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Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn Transforms Into International Christmas Display
Set in a stunning gothic Romanesque-style castle in Bryn Athyn, Glencairn Museum easily transforms into an international Christmas display each year thanks to the many religious pieces that it is home to, writes Monica Cryan for PHL 17. The castle has been the residence of Raymon Pitcairn and his family for four decades. The collector…
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Serenity of Malvern Belies the Tragedy That Occurred There Nearly Two Centuries Ago
In 1832, 57 Irish immigrants who had arrived in Philadelphia just weeks earlier were brutally murdered while working on the railroad at Duffy’s Cut in Malvern, writes Virginia Lindak for Hidden City. Their murder went ignored and unreported. Dr. William Watson, a professor of history at Immaculata University, helped uncover what had happened when he…
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Local Artist, Photographer Continues His Walk Around Philadelphia Project For Fifth Year
Artist and photographer J.J. Tiziou is continuing his mission to walk the perimeter of Philadelphia – his adopted city – for the fifth year in a row, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Swim Pony Performing Arts project, funded by the Knight Foundation, originally included Tiziou walking with three other Philadelphia-based artists. Since…
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State Rep. Daley Announces Preservation of Historic Highlands Mansion in Whitemarsh
State Rep. Mary Jo Daley who serves the 148th Legislative District has announced that the historicHighlands Mansion in Whitemarsh Township and its surrounding acreage has been transferred to the Highlands Historical Society as part of S.B. 1214, which Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law last month. Daley has long worked on transferring the historic site…
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Len Barry, Singer Whose Soulful Voice Brought To Life Popular ‘Bristol Stomp,’ Dies at 78
Len Barry, the lead singer of the Dovells and later solo artists whose soulful voice brought to life popular “Bristol Stomp,” died aged 78, writes Richard Sandomir for The New York Times. In addition to the song about teenagers dancing a new step in Bristol, Barry was with the Dovells when they released several more…
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New Exhibit from WCU’s Department of Art + Design a Social Commentary on Current Political Climate
West Chester University’s Department of Art + Design is hosting a new, live exhibit through Jan. 4 in Knauer Gallery in the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, located at 817 South High Street. The exhibit, “Evident Truth,” is a social commentary on the current political climate and features the work of four Philadelphia…
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Artist Started College Career at Arcadia University Uses Art to Comment on Human Condition
Emma Cotter, a 20-year-old artist who started her college career at Arcadia University, focuses on creating art that is accessible to everyone, writes Victoria Ford for The Sand Paper. In her art, she combines text and images to comment on the human condition. Her works include collages, drawings, and painting. She uses each medium to…
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‘Richly Talented’ Music Professor at WCU Earns Prestigious Pew Center Fellowship
Jacob Cooper, an associate professor in the Wells School of Music at West Chester University, has been awarded a $75,000 Pew Center for Arts and Heritage Fellowship. Cooper is one of only 12 Fellows selected this year by the Pew Center. The Fellowship will allow the Philadelphia-based musician to continue his work of composing new…
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Lansdale’s ‘The Reporter’ Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary
Founded in Lansdale in 1870 by German printer Frederick Wagner, The Reporter is celebrating 150 years of keeping the region populace informed on news both big and small, writes Dick Shearer for Montgomery Media. Wagner cranked out his first edition of The Reporter on October 27, 1870. Then it was a four-page weekly paper printed…
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You Do Not Have to Go Far to Enjoy Some of Region’s Best Corn Mazes
The season of corn mazes is upon us, and some of the best and most impressive ones in the region are just a short drive away, write Caroline Cunningham and Matt Phillips for the Philadelphia Magazine. Merrymead Farm in Lansdale has prepared an exciting corn maze design for this year, with a huge roster at…
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YMCA Camp Bucks Kids Sit Down with High-Profile Lunch Buddy: Sen. Bob Casey
The kids at YMCA Camp Bucks had an additional adult attending a lunch session last week. It wasn’t a supplemental food server, nor an extra pair of eyes monitoring behavior. It was Senator Bob Casey, as reported by John Berry in The Trentonian. Casey was at the Fairless Hills site to visit with the campers;…
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How to Lessen the Havoc Daylight Savings Wreaks on Our Bodies
By Wendi Rank For years, a battle has waged within the walls of my home. My husband, a devout outdoorsman, maintains we are happier, healthier people when we spend time outdoors. This assertion is patently ridiculous. I am certainly more contented when I’m locked into Unsolved Mysteries on my tablet. Obviously, my husband is right.…
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Elkins Park Teen Gets National Attention for Song She Hopes Will Help Heal the Country
Angelina Mack, a 15-year-old from Elkins Park, is receiving nationwide accolades for a song she recorded hoping to help heal the country’s racial divide, writes Trang Do for CBS Philly. To record “Stop A Fight,” Mack, who gets really nervous when performing in front of other people, had to put her nerves aside. The song…
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Take a Hike! 4 Beginner Hiking Trails in Montgomery County
Hiking is a great way to become immersed in nature, get a good workout in, and mentally recharge. Lucky for those here in Montgomery County, there’s almost 100 miles of trails to explore. Each one has something special to offer. However, picking the right trail can be difficult for someone who is new to hiking. The…
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Main Line Artist Pens New Book Detailing ‘Playful and Experimental’ Journey
George Rothacker, whose works are currently being exhibited at Main Line Art Center in Haverford, has penned a new memoir titled “The Diverse Artistic Universe of George H. Rothacker,” writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. In the book, the artist shares a half-century of shifts and struggles that have shaped him into who…
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Plymouth Meeting Artist Wins Disability Futures Fellowship
Carolyn Lazard, a Plymouth Meeting interdisciplinary artist, has been named one of the winners of the Disability Futures fellowship, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The fellowship is a new initiative from the Ford and Andrew W. Mellon Foundations that aims to increase the visibility of disabled artists nationwide. It consists of a $50,000…
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To Help Kids Navigate World of COVID-19, KoP Author Pens Pandemic Christmas Book
King of Prussia author and storyteller Michael Sheinbaum has penned a new pandemic Christmas book, “The Elves Indoors,” to help kids navigate the unknowns imposed on their world by COVID-19, writes M. English for the Montgomery Media. Sheinbaum is also a professional stand-in for Santa whose wife, Renate, is a professional Mrs. Clause. With plenty…
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Norristown Rapper Groov Marro’s New Video Instant Hit
The new video by Norristown rapper Groov Marro, Stop Me, has generated more than a million views on Facebook in less than two weeks, writes Eugene Zenyatta for the Philadelphia Weekly. As a result, the musician, who is currently serving his sixth year in the Army National Guard, has gained many new fans worldwide and…
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