Events & Fundraisers
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Top-Notch Caterers in Philadelphia Region Include 2 from Delaware County
Thanks to its incredible food scene, Philadelphia is home to many top-notch wedding caterers, and two of the best are right here in Delaware County, according to a new list by the Philadelphia Magazine. Conner Catering in Haverford has been family-owned and operated for more than eight decades. The company offers the highest quality food…
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It’s Here! National Dog Show Celebrating 20th Anniversary at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Nov. 20-21st
More than 125 years after pioneering the institution of competitive dog shows back in the 1800s, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) will mark the 20th anniversary of its most high-profile event, The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, on Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks,…
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Delaware County Remembers 9/11 With Special Events on 20th Anniversary
On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Delaware County communities and organizations are hosting ceremonies and activities to commemorate the day, writes Peg DeGrassa for Daily Times. Delaware County hosted an annual event Friday honoring First Responders at the Law Enforcement Memorial at Rose Tree Park. Today at 8:30 a.m., there will…
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Looking for a Tiffany Dragonfly Lamp? There’s 1 Being Auctioned in Aston
A three-day, online auction at Uniques and Antiques Auction Sales in Aston will include a Tiffany Studios Dragonfly lamp valued between $250,000 to $375,000. The Modern Design auction runs Aug. 3 to 5. The Tiffany lamp will be part of a dedicated Artisan Studio auction Aug. 4, along with the Katherine Mezger collection of George…
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Valley Forge Academy Garrison Sgt. Major Kept a Royal Wedding on Track
Garrison Sgt. Major (retired) Bill Mott knows about attention to detail, whether it’s overseeing the parade route of a Royal Wedding, or keeping things running smoothly at Valley Forge Military Academy. These days, the GSM oversees the discipline and well-being of the Academy students. His is a face well recognized on campus. The 60-year-old works…
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Mount Moriah Cemetery Has a Unique Event for National Ice Cream Day
There’s an ice cream mogul buried at Mount Mariah Historic Cemetery & Arboretum and he’s going to be honored on National Ice Cream Day, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Lewis Dubois Bassett, founder of Bassetts Ice Cream, is one of the more famous people buried at the cemetery, which straddles Yeadon and Philadelphia.…
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A Wawa Support Message Carved into the French Countryside Is Not What It Seems
It’s a case of mistaken identity at the international level but that didn’t keep rabid Wawa fans in the Philadelphia region from latching on, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. A Finnish Twitter account shared the image of a message carved into a grass field in France, “Allez Wawa.” It translates as “Go, Wawa.” It’s actually…
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Run Any Good 5Ks Lately? Delaware County Libraries Join to Build Communities
Libraries are still filled with books, but they’ve also become places Swarthmore for the community to gather. Now, Delaware County libraries are getting together to build communities, writes Sara Grochowski for publishersweekly.com. The Swarthmore Public Library and the Helen Kate Furness Free Library in Wallingford are five-year partners in a family friendly 5k race. It…
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Delaware County Juneteenth Celebration Marks Anniversary of End of Slavery
Juneteenth was celebrated throughout Delaware County with special notice this year of its new status as an official federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Juneteenth recognized June 19, 1865, as the end of slavery in the United States when enslaved Black people…
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Perkiomen School Students Have Voice and Choice in Their Subjects; Learn More at April 7 Virtual Open House
Do you know Perkiomen School? Perkiomen School is an Upper and Middle college-preparatory school that combines a diverse, outstanding curriculum with hands-on, transformative experiences and a focus on the future. One of Montgomery County’s best private schools, Perkiomen School in Pennsburg is an international boarding and day school on 185 beautiful acres with over 30…
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