Culture
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The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28
America’s premier Doo Wop group, The Doo Wop Project, will bring their brand-new 90-minute show, Echoes of the Street, to West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $26-$36.50 and are…
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Historic Piano Maker Cunningham Piano Moving Operations to King of Prussia
A historic piano maker is moving its operations to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Cunningham Piano Co. plans to relocate from its longtime Germantown headquarters to a new 15,000-square-foot facility on Henderson Road in King of Prussia. The new space will combine the company’s warehousing, woodworking and restoration operations…
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MCCC to Host 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30
Beautiful works of art that fully capture the level of creativity and talent among Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Fine Arts students will soon be on display for the community to experience. The Montco Cultural Center will host the 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30 in the Fine Arts Center Gallery on the Blue Bell Campus (340…
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West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) invites jazz lovers to experience four days of inspired performances at the 36th Annual WCU Jazz Festival, Mar. 18-21. All concerts take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. Most concerts are…
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Jenkintown Sisters Stand With Ukrainian Amputee Veteran
In Jenkintown, faith and friendship are helping a wounded soldier rebuild his life, writes Chris Herlinger for National Catholic Reporter. Vladislav Yaremenko, a 29-year-old Ukrainian army veteran who lost both legs in the war, is recovering while awaiting prosthetics. Regular visits from Sr. Dia Zagurska and other members of the Sisters of the Order of…
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America’s Time Capsule Nears Burial at Philadelphia’s Independence Mall on July 4
After years of planning and engineering challenges, America’s Time Capsule is nearly ready to be buried at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026, where it will rest until the nation’s 500th anniversary in 2276, writes Karissa Waddick for USA TODAY. The America250 Commission has been taking careful measures to avoid a repeat…
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Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely taken by the government, writes Kris Maher for The Wall Street Journal. “It’s definitely a major coverup,” said Dennis Parada, who has been chasing the gold for over 40 years. The gold Parada was looking…
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Creating New Crew Tasked With Maintaining City’s Trails
For the first time ever, Philadelphia will soon have a team of individuals tasked with maintaining the city’s many trails, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is preparing to launch the city’s first crew whose job is dedicated to trail monitoring and maintaining the many multi-use trails the city has…
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Cheltenham Township Founders Day Celebration Set for March 8 at Historic Elkins Estate
Cheltenham Township will celebrate its roots this Sunday with a Founders Day Celebration at the historic Elkins Estate in Elkins Park. The event takes place Sunday, March 8 from 4 to 7 PM and invites residents to step inside one of Montgomery County’s most remarkable Gilded Age estates while learning more about the township’s early…
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‘In Pursuit’ Docuseries Explores 400 Years of America’s History Through Philadelphia’s Lens
A new streaming series blends modern footage, historical reenactments, and interviews to tell the story of America through the lens of its birthplace, Philadelphia, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. History Making Productions released the first episode of In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, directed by Andrew Ferrett and written by historian…
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight for independence depended on global talent foreign-born immigrants-turned-volunteers who crossed oceans and joined a cause that was not yet theirs. According to Claire Barrett of HistoryNet, seven such men played pivotal roles in shaping strategy,…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built more than a century ago and once regarded as impressive, the three-story fieldstone house, unofficially called Forsythe Farm, with its private bridge and stone mason…
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How Baron von Steuben’s Training at Valley Forge Forged U.S. Army’s Discipline
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben’s soldier training at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778 shaped Americans’ understanding of discipline and military service for generations, writes Daniel Tobias Flint for We Are The Mighty. Baron von Steuben arrived at Valley Forge in February 1778, as the Continental Army faced one of its harshest winters. Soldiers endured…
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Lost 1989 Film Restored in Norristown, Set for Philly Premiere
A long-forgotten action film with a powerful social message has found new life, thanks in part to work done in Norristown, writes Stephen Silver for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riverbend is a 1989 film about Black Vietnam veterans leading an uprising against a racist sheriff. It was largely lost after a limited release and VHS run.…
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Southwest Philadelphia-Raised Poet and Writer Raina J. León Named New Philadelphia Poet Laureate
Raina J. León, a Black, Afro Boricuan poet and writer raised in Southwest Philadelphia, has been named the city’s new poet laureate, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. León, 44, won out on the role among 32 different applicants, representing the largest number of candidates Philadelphia has ever had for it. She is a…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park’s Top Spots to Commemorate America 250
This year is especially significant for Valley Forge National Historical Park, which features several must-see destinations in celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial, write Nikki DeMentri and Casey Kuhn for CBS News Philadelphia. “We are celebrating the commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s gift to the American people of Valley Forge,” said Adam Gresek, director of visitor and community engagement.…
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Downingtown Trestle Bridge to Undergo Redesign Amid Chester Valley Trail Expansion
Plans are underway to redesign Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge as part of long-term plans to extend the Chester Valley Trail, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historic bridge has been out of commission since the 1980s, sitting untouched across the east Brandywine River. Stretching 1,450 feet long and 130 feet high, the structure will…
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Art Gallery in Chester Springs Prepares for Second Solo Exhibition of 2026
A Chester Springs hidden gem, Longview Farm & Gallery is a private residence that moonlights as an art gallery, showcasing local talent through rotating bimonthly exhibitions. After renovating the original 19th century hay barn on the property, Longview is open to the public on Sundays from 12-3 PM and the first Saturday of each month.…
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