‘Willow’, aptly named after Jill’s hometown of Willow Grove. The story follows Willow’s adjustment to living in the White…
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Merion Station Nonprofit Provides Safe Space for Women, Nonbinary Jazz Musicians to Showcase Talents
In a world of jazz traditionally dominated by men, a Merion Station nonprofit is working on changing the narrative, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The Key of She Jazz recently hosted its yearly jam session and conference at the University of the Arts to provide a safe and empowering space for young women and…
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Former Main Line Art Center Director Judy Herman Remembered for Transformative Impact on Art Community
Judy Herman, of Bala Cynwyd, a former longtime director of the Main Line Art Center and a tireless advocate for artists and students, died on March 13 at 75, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Herman, who is also a former museum program coordinator, schoolteacher, and volunteer, served as Main Line Art Center director…
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University of Pennsylvania Libraries Receive Donation of Over 75,000 Comics from Avid Collectors
Avid collectors Gary and Dawn Prebula have donated over 75,000 single-issue comics and graphic novels to the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, writes Amanda Alexander for Penn Libraries. Gary Prebula, a University of Pennsylvania alumnus, received his first comic book when he was just 3, which sparked an interest in him that would grow and develop…
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The Guy Who Blew Up Vet’s Stadium Grew Up in Broomall
Twenty years ago on March 21, 2004, Broomall native Nick Peetros, working for the L.F. Driscoll Co., imploded Veteran’s Stadium to clear the way so they could build Citizen’s Bank Park, writes Josh Tolentino for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Peetros was the guy who controlled the detonator button that imploded the stadium back in 2004, though…
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Acclaimed Bala Cynwyd Hairstylist Artur Kirsh Talks His New Book
Acclaimed hairstylist Artur Kirsh, who runs the salon bearing his name in Bala Cynwyd, has worked his magic on supermodels, Celine Dion, Betsey Johnson, and many other celebrities, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Later this month, Kirsh will release his first book, 1,000 Questions Behind the Chair. The book compiles a selection…
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‘James Wyeth: Unsettled’ Collection Debuts at the Brandywine Museum of Art
The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford will open a major exhibition by artist Jamie Wyeth, writes staff for Chester County Press. The exhibit, entitled Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled, is a collection of more than 50 works by the renowned artist that have been drawn from various museums and private collections. Unsettled is set to…
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Former Bryn Mawr Resident to Sell Rare ‘Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji’ by Hokusai at Christie’s
Retired University of Pennsylvania professor and former Bryn Mawr resident Jitendra Singh is selling a complete collection from a revered Japanese printmaker, writes Geraldine Fabrikant for The New York Times. Singh was living in Bryn Mawr in 2013 when he bought his first woodblock print from the “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji” collection by Katsushika…
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Wynnewood’s Center for Creative Works Helps Artist with Down Syndrome Share Her Art with World
The Center for Creative Works in Wynnewood is helping an artist with Down Syndrome share her colorful pillows with the world, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I was diagnosed with Down Syndrome,” said Lucia Castrogiovanni, a 46-year-old from Yeadon. “There’s a few things I can or cannot do. But I can make artwork.” Castrogiovanni found…
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