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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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Call For Artists: Montgomery County Studio Tour Seeking Artistic Talent
Montgomery County Studio Tour provides artists an opportunity to showcase their creative work environment with the public by way of a professional, well-publicized, and anticipated event. The fifth annual Montgomery County Studio Tour will be held on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th, 2022. This will be the last weekend for the highly publicized MONTCO Arts week. …
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2022 Railbike Season Introduces New Mission, New Prototype, and New Workforce Development in Montco
Get ready for a leisurely pedal-powered adventure deep into tall forests, crossing bridges, chasing creeks, and admiring the scenic wonders of the Montco area with a new location, new mission, new partners, new prototype, and new workforce development with adventurous railbikes. Then climb into recreational vehicles at the heart of the Secret Valley Rail Bike Excursions-…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Philadelphia Premium Outlets Partner for New Art Installation Celebrating Montgomery County Visual Artists
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s Arts Montco brand is pleased to announce a new art installation that celebrates diverse visual artists within Montgomery County at the region’s premiere outlet shopping destination, Philadelphia Premium Outlets, located in Limerick, PA. The large-scale display, which is located near Columbia Factory Store, Aeropostale, Francesca’s Collections, and Polo Ralph…
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Frolic This Spring at These Nature Centers in Montgomery County
After you’ve hiked through the Valley Forge National Historic Park or toured the Elmwood Park Zoo, your next outdoor adventure could be a nature center – relaxing, educational, and a sure cure for cabin fever, writes Victoria Alfred-Levow for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. These seven Montgomery County organizations teach visitors about regional…
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Little-known War Hero and Founder of Jefferson Lansdale Hospital Honored for His First Responder Legacy
Dr. Frank Boston, a Lincoln University graduate and founder of Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, has recently been honored for his little-known war hero and first responder legacy, according to a staff report from KYW Newsradio. The hospital celebrated Boston and his many contributions at the unveiling of a portrait commissioned in his honor. The portrait was…
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When Adding a Unique Element to a Property, There’s No Need to Be Coy About Koi, Says Jenkintown’s AquaReale
The pandemic’s increase in residents’ time close to home has led to a run of on-property improvements. One interesting add-on is a backyard or garden Koi pond. AquaReale, a Jenkintown water features company and Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce member, is a font of information on them. A Koi pond is essentially an ecosystem, meaning…
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Small-batch Huntingdon Valley Jewelry Designer Part of Philly Studio and New York Collective
Huntingdon Valley native Rachael Compton thought she was going to work in Public Relations, but instead found herself gravitating towards jewelry-making, reports Lisa Dukart for The Business Journals. The Hometown Heroes collection, based in New York with retailer Madewell, was launched in 2019 with the focus of highlighting local creatives from around the country. Compton…
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Upper Dublin Writer, Grandson Duo Work on Holocaust Family History
Montgomery County writer Richard Bank and his grandson, Hayden, have been working on a project together to tell their family history, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Bank, who used to practice law, has been writing since he was 15. His true passion turned into the trilogy. “Feig,” “I Am Terezin,” and “The Tree of Sorrow”…
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Ready For Adventure: The Carousel at Pottstown is Back in Action After Mechanical Maintenance
The Carousel at Pottstown is again in action after undergoing mechanical maintenance on April 24 to restore its balance, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. Carousel technicians and consultants along with longtime volunteers worked tirelessly to adjust each of the eighteen individual sections suspended from the massive central pole to level the carousel’s deck…
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WCU Announces Summer Camps, Programs for Youth of All Ages
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area students from ages 7-22. In all, more than 20 camps offer high-quality, low-cost programming to keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration can be found here. Programs are taught by expert faculty,…
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7th Annual Montco Trail Challenge Returns
The Montco Trail Challenge is back for its seventh year! This annual family-friendly program encourages participants to track their visits to select Montgomery County trails to earn awards for completing visits to five, ten, or fifteen participating trails. In 2021, the Montco Trail Challenge saw more than 2,000 participants ranging in age from 2 months old…
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Ambler Synagogue Shows Growth and Value in the Community
Darchei Noam opened in Ambler last summer, and its leaders expected around 100 new members, reports Jarrad Saffren for the Jewish Exponent. Now over a year later, the synagogue has over 210 families in the group, with many locals and even non-local Montco residents joining due to the hybrid, inclusive nature of Darchei Noam. “I…
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WCU’s Annual Concert on the Quad Returns on May 5 After Two-Year Absence
The West Chester University Symphony Orchestra and other musical ensembles from WCU’s Wells School of Music will host the fourth annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, May 5 from 4:30-6:30 PM. The open-air concert is a festive event that includes raffles, giveaways, and free popcorn and is presented for the enjoyment of both the…
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Korean Association Celebrating 50th Anniversary in Montgomery County With Exciting Events on April 30
Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) is excited to celebrate their 50th anniversary and the grand opening of the 13th Office of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Philadelphia. On April 30, 2022, KAAGP is hosting “Korea in Philly.” There’s a full day celebration at The Montgomery County Community College Health Sciences Building in Blue Bell.…
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Once Owned by Eight Generations of the Same Family, 300-Year-Old Pennsbury Township Property Hits Market
Springdale Farm in Pennsbury Township — owned by just two families throughout its almost 300 years — has finally received the renovation it sorely needed, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. Built in the early 1700s through a 2,000-acre land grant from William Penn, the Mendenhall family owned the farm for eight generations. The…
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Look into One Family’s History Illuminates Haverford’s, Main Line’s Legacy of Racial Exclusion
Toney Goins’s family has lived in Haverford Township for five generations, being one of the rare Black families to find their home in the predominantly white town with only three percent of the population Black, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When he bought a house in Haverford, Goins’ great-great-grandfather Earlie Jenkins, who worked…
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