Culture
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Pottstown Home Gardeners Invited to ‘Grow for It’ in 2023 Evaluation of Green-Thumb Skill
The April 28th registration opening of a Pottstown home garden contest is a chance for green-thumbed residents in western Montgomery County to make their neighbors green-eyed with jealousy. The competition is not that contentious; however, it is publicly beautiful, as Cortney H. Diener-Stokes noted in her story for The Mercury. One hosting organization is Mosaic…
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MCCC Hosts 56th Annual Student Art Exhibition
Montgomery County Community College is hosting its annual student art exhibition at the Fine Arts Center Gallery at the Blue Bell Campus. Guests can enjoy the diverse display of artwork created by its talented students now through April 28. MCCC’s 56th Annual Student Art Exhibition opened April 11 with an artist reception and awards ceremony. More…
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Historic Bucks County Estate Considered a Must-Stop for Both Locals and Visitors
One of the most well-known estates in Bucks County is regarded as one of the most unique buildings in the Philadelphia region. Staff writers at WGAL News 8 wrote about the estate. The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum, located at 1237 State Road in Andalusia, an area of Bensalem, is widely regarded as one of…
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Bryn Mawr Parish Acquires Rare Piano Through Luck That Was Perhaps Divine
A 99-year-old unique concert grand piano bought by organist and music director Andrew Puntel has made its way to St. John Neumann Parish. Joseph Myers, in Catholic Philly, told of its needle-in-a-haystack route to Bryn Mawr. Puntel started browsing online sales for a top-notch parish piano in July 2020. Msgr. Michael J. Matz, pastor, wanted…
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MCCC Student Theatre Spring Performances Will Be Packed With Drama
Live theater is back at Montgomery County Community College. Spring student performances will be held on stage at both campuses this semester. This year’s performances are sure to leave audiences on their feet in thunderous applause. The curtain will rise first at Blue Bell Campus, as MCCC Theatre & The Drama Club presents Everybody, by…
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New Judy Blume Documentary Features Bryn Mawr Grad Who Has Been Writer’s Pen Pal for 45 Years
Author Lorrie Kim, a Bryn Mawr College graduate, who has been Judy Blume’s pen pal for the past 45 years, will be featured in the new documentary on the author of Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, reported Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kim discovered Blume’s books in fourth grade when she…
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How an Ancient, Frozen Chunk of Schwenksville Dirt Ended Up in a One-of-a-Kind Detroit Museum
Detroit resident Stefany Anne Golberg operates the Huckleberry Explorer’s Club, a museum in her home. Among its offbeat, unusual items is a clod of Schwenksville dirt from the Ice Age. Sarah Rose Sharp dug up this story for Hyperallergic. The museum’s display space comprises wall-mounted cardboard niches in which items are tucked. It mimics a…
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Renowned Jenkintown Garden Reopens as Refreshed — and Refreshing — Site for Spring-Summer 2023
Jenkintown’s Meadowbrook Farm reopens for the 2023 spring-summer season on Apr. 15 (tomorrow). The public garden at 633 Washington Lane has been renovated by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), according to the Glenside Local story by Ryan Genova. The property’s refresh was an 18-month project. Its scope included: The site is still emerging from its…
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East Greenville-Based Knoll Has an Iconic Chair Designed by Delaware Valley Sculptor
East Greenville-based Knoll is known for its innovative chairs that emulate an artistic style worthy of being in a museum exhibition. Notable designers have designed midcentury-style chairs for the company, according to Terry and Kim Kovel in The Daily Times. The famous grasshopper and womb chairs are designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. The…
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Harry Kalas’ Son Vocally Hits It Out of the Park with Album Recorded in East Norriton
Perhaps when Bryn Mawr’s Kane Kalas left the East Norriton recording session for his “High Hopes” album, he declared that he was “Outta here!” The phrase would have been a heartfelt nod to his departed dad, Phillies announcer Harry Kalas. As reported by Michael Tanenbaum in PhillyVoice, Kane clearly inherited some of pop’s vocal distinctiveness.…
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Now Is Perfect Time to See Tulips in Peak Bloom at Longwood Gardens
Tulips will be in peak bloom at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, where visitors can enjoy the gorgeous sight of around 200,000 blooms from various flowers now through next week, writes Holly Herman for the West Chester Patch. The beautiful flowers can be observed along with other bulbs along Longwood’s Flower Garden Walk. Visitors can…
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Rediscovered Painting by North Wales Artist Sells for 190 Percent of Its High Estimate
In a story with multiple connections to Montgomery County, a rediscovered painting by North Wales artist William B. T. Trego (1858–1909), has sold for $14,000. That’s 190 percent of its highest estimate. Sarah Cascone reported the transaction for Artnet. Trego, who was so paralyzed he needed two hands to hold one brush, burst onto the…
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How a Bucks County Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
One of the most popular children’s shows of all time might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from Bucks County. Ween, a widely popular rock band from New Hope, released its sixth studio album, “The Mollusk,” in 1997. With underlying themes of maritime adventures and nautical mystique, the…
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High-School Newspaper Journalist Champions Hidden-Gem Respite in Pottstown
With springtime in full bloom, Montgomery County residents are justifiably flocking outdoors. Lauren Vaughn — Pottsgrove High School writer for its paper, The Falcon — highlights a hidden gem: Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Rd., Pottstown. According to its website and Facebook page, Althouse Arboretum is named for the property’s last two residents: a Reverend John…
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Camden’s New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Once World’s Largest Shipbuilder: Here Is How It Got Its Name
New York Shipbuilding Corporation is one of the most confusingly named companies in the Philadelphia region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for the Post x News. The company was born in 1899. Its founder, Henry Morse, wanted to locate the New York Ship, as the company was often called, at a site in Staten Island. However, after…
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Enjoy the Music of Frank Sinatra at this Popular Hotel in the Bucks County Area
A local singer will be serenading residents of Bucks County at a popular venue as he belts out the tune of one of the most popular showmen ever. The Buck Hotel, located at 1200 Buck Road in Feasterville, will be hosting singer Joey Commentucci, known as Joey C, as he performs the songs of Frank Sinatra.…
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Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Announce Summer Tour; Find Out Where They Are Playing
One of the most popular music groups to come out of Bucks County has announced a major tour around the country this summer. Ween, whose two core members hail from New Hope, have announced the dates for its 2023 Summer Tour. Starting in late July in California and ending in mid-September in New Hampshire, the…
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Historic Theater in Bucks County to Showcase the Music of One of Rock’s Biggest Names
A famous theater in Bucks County will soon be hosting a concert, where various musicians will perform the songs of a legendary rock group. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will present “The Music of the Band” on April 21 at 8 PM. The performance will feature Professor Louie and The…
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