Entertainment
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Malvern’s Charles Ling, Fan-Favorite ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Contestant, Reflects on His Time on Show
After a whirlwind journey as a contestant on The Golden Bachelorette, fan-favorite Charles Ling has returned to “normal life” in Malvern, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. Now fans are eager for more. Dubbed “Charlesmania” by Bachelor franchise host Jesse Palmer, the phenomenon has taken the nation by storm, with fans clamoring for more of…
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From The New York Times: Levittown Producer Confident Richard Gere Will Propel Showtime’s Next Big Hit
In a quest for Showtime’s next big hit before the network changes owners, Levittown’s Chris McCarthy is banking on Richard Gere’s star power and fame, writes John Jurgensen for The Wall Street Journal. The co-chief executive of Paramount Global was determined to get the popular actor to play the flinty CIA station chief in the…
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Kate Winslet Talks Delco Accent During 60 Minutes Interview
Kate Winslet’s Delco accent in “Mare of Easttown” got a mention in a 60 Minutes interview with Winslet Sunday night, Dec. 1, promoting her newest film “Lee” about American World War II woman photographer Lee Miller. Winslet won an Emmy for “Mare of Easttown”… “playing a vaping, beer swigging detective – nailing the *specific* sound…
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Philadelphia Ballet, IBX Kick Off Holiday Season with Event Celebrating 56th Year of The Nutcracker
Philadelphia Ballet, in partnership with Independence Blue Cross, recently ushered in the holiday season with a festive celebration to mark the 56th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. The event featured remarks from Philadelphia Ballet and IBX representatives, as well as special appearances by characters from The Nutcracker. The event set the stage for a season filled with…
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One of the Best Christmas Towns is in Chester County
It’s time! With the Christmas season approaching, Chester County will soon be decked out with garlands, stringed lights, and maybe even some magical snow, writes staff for Only in Your State. Kennett Square was ranked as one of the best Christmas towns to visit in the state. One of the best Christmas displays is at…
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Kingda Ka Roller Coaster to Be Removed for New Additions at Six Flags Great Adventure
Local thrill-seekers will have to say goodbye to one of the most popular Six Flags Great Adventure roller coasters of all time, reports CBS News Philadelphia. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, is coming down. The popular ride has hosted over 12 million rides since 2005. It is 456…
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Wall Street Journal: Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Inspired Local Woman to Become Filmmaker
Watching Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan direct inspired Melissa Davey to finally pursue filmmaking after decades of dreaming about it, writes Julie Halpert for The Wall Street Journal. Davey became curious about becoming a film director when she was nine. She started reading books on how films are made and going to movies as much…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis and Sosie Bacon, writes Chris Compendio for the PhillyVoice. The foursome will play an eclectic filmmaking family that are working on a low-budget slasher film. The story covers them as…
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Brad Ingelsby Reflects on ‘Mare of Eastttown’ and Upcoming ‘Task’
‘Mare of Easttown’ creator Brad Ingelsby recently spoke to Los Angeles-based media about the upcoming HBO drama series “Task” and about a second season for “Mare,” writes Rodrigo Perez for The Playlist. Many of “Task’s” scenes, which star Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent leading a task force investigating drug-house robberies, were filmed in Delaware…
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Jason Kelce Claims ‘Queen of Christmas’ Title After Duet Tops Charts
Jason Kelce is joking that he has dethroned Mariah Carey as the new “Queen of Christmas,” writes Hannah Johnson for y!entertainment. The Haverford resident revealed his new title during a Nov. 13 New Heights podcast with brother Travis Kelce. The duet, “Maybe This Christmas” debuted at No 1 on the iTunes Top Christmas Songs 2024…
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Magical Holiday Tours Coming to Fonthill Castle in Doylestown
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of special events and tours, running from November 16 to December 31, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The castle, the former home of Henry Chapman Mercer, is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. Each…
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Want a Philadelphia Mascot at Your Wedding? Here’s How to Make It Happen
Having your favorite Philadelphia mascot make an appearance at your wedding adds a unique touch that guests will talk about for years to come, writes Bradford Pearson for the Philadelphia Magazine. Stephanie Powers decided to surprise her then-fiance, Rory Magargee, an obsessive St. Joe’s fan, by having the ever-flapping mascot, the Hawk, show up during…
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See What’s New This Season at Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride has been terrifying people now at the Arasapha Farm in Glen Mills for 34 years, writes Rachel Moore for PHL17 News. And people love it. The attraction continues to draw in fans from around the country searching for a thrilling experience. This year, Arasapha Farm has added new frightening…
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Doylestown Will Soon Become Even More Fun, Interactive, and Social With These New Additions
Doylestown is already a popular destination due to its selection of restaurants, boutique shops, and rich history; however, that distinction is likely soon to skyrocket, writes Michele Haddon for PhillyBurbs.com. The town will soon be adding a new family entertainment venue featuring the region’s first duckpin bowling lanes, an indoor mini golf, and a new…
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Tower Investments Founder, CEO to Bring 17-Screen Riverview Theater Back to South Philadelphia
Bart Blatstein, the founder and CEO of Tower Investments, is planning to bring the 17-screen movie theater that was shuttered in 2020, back to South Philadelphia, writes Jakes Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan is to bring the theater back to the same property that previously hosted it, the Riverview Plaza. “The theater, to…
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Yardley Couple Spares No Expense to Turn Their Yard Into Halloween Haunt
Sheri and Chris Connolly spared no expense to turn the yard of their Yardley home into a true Halloween haunt, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the couple, “Halloween is somehow becoming bigger than Christmas,” said Sheri Connolly. Their spooky displays attract more visitors each year. “There is such a need in society…
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House of Magic Coming to Glenside Early 2025
The former PNC Bank building at 101 S Easton Road is being transformed into Glenside’s first magic theater, aptly named “The House of Magic,” reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Helmed by award-winning magician Marc Desouza, the renovation will introduce a space with a 100-seat theater, a 25-seat mini theater. There will also be a…
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Real Haunted Houses in Philadelphia Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – these real haunted houses in Philadelphia are the places to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Baleroy Mansion in Chestnut Hill has been referred to as “the most haunted house in…
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