Culture
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Philadelphia Crowned Best City for Street Art by USA Today Readers
Street art might be eye-catching, but it is so much more than that, according to a new ranking by USA TODAY 10Best. It speaks to the culture and personality of a city and it is embraced by and belongs to the entire community in a way that few other forms of art can match. Philadelphia,…
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Bryn Mawr’s Saleka Shyamalan Follows Her Father into Showbiz with New Album
Saleka Shyamalan, the eldest child of M. Night Shyamalan who grew up in Bryn Mawr, is following her father into showbiz with the release of her first album, “Seance,” writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. This debut shows the 26-year-old’s love for R&B as well as her intense classical training. But despite her first…
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Examining the Local Ties to the Titanic’s Second Tragedy
More than 100 years since it sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on its maiden voyage, the Titanic’s death toll of 1,500-plus people has essentially increased by five. As news broke late last week that all five members of the Titan submersible had died during an expedition to see the Titanic’s wreckage more…
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Norristown Native Charles L. Blockson, Prominent Historian and Scholar, Remembered
Norristown native Charles L. Blockson, a prominent historian who was the architect behind some of the nation’s most prestigious collections of African American artifacts, passed away at age 89, writes Chanel Hill for WHYY. “I and countless others will carry my father’s memory in our hearts and will find comfort and strength in the profound…
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How to Survive Tick Season in Montgomery County
The summertime is a great time for hiking trips and exploring nature, but it is important for you to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites. Philadelphia Magazine’s Mary Clare Fischer and Laura Brzyski write that to protect yourself you need to know not only how to check for ticks,…
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Where Are All the Fireflies in Montgomery County?
Summer is here, and the fireflies should be arriving soon — right? Otherwise known as lightning bugs or glow worms, their populations have been declining, but there are ways to help, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Pennsylvania Patch. Across Montgomery County and the state, these jewels of the night have been prominently sighted every summer for…
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Wall Street Journal: Questions Arise About Political Correctness of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum
The Mütter Museum, considered by many to be Philadelphia’s weirdest museum, has housed many medical oddities and arcana for around 160 years, writes Stanley Goldfarb for The Wall Street Journal. Among the available pieces are a malignant tumor removed from President Grover Cleveland, 139 human skulls, and pieces of Albert Einstein’s brain. Numerous people who…
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Montgomery County Hosts Stops for 112-Mile Guided Trip on the Schuylkill River
Montgomery County hosted multiple stops on the famous Schuylkill River Sojourn. The three-day 112-mile trip involved hundreds of people paddling in their kayaks and canoes from Schuylkill Haven in Schuylkill County to Boathouse Row. About 250 people signed up, and 50 committed to doing the entire trek. Along with Pottstown, stops were also in…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Offering Fun Activities for Independence Day Weekend
The public is invited to spend the extended Independence Day weekend at Washington Crossing Historic Park, located at the intersection of Routes 32 and 532 in Bucks County. The schedule of events includes: July 1 During the park’s annual Colonial Field Day, families or friend groups can compete in spirited competition while playing popular games…
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Forthcoming Historical Marker in Abington to Honor American Resolve During Revolutionary War
Abington Township will receive a new historical marker from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission to commemorate the Battle of Edge Hill during the Revolutionary War. The battle was British commander Sir General Howe’s attempt to march north to encircle George Washington’s forces, which were prepared for the attack. After three days of fighting, the…
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Doylestown Park Gets New Mural Showcasing the Area’s Unique Charm
A park in Bucks County recently saw a new mural painted on the property, which shows the area’s sense of community and fellowship. Burpee Park, located in Doylestown, recently saw its pavilion decorated with a new mural thanks to Lauren Ballew, the borough’s Arts and Crafts Program Director. Adorned with a field of flowers on…
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New Pump Track in Phoenixville Delights Bikers of All Ages
Excitement filled the new Phoenixville Bike Park on Franklin Street last week as dozens of bikers of all ages lined up for their turn on the new ramps and hills, writes Holly Herman for the Phoenixville Patch. Built at the cost of around $90,000, over 100 families and businesses donated to help make the dream…
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Award-Winning Painter from New Hope Remembered for His Unforgettable Art
An artist from Bucks County is being remembered for his pieces that showed the area in a different medium, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Paul Rickert, a painter from New Hope, was known for using mostly watercolors and oils to paint historic buildings, foggy streets, rocky beaches, and urban landscapes around Chestnut Hill…
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Deadline Nears for Artists to Apply to Showcase Their Work at Montgomery County Studio Tour
The Montgomery County Studio Tour — a prestigious event that combines artistic expression, community engagement, and affordability — invites local artists to showcase their work to an eager audience from Sept. 23-24. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 19. What makes this year’s Studio Tour even more special is the significantly reduced exhibition fee,…
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Upper Dublin High School Senior Tom Chen’s Photography Featured at Ambler Savings Bank
Tom Chen, a senior at Upper Dublin High School, has taken his art of photography outside of the classroom. His photography is on display at Ambler Savings Bank through the month of June. Steve Hopkins, an art teacher at the high school, selected Tom for the opportunity to display his artwork because of his talent…
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Salvaged Tiffany Windows from Philadelphia Church Garnered Lots of Publicity, But Reduced Sale Price
When Paul Brown found out that the two windows he salvaged from the historic St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in West Philadelphia for $6,000 were Tiffany Studio, he thought he was looking at a major payout, writes Art Petrosemolo for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The find was a win either way, as the church, which had been…
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Did Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ Singer, Live in Narberth?
Astrud Gilberto, singer of the globally popular “The Girl From Ipanema,” passed away in Philadelphia recently at 83, but it is her home of the last several decades that remains a mystery, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilberto, who popularized Brazilian bossa nova worldwide with her 1963 hit, had a long history with…
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Lincoln Professor’s Installation Project Shows Local Artists in Another Dimension
A Lincoln University professor is showing Chester County artists in a new light. The Projected in Place exhibit is the brainchild of Michael Lynch and collaborator Matt Nelson. The works from artists such as Brandywine Valley legend Andrew Wyeth, Howard Pyle, and Karl J. Kuerner are projected onto their sites of inspiration, writes J.F. Pirro…
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