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Blue Bell Potter Hopes to Foster Sense of Tranquility with Scandinavian ‘Hygge’ Sculptures
Blue Bell potter Lynn Hoffmann, owner of Hand and Wheel Pottery studio, hopes to create a sense of tranquility promoted by the Scandinavian concept of hygge with her sculptures, writes M. English for the Montgomery News. Hygge essentially means contentment and well-being. The artist got to know the concept while she was growing up in…
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Montgomery County Community College Remembers 9/11 with Online Tribute
Montgomery County Community College remembers 9/11 every year with special ceremonies held on its campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown to share with students, employees and the community. Due to COVID-19, the College created and shared an online tribute to remember those who lost their lives and the families who were affected, and to honor…
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Silky White Webs Dominating Area Landscape Are Work of Native Moth
The silky white webs that have been dominating the area landscape along many scenic roads are the work of fall webworms and do not represent a serious threat to local flora, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some have feared that the thousands of webs were an indication of a return of the dreaded…
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Kulps Corner Farm Co-Owned by Gwynedd Valley Family Preserved in Conservation Pact
Blue Rock Farm in Kulps Corner in Bucks County, co-owned by Carmen and Rita Rocco of Gwynedd Valley, is being preserved in a conservation pact of $1.36 million, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Four entities have joined forces to ensure the preservation of the 97-acre farm in Bedminster Township, including the state, Bucks…
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Local Hip-Hop Artist Releases New Album Inspired By His Newfound Family
Alexander Charles, a hip-hop artist who grew up in neighboring Bucks County, has released a new album, Fortune Cookies, inspired by the discovery of a biological sister he did not even know he had, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His ambitious new work combines fluid beats with heartfelt words enriched by the newfound…
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Schwenksville Native Sets New Record on Appalachian Trail
Liz Anjos, a Schwenksville native, has set a new fastest known time for women running the Appalachian Trail in the northbound direction, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The endurance runner spent 51 days, 16 hours, and 30 minutes on her journey, also setting an overall second-fastest time for a woman on the trail, behind…
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Three Mini-Itineraries to Plan During Labor Day Weekend
Given the opportunities to Let Freedom Reign in Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA, Labor Day here is a prime spot for one last summer hurrah, writes Justine Garbarino for Valley Forge. While discovering our many possibilities, be sure to share your posts, photos, tweets, and status updates by using #MakeItMontco. Affordable Adventure Itinerary There’s…
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Sculpture by Glenside Artist Made It to PGA Championship in San Francisco on Time
Despite a journey fraught with problems and delays, a statue of former U.S. Golf Association president Sandy Tatum created by Glenside sculptor Zenos Frudakis has made it to the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco on time, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cross-country odyssey was especially hard on Frudakis,…
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Singing at Grandfather’s Funeral a Life-Changing Experience for New Beth Sholom Cantor
After singing at his grandfather’s funeral, Jacob Agar gave up a promising opera career to become the new cantor of Beth Sholom Congregation of Elkins Park, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Agar was asked to sing some prayers by the officiating rabbi. The experience ended up changing his life. “I felt the connection…
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Take a Bike Tour Through Valley Forge National Historical Park
Thousands of cyclists ride past the heart of Valley Forge National Park on the Schuylkill River Trail everyday, but only a handful make the journey through what was once the center of George Washington’s Continental Army Winter Encampment from 1777 to 1778, writes Andrew Beswold for ValleyForge.com. This ride can be approached two ways and…
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Local Who Caddied for Kirk Triplett at Horsham Club Stand Up for Golf Pro Following BLM Sticker Uproar
The reaction of many golf fans to Kirk Triplett’s Black Lives Matter bag sticker during Bridgestone Senior Players Championship continues to perpetuate a stereotype of the popular sport’s fans as being an out of touch group, writes Joe Wowk in an opinion for the Golf City. Wowk worked as a caddie at Commonwealth National Country…
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Rolling Turf Golf Course Adds New Fun Activity for Families: Foot Golf
Rolling Turf Golf Course in Schwenksville has added Foot Golf, a new fun activity to help families keep busy and enjoy the outdoors during the pandemic, writes Richard Curtis for FOX 29. Ray Wells, owner and manager of the 12-hole course, got the idea for the new sport at a turf conference. “They were talking…
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Women’s Skydiving Team Skydived Over Justice Bell Send-Off Celebration in Valley Forge to Commemorate Women’s Suffrage
The Highlight Pro Skydiving Team commemorated the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage at the Valley Forge Justice Bell send-off celebration, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel and Leisure. One hundred years ago, women were finally granted the constitutional right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment. The Justice Bell, which is the official symbol…
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Forbes: Explore Beautiful Sites, Stunning Nature on Road Trip Through Montgomery County
Montgomery County offers many options for outdoor exploration and enjoyment, including beautiful historic and artsy sites surrounded by stunning nature, making it the ideal place for a fall road trip, writes Lea Lane for Forbes. Start by driving to Fort Washington State Park and getting a taste of history by visiting the spot where General…
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‘Measure Your Cat’s IQ’ with New Book by Ambler Feline Behavior Specialist
Calla Knopman, an Ambler resident and feline behavior specialist, has penned a book that helps cat lovers measure the IQ of their four-legged friends, writes Pete Mazzaccaro for the Chestnut Hill Local. Knopman got the idea for the book after she started to volunteer for Brenda’s Cat Rescue in February last year. The Associate Principal…
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Forbes: Artist with Gwynedd Roots Creates Playground Instillation for Italy Museum
Artist Temitayo Ogunbiyi was asked to create an instillation that doubles as a playground for children at the Donnaregina Contemporary Art Museum in Naples, Italy, writes Brienne Walsh for Forbes. Ogunbiyi was born in Rochester, New York, but grew up in Gwynedd and graduated from Wissahickon High School in Montgomery County, PA. She now lives…
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Lawmaker Introduces Legislation That Would Award Medal of Honor to VFMA Grad, WWII Hero
U.S. Rep. John Joyce has introduced legislation that would award the Medal of Honor to Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr., a Valley Forge Military Academy graduate and World War II hero, writes Mark Pesto for Task & Purpose, a military-focused digital media company. After being separated from his unit, Wood gathered a group of allied…
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Kicked Out of Nevada, Burning Man Finds His Way to Havertown
Some creative Havertown residents are taking Burning Man out of the Nevada desert and bring him into town, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Havertown Backyard Burning Man,” is a week of community creative events, starting Saturday and running through Aug. 30. The actual Burning Man was cancelled in April so Karen Vitale reached…
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