Entertainment
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This ‘Hope’ful Contender at the 2021 Puppy Bowl Comes from Media
Hope, a 4-month-old combination Beagle, American foxhound, chow chow, and golden retriever represented the Providence Animal Center in Media at this year’s 17th Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It airs this Sunday at 2 p.m. The Bowl is a pregame Super Bowl tradition. The three-hour even features 70…
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Ridley Park’s Ultimate Brady Bunch Fan Has an Ultimate Brady Bunch Facebook Page
Sue Perti of Ridley Park has created The Ultimate Brady Bunch Facebook fans page. It now has 8,000 members worldwide, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The site invites people to talk about their favorite episodes and memories, and share Brady memorabilia. There’s also Brady Bunch trivia, guest appearances, and Q&A sessions with…
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Put Down That Screen. Well, Maybe.
Let me be clear. I hate hiking. But we all know time spent outdoors is good for us. And the Parenting Rule Book mandates we embrace outdoor time. Encourage it. Enforce it. I have made a pact with my husband to get the kids outside more in the new year. Two problems interfere with my…
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Drive-In Theater Opening in Exton Right in Time for Valentine’s Day
People looking for outdoor activities they can do with their family while still socially distancing from others are in luck, writes Sinead Cummings for PhillyVoice. A new drive-in theater at Exton Square Mall will officially debut for Valentine’s Day weekend and will be open permanently every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For Valentine’s Day, the theater…
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‘Last Call,’ a Film Comedy With an Upper Darby Focus, Opens in March
“Last Call” a movie with its roots deep in Upper Darby and Delaware County, is scheduled to open March 19. The movie is loosely based on the experiences of Upper Darby High School Class of 1990 graduate Greg Lingo, executive producer and co-writer with director Paolo Pilladi, reports Dawn Timmeney at fox29.com. The film stars…
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Dave Portnoy Likes Philly’s Vibe, But Is Our Region the Right Fit for Barstool Sports?
Dave Portnoy, founder and president of Barstool Sports, has brought his media empire to Philadelphia hoping to connect to fans here, writes Richard Rys for Philadelphia Magazine. For the under 40 crowd, he’s a superstar, as reflected in the enthusiastic response he received on a recent visit to Sam’s Boardwalk Style Pizza in Havertown for…
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Pennsylvania Ranks as One of the Best States for Adventure Seekers
Thanks to its several popular outdoor destinations and a plethora of extreme sports options, Pennsylvania is an ideal place to visit for travelers who are looking to experience a true adventure, according to a new study published by Outforia. Outforia compiled a list of the best states for adventure seekers in 2021 by comparing the…
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Mother Cabrini, of Cabrini University in Radnor, to be Featured in New Movie
Francesca Cabrini, the frail, but strong-willed Italian woman whose religious order, Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, founded Cabrini University in Radnor, is now the subject of a film, writes Eugene Zenyatta for philadelphiaweekly.com. Mother Cabrini had an impact on generations of U.S. immigrants, focusing on education and health care. “Cabrini” begins production…
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Popular Rock Band Fronted by West Chester Native, Bishop Shanahan Grad Releases New Album
RFA, a popular rock band based in Philadelphia and fronted by West Chester native and Bishop Shanahan High School graduate Dan Cousart, has released a new album, Late to the Party, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new album – the band’s second – comes exactly a year and a day after RFA…
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Havertown Native Tom Verica Now Directs Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’
Tom Verica of Havertown is learning how to manage multiple ballrooms in his role as director for the Netflix period romance Bridgerton, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bridgerton, filmed in Britain, is producer/actor Shonda Rhimes’ first part of a $100 million deal with Netflix. The second and third episodes required filming four choreographed…
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Holiday Greeting Cards Take on a Unique 2020 Flavor
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the typical holiday card/family newsletter with many improvising their own 2020 version, writes Ellie Silverman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Liz Costa of Media wanted to introduce her daughter, Hallie, born July 28, to family and friends and offer joy in a dark year. Her holiday card has daughter Hallie…
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Havertown Home Hosted a 2020 Grievance Box in Honor of Festivus
One Havertown home has given a voice to everyone’s 2020 grievances before the year is out with a Festivus box outside their home, writes Chris O’Connell for fox29.vom. “It’s a holiday for everyone else. It’s a time to air your grievances and get everything off your chest,” organizer Katie McByrne said. The Brookline Blvd. home…
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Two Businesses Combine in Broomall to Create a Holiday Light and Sound Show
Paul Karalis, owner of Karalis Mechanical Services in Broomall is bringing a light and sound wonderland to brighten this holiday season in a year when people may not feel much like celebrating, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Hoping to end 2020 on a festive note, Karalis teamed with JMW Entertainment Group to create…
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Holiday Dance Tradition Continues at Newtown Square Studio
Dancers from Twirl dance studio in Newtown Square were just able to finish their digital dance performance before a state order closed down their in-person activity, reports Katharine Scott from 6abc.com. Last year, students brought their live show to six local nursing homes. The show is an annual tradition. This year, with the pandemic,…
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Tina Fey on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon: ‘I’m a SEPTA Bitch’
Tina Fey’s a “SEPTA bitch.” That’s how she described herself to Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Thursday., writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. Being from Upper Darby, SEPTA of course would have figured in Tina Fey’s transportation plans. She’s only just purchased her first car. Here in Upper Darby, she went around on buses, subways…
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‘The U.S. Explained’ Video Series Profiles Pennsylvania
In its feature on Pennsylvania, “The U.S. Explained” video series by That Is Interesting looked at the Keystone State’s history, geography, and culture and found it to be one of the most fascinating states in the nation. Pennsylvania’s moniker is tied to the state’s historical significance since both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were…
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West Chester-Based Student’s Christmas Song That Perfectly Fits 2020’s Holiday Mood Goes Viral
Wallis Schriver, 15, a student at the West Chester-based Center for Performing and Fine Arts, a program for students enrolled in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, has managed to create a new Christmas song and accompanying video that perfectly fits 2020 – and people are taking notice, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. As of…
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See What Were Most Popular Google Searches for This Year in Region
Google has released its list of trending searches for 2020 which shows that Philadelphians were most interested in the “election results” and “coronavirus,” writes Paige Gross for the Technical.ly. Other terms in the top five for the region included “Kobe Bryant,” “Flayers” (often spelled as “Fliers,”) and “Naya Rivera.” The top three match the most…
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