Culture
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St. Mark’s Armenian Catholic Church in Wynnewood Makes History by Ordaining Married Priest
The Armenian Catholic Church in American recently ordained its second married priest in history as Asadur Minasian of St. Mark’s Church in Wynnewood has now joined the ranks of the priesthood, writes Paul Vartan Sookiasian for The Armenian Weekly. One of the most well-known disciplines of the Roman Catholic Church is its clerical celibacy, which…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Hosts Weekend March-In 2021
During the weekend of Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, Valley Forge National Historical Park will commemorate the arrival of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777 with a series of special programs and activities. March-In programming will take place on both Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM at the…
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Sapling from Czech Concentration Camp, Preserved at Longwood Gardens, Will Now Put Down Roots in New York City
A silver maple tree with a lineage that goes back to a Czech concentration camp has been transplanted to the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage. The second-generation tree grew for a time at Longwood Gardens in neighboring Chester County, writes Sasha Rogelberg for the Jewish Exponent. The tree was donated by former Jewish Federation…
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Let It Grow: Local Christmas Tree Farms Show Longevity
Pennsylvania ranks third nationally as a grower of Christmas trees, according to the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association. And the Chester County versions of this agribusiness play a major role in that distinction, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. While many tree farms closed across the state in the past several decades, Landenberg’s Ellis…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Al Zone is One of Most Admired CEOs of 2021
When he joined Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown a decade ago, Executive Director and CEO Al Zone brought with him 20 years of hospitality industry experience that included owning and operating his own catering and events companies, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Some of the programs he implemented over the years include…
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St. John’s Episcopal Church in Norristown Finds New Life by Rediscovering Its Community
When St. John’s Episcopal Church in Norristown closed in 2015 after more than two centuries of serving the community, the parish had around 35 members along with almost $260,000 in debt, writes Egan Millard for the Episcopal News Service. The cost of maintaining the Episcopal Church – Norristown’s oldest place of worship – kept rising.…
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Neighboring County Introduces New Interactive Map Showcasing Publicly Accessible Trails, Nature Preserves
Nearby in Chester County, the Planning Commission has released a new interactive map that showcases all of the county’s publicly accessible trails and nature preserves. The Trailfinder Map helps residents and visitors discover new trails — more than 550 miles of them — to explore in Chester County. Nearly 70 miles of trails are multi-use,…
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Love of the Great Outdoors Puts Philadelphia on List of 20 Most Livable Cities in America
Thanks in good part to advantages that include its parks and trails, Philadelphia ranks among the top 20 most livable cities in America, according to Outside. The ranking was based on four main metrics: diversity, sustainability, affordability, and outdoor equity. The latter criteria turned out to be the metropolis’ strong suit. Philadelphia boasts an impressive…
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Historic House in Valley Forge Park Sees New Life in Upcoming Restoration
Sitting within the great valley known as the Grand Parade of the historic Valley Forge National Park lies a failing structure known as the Maurice Stephens House. First built in 1816 as a single-family residence for Esquire Maurice Stephens, this now dilapidated building is looking for a brighter future, according to Main Line Tonight. “Plans…
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New Book Tells Tale of Forgotten Civil War Camp in Gladwyne
Researchers Brad Upp and Jim Remsen penned a book on the forgotten Civil War camp in Gladwyne titled Back from Battle: The Forgotten Story of Pennsylvania’s Camp Discharge and the Weary Civil War Soldiers it Served, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Media News. Upp first read about the long-forgotten camp in Montgomery County…
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Stretch of Trail Paying Tribute to Victims of 9/11 Attack Passes Through King of Prussia, Audubon
A stretch of the Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail passes through eastern Montgomery County, writes Rachel Ravina for the Main Line Times & Suburban. “Obviously and symbolically, the trail ties the county to this broader recognition of the people lost on 9/11 and the resilience and perseverance of our country,” said Bill Hartman, open space…
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Listed on National Register of Historic Places, 18th-Century Inn in Chesco Now Renovated and Up for Sale
After having undergone an extensive renovation, the West Whiteland Inn, which boasts an illustrious history that predates the Declaration of Independence and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is now on the market. The West Whiteland Inn, where George Washington is rumored to have slept, is located in central Chester County, one…
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Check Out These Beautiful Art Galleries Along the Main Streets of Montgomery County
Here in Montgomery County, we’re proud to support the work of local artisans whose creative work is displayed at these downtown Art Galleries: Exhibit B Gallery – Souderton Exhibit B Gallery showcases art and fine craft in a lovingly restored former 1901 cigar factory on Souderton’s charming Main Street. Moody Jones Art Gallery – Glenside…
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Hope-Filled Local Artist Sees His 2021 Christmas Card as a ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
Local artist Jerry Cable uses nearby Bucks County visuals when painting his annual seasonal card. He has captured local farmsteads blanketed in snow, horse-drawn sleighs, and the New Hope train. His 2021 Christmas card not only presents a Bucks County icon, but it also carries a thread of hope. The Bucks County Herald ran the…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Annual Holiday Program with Dec. 11 Concert
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music celebrates the 100th anniversary of the annual Holiday Program with a celebratory concert on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 3 PM in the 1,200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street. Associate Professor and Associate Director of Choral Activities Ryan…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Christmas concert, “Christmas Around the World,” in Alumnae Hall on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 PM. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Take a trip around the world with the Immaculata Symphony…
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40 Miles of Wire, 500,000 Bulbs, 300 Employees: Longwood Gardens Preps for Holiday Light Show
After more than three months of preparation, Longwood Gardens has officially kicked off its spectacular holiday light show, writes Anthony Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It took more than 300 employees working around the clock to set up 40 miles of wire and 500,000 LED bulbs in time for the grand opening. Longwood’s Christmas light…
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Insta-Worthy Arts Venues in Montco to Check Out This Thanksgiving Weekend
#NoFilter needed during your visit to these Insta-Worthy Arts Montco venues which double as Instagram backdrops! Abington Art Center, Jenkintown The 27-acre sculpture garden at the Abington Art Center is an amazing combination of art and nature. Larger-than-life works of art are showcased in this unique open-air gallery. American Treasure Tour, Oaks The American Treasure…
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