Culture
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Bucks County Offers Plenty of Proximity to Shedding Modern-Day Stress — And Dress
Bucks County vacationers who want to truly escape modern life are well positioned. After navigating a relatively short commute from the area (less than 90 minutes) a unique getaway awaits. All it takes is a tankful of gas, some sunscreen, and perhaps a dose of bravery to give a clothing optional destination a try. Admittedly,…
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After Retiring from Journalism, Elkins Park Man Finds New Calling as Rabbi
After his long and successful career as a journalist ended, David N. Goodman, of Elkins Park, found his new calling as a rabbi, writes Jarrad Saffren for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. The 69-year-old Goodman became a rabbi when he graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote on May 22. He spent the seven previous…
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Waysides Honoring Patriots of African Descent Unveiled at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. unveiled two waysides highlighting the contributions of soldiers and civilians of African descent in the American Revolution. On June 18th, 2022 near the Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Sorors of Delta…
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Pottstown’s Award-Winning Bike Lane Explores Connections to Circuit Trails
Nearly two decades ago, Pottstown became the first municipality in Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to reduce travel lanes on one of its major streets in favor of bike lanes and back-in angle parking, writes Patrick Monahan for the Bicycle Coalition. This was achieved in big part thanks to the advocacy of Tom Hylton,…
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The American Revolution Comes To Washington Memorial Chapel This Month
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions are proud to announce the arrival of the critically-acclaimed theater show The American Revolution to Philadelphia from June 28 through July 3. The American Revolution provides a family-friendly retelling of the country’s founding, combining tongue-in-cheek humor with imaginative physical theater in under 60 minutes. Seven actors fuse unique staging, physical comedy, and…
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New Report by Group of Local Nonprofits Find the Schuylkill is Clean, But Most People Do Not Know That
A new study by a group of local nonprofits found that the Schuylkill is clean enough for recreation on most days, including boating or organized swim events, but not many people are aware of this, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area partnered with several organizations from the…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Celebrates Pride Month With New Art Installation
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is pleased to announce a series of initiatives that celebrate LGBTQ+ artists and small businesses in Montgomery County during Pride Month and beyond. A large-scale art display, highlighting LGBTQ+ artists in the market, will be installed at the region’s premiere shopping destination, King of Prussia Mall, located in The…
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Montgomery County Landscapers Dig Deep With Awards at 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show
The 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show results indicate a bumper crop of horticultural talent in Montgomery County. Themed to highlight interpretations of the area “In Full Bloom,” the show was again held outdoors, the second time in its nearly 200-year history. The theme seemed intended to be an antidote for the region’s ongoing struggles with the…
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Wissahickon Valley Park Among Top Ten City Parks in Country
Thanks to its particularly immersive natural setting, Wissahickon Valley Park has placed among the top ten city parks in the United States, writes Andrew Douglas for the World Atlas. While it is predominantly set in Northwest Philadelphia, the park includes the Wissahickon Creek from its confluence with the Schuylkill River to the eastern Montgomery County…
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William Penn Foundation Awards Nearly $6M to Pottstown and Other Counties’ Pleasant Pathways
The William Penn Foundation has awarded $5.9 million in grants to help extend the Greater Philadelphia Circuit Trails network, and more than $1 million of this is earmarked for projects in the four collar counties, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Circuit Trails network is planned to stretch for about 800 miles, with…
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Catch Live Music All Summer Long at These Montgomery County Venues
Montgomery County is a hotbed for live music year-round, and during the summer months, the party heads outside with a full outdoor summer concert schedule. Montco’s outdoor concert season is highlighted by the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the longest continually run outdoor music festival in North America. Check out our list below and make plans to…
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Eighteen Projects Receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants From Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Commissioners has announced that eighteen projects in the county will receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants. The new grants continue an exciting program aimed at implementing the county comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision. The program’s intent is to assist municipalities in making targeted physical improvements that achieve real progress toward the…
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19th Century Mansion on the Delaware is Beautifully Mysterious and Deliciously Appealing
Between busy Northeast Philadelphia and Bensalem sits an 1850s home. The peaceful oasis — Glen Foerd — attracts visitors with eclectic interests, reports Kevin Riordan in The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was constructed by a Phila. philanthropist, Charles Macalester on a Delaware River bluff across from Delanco N.J. It was one of several tony residences built…
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MCCC Summer Camps Offer Fun, Educational Adventures in Pottstown and Blue Bell
Whether it’s exploring the far reaches of the cosmos, kicking the winning soccer goal, performing beautiful music or cooking something delicious in the kitchen, at Montgomery County Community College there are plenty of new and exciting ways for campers to have fun this summer with MCCC Summer Camps. There are 10 new and returning camps…
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26-Acre Property for Sale in Elverson Was the Last Iron Furnace to Operate in Chester County
A 26-acre property in Elverson known as the Isabella Furnace house was the last iron furnace to operate in nearby Chester County, and it’s now on the market for $2.1 million, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia magazine. Built in 1835 and named after Isabella Potts, the wife of ironmaker Henry Potts, the furnace stopped working in…
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Conshohocken Woman Created ‘Fashion Capsule’ of Her Honeymoon Clothes, Seven Decades Later Her Granddaughter Shows Clothes on TikTok
When Marie D’Allesandro Donato, of Conshohocken, returned from her honeymoon in 1952, she packed all the clothes she wore during that special trip into one green suitcase and put it aside as a fashion capsule to pass down to her family, writes Celia Fernandez for the Insider. “The excitement of the future ahead was what…
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Historical Site in Chadds Ford Offers Glimpse into Popular School Design in 1800s
Archie’s Corner in Chadds Ford is a hidden wonder that offers a glimpse into the past and provides a connection to Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s greatest artists of the 20th century, writes Atlas Obscura. The ruins at the site were originally Bullock Octagonal School, constructed in 1838. The eight-sided design was popular in the…
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Experience Outdoor Adventures With Film Festival, Group Paddling Trips, on May 21 in Pottstown
Riverfront Park will be a hub of outdoor activity on Saturday, May 21, with several events happening throughout the day. The day will begin with people able to borrow a bike for free or rent a boat, followed by group paddling trips on the river, then there will be a celebration for the new Take…
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