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Doylestown Native, Singer-Songwriter Wows Crowd at Recent Philadelphia Concert
A Bucks County musician recently returned to the area for several shows in support of her latest album, which is receiving rave reviews. Paige Walter wrote about the recent show for WXPN. Natalie Mering, known by the stage name Weyes Blood, recently came back to her home area for two shows to support her latest album, “And…
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Former Newtown Square Woman Learns Important Lessons on 2019 Near-Fatal Rafting Trip
Erin McCarthy, 24, didn’t think she was going to die until a 2019 summer rafting trip on the Susquehanna River left her trapped underwater, she writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McCarthy, from Newtown Square, was on the river with her boyfriend, his family, and friends. They had tied their rafts together. The current picked up…
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Visit Philadelphia Notes Local Spot for Viewing a Harbinger of Spring
Despite winter 2023 not being as snowy as others, it has nonetheless had plenty of frosty days and chilly rain, conditions causing a yen for spring. Visit Philadelphia cites a solid promise of warmer days and later sunsets: the annual bloom of cherry blossoms at locations that include Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill. The idea…
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White House Expert Gives Neumann Talk on Building’s History
Stewart McLaurin will visit Neumann University in Aston March 23 to reveal little-known details about the history of the White House and share some untold stories about its past. This free presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre on campus. McLaurin is president of the White House Historical Association, founded by First…
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Photography Exhibition by Haverford College Professor Exposes Obscured, Unacknowledged History of Slave Trade
A solo photography exhibition by Haverford College professor William Earle Williams exposes the silenced and unacknowledged history of the slave trade, according to a story in Hyperallergic. A Wicked Commerce: The U.S. and the Atlantic Slave Trade through the Lens of William Earle Williams is currently being hosted by Colgate University in Hamilton, New York.…
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Everything You Need to Know About Exploring Wissahickon Valley Park
If you are planning to explore Wissahickon Valley Park and its over 1,800 acres and more than 50 miles of trail, it is best to know where to begin, according to Shaunice Ajiwe in Philadelphia Magazine. The park’s official address puts in in Philadelphia. But it’s certainly Montgomery County–accessible, nested between Gladwyne (over the Schuylkill…
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Pawsome! With Nearly 60 Miles of Trails, Montco Is the Best Doggone County for Dog-Walking
Montgomery County is the ideal place to be if you enjoy long walks with your dog, writes Cayce Huebsch for Doggy Strides. The Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites maintains close to 60 miles of trails, providing for many outdoor adventure opportunities for you and your four-legged companion. One of the best…
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Historic Mosaic from Local High-School Artists Opens at Turnpike’s Valley Forge Interchange
Installation has been completed on a new Pennsylvania Turnpike mosaic at the Valley Forge Interchange in King of Prussia. Its design and onsite assembly were both the product of students from Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. CBS3 Philadelphia covered the effort in a report posted on YouTube. The project, covered by Catholic Philly last…
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Famed Poet Brings Creative Spark to Pottstown
A YouTube challenge by nationally known author Natasha Carrizosa (a.k.a. Natty Poet) has invited seventh and eighth graders in Pottstown to take part in a poetry slam. Carrizosa described the Pottstown Middle School two-day event (Mar. 7–8) by saying, “We’re going to write together; we’re going to vibe together; we’re going to have a good…
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WCU’s Golden Rams Marching Band Celebrate ‘National Marching Music Day’
National Marching Music Day on March 4 is drumming up lots of interest on campus this year as West Chester University’s “Incomparable” Golden Rams prepare to “march forth” in the preeminent Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. “National Marching Music Day” serves as an annual day to honor the dedicated musicians, composers, and performers of marching music…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Reps Prowl Montco Seeking Homes for a Jaguar; Find One in Horsham
Elmwood Park Zoo, in advance of its 2024 celebration of century of wildlife in Norristown, has been stealthily canvassing the area. It’s after community support to hosting a jaguar. And it’s not talking sleek, European vehicles, either. Horsham Township has bravely agreed, as Dino Ciliberti noted in the Hatboro-Horsham Patch. The ferocious felines being offered…
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Chamber of Commerce of Greater Montgomery County Forms Inclusion Council
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County is taking action to make a difference through the formation of its first inclusion council. Its tagline — Diversity Doesn’t Divide Us, It Brings Us Together — encapsulates its important mission. The council comprises business community members with diverse backgrounds of race, ethnicity, gender, and ability. Its…
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Chester County’s Oldest Cemetery Is Rich in Revolutionary History
Kennett Square is home to one of the oldest cemeteries in Chester County, belonging to the Old Kennett Meetinghouse. Although it has a strong Quaker history, the occupants of the graveyard represent a more diverse mix of Chester County residents, writes Lars Farmer for The Daily Local News. The cemetery traces its origins back…
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Lansdale-Born Artist Illustrates the Value of Sparking Creativity, Humor, and Joy in Young Readers
Children’s book illustrator Kevin O’Malley, born and raised in Lansdale, has produced drawings to accompany almost 100 stories. His motivator? A youthful sense of humor, even at age 61. Janelle Erlichman Diamond drew upon her writing skills to feature him in Baltimore Magazine. O’Malley’s childhood was enriched by books, with Where the Wild Things Are…
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Penn State Abington Student’s Custom Flutes, Performances Provide Healing Vibes
Jack Darnell, a Penn State Abington integrative arts major, began his musical journey at the age of 11, which originated from his love of movies. “As I kid, I remember watching Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,” he recalled. “The character Mr. Tumnus was playing an unusual flute. I had never…
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WCU’s Department of Theatre & Dance to Present ‘Charlotte’s Web’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present Charlotte’s Web from March 3–5, 2023. One of the most beloved and celebrated pieces of children’s literature ever written, Charlotte’s Web is adapted to the stage by Joseph Robinette and directed by WCU Associate Professor of Theatre, Charlie DelMarcelle. Charlotte’s Web runs Friday, March 3 and Saturday,…
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Bala Cynwyd Woman Raps on Rare Disease
A Bala Cynwyd woman turned her battle with a rare disease into a creative outlet. 6abc reported her lyric escape from her health condition. Romy Braunstein was misdiagnosed with MS in 2001. Throughout her 35 years of work in radio, Braunstein dealt with unexplained symptoms such as falls, difficulty walking, and chronic fatigue. She…
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This High Profile Delco Republican Once Stomped through Springfield Routinely
Minnie the Elephant, a Delco Republican Party symbol, was retired in 2019 after 30 years of walking in the 4th of July parade in Delaware County, reported Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Springfield Republican Party chairman Michael Puppio said the decision was reached after discussion with scientific experts. Stephanie Curson was shocked to learn…
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