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Neighbors Rally to Save Lower Merion Green Space From Being Turned Into Playing Fields
Lower Merion residents gathered ahead of the Lower Merion Zoning Hearing Board meeting to protest the plans by Lower Merion School District to turn a slice of green space in Villanova into playing fields for the new middle school, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Media News. Neighbors want to protect hundreds of old-growth…
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Spiral Q Loses Much of Its History and Artifacts in Ida Floods That Ruined Mont Clare Storage Space
Spiral Q, the art-as-protest group that recently moved its puppets, signs, and other artifacts into Mont Clare storage, saw most of it disappear in the floods that devastated the region in September, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In November last year, the move seemed like a good idea. The group was looking for…
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Four Statewide Agencies Warn Against Consumption of Fish from Neshaminy Creek Basin
Four Pennsylvania agencies have issued a joint warning about fish caught in the Neshaminy Creek basin that winds through Bucks and Montgomery Counties: Department of Agriculture Department of Environmental Protection Department of Health Fish and Boat Commission The ban resulted from the evidence of extremely high levels of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), a chemical once used…
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Bala Cynwyd Victorian-era Cemetery Offers Views of Horticulture and Guided History Tours
Laurel Hill Cemetery is picturesque with elaborate tombs and headstones, where those enjoy solitude and viewing the lush horticulture. Overlooking the Schuylkill River, one can see ornate Victorian-era headstones and mausoleums that hold former wealthy elite Philadelphians, entitled Millionaire’s Row. “When John Smith created Laurel Hill in 1836 he advertised this as a place where…
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Six Beautiful Places to See Fall Foliage in Montgomery County
When leaves are changing colors and the foliage is on full display… that’s when Montgomery County, PA looks most beautiful. Grab your cameras and discover our six top picks for all the leaf peepers out there: Valley Forge National Historical ParkIn addition to being steeped in history, Valley Forge is also one of the most…
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20-Year Weather Analysis: Montgomery County is More Susceptible to Climate Disasters
While Pennsylvania is generally aligned with New Jersey and New York in number of climate-related disasters over the past 20 years, its suburbs, including Montgomery County, are not. As evidenced by the calamity of Hurricane Ida, most of the Philadelphia collar counties have gotten walloped by Mother Nature in her various tantrums. Taylor Allen and…
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Trick-or-Treat Inclusiveness: Tuck Nonfood Giveaways in a Teal Pumpkin to Signal Food Allergy Safety
Given the ongoing pandemic worry, Halloween 2021 in Montgomery County may be another year of self-serve treats. Or families may opt to open their doors and hand out goodies themselves. Whatever the plan, the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), a nonprofit advocacy group, reminds the public of the inclusiveness of using a teal pumpkin…
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Montgomery County Feeling Fallout of Ongoing Increase in Tropical Storms
This season, the Philadelphia region, and the Montgomery County region especially, has been affected by four tropical storms — a possibly unprecedented number. Their after-effects have implications that are both accumulating and devastating. Anthony R. Wood explained this dangerous weather trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the past two years, the Philadelphia region has been…
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Delaware County Symphony Launches First Series Concert Oct. 17 With 3 ‘Bs’
The first symphony series concert of the Delaware County Symphony season, Sunday, Oct. 17, will feature the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. The concert takes place 3 p.m. at the Meagher Theater at Neumann University in Aston. J.S. Bach’s stirring Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, as arranged for orchestra by Leopold Stokowski, will…
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MCCC and the Historical Society of Montgomery County to Host ‘Primary Sources in Your Backyard’ on Oct. 15
Montgomery County Community College and the Historical Society of Montgomery County will be hosting a special event to introduce local school faculty for grades 1-12 to the rich collections of local primary resources that are available for them to use. “Primary Sources in Your Backyard” will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m.…
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Rare-book Exhibition at Bryn Mawr College Showcases Latin Doodles and Marginalia in Ancient Texts
A small exhibition currently on view in the rare-book room of Canaday Library at Bryn Mawr College showcases Latin doodles and marginalia (marks made in the margins of a book or other document. They may be scribbles, comments, glosses, critiques, doodles, or illuminations, say Wikipedia) in ancient books, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Outstanding October Events and Fall Festivals Happening in Montgomery County
Ah, yes fall is here. The cooler weather brings fall festivals and events for all to enjoy right here in Montgomery County. So go ahead enjoy the fresh air and check out these awesome events! KOP Beerfest RoyaleOctober 7 – October 9 | King of Prussia Head to the world-renowned King of Prussia Mall to…
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Lanternfly Remediation Tactics Can Be as Simple (and Humane) as Catching the Li’l Buggers in a Water Bottle
Lanternfly remediation tactics don’t have to be an out-and-out war on the bugs. For those who dislike the thoughts of squashing or stomping on the insects, a more humane way is out there. Ben Panko explained the process for the Smithsonian Magazine. A water bottle hack that has gone viral has been tested with great…
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Playful Pumpkin Picking Places in Montgomery County
It’s October, and you know what that means…time to pick the pumpkins! The Philadelphia Inquirer writer Michelle Reese finds all the best pumpkin picking places. Abby’s Pumpkins Start with Abby’s Pumpkins in Perkiomenville. This fun farm offers a pretty wooded area amid rolling hills, where you just might see some wildlife. There’s a huge pumpkin…
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Civil War Nurse and Upper Merion Resident Anna Morris Holstein Honored with First-ever Historical Marker in King of Prussia
Anna Morris Holstein (1825-1900) is credited with saving, acquiring, and preserving General Washington’s Valley Forge Headquarters, at times referred to as “The Shrine.” Anna Morris Holstein is only the second Montgomery County woman with a Marker in her name in the 75-year history of the PHMC. Lucretia Mott was the other woman honoree. This will…
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Lawrence Schiller, Lensman for Iconic Marilyn Monroe Photographs, Guides Digital Photographers from Newtown Home
Photographer Lawrence Schiller, now living in Newtown, has photographed some influential people in his day, including Paul Newman, Muhammad Ali, and Robert F. Kennedy. His images of a nude Marilyn Monroe, however, may be his most memorable. Bo Koltnow paged through Schiller’s work for WFMZ 69 News. Schiller, a Brooklyn native who moved to Southern…
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Norristown Farm Park Announces Fun-Fall October Events
Montgomery County’s Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events slated for October. Come join us! Morning Bird Walk Tuesday, October 5, 8:30 a.m.Get outdoors and join park staff for our regular Tuesday bird walk. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair!All ages; Free Homeschool in the ForestWednesday, October 6, 10 a.m. or 12…
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No Brainer: When It’s Philly Military Guy vs. Florida Alligator, Who Do You *Think* Comes Out on Top?
As if a Florida alligator is any match for an Army-trained Philadelphian. As. If. Eugene Bozzi, an Orlando-area transplant from our area, is now in the national spotlight for his casual eviction of a huge reptile in an everyday trash can. CBS3 Philly covered the serviceman’s above-and-beyond service. The Instagram video — which has since…
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