Culture
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Commemorates the Anniversary of Continental Army March-in
Come out and enjoy family-friendly programming and hands-on activities at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Tuesday, December 19 for the 246th Anniversary of the March-in of the Continental Army. On that date in 1777, the Continental Army arrived in Valley Forge, according to the National Park Service. When you arrive at the park for…
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A Beloved Tradition Returns: West Chester University’s 102nd Annual Holiday Concert
West Chester University’s 102nd Annual Holiday Concert has become a beloved winter tradition. Campus and community members are invited to jump-start the season and join in this joyous celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 PM in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street. Professor and Associate Director of Choirs…
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Nativity Scenes on Display at Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn Museum
Bryn Athyn Cathedral is showcasing three Nativity scenes in the choir hall for the holidays, according to a staff report from Glenside Local. All three scenes were created during the 1920s by Bryn Athyn artist Winfred S. Hyatt for the Raymond Pitcairn family. Each December, the nativity scenes were displayed in front of the family’s…
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Lower Merion and PHS Team Up to Add More Green to the Local Landscape
Lower Merion Township is home to 67 more trees this year thanks to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Tree Tenders program, according to a staff report from the Main Line Times & Suburban. As part of PHS’ Fall 2023 Tree Planting initiative, neighborhood PHS Tree Tenders groups joined forces with Lower Merion Township staff in November…
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A Former Church in Norristown Will Soon Be a Tibetan Cultural Center
The Tibetan Association of Philadelphia has been fundraising for years to build a cultural center and soon it will have one in Norristown, writes David Matthau for WHYY. The new center which will be housed in a former church will become the Greater Philadelphia’s Tibetan community’s place to celebrate festivals and community events. The former…
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Abington Township Was a Critical Part of the Underground Railroad
Abington Township played a critical role in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of freedom that helped more than 50,000 escaped slaves seek liberty in the North, writes Keystone Local Guide for NewsBreak. Homes throughout Abington, including the Quaker estate “Vernon” in Rydal, provided shelter, but also hope and a chance at a new life.…
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‘Deeply, Sensitive, Rock-Soul Sound’: 50 Years of Hall & Oates’ ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hall & Oates’ album “Abandoned Luncheonette”, Marc Myers, author of “Rock Concert: An Oral History: and “Anatomy of 55 More Songs,” looks back at what made the album special for The Wall Street Journal. Though the album wasn’t considered a commercial success when it was first released in…
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Chester County Author Contracted to Write Book on Danelo Cavalcante Prison Escape
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., an independent publisher with more than 5,000 titles, contracted with Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday to write a book on the escape of convicted murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante from Chester County Prison in August 2023. “My book will encompass more than just a prison escape of a murderer,” Mowday said. “The…
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Harleysville Historic District Offers Unique Glimpse into Nation’s Rich History
The Harleysville Historic District, nestled in the heart of Montgomery County, offers a unique glimpse into the nation’s history, writes Keystone Local Guide for NewsBreak. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, the district is home to 75 contributing buildings that perfectly showcase the architectural prowess of 18th-century America. The structures pre-dating…
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Schuylkill River Trail Getting Closer to Continuous Trail Between Philly, Frackville
The partnership between nonprofits and local governments working on creating a continuous trail along the Schuylkill River that would run from Philadelphia to Frackville in Schuylkill County is getting closer to achieving its goal, writes Gabriela Martínez for the WHYY. The trail network has been expanding since the 1980s and continues to make progress each…
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‘The Real James Bond’: Exploring Montgomery County’s Unlikely Connection to Iconic Super Spy
When author Ian Fleming was searching for a name for his spy character, he found it on the cover of a birding guide, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn. Little did Fleming or the real James Bond, a Montgomery County ornithologist, for that matter, know how famous the moniker would become. When he was writing…
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Concordville Inn Demolition Work Underway for New Rehab Hospital
Demolition on the 246-year-old Concordville Inn in Glen Mills has begun with a portion of it down before the Thanksgiving holiday, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Alabama healthcare company Encompass Health Corp. bought the property on June 15 for $3.5 million with the intent to build an inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the…
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Evansburg State Park Is a Hidden Gem in the Heartland of Montgomery County
Nestled in the heartland of Montgomery County, Evansburg State Park offers visitors both a natural retreat and a rich storied past, writes the staff of Newsbreak. The 3,349 acres were acquired by William Penn in 1684. Today, it is an idyllic spot for fishing and hiking. Located in Collegeville, the park offers a multitude of…
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Eagleville Woman Shares Her Journey from Traumatic Childhood to Healing
Susan Hathaway-Saurman, of Eagleville, shared her journey from tragedy and life-changing loss during her childhood to healing in her new memoir, The Courage I Learned, writes Heather Grubola for 6abc. The author’s father Byron Hathaway abused his family physically and emotionally for years. The abuse constantly escalated until he one day snapped and tried to…
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A Philadelphia Inventor Was Among the First to Demonstrate Moving Images That Became the Precursor to Movies
In 1870, Philadelphia inventor Henry Heyl displayed among the first demonstrations of a projected moving picture, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. He invented a device he called the “phasmatrope,” and demonstrated it at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in front of about 1,500 individuals. The device was a disc loaded with…
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Hazle Township Blogger Explores Natural Wonders of The John James Audubon Center
Frank Skokoski, a blogger and photographer in Hazle Township, documented his recent trip to The John James Audubon Center in Audubon while staying in King of Prussia. During a visit just after sunrise on a cold November morning, he explored the old estate and birding and nature sanctuary. He wrote, “The remaining leaves on the…
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Producer Bruce Cohen Talks Making Biopic of West Chester Civil Rights Activist Bayard Rustin
On Nov. 20, a galvanizing Bayard Rustin biopic, a West Chester native and gay civil rights activist who organized the 1963 March on Washington will be available on Netflix, writes Gary M. Kramer for Philadelphia Gay News. When Producer Bruce Cohen was originally looking for a home for the movie, which stars gay Philadelphia native…
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Neumann Chorale Presents Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 1
The Neumann University Concert Chorale will present its annual Neumann Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 PM. in the Meagher Theatre. The theme of this year’s program is “Peace to the World.” More than 30 men and women are members of the Concert Chorale. They will celebrate the Christmas season with performances of…
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