Entertainment
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Bold Experiments Elevate Regional Theater to New Level
Regional theater in Greater Philadelphia has always provided great entertainment, but the latest bold experiments have lifted it to a whole new level, writes John Timpane for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Some of this season’s innovation includes Broadway veteran Kristin McLaughlin Mitchell coming to West Chester. She has started auditioning local and New York actors for…
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Inspired by Radnor High School, ‘Grease’ to Return to Big Screen for 40th Anniversary
Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson will once again fall in love on big screens across the country, as Grease, the world-famous musical that was inspired by Radnor High School, is returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie was originally released four decades ago on June 16,…
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Hedgerow Theatre in Media Celebrates Nearly a Century of Excellence
Media’s Hedgerow Theatre recently celebrated almost a century of excellence at its 95th anniversary celebration at The Old Mill, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The nation’s oldest professional resident theatre company used its benefit gala – entitled “Belle of the Ball” – to honor director emeritus Penelope Reed for her lifetime of work…
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Wallingford Native’s New Documentary Focuses on Orthodox Jewish Powerlifter
A new documentary directed by Wallingford native Jessie Auritt focuses on a young, Orthodox Jewish powerlifter, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Naomi Kutin, now 16, the subject of Supergirl, hails from Fair Lawn, N.J. She’s known for breaking a powerlifting record by lifting 215 pounds when she was 10 years old. The record…
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DELCO Careers – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union, the professional soccer team based in Chester and whose name alludes to the union of America’s original thirteen colonies, has the following career and intern positions posted to its career page: Assistant to the CBO The Assistant to the CBO is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, including planning…
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Documentary Depicts Life in Chester and Issues the City Faces
A Chester Story, a documentary by Ulysses “Butch” Slaughter depicting the life and times of the people of Chester, debuted on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a sold-out crowd at the MJ Freed Theater on the Avenue of the States in Chester, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. Slaughter, project manager for Chester…
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Musical Co-Written by Strath Haven Grad Arrives in New York City
The Mad Ones, a musical co-written by Strath Haven grad Brian Lowdermilk, has arrived off Broadway for its New York City premiere, writes David Gordon for TheaterMania.com. The musical, which tells the story of a young woman who is getting ready for a life-changing move, was originally titled The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown. The…
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Media Filmmaker’s New Documentary Focuses on Reintegration of Iraq War Veterans
Media filmmaker Dan Collins has joined forces with retired Marine Josh Hisle to direct the documentary From War to Wisdom, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The film highlights the reintegration of Iraq War veterans into civilian society and the many struggles they face in the process. The film focuses on several members of…
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DELCO Interns – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union, a professional soccer team based in Chester that has competed in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference since its formation in 2010, has the following intern positions posted to its career page: Accounting Intern The Union seeks an Accounting Intern to assist the team’s Finance Department with day-to-day office operations.…
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Upper Darby Native Tina Fey Turns Her Hit Movie into Broadway Musical
Fans of the hit movie Mean Girls will soon get the chance to enjoy it as a Broadway musical, thanks to the efforts of its original writer, Upper Darby native Tina Fey, writes Peter Marks for The Washington Post. Fey has joined forces with her husband Jeff Richmond, who has composed the music, and Nell…
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DELCO Career – Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack
With over 100,000 square feet gaming action, 2,700 slots machines, live racing overlooking the Delaware River, and seven restaurants, Chester-based Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack has the following open Delaware County career positions. Marketing Operations Representative The Marketing Operations Representative builds relationships by greeting guests with a warm, friendly verbal greeting, and anticipates those guest…
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DELCO Careers – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union, the professional soccer team based in Chester and whose name alludes to the union of America’s original thirteen colonies, has the following career and intern positions posted to its career page: Director, Corporate Partnerships The Director, Corporate Partnerships at the Union is responsible for generating new business revenue with local, regional and…
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Ryan Howard-Backed VC Team Acquires eSports Company
Radnor-based venture capital firm SeventySix Capital has acquired an equity stake in a Philadelphia company that produces esports events that feature competitions among video game players, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The amount of its investment in N3rd Street Gamers is being kept confidential, but a spokeswoman for SeventySix Capital of Radnor,…
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FROM CHESCO: After ‘Bringing Hollywood to West Chester,’ Bam Margera Ready to Settle Down
After a long recovery from alcoholism after the death of his best friend, Bam Margera, star of Jackass and Viva La Bam, is finally settling down with his family in Chester County, writes Jason Nark for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Margera became famous through his outrageous stunts on Jackass with his best friend and co-star Ryan…
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Local Filmmakers Aim to Make Media the Background for New Horror Movie
Local filmmakers Jeff Ayars and Omri Dorani are hoping to make Media the background for their new horror movie, This Is Our Home, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County News Network. The pair knows the neighborhood inside-out. Ayars is a native of Media and graduate of Penncrest High School and Cornell University, while Dorani grew…
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New Documentary Uses Penn Wood High School to Illustrate America’s Digital Divide
Penn Wood and Lower Merion high schools are featured in a new documentary that recently aired on the National Geographic Channel about the digital divide across the nation, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The documentary, entitled Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America, highlights the struggles students face when trying to access the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Brian Selander, Entrepreneur In Residence at SeventySix Capital
Brian Selander, Entrepreneur In Residence at SeventySix Capital and the speaker at next week’s Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series presentation on the emergence of eSports, speaks to DELCO Today about growing up in Piscataway, finding his way into journalism and then politics before he graduated high school and working on Senator Bill Bradley’s 1992 presidential campaign. Selander…
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New Generation of Chester Family Avenges ‘Family Feud’
Five siblings of a Chester family were in the television spotlight last week to avenge the unaired “Family Feud” battle by their elder generation — and the reputation of the Philly cheesesteak. John, Paul, Halaina, Zakiyyah, and Lindsay Pickett debuted on the set of “Family Feud” last week, according to a Daily Times report by…
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