Culture
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Schuylkill River Sojourn celebrates 20 years June 2
The annual 7-day, 112-mile Schuylkill River Sojourn will celebrate its 20th anniversary beginning June 2 as paddlers of all experience levels journey from Schuylkill Haven to Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row. This year, participants will hale from 11 different states, some from as far away as Washington and New Mexico, according to Digital First Media at pottsmerc.com. [uam_ad…
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Lansdale-born artist honors Eagles’ Super Bowl victory
Philadelphia-area artist Dan Duffy spent some 200 hours to create a print commemorating the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory parade. Duffy, who currently lives in Indiana, Pa., grew up in Lansdale, and has been a Philadelphia sports fan all his life, writes Nick Fierro at McCall.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Like most Philly sports fans, Duffy, 37,…
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Illustrated Designs, Inc. celebrates 50 years of adventure in design
Illustrated Designs, Inc., a boutique marketing company based in Hatfield, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is proud to announce that 2018 marks its fiftieth year in business. The adventure began in 1968, when founder Ed Piechocki took his love of design and entrepreneurial spirit to businesses in Philadelphia and New York, developing the relationships that have grown…
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The Artist’s Loft opens in Conshohocken
The Artist’s Loft, a shop nestled along Fayette Street in Conshohocken, opened its doors on Monday, March 5, making a new space for local creatives to display and sell their handcrafted wares without the hassle of dealing with online marketplaces. Tucked behind Bob Wilson’s Gulf station, The Artist’s Loft is a thin sliver of a…
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Crate & Barrel calling on local school students for creative designs
An upscale furniture and design store is taking tips from area school students. Norristown Area School District students, along with other students from the Philadelphia region will be finding their work in the ‘home’ section of the Crate and Barrel in King of Prussia. The local nonprofit Fresh Artists has teamed up with the national…
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Paying Homage to Hannah Callowhill Penn, the State’s First Female Leader
Hannah Callowhill Penn was Pennsylvania’s first and only female leader, and she ran the state for close to 14 years after her husband William Penn fell ill, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. Callowhill Penn was born in England in 1671. Her parents disregarded the norms of the 17th century and taught their daughter…
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Ardmore-based artifact dealer sells letter written by Gandhi about Jesus Christ
Nathan Raab, president of the Raab Collection, a historical document dealer in Ardmore, said he has sold a rare letter written by Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi about Jesus Christ for $50,000. The letter, written in April 1926 by Gandhi during his efforts leading the Indian independence movement, was in response to Milton Newberry Frantz, a Christian…
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Sensational sushi and all that jazz at August Moon
By Katie Kohler For decades, Main Street in Norristown possessed little retail, dining or entertainment options, which are considered key components to any hope of revitalization. One of the stalwarts, August Moon, stands firm in its original location (300 East Main Street) since 1994 despite temptations to move to the retail realm of King of…
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From DELCO: Remains of WWII Pilot from Chester Finally Discovered, Buried with Honors
Stanley Stegnerski, a fighter pilot from Chester who was reported missing in action over Germany during World War II, was finally laid to rest in Millsboro, Del., after decades of searching, writes Rae Tyson for the Wilmington News Journal. Stegnerski, whose remains had recently been discovered in a field in central Germany, was buried with…
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What’s happening in Montgomery County this weekend?
It’s hard to believe that we are in the final full week of January, but as the month continues to roll by, you’re going to want to make a stop in Montco this week. The slopes of Spring Mountain transform into a challenging race course for the annual Pennsylvania Championship Snowshoe Race. Grammy-winning R&B artist…
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Colonial Theatre throws down fundraising challenge
Two local movie-lovers just keep on giving to Association for the Colonial Theatre – and challenging the newly expanded nonprofit. The anonymous members recently announced a $100,000 matching challenge grant to benefit the historic movie theatre and concert venue. If the Colonial raises $100,000 by May 31, 2018 for its Bank on the Arts capital…
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Unique gallery, Art in the Storefront, provides sidewalk sightseeing
Ambler Main Street is home to many of Montco’s stylish boutiques and fabulous restaurants. But one of Ambler’s best kept secrets is its unique art gallery, Art in the Storefront. Here, you can view work from local artists on display through the windows of the old Denny Electric building. Co-owned and operated by Karen Keiser…
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Arts Montco makes debut at Ursinus College
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) – the destination marketing organization for Montgomery County – launched its newest brand, Arts Montco, at an exclusive event at the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College yesterday evening. More than 100 arts enthusiasts and influencers from across Montgomery County and the region…
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‘Arts Montco’ ready to make a big impression
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) – the destination marketing organization for Montgomery County – has just announced its newest brand, Arts Montco. Designed to inspire visitors to explore Montgomery County’s more than 200 arts attractions, Arts Montco strives to establish Montco as an arts destination and to build community awareness and pride…
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Forest & Main brewer has artistic bent
In the world of craft beer, a “flight” is a small sampling of a brewer’s work, a showcase of different styles, colors, and tastes of beer—something of a drinkable mini-exhibit. For Daniel Endicott, who makes up half of the beer-brewing duo at Forest & Main Brewing Company, that’s a pretty familiar kind of exhibit, writes…
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Norristown’s Columbus Monument to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in October
Columbus Monument in Norristown will celebrate its 25th anniversary on October 12, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. The event at Harding Boulevard and Sterigere Street is being organized by Elmwood Park Zoo in partnership with J.P. Mascaro & Sons. Starting at 11 a.m., the public event will include the singing of…
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Glenside to Host High-Quality Replicas of Museum Masterpieces … Outdoors
When walking the streets of Glenside this fall, you may feel like you’re in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. That’s because Glenside, in Cheltenham Township, has been chosen as one of four neighborhoods in and around the city to take part in Inside Out. The program brings high-quality replicas of museum masterpieces to communities throughout…
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Philadelphia Needs to Work on Its Millennial Appeal
Philadelphia has some catching up to do when it comes to its millennial appeal, writes Shannon Rooney for Philly.com. The City of Brotherly Love ranked 56 on the recently released list of the 75 top metro areas across the country based on their attractiveness to millennials in terms of jobs, affordability, and livability. To determine…
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