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Narberth Health Coach and Nature Lover Creates Wildlife Habitat in Back Yard
Dianne Moore, a health coach and nature lover, has created a wildlife habitat in the garden that surrounds her Narberth home, writes Jennifer Lynn for WHYY. “It is a certified wildlife habitat and a pollinator pathway,” said Moore. Currently, the cover of Moore’s pool that she uses during the summer is covered in tadpoles. There…
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Maddie & Tae and Lily Rose to Perform at Citadel Country Spirit USA
Maddie & Tae and Lily Rose will perform at Citadel Country Spirit USA, Philadelphia’s Country Music Festival, slated for Aug. 27-29 at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore. Heralded as a Great American Festival Experience, this year’s headliners are Brantley Gilbert, Miranda Lambert, and Chris Young. The three-day festival features 20 country music acts…
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PHS Harvest Initiative Aims to Help Gardeners Grow Fresh Produce to Combat Food Insecurity
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), the internationally recognized nonprofit focused on gardening for the greater good, announced the return of PHS Harvest, a collective action initiative focused on increasing food production and food security by mobilizing individual gardeners, community garden members, schools , and institutions to plant food crops to share with their community. This growing season,…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m Not Sure Why, but I Agreed to Go Camping. Can I Fit a Bathtub into My SUV?
My camping experience is limited and questionable. Is it really camping when you’re in a roofed cabin at Girl Scout camp? Or in a used, pop-up camper with your parents and siblings in 1980? Shouldn’t a tent be involved somewhere? If you’re saying, “Yes, yes. A tent should be involved if you’re really camping,” then…
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The Truth is Out There! Many Spied “Unexplained Sightings” During COVID-19 Quarantine
U.S. national intelligence officials are currently preparing a Congressional report on unexplained sightings in the sky. Cassie Miller looked (up) at the issue from an in-state perspective for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Butch Witkowski, founder-director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, said local unexplained sightings are relatively common. Since January 2021, 49 Pennsylvanians logged UFO sightings on the National UFO Reporting Center‘s state report index. One person in New Hanover,…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Immerses You in Nation’s History While Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature
Families that ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in the nation’s history while staying outside in gorgeous nature, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. is the site of the six-month hiatus in 1777 where thirteen disorganized, separate fighting forces, transformed into one army. “It was a difficult…
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New York Times: Wayne’s Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects Display Do-It-Yourself Rain Gardens
Being stuck at home has provided homeowners with the time to notice things they may otherwise have missed, writes Margaret Roach for The New York Times. These discoveries could include noticing a spot where rainwater runs off the roof too fast and is ending up in the basement or water rushing down the driveway that…
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Summer Fun Heats Up at Montgomery County Community College With a Variety of Cool Camps
MCCC will host a series of cool camps for children in the community. From racing around the globe to discovering all the artistic beauty it has to offer, to exploring the galaxy or the wonders of the Schuylkill River, there will be plenty for campers to do this year. The Amazing Arts Race At “The Amazing Arts Race,” campers will travel the world to complete challenges…
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Giraffes, Bald Eagles Welcomed Cheltenham High School Students at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown for Outdoor Prom Celebration
Like many other schools in the region, Cheltenham High School decided to forego a more traditional prom venue due to COVID-19 protocols and opted instead for an outdoor prom at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Heather Khalifa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meanwhile students were more than happy to embrace the change of location, enjoying…
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Lenape Burial Site in Chester County Seeks to Donate the Land, but It’s Complicated
Carol McCloskey wants to donate the Lenape burial ground on her property to ensure its preservation, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since 1987, McCloskey has owned the knoll in Newlin Township with a metal sign erected in 1908 by the Chester County Historical Society to commemorate the Lenape people buried there. Now, she…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Plans Street Fest in the Borough, Change of Venue
The spectacular Fourth of July fireworks organized by the all-volunteer Pottstown GoFourth! committee will be back this year as the Borough of Pottstown and visiting neighbors gather to celebrate Independence Day with a Street Fest! The pyrotechnics show will begin in Memorial Park at 9 p.m., produced by International Fireworks and sponsored by Precision…
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Civil War Nurse Anna Morris Holstein to Be Honored with Historic Marker in King of Prussia
Anna Morris Holstein, a volunteer Civil War nurse who led the effort to acquire and preserve George Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge, will be honored with a historic marker in King of Prussia, writes Russell Rubert King for The Times Herald. This will be King of Prussia’s first Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission marker sign.…
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The Flower Show is Back With New Location, Celebrating Philadelphia as America’s Garden Capital
This year’s Flower Show celebrates Philadelphia as America’s Garden Capital. With 37 public gardens located within 30 miles, the Greater Philadelphia region has more gardens in close proximity than anywhere else on the continent. All 37 gardens will be in attendance within a group offering an exhibit booth and free garden passports for garden visitors…
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Get Creative with the Greater Norristown Art League Summer Art Camp
Greater Norristown Art League summer art camp opens up a whole world of possibilities for your children. Kids ages 7 to 13 years old get to stretch and be creative, exploring their inventive skills. Taught by Diane DeRogatis, this summer art camp is truly a great place to be this summer! She is a certified art…
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Volunteer Gardeners Get Their Hands Dirty and Beautify Jenkintown’s Meadowbrook Farm
Amateur gardeners, those who have retired or who do not have a garden of their own to work in, are getting their hands dirty volunteering at Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown, writes Alejandro Alvarez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PHS Meadowbrook Farm is a free public garden where visitors can spend hours walking among beautiful, unique plant life against a backdrop…
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See Where Montco’s Mosquitos Rank in Our Area
If you were planning on spending a lot of time outside this summer, better stock up on mosquito repellants since Philadelphia has once again found its place on Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities List, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. The City of Brotherly love ranked 12th on the national pest control leader’s list for…
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Make it a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend in Montco
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer during Memorial Day weekend in Montgomery County, PA! We’ve all been waiting for Memorial Day: a long weekend and the official start of summer. Book your weekend getaway in Montgomery County, PA and let us take care of planning your trip with our top things to do over Memorial…
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Montco Tourist Attractions Saw Drop in Visitors During Pandemic, But Not As Much as Neighboring Counties
Montgomery County tourist attractions have seen a drop in visitors over the last year due to COVID-19-related closures and social distancing restrictions limiting the number of people that can be present on site, writes Sharon Oliver for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Valley Forge National Historical Park saw a drop in visits of 10.93 percent in…
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