Culture
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Montco is Home to Three of the Most Marvelous Mountain Biking Areas in the Region
Montgomery County is home to three of the ten best places to go mountain biking in the Philadelphia region, writes Melissa Martens for Philadelphia Magazine. Spring Mountain in Schwenksville is ideal for riders who enjoy hills. It offers one of the most technical rides in the region: the four-mile all-mountain XC loop that starts with…
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Shares Children’s Book Tied to Her Family
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) shared a reading of the children’s book “The Other Side” as part of a Library of Congress “Read Around the States” video initiative, reports news.psu.edu. Scanlon, who represents parts of Montgomery County, wanted to share the book because of her family’s personal connection with its illustrator, Philadelphia native E.B.…
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It’s Apple-Picking Time: Find the Best Local Orchards Here
If apple picking is on your fall bucket list, there are several places nearby that offer a perfect setting. Bailey King harvested the best-of list for Philadelphia magazine. Several nearby orchards have found their place on the list of nine best locations for apple picking in the Philadelphia region, including orchards in Bucks County and…
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Mont Clare Artist Explores Industry Practices Across Country as Part of ‘Extraction’ Exhibit
The latest work of Mont Clare artist Maggy Rozycki Hiltner — themed after circus posters from the 1920s — looks like a brochure for touring ecological disasters, writes Anna Paige for the Billings Gazette. The hand-stitched display of posters for environmental and social disasters and EPA Superfund sites, titled Superfun(d), is part of a global…
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WCU Alum, Nashville-Based Soul Singer Returns to Campus to Perform Free Public Concert on Friday
Nashville-based soul singer and songwriter Devon Gilfillian, who graduated from West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in psychology, will perform a free, public concert at WCU on Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 PM. The concert concludes a day of events in celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary and takes place in the Emilie…
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PA National Quilt Extravaganza Returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center September 16-19
The Quilt Extravaganza is celebrating 28 years and is a complete smorgasbord of vendor shopping, eye-popping quilt displays, lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. You’ll enjoy everything for the quilt and textile enthusiast along with just those who come to admire. As part of this year’s Extravaganza, attendees will be able to view the entries from the…
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Montco Educators Share How They Teach 9/11 to Generations Too Young to Remember
Twenty years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, even the oldest young people in school have no memory of the events that brought sudden devastation to many American lives, write Kristen A. Graham, Melanie Burney, Maddie Hanna, and Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barak Mendelsohn, an associate professor of political science at Haverford College,…
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September is the Best Time for Activities in Montco
There are tons of exciting things to do this September in Montgomery County. Here are some of our favorites, writes Emily Keel for VFTCB Montco Explorer. Please review guidelines provided by individual event organizers for safety precautions and standards before attending. Yappy Hour9.1 | Round Guys Brewing Co. We’re excited to promote the Valley Forge…
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The Overriding Importance of the Battle of Brandywine Is the Marquis Lafayette
By Bruce Mowday The Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine is a historic event of enormous importance to the United States that has been ignored or at least overlooked, for many years. For sure, from a military standpoint, the battle was a total disaster for the rebel army of George Washington. There is little wonder…
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Even More Venues and Attractions Added to Arts Montco Week Lineup
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is pleased to announce additional venues, attractions, and events for their first-ever Arts Montco Week. The county will roll out the red carpet to visitors for Arts Montco Week, September 17-26, 2021. Kindred Art Collaborative Live Painting Performance Cellini Studios113 Poplar Street, AmblerSaturday, September 18, 7PMFree Three artists will…
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Swimply Marvelous! Montgomery County Homeowners Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out Their Pools
In the days leading up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck. Book for Labor Day! Swimply, a kind of an aquatic Airbnb, allows people to rent backyard swimming pools from willing residents. Jamie Tucker dove into this trend for…
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Unauthorized Biography Paints Andrew Wyeth in a New Light
Author W. Barksdale Maynard takes a fresh look at artist Andrew Wyeth in a new unauthorized biography. The portrait that emerges in Artists of Wyeth Country is one of the contradictions about the famous Chadds Ford artist. Maynard profiled his book for the Daily Local News. During his three years of research, the author discovered…
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2021 Montgomery County Studio Tour Features 28 Artists in 16 Studios
Art collectors, enthusiasts, and novices will have two full days in September to meet some of the best artists in their Montgomery County studios, observe the creative process, and purchase their distinctive creations at the Montgomery County Studio Tour. This year 28 artists in 16 studios will exhibit different mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography,…
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30 Hours of Live Music in Just Three Days: The Countdown to Citadel Country Spirit USA Has Begun
The countdown to Citadel Country Spirit USA has begun. If you still haven’t purchased your ticket for the three-day event, which begins Friday, Aug. 27, there’s no better time than now. Heralded as a Great American Festival Experience and held on Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore, Citadel Country Spirit USA features 20 country…
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Craft Marketplace Celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Pennypacker Mills on September 18
Craft Marketplace, where over 90 carefully selected artisans will sell unique handcrafted items, returns to historic Pennypacker Mills on Saturday, September 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is hosted by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills and admission and parking are free. Masks are required indoors and recommended outdoors for unvaccinated individuals. This…
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Chadds Ford-Based Architects Help Restore Historic Building in Ohio to Its Former Glory
John Milner Architects in Chadds Ford is assessing a historic building in Hudson, Ohio. The investigation is in advance of its role in preserving the structure, writes Phil Keren for the Akron Beacon Journal. Peg’s Foundation and the Baldwin-Buss House Foundation have partnered on a project to restore the 1825 Baldwin-Buss House in Hudson. The…
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Daughters of the American Revolution’s New Marker at Paoli Battlefield a Reminder of the Cost of Freedom
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) led a ceremony recently to dedicate an America 250 Patriot Marker at the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “These markers are intended to call to people’s attention the cause for freedom that our patriotic ancestors fought,” said Elizabeth Watkins, State Regent for the Pennsylvania…
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Skulls Bring Former Delco Woman in Touch With Her True Art
Sue Moerder, who grew up in nearby Delco, always knew she was destined to be an artist. Today, the former tattoo artist and advertising designer has fulfilled her destiny, creating skull art, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s not sure where her first skull came from. “You work in Jersey and everybody hunts…
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