Culture
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Sapling from George Washington’s Beloved Tulip Poplar Arrives in Valley Forge
The Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Historical Park is now home to a piece of George Washington’s beloved tulip poplar tree, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The three-year-old sapling was planted at the cemetery’s Defenders’ Gate along Valley Forge Road during a Sunday ceremony. “I can’t think of any better spot…
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Former President Obama Wants to See Memory of West Chester’s Bayard Rustin Restored
Former president Barack Obama wants to see the memory of Bayard Rustin — a gay civil rights leader from West Chester who was instrumental in organizing the March on Washington — restored, writes Martha Teichner for CBS News. Rustin, who was a pacifist, convinced Martin Luther King Jr. to embrace non-violence as a tactic. He…
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Residents of Twin Hills in Chester Springs Witness Benefits of Having Lawns Transformed Into Meadows
Residents of the Twin Hills development in Chester Springs are already witnessing the benefits of having parts of their lawns transformed into meadows, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. The conversion has been made possible thanks to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The department is offering grants for residents and businesses…
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Shipley School Grad, Country Singer Jordana Bryant Talks About Missing Home
Country singer Jordana Bryant recently talked to Mike Palm at TribLive about missing Pennsylvania and turning 18. Bryant graduated from The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr and now is living in Nashville pursuing all her music dreams. She hasn’t forgotten about the Keystone State, however. The two things she misses from her home just outside…
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Wissahickon Trails Conducting Site Visits, Surveys to Improve Accessibility
To improve the accessibility of its preserves and trails, Wissahickon Trails has been undergoing site visits and surveys to pinpoint what improvements are needed, writes Rachel Ravina for Times Herald. The initiative is being funded through a $75,000 grant from the Montgomery County Recovery Office. Wissahickon Trails’ Conservation Manager Margaret Rohde with the help of…
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MCCC Theater Program Presents Student Performances of “The Pillowman” and “Antigone” This November
Montgomery County Community College’s Theatre Arts Program, Drama Club and West End Student Theater will present “The Pillowman” and “Antigone” at its Pottstown and Blue Bell campuses. “The Pillowman,” by Martin McDonagh is directed by MCCC Theater Assistant Professor Jessica DalCanton, and will run at the Pottstown campus from Nov. 2-4 at 7 PM, Nov.…
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Ghost Story of General Anthony Wayne Bound to Give Chills in Time for Halloween
General Anthony Wayne — after whom Wayne in Chester County is named — might have been notorious during his life, but it is his post-mortem adventures that are even more intriguing than his exploits on the battlefield, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Ten years after he died in 1809 on Lake Erie, his…
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West Chester University Museum Exhibit ‘Surrounded by Spirits’ Seeks to Enchant and Mesmerize
The current exhibition in West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology in the Old Library is magical — literally. Rare potions, amulets, musical instruments, sacred objects, and other artifacts on display in “Surrounded by the Spirits: Paul Stoller and the Songhay Journey Toward Wellbeing” represent West African healing practices including spirit possession, witchcraft and…
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Wynnewood Yard Transformed from a Lackluster Lot into Elegant Courtyard
The owners of a Wynnewood home always felt their tiny yard had big potential as a warm and inviting entertainment spot, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. That is why they teamed up with Terren Landscapes of Conshohocken and Barrickman Design Group in Ardmore to transform the tiny space strewn with overgrown weeds…
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New Singles Event Focused on Intimacy, Authentic Connection Comes to Philly
Have you been in a dating rut lately and wish for a more authentic way to make connections with potential love interests? A new singles event that is coming to Philadelphia may be exactly what you need, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Allie Hoffman, a New York City singleton, created The Feels to help…
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A Walk on the Wild Side: Black Bear Sighting Reported in Whitpain and East Norriton
Local officials say there have been several reported black bear sightings in various Montgomery County locations throughout the week, according to a staff report from FOX 29. The most recent report came from Whitpain Township on Wednesday night. Local police confirmed a bear sighting by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in Worcester Township and East Norriton…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Invites You to Submit Original Work to Art Show
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is inviting artists to submit original pieces for the 19th Annual Scenes of the Schuylkill Juried Art Show and Sale to be held November 13th to December 10th at the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College. The Best in Show artist or photographer will receive a $500 prize. Pieces ranked…
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Over 300-Years-Old Collingdale Tree Taken Down After Contracting Fungal Infections
A Penn Charter-era red oak that had existed in Collingdale for hundreds of years was taken down Thursday and Friday after it was diagnosed with two fatal fungal diseases, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The huge oak was six feet across and 228 inches around. It stood at the corner of Clifton and…
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Longwood Gardens Reaches Milestone on Project: Centerpiece House Now Fully Encased in Glass
Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience project has achieved a major construction milestone: the centerpiece glass house is now fully encased in glass, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The 32,000-square-foot structure is the largest single element of Longwood Reimagined. It was designed by Weiss/Manfredi, while its gardens, pools, and fountains…
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Oh Deer! Drivers Cautioned to Be Extra Watchful This Time Year
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging drivers to slow down and be extra cautious on deer crossing roads this time of year, writes WPXI staff. The commission explained that it is almost the fall breeding season, so bucks are traveling into new areas in their search for does. This means they will be on roads…
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The Living Room at Cricket Avenue One-Year Later Still an Intimate Live Music Experience
The Living Room at Cricket Avenue is getting ready to celebrate its one year anniversary and owner Laura Mann is still dedicated to providing an intimate live music experience, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Located at 104 Cricket Avenue in Ardmore, The Living Room features comfy sofas and armchairs just like in your…
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A New Fiction Bookstore Has Opened in Chestnut Hill, Attracting ‘Nerds’ of All Kinds
The opening of a new bookstore in Chestnut Hill is a celebration of Gralin Hughes Jr. and Sara Zia Ebrahimi Hughes’ love for comics and fiction, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple, who have been married for a decade, recently opened the doors to ‘Multiverse,’ a new curated nerd space for fellow…
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SEPTA Halts Demolition of Ambler Freight House as Community Concern Heats Up
SEPTA had the historic Ambler Freight House slated for demolition this month, but the plans have been delayed for now, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Ambler residents say that the building – a symbol of the community’s small-town roots – should be preserved not demolished. SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch explained that the decision to raze…
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