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Local Swim Club Earns Place in History as Nation’s First Black-Owned Swim Club
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon was designated a historic site by Pennsylvania recently, receiving its own historical marker at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Nathaniel Lee for The Philadelphia Tribune. The club, at 513 South Union Avenue, was the first Black-owned swim club in the nation. In 1957, Zoe Mask, Carson Puriefoy, and Elmer Stewart, who…
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Pennypacker Mills Announces Summer Porch Performances
Start your summer with a visit to Pennypacker Mills for one of several performances sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills. The Summer Porch Performances series is back with free, family-friendly events appropriate for all ages. Alice Paul, Suffragette portrayed by Alisa DupuySaturday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Alice Paul was a vocal leader of the 20th century women’s…
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Local Woman’s Dating Guide Helps Men Go from Cringeworthy to Right-Swipeworthy
An unexpected, married-to-single transition opened Noelle Benson’s eyes to how much dating had changed. Finding an available date meant hunting online, which often led to unexpected results at the ensuing in-person encounter. Benson wrote about these surprises — some good, some not so good — in a book highlighted by Richard Gaw for the Chester…
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MONTCO Escape: 20 Must-See Sites and Scenes to Fully Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park
Living in Montgomery County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone’s backyards, and it’s full of history, monuments, trails, things to see and experience, even shop. Don’t miss these Valley Forge sites! If you are visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park from…
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Lansdale’s Peter Wentz Farmstead Selected as National Underground Railroad Historic Site
Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites has announced that Peter Wentz Farmstead has been officially recognized by the National Parks Service (NPS) as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program historic site. The Farmstead will be included on an NPS map of its national collection of 682 historical sites. The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program coordinates preservation and…
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Something Worth Tweeting? Montgomery County Among Ten Best Pennsylvania Sites for Birdwatchers
Montgomery County is among the ten best counties in Pennsylvania for birdwatchers, according to eBird, the online database of bird observations. The site allows bird enthusiasts (and other volunteers) all around the globe to submit data on the birds they see at any location. Montgomery County ranked ninth in the Keystone State based on the…
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Country Music Superstars to Headline as Citadel Country Spirit USA Returns in August
It’s official. After a year off due to the pandemic, Citadel Country Spirit USA, Philadelphia’s Country Music Festival, will return to Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore from Aug. 27-29. Festival producers said there will be limited capacity this year, and a few changes will be made to the site to ensure that those…
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Spotted! Di Bruno Bros. Partners with Nottingham-area Winery to Help Fund Spotted Lanternfly Research
Di Bruno Bros. has released a new wine made with help of Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham, and sales will help fund spotted lanternfly research, writes Allie Miller for PhillyVoice. Last week, the specialty food store introduced its second original wine in a collaborative series titled Di Bruno Bros. & Friends that launched in…
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Chlorine Shortage Threatens Summer Pool Parties in Montgomery County
Being stuck at a home has triggered a backlog of orders for swimming pools, with a scarcity of chlorine. But now, a shortage of chlorine tablets may limit summer plans to swim in your own backyard, writes Mat Petrillo for CBS Local. At Leslie’s Pool Supplies in Montgomeryville, they can only allow customers to buy…
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‘Crush the Commonwealth’ Takes Bikers on Ride From Pittsburgh through Montco with No Prizes, Few Rules
The Crush the Commonwealth ride gets bikers to jump on their bicycles and pedal their way from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia – passing through Montgomery County on the way – with no prizes as incentives and very few rules, writes Buffy Gorrilla for the WHYY. The event prides itself on having “No” as its keyword. “No…
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Mmm Crunchy! Want a Unique Snack This Summer? Try a Cicada Snack
If you are looking for a unique snack to add to your menu this summer, take advantage of the upcoming emergence of cicadas after their 17-year slumber for a Cicada Snack, writes Kari Sonde for The Washington Post. While insect-eating is not that popular in the United States, local advocates have been promoting this unusual…
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Quite the Feet: Journalist’s 320-Mile Stroll from D.C. to New York Passes Through Valley Forge
On his way to rediscovering America one step at a time, Neil King, the former Wall Street Journal global economics editor, stopped in Valley Forge, writes Lisa Scheid for the Daily Local News. King started his journey on March 29. He is walking between Washington, D.C., and New York City, covering hundreds of miles on…
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International Paddling Film Festival Returns to Pottstown at Drive-in Movie Theater
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is bringing the Paddling Film Festival to the Montco for the second year in a row. It will be an outdoor and physically distant drive-in theater experience at The Sunnybrook Ballroom on May 6 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Schuylkill River Greenways invites area residents to celebrate the…
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VFTCB Celebrates the “Power Of Travel” With Exciting In-Person All-Outdoor Event
On Monday, May 3 the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) will welcome attendees at Bluestone Country Club! The event will be starting with a hot air balloon at 11 a.m. to celebrate “The Power of Travel” before an outdoor rally for U.S. Travel’s National Travel & Tourism Week. Please note everyone is maintaining…
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Find the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in Montco
The Philadelphia area is home to many beautiful places to hike that ensure great head-clearing and soul-cleansing experiences, with some of the best ones being in Montgomery County, writes Tonya Russell for Philadelphia Magazine. One of the best stretches of Forbidden Drive is a five-plus-mile section that follows Wissahickon Creek and takes hikers past the…
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Montco Trail Challenge Kicks Off May 1 With New Water Trail and Interactive StoryWalk®
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced the 6th Annual Montco Trail Challenge would return for its sixth year from May 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021. This annual family-friendly program allows participants to track their visits to select Montgomery County trails. They can earn an award for completing visits to five, ten, or fifteen participating…
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Local Photographer Seeks The Essential Workers Behind the Mask During the Pandemic
A local writer and photographer focused on frontline healthcare workers, like those at CHOP, behind the mask for his latest photo series, reports 6abc. J.C. Sager worked as the F&B Manager at the Philadelphia Cricket Club when he lost his job to COVID-19 in April. After creating a fundraiser in August for the 8/28 Commitment…
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Three Local Labyrinths Are Among the Best Spots in the Philadelphia Area to Find a Path to Inner Peace
Labyrinths offer many meditative benefits that can lead to achieving inner peace. There are several local spots among the best places in the Philadelphia region to gain just that, writes Nancy Stedman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Additionally, The Labyrinth Society praises the benefits of labyrinths. This group promotes their construction and use. According to the…
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