Entertainment
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Inflation Won’t Fizzle Out Their 4th, Boothwyn Customers Say
It’s going to cost you more to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS 3. “They’ve gone up, probably, in the neighborhood of 10 to 15% this year, over last year’s increase, which is probably another 10%,” says Skip Clinton, managing operator at Wholesale Fireworks in Boothwyn. “So, in the…
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New Hope B&B Proprietor Recalls When William Shatner Beamed Aboard for a Month
The site of the Wedgwood Bed and Breakfast Inn has hosted numerous high-profile figures. One of the earliest was Gen. George Washington, who stayed nearby with the Continental Army prior to the historic river crossing into Trenton. But time-travelling through the present and into the future, another was Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk, actor…
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‘Breathe,’ a New Film With Jennifer Hudson Will Shoot Some Scenes in Aston
A new movie “Breathe” will start shooting in the Philadelphia area, including in parts of Aston, writes HughE Dillon for Philly ChitChat. Actress Jennifer Hudson, who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, has a key role in the film. The film is in pre-production. Sets are being built at the Sun Center Studios…
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General Recreation: Water Park Fun in Your Local Community
Local towns can save energy, water and space, and still provide splash opportunities for kids with AquaSmart, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation provides playgrounds and recreational equipment throughout the region. AquaSmart Splash Pads are powered by HydroLogix, which cuts down on water and energy use, saving money. Choose up to…
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At the Shore This Weekend? Have a Cracking Good Time at the Atlantic City Seafood & Music Festival
With Memorial Day in the rear-view mirror (ideally of a convertible, no less), Summer 2022 is heading into its prime. For lucky Phila. collar county residents with a place on a barrier island, the Friday afternoon jaunt is becoming habit. For those heading down tomorrow, this weekend’s Atlantic City Seafood & Music Festival makes an…
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Peddler’s Village Named No. 1 Tourist Destination in the Philadelphia Region
For the second consecutive year, Peddler’s Village has been named the number one tourist destination in the Philadelphia region. The designation was made by the Philadelphia Business Journal and is based on the number of visitors — two million — in 2021. Prior to 2020, the Village had been ranked as a top-five tourist destination…
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Sports Betting Brings Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester $3M in April
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester recorded total revenue of more than $3 million in April as sports betting in Pennsylvania entered the slow season, according to a staff report from PlayPennsylvania. Overall, Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks dropped to $572.8 million in wagers in April. This is 20 percent under $715 million in March. However,…
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Popular Las Vegas Pub/Casino O’Sheas Opens at Harrah’s in Chester
The Las Vegas pub and casino O’Sheas opened its first East Coast location at Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester Friday, as visitors line up an hour before the 4 p.m. grand opening, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “We want this to feel like Delco’s bar,” said Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President and General Manager…
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Doylestown AGT Contestant Milks the Audience with ‘Parmesan Song,’ Gets Big Cheese Simon Cowell’s ‘Yes’
Ben Lapudis, a 29-year-old singer-songwriter from Doylestown, took the America’s Got Talent stage Tuesday night for his big shot at stardom. He accompanied himself on the guitar, performing a self-penned piece called “Parmesan Song.” The work is an ode to Lapudis’ apparent longstanding frustration with waiters at Italian restaurants who usurp the task of sprinkling…
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2nd Annual Star Vocal Competition in Havertown Seeks Hidden Talent
On the same day America crowned the Season 20 American Idol winner, auditions were held for the second annual Star Vocal Competition in Haverford Township, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Auditions took place Sunday at the Kelly Center for Music in Havertown in the hope that talent hiding among us will emerge. Locals ages 8…
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An Eagles Dance to a Janet Jackson Song From an Older Fan From Wayne Goes Viral
Marybelle Alston is a big Eagles fan and she’s got the dance moves to prove it. Alston, 88, and her family live in Florida now, but the former longtime resident of Wayne never gave up her citizenship in Eagles Nation, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, a video of Alston dancing to Janet…
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Latest Race at Harrah’s Philadelphia Puts Horse Over the Top With $2M+ in Earnings
A racehorse’s nine-year career has earned over $2 million after winning a $22,500 handicap harness racing trot feature May 12 at Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester, reports harnesslink.com. The 13-year-old Melady’s Monet boosted its bankroll to $2,005,198 following the race. Driver Tim Tetrick placed the Revenue S gelding in the lead early, but initially yielded to…
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Bensalem Restaurant Offers Weekend ‘Drag Brunch,’ Where Patrons Enjoy Glam and Eggs
A restaurant brunch traditionally conjures images of servings of coddled eggs, watercress finger sandwiches, and pots of cozy tea. Water’s Edge in Bensalem, however, is turning that stuffy image on its spangle-decorated ear, as reported by 94.5 PST. The new gastropub on the banks of the Delaware River holds a weekend brunch with a twist:…
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Samuel Kim, Youth Soloist, Featured at Delaware County Symphony Concert
The Delaware County Symphony’s upcoming concert will feature a performance by Samuel Kim, the winner of the Delaware County Symphony’s annual Youth Concerto Competition. Samuel is a student at Conestoga High School as well as a cellist and currently studies under Ohad Bar-David of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has already performed with the PMEA district,…
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Harrah’s in Chester Took a Hit, but Overall PA Casino Revenue Is Up
While individual casinos such as Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Pennsylvania recorded a downturn in March compared to three years ago, overall revenue remains strong thanks to the addition of new facilities, writes Gary Rotstein for the Penn Bets. In March, the Keystone State’s gaming industry brought in a record $462.7 million generated by…
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2nd Oscar for Lansdowne Native Byron Howard With Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Win
Lansdowne native Byron Howard received his second Oscar win Sunday when “Encanto” won best animated feature, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.com. “Encanto” was one of three Walt Disney Animation Studios Films up for the award this year. Howard’s been a doodler and a cartoon fan going back to his younger years at Ardmore Elementary School…
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Havertown Filmmaker’s Kabul Love Story Nominated for an Oscar
“Three Songs for Benzair,” a film by Havertown native Elizabeth Mirzaei and her Afghan-born husband Gulistan, has been nominated for an Oscar in the “Documentary Short Subject” category. The film is a love story that takes place in a camp for displaced people in Kabul, writes Alicia Vitarelli for abc11. “This was something that really…
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Jay Schwartz Keeps Film Alive With Showings From His Secret Cinema
Jay Schwartz has been showing bits and pieces of his Secret Cinema for 30 years, writes Shaun Brady for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He maintains a 1,000 square-foot workshop and warehouse in Kensington piled high with more than 4,000 canisters of unique films, commercials and television shows. He has a “Best of Secret Cinema Screening and…
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