Culture
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VIPs Gather for Kickoff of America250 PA Celebration in West Chester
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker joined VIPs in West Chester for the kickoff of the America250 PA Chester County celebration, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. “We can’t miss a birthday party,” said Schweiker. “This is a unique one. It’s not just July 4th, but a buildup to July 4th, and it’s open to all Americans.” The event attracted a standing-room-only…
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Gilbertsville Teen Dances Her Way to the World Stage in Ireland
A Gilbertsville teenager is preparing to take a big leap to the world stage in Ireland, writes Evan Brandt for The Reporter. Madeleine Connolly, 17, will compete this spring in the Irish step-dancing World Championships in Dublin. Her journey began years ago after being inspired by the iconic stage show Riverdance, and that passion has…
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Bucks County Native Langhorne Slim Performs New Songs on ‘The Daily Show’
Singer-songwriter and Bucks County native Langhorne Slim recently performed on an episode of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. His latest studio album, “The Dreaming Kind,” was released on Jan. 16. Langhorne Slim shared his inspiration for the album on the show before he performed one of his new songs,…
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Six Decades Ago, Martin Luther King Preached ‘Three Timeless Words’ From Jenkintown Pulpit
Six decades ago, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., preached from the pulpit of Salem Baptist Church, which was at the time located in Jenkintown, at the invitation of his former classmate and Salem’s foundational pastor, the late Rev. Dr. Robert Johnson Smith Sr.. Don Scott reported the appearance in The Ambler Gazette. During his…
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Amateur Grateful Dead Historian Solves Jerry Garcia Mystery with Now-demolished Bala Cynwyd Hotel
A receipt from the now-demolished Marriott Hotel (the former Marriott Motor Inn) that once stood at City Line & Monument Avenue in Bala Cynwyd helped an amateur historian and fan of Jerry Garcia’s work outside the Grateful Dead solve a mystery he has been trying to decipher for years, writes Justin Scheck for The Wall…
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Collegeville’s Vanessa Howard Uses Her Voice for Music, Ministry, and Advocacy
From church pews in Haiti to stages and studios across the region, Vanessa Howard has spent a lifetime learning to use her voice, writes J.F. Piro for Main Line Today. Now based in Collegeville, the gospel singer, radio host, licensed preacher, and soon-to-be published author is channeling that voice into music, ministry, and advocacy for…
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King of Prussia District and Partners Secure State Funding for Regional Trail Development
King of Prussia District has announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved three grant requests totaling $629,375 to support critical multimodal trail projects throughout Upper Merion Township. With support from state elected officials and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, these funds will advance trail construction and planning efforts that strengthen…
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Recent Court Ruling and Venezuelan Upheaval Could Transfer 300-Acre Delaware River Island to Trump Donor
The recent U.S. court rulings and political developments in Venezuela could end up with the transfer of ownership of New Jersey’s Petty’s Island from Venezuela to investor and conservative donor Paul Singer and his Elliott Investment Management, writes Rich Calder for the New York Post. The 300‑acre island in the Delaware River, known for its…
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Honoring Our Heritage: “Celebrating Township Architecture” to Headline Cheltenham’s 250th Kickoff
As Cheltenham Township begins its countdown to the national semiquincentennial, the community is preparing for an evening of deep reflection on the landmarks that define its landscape. On Friday, January 23rd at 7 PM, All Hallows Episcopal Church in Wyncote will host a landmark event titled “Celebrating Township Architecture,” a key component of the broader…
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Conshohocken Artists Behind Pennsylvania Farm Show’s Iconic Butter Sculpture
Conshohocken artists are once again behind one of Pennsylvania’s most beloved winter traditions, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton unveiled the iconic butter sculpture at this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The 1,000-pound creation honors America’s upcoming Semiquincentennial. It is titled “A Toast to Our Nation’s 250th…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in September, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The book, titled “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” discusses China’s development and lessons for both the United States and…
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Fate of Ted Kunda’s Bicentennial Mural in King of Prussia Hangs in Limbo
As the nation starts its 250th anniversary celebration, the fate of Ted Kunda’s bicentennial mural in King of Prussia remains uncertain, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. The massive mural, depicting George Washington and his soldiers at Valley Forge, painted by Kunda’s father in the 1970s was the largest outdoor mural in the…
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Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Grand Court Organ Holds Title of World’s Largest Working Instrument
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ in Philadelphia holds the title for the largest working instrument in the world, reports Elaine Quijano for CBS News Philadelphia. “What we have here is the largest organ chamber in the world,” said Curt Mangel, the curator of the Wanamaker Organ. “Everything was made by hand. No instrument in the…
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DelVal Receives Healing the Planet Grant to Support Student-Led Tree-Planting Initiative on Campus
To encourage the planting of more trees in local communities, Delaware Valley University has received a $4,000 Healing the Planet grant from The GIANT Company and Keep America Beautiful. The grant supported an environmentally positive, student-led tree-planting initiative on campus, led by faculty member Joe Theesfeld and his Basic Plant Management course, which consists primarily…
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Two Visions, One Path: Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition at Moody Jones Gallery
Moody Jones Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery located at 319 York Road in Jenkintown, is presenting a new exhibition titled Two Visions, One Path, on view through Jan. 31. The exhibition features the work of TAFA and Felix Osiemi, two internationally recognized artists whose practices explore collective memory, movement, and spirituality. Through abstraction and…
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Giant NC Wyeth Mural on Display Once Again After 18 Years
An NC Wyeth mural, 60 feet long and 19 feet high, is now available for public view in a new round barn in Wilmington, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The barn exhibit will be managed by the Brandywine Museum in Chadds Ford. The 1932 mural, “Apotheosis of the Family,” was commissioned by…
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Hiker Attacked by Coyote on Chester County Trail
A coyote attack injured a trail user in Chester County on Sunday, Dec. 28, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. According to the police, the incident took place on Warwick Furnace Road in Warwick Township. It is not known whether the hiker was bitten or scratched during the encounter, but the coyote did lacerate their skin, said Jeanne…
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Creating Unique Glass Art at Taylor Backes Studio in Boyertown: Accessible to All Skill Levels
Artists of all skill levels can create beautiful and unique pieces at Taylor Backes Glass Studio in Boyertown, which has been serving the community for nearly four decades, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. “Glass blowing, unlike most art forms, is very choreographed,” said Will Dexter, founder of Taylor Backes. “It’s almost like a dance.” In…
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