Entertainment
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Tower Theater Makes it Into AMC Series ‘Dispatches From Elsewhere’ (Video Trailer)
The iconic Tower Theater in Upper Darby’s 69th Street District has caught the attention of the producers of AMC’s new series, “Dispatches From Elsewhere,” writes Layla A. Jones for billypenn.com. It joins 15 other Philly region locations featured in the Segel-produced dark thriller, which appears to be set in Philadelphia. Other Philadelphia landmarks:: Scenes with…
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Memorial Event Remembers Ann Crumb, Delco’s Broadway Star, in Songs and Testimonials
Actress and musician Ann Crumb was honored in a Dec. 29 tribute at the Media Theater, writes Susan Serbin for Delco News Network. The event included testimonials, performances from friends, as well as video clips from Crumb’s own performances over the years. Crumb died in October at age 69 from ovarian cancer. She grew up…
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Haverford High’s Radio Station Has Been Operating Since 1949 and Is the Oldest of Its Kind in the Nation
Haverford High School has the oldest operating high school radio station (WHHS, 99.9 FM) in the country, writes Mari A. Schaefer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The little 10-watt student-run radio station first broadcast Dec. 6, 1949. It has moved three times during school renovations and three times on the dial. In 2002, Radio One took…
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This ‘Aint No Sissy Softball in Primos; Just Read the Billboard
A charity softball game in Primos has sparked a friendly rivalry and the stakes just keep getting bigger, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The J.T. Brewski’s Pub Annual Softball Game, played in Primos every spring for the last eight years, pits pub owner Tom Smith’s team against his buddy Joe Allen’s team. The…
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Franklin Mint, QVC Founder Joe Segel Dies at 88
Joe Segel, who founded more than 20 companies including TV shopping behemoth QVC and the Franklin Mint during his five-decade-long career, has died in Gladwyne of natural causes aged 88, writes Ryan Sharrow for the WHYY. Segel started West Chester-based QVC 23 years ago. It was carried by 58 cable providers in 20 states. Today,…
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Years in the Making, Special Needs Playground in Aston Gets Its Day in the Sun
A special-needs accessible playground at Aston’s township community center was officially opened Dec. 16 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. Township officials and representatives from Energy Transfer, who helped fund the “Smiles in the Playground” facility, were on hand for the ceremony. Nearby were children, some in wheelchairs, others on…
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Delco Group Charity Surprises Haverford High Junior With Unforgettable Holiday Outing
A Haverford High School Junior’s positive outlook as she battles non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma earned her a holiday night out courtesy of the Delco Group, reports Jennifer Joyce for fox29.com. Hannah Hermansen, 16, has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments since her diagnosis in late September. Delco Group, founded by local realtor John Port, decided to show up with…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Brings Support, Music Education to Its Members, Beautiful Music to Everyone Else
More than 100 underserved children and teens in Chester have found a musical outlet through the Chester Children’s Chorus that gives them a voice in a safe, supportive space, writes John McDevitt for kywnewsradio.radio.com. “We get to come together, talk, laugh, have fun,” said 17-year-old Shamir Bryant, “Music is a gateway or an outlet for…
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Greg Lingo Swore He Was Done With Upper Darby. Nope.
So what possessed Greg Lingo to make a film about Upper Darby, a town he swore he’d never look back on, as his career propelled him toward being a successful Main Line developer? asked Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Upper Darby stayed with him. It created who he was, even when he left for…
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Swarthmore College Basketball Team Ranked No. 1 in Country in Division III
Swarthmore College is certainly known for its academics, but sporting a men’s basketball team that’s starting off No. 1 in the country in Division III? No one from 10 years ago would have seen that coming, says columnist Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Something started happening in 2014-15, when their game wins left the…
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Smaller Asset Managers Get Crazy and Creative to Stay Competitive With the Big Boys
Smaller asset managers like Alpha Architect in Broomall are getting creative as they find ways to compete with the bigger, main stream companies like BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street Corp., writes Claire Ballentine for finance.yahoo.com. Alpha Architect manages about $420 million in assets, and is no stranger to Twitter, blog posts and podcasts to help…
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Pa. Ballet’s Sharon Hill Warehouse Holds A Lot of ‘Nutcracker’ Magic, Including a Renovated Christmas Tree
A warehouse in Sharon Hill holds much of the Pennsylvania Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ magic, including a recently refurbished Christmas tree, writes Ellen Dunkel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tree, built in 2002, underwent nearly $100,000 in upgrades. Fixed were thinning foliage and a bottom section of lights that would no longer turn on. “At the right…
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Philly Indie-Rock Star (Sandy) Alex G’s First Fan Base Was His Fellow Haverford High Classmates
Ten years ago, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alex Giannascoli was a Haverford High School student handing out home-recorded CDs of his music in the halls, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now known as (Sandy) Alex G., Giannascoli, 26, released his third album, House of Sugar in September. His audience has steadily grown. He’s among…
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Norwood Cafe Offers a Different Kind of Yoga Class. This One’s Got Cats
Cat yoga is packing them in at the Cat Nook Café in Norwood, writes Justin Udo for kynnewsradio.rado.com. The nonprofit Cat Nook Cafe lets more than a dozen cats looking to be adopted roam around, and maybe even find a new home, during the hour long class. “You could lean down. There were cats crawling…
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Architects Seeking Public Input for Development of Chester Waterfront
People had a chance to talk about what they’d like to see at the Chester waterfront as architects begin creating a masterplan, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delco News Network. Casual dining and bars, fitness centers and housing were all suggested at a public meeting last week asking for resident input. Connecting the Riverwalk to…
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DELCO Careers – Visual Sound
With a location in Broomall, Visual Sound has been providing a broad array of high quality, individualized audiovisual solutions to businesses, schools, government agencies, and houses of worship since 1967. AV Systems Engineer This position provides sales and technical staff with technical support on both a pre- and post-sales basis; generates CAD drawings for system…
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Havertown Family Was Inspired by Delco Holidays Past. Now Their Decorations Inspire Others
Halloween and Christmas are a big deal to the Jackson family in Havertown, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Decorations adorn their Lawrence Road lawn and home, first in celebration of Halloween, then the Christmas season. Their treasure trove of decorations is built on warm memories of past Delco and Philadelphia holidays. Trish Jackson…
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It’s a Thanksgiving Rivalry Between Ridley and Springfield, but It’s Not About Football This Time
The Thanksgiving weekend is a time for friendly local football rivalries, but this year the game of choice will be lacrosse, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. On Nov. 29, the lacrosse alumni of Ridley High School and Springfield High School will go head to head at Ridley High School’s Marion Field. It’s the…
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