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Yardley Author, Food Historian, Releases Cookbook Dedicated to the Gilded Age
Thanks to Yardley-based food historian and writer Becky Libourel Diamond, families can now enjoy a lavish feast reminiscent of those celebrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her cookbook: “The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America’s Golden Era“” is an homage to an era renowned for its opulence and grandeur. Central…
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The Immaculata Symphony to Present Fall Concert ‘Magical Stories’ on November 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “Magical Stories.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The Immaculata Symphony will perform a concert full of…
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In Final Interview, Phillies’ Great Dick Allen Put His Life, MLB Career into Perspective
Over his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Dick Allen had his share of ups and down, both on and off the field, writes William Kashatus for Pennsylvania Heritage. His career accomplishments after his Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1963 include winning the NL Rookie of the Year, being named to…
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Longwood Gardens Sprinkles Holiday Magic and Nostalgic Flair Starting in November
Longwood Gardens will be hosting a dazzling display for visitors with a nostalgic twist to the holiday season, writes Andre Lamar for the Delaware News Journal. The retro-themed installation, A Longwood Christmas, will debut on Nov. 17. Last year, the twinkling spectacle took 25 days to set up. This year, half a million…
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Local Landscaper on Mission to Beautify Public Spaces in Montgomery County
Warren Lewis, the owner of his own landscaping company for almost 40 years, understands the powerful impact beautiful outdoor spaces can have on a community, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. That is why he devotes his free time to public beautification projects like a recent one in Gladwyne. “I drive by intersections, you know, on…
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Norristown Forum Explores Fate of Former Montgomery County Prison
A forum was held recently in Norristown to discuss the preservation of the former Montgomery County prison, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The participants of the forum listened to a panel of experts, including an advocate for penal reform. Those in favor of preservation say the prison could be repurposed in some way…
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Cheltenham Artist Studio Tour at End of October Will Feature Local Artists
This year’s annual Cheltenham Artist Studio Tour will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at several different studios, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The tour’s website says, “Our tour features a diverse group of artists working in various…
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Cole Porter’s Classic ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Heats Up West Chester University Next Week
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents the Cole Porter classic, Kiss Me, Kate from Oct. 19 – 22, 2023. Guest Director Megan Bellwoar helms the show with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, libretto by Sam and Bella Spewack, and choreography by Associate Professor Elizabeth Staruch. Kiss Me, Kate runs Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 19 –…
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MCCC Art Exhibit to Showcase Renaissance Through Mid-20th Century
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) art exhibit features works for every palate, from the Renaissance through modern art, Japanese art, and fine art, spanning various time periods. The show, which opens on Oct. 16 at the college’s Blue Bell Fine Arts Gallery, is a veritable feast for the eyes. The two strengths of this collection…
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Singer, Quakertown Native Shows Off Her Musical Skills on ‘The Voice’
Laura Williams, a 20-year-old Quakertown musician, truly shined during her performance on the hit show “The Voice” earlier this week, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The Voice is a singing competition in which singers audition in a “blind audition” process with four celebrity judges. At the start of the performance, the judges have their backs…
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Access Birding Founder Stops by Montco to Assess Wissahickon Trails
Freya McGregor, an Australia native and founder of Access Birding, a consulting and training service, stopped by Montgomery County last week to help make local trails better for everybody, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McGregor spent a week working with the nonprofit Wissahickon Trails to gauge how various groups of people experience its…
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Laurel Hill Cemetery Is Home to Some of Pennsylvania’s Darker Stories
The spooky season is the perfect time to revisit some of the most mysterious and dark legends and myths of Pennsylvania. Kalena Thomhave highlights several of them, including some of the lore surrounding the residents of the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd for The Keystone. Laurel Hill is the final resting place of many…
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Drexel Hill’s Sean Carey Creates Phillies Lawn Art for Red October
Phillies fans are always finding new ways to express their support for the team. Drexel Hill artist Sean Carey paints lawns. In honor of Red October, Carey has been creating Phillies lawn art on his lawn, and on the lawns of others, complete with the Phillies logo, the Liberty Bell, baseballs, and more, reports Alicia…
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This Saturday Experience Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier at Peter Wentz Farmstead
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to stand with General George Washington against the British troops? Well, now is your chance, according to the For MediaNews Group for the Main Line Times & Suburban. To honor Washington’s stop at Peter Wentz Farmstead in Lansdale in the fall of 1777 and the…
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Washington Memorial Chapel to Plant Sapling from Tree Owned by President George Washington
The Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge will be planting a Tulip Poplar Tree taken from the tree originally owned by President George Washington during a special ceremony on Sunday, October 29. The event will begin with an Evensong Mass at 3 p.m. in the Chapel and will be followed by a procession to Defender’s…
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Kennett Square Artist Presents Original Portrait to West Chester University President
Kennett Square artist Katie Lickfield, a proud 2023 graduate of West Chester University who was also an active member of the Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP) on campus, knew just what to give West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino upon hearing about his impending retirement in June — an original oil/acrylic portrait painted by one of his favorite…
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Temple Ambler Is Hosting the Great American Campout and the Science of Scary
Are you ready for a night of camping under the stars with a little bit of something scary thrown in for the Halloween season? As part of Temple Ambler EarthFest, Temple will be hosting The Great American Campout from 2 p.m. October 21 to 10 a.m. on Sunday October 22 on the Bright Hall Lawn.…
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For Elkins Park Native Kali Silverman, Public Art Is All About the Storytelling
Growing up in Elkins Park, Kali Silverman, senior project manager for Mural Arts Philadelphia, has always found public art to be a beautiful way to celebrate the Philadelphia area, writes Jarrad Saffren for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. “There’s so much in this city and so many stories that need to be told. Public art is…
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