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Handcrafted Wooden Cross Helps Transition St. Charles Borromeo Seminary to Gwynedd Valley
Rob Bollinger — currently studying for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary — is lending a unique talent to the institution’s transition from Overbrook to Gwynedd Valley. News Net Daily carried the Catholic News Service story. Bollinger is currently in year seven of a nine-year program that will ordain him as a priest. It’s…
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Firstrust Bank Execs, Having Conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, Return with New Outlooks, Deep Friendships, and Professional Takeaways
Despite being home two weeks after a life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Firstrust Bank EVP Michael Dinda still sported the sunburnt face he got during the adventure. But if anything, Dinda’s rosy glow caused the commercial banking division manager’s smile appear yet more dazzling white. His climbing partner and colleague, Seth Mackler, EVP of commercial…
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Volunteers Working to Save Long-Neglected Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery
A group of volunteers is working to save the historic six-acre Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery at 1130 Vaughan Lane in Gladwyne after the site was neglected for decades, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Har Hasetim, which translates from Hebrew to Mount of Olives, is one of the many cemeteries set up to accommodate…
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Obsession with Waves Helped Phoenixville Photographer Capture Perfect Photo
An obsession with waves helped Nathaniel Hawes, a Phoenixville photographer, capture the perfect photo of “Frame of a Frozen A-Frame,” he writes for The Inertia. Hawes, who also loves taking photos of snow, does not mind driving for hours in hopes of finding the right spot or the right moment for a great shot. That…
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King of Prussia Conference Examined the Political, Economic, Faith-Based Juncture of Catholicism and Crypto
The 2022 Catholic Crypto Conference at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia brought together two seemingly disparate topics: religion and technocurrency. Christopher Parker chronicled the convergence in America, the Jesuit Review. The two-day forum, the first of its kind, featured speakers from Goldman Sachs, the University of Notre Dame, and other related organizations.…
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Chester County-Born Artist Creates High-End, One-of-a-Kind Transformations
Steven Hettrich, who grew up in Exton and now resides in Chicago, has become known for his one-of-a-kind interior transformations and use of ancient materials, writes Allison Duncan for Illinois’ Sheridan Road Magazine. Hettrich, who graduated from the then Downingtown High School, has been in business since 1998, creating ceiling murals, timeless plaster walls, and…
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National Nonprofit Travels to Washington Crossing Historic Park to Watch Birds, Observe Various Species
A well-known nonprofit organization recently made their way to Bucks County in order to observe the area’s vast array of bird species. John McDevitt wrote about the group for KYW Newsradio. The National Audubon Society recently made a visit to Washington Crossing Historic Park in order to observe birds as part of its annual Christmas…
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Philadelphia Ballet Bringing in More Diversified Audience Through ‘Daddy and Me’ Program
Philadelphia Ballet trustee and father Lloyd Freeman is promoting diversity and sharing one of his favorite shows, the Nutcracker, with other families through the “Daddy and Me” program. Freeman is using the beloved holiday classic as a special way for dads to bond with their kids. The program offers discounted tickets to fathers and father…
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New Barnes Foundation Documentary a Cautionary Tale for Philanthropists Intent on Leaving Legacies
A new documentary about the Barnes Foundation, originally located in Lower Merion, is a cautionary tale for philanthropists who want to leave a legacy after they die. David Fletcher explained in his story for Philanthropy Daily. Dr. Albert Barnes was passionate about living close to art and studying paintings closely. His wish was to help…
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VFTCB Opens Registration for 17th Annual In-Person and Virtual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run
The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run registration is now open, and runners and walkers all over the world are invited to participate. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), event options are: Event costs range $40–$50, with an option to make personal donations. All proceeds benefit Valley Forge National Historical Park. Where…
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Longwood Gardens Ranks as Number-One Botanical Holiday Attraction in the U.S.
Longwood Gardens is grabbing national attention. For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square attraction has earned the No. 1 spot for USA Today’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights. The annual “A Longwood Christmas” event is what illuminated the outdoor garden’s magic. The event, a beloved tradition in the Philly area, is deserving of…
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway Created in Chester County
Governor Tom Wolf, along with the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission and members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, announced the launch of Harriet Tubman scenic byway in Chester County, writes Keith Schweigert for FOX43. The Pennsylvania Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway along State Route 52 follows routes that Tubman and other leaders of the…
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Tiny Montgomery County Community Was Huge in U.S. Struggle for Equality
La Mott, an unincorporated residential community in Cheltenham Township, is probably not a location known to most Montgomery County residents. But it should be. Its legacy was covered by Robert Bell in a USA Today Network video. The location’s name honors Lucretia Mott, an American Quaker, women’s activist, abolitionist, and social reformer. Her life spanned…
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Five Montco Locales Gain Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Recognition
The number of roadside blue-gold markers — designating locales of historic or cultural significance — is increasing in Montgomery County. Scott LaMar listed the latest inclusions for WITF, Harrisburg. In total, 36 new, easily recognizable signs are being placed statewide by Harrisburg’s Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The evaluating process for the resident-nominated sites…
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Multifaceted Lower Merion Roots Inform University of San Francisco Professor on Differences
Growing up in both South Philadelphia and suburban Lower Merion helped University of San Francisco professor Aaron J. Hahn Tapper’s career. His multifaceted upbringing was foundational to his ability to view individuals’ differences as a catalyst for either conflict or connection. Hahn Tapper’s unique view — and the benefits it precipitated — was profiled in…
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Wall Street Journal: Jim Croce Wrote Music That Still Resonates Today, While Living in Philadelphia Suburbs
Singer-songwriter Jim Croce — who wrote the hit song “Time in a Bottle” while living on a farmhouse in Lyndell, Chester County — has seemingly fallen into obscurity after being killed Sept. 20, 1973, in a plane crash, writes Marc Myers for the Wall Street Journal. But his music still resonates. Croce died at 30,…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Recommends a Dash of History in Holiday Celebrations
This weekend, the last full two-day stretch before the 2022 holidays climax on Christmas day, may find Montgomery County residents scrambling on those last errands and preparations. A break to one of the area’s many historic seasonal sights (and sounds) may be just the thing to ensure a holiday in which “all is calm, all…
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Narberth Artist Uses Snow to Carve Out Magic
While some artists use wood, marble, or bronze to create sculptures, Emily Stewart, of Narberth, uses snow to carve out magical creatures, writes Ashley Johnson for 6abc. Stewart, who is a professional illustrator and sculptor, has created an entire winter wonderland in her back yard and her neighbors are happy to be able to enjoy…
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