Culture
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Pottstown Report Cited Oddity in the Sky over Limerick Generating Station
Late Dec., 2022 seemed to be an active time for weird things in the Montgomery County sky. An eyewitness from Pottstown, for example, reported a triangle-shaped object with three orange lights moving slowly and silently toward the Limerick Generating Station. Roger Marsh filed the story of the unusual visual for Newsbreak. According to testimony from…
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One Eastern Pennsylvania Waterway Makes State List of Best ‘Swimming Holes,’ and We’ve Got It
It won’t be long before the summer simmer takes hold of Southeast Pennsylvania, leading residents in search of a cool retreat by the water. But as reported by Ashley Adams in The Keystone, that doesn’t necessarily mean a drive to the Jersey Shore. Adams looked for “swimmin’ hole” adventures statewide and listed the best. Her…
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State Park in Collegeville Offers a Spot to Refresh and Renew, All in 60 Minutes or Less
Only in Your State, an online resource highlighting unique experiences throughout Pennsylvania, has recommended a true Montgomery County respite: Evansburg State Park in Collegeville. The nod came from writer Beth Price-Williams, who was in search of areas that exuded peace and natural beauty. But she also wanted a getaway that wouldn’t take an inordinate amount…
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Bucks County History: This Major Speedway in Langhorne Was Opened Nearly 100 Years Ago
A major speedway once stood in Bucks County, and it saw many famous (and infamous) moments in racing history. The Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation discussed the history of the Langhorne Speedway online. The speedway once stood in the namesake area of Bucks County and was opened in 1926. The one-mile track, designed as round as possible to…
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Barn Owl Goes Missing in Pottstown; Owner Hopes Locals Can Help Find ‘Ollie’
Ollie the barn owl went missing in Pottstown over the weekend and is still at large. His plight was announced in a string of Facebook posts. He and his human, Molly Graf, participated in the annual Pow Wow at Riverfront Park, an annual celebration of Native American culture. Graf was there as a falconer, demonstrating…
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St. Joseph’s University Opens Frances Maguire Art Museum in Former Barnes Foundation Space
Eleven years since the Barnes Foundation moved its collection to Philadelphia, St. Joseph’s University has opened the Frances Maguire Art Museum at its former location, 50 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station. Mike DeNardo covered the repurposing for KYW Newsradio. The university is currently leasing the building from the Barnes Foundation at a nominal cost. The new…
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This Montgomery County School District Has the Best Music Education in the Country
A Montgomery County school district is officially recognized for having the best music education in the country. North Penn School District was designated among the “Best Communities for Music Education” for the 11th year in a row, reported Justin Heinze for The Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The program awards school districts based on efforts by teachers…
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Bucks County History: Doylestown Restaurant’s Building Dates Back to 1864
In an area replete with deep roots in American history, one building in Bucks County has seen the times change with its various owners. The Doylestown Historical Society recently wrote about the Flat Iron Building, located at one of the “Five Points” in downtown Doylestown. Having housed the popular Paganini Ristorante since 1990, the building’s…
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Two Upper Salford Farmers, Rooted in the Public Good, Enable New Connector Trail
A “Park to Perkiomen” trail now connects Upper Salford Park in Schwenksville with the Perkiomen Trail in Spring Mount, 1.3 miles to the southwest. The link’s ribbon cutting was covered by John Worthington in The Times Herald. The new pathway gives runners and walkers another way of enjoying one of the most naturally picturesque regions…
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Former Partner of John Lennon Hosting Photo Exhibition at Bucks County Art Gallery
The former partner of one of the world’s most famous musicians will be sharing her story through pictures at an art gallery in Bucks County. Arete Gallery, located at 122 South Main Street in New Hope, will be hosting a photography exhibit from May 19–21. The exhibit was put together by May Pang, a former…
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Tips on How to Reap the Rewards of Your Budding Gardening Efforts
Home gardening season is all about that biting into that first red ripe tomato, freshly picked from an onsite plot. But before that, May is a good time to take some steps to ensure a hearty Montgomery County harvest as spring heads into summer. Blossom end rot is a common problem. It’s due to a…
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Titanic Survivor was Namesake of Chester’s Widener University
The sinking of the RMS Titanic 111 years ago on April 15, 1912, left its mark on the ultra-wealthy Widener family here in Philadelphia that still resonates today, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn. Among the 1,500-plus Titanic dead were George Widener and his son Harry. His wife, Eleanor Elkins Widener, survived. George and Eleanor…
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Major Rock Group, Fronted by Doylestown Native, Announce Surprise Show in Philadelphia
A popular music group, featuring a frontman from Bucks County, has announced a surprise show at a nearby venue. California emo legends Saosin, fronted by lifelong Doylestown resident Anthony Green, will be performing at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on May 8, celebrating 20 years as a band, as well as the two-decade mark or their…
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Montgomery County First Responders Rescue Deer from Schuylkill Canal Near Mont Clare
6abc has reported that a crew of first responders saved a deer that had accidentally plunged into the waters of the Schuylkill Canal in Upper Providence Township. The news reached the television station via a Facebook post from Upper Providence Township Fire & Emergency Services. Its personnel was dispatched from the Upper Providence Township Police…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: The Koussevitsky Connection
The Delaware County Symphony presents the final symphony concert of its season: The Koussevitzky Connection. The concert program on May 7, at 3 PM, features varied and inspiring music of the 20th Century. The concert takes place in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Serge Koussevitzky was the music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924…
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Popular Bar, Music Venue in New Hope to Celebrate the Life and Memory of its Late Founder
A popular music venue in Bucks County will be celebrating the life of their late founder with stories and music. John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue located at 96 South Main Street in New Hope, recently announced the passing of co-founder Peter Price. Starting the colorful venue in the early 1970s with John Larsen, the…
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When It Comes to Excellent Garden Suppliers, Montgomery County Is Blooming with Them
Late April is ideal timing to get the backyard garden in shape by visiting one of the area’s garden suppliers. But how to pick from so many in the field? The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s Steven White and Michelle Myers dug into local shops and found three best-of recommendations in Montgomery County. Gardening, which got a major…
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How a Glenside Sculptor Memorialized a N.Y. Dog Who Shared a Rail Car with a U.S. President
The saga of how Glenside sculptor Christopher Collins created an oversized statue of a dog, Roxey, for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) involves one-off linkages across time, geographies, and artistic specialties. David D. Morrison connected the dots in the publication Trains. Roxey was the LIRR’s unofficial mascot, regularly riding the trains from 1901–1914. He…
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