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Lost World War II Letters From Soldier Arrives in Ridley 80 Years Later
A soldier’s unopened, undelivered letters from World War II recently made it to his family in Ridley Park, writes Liz Crawford for CBS News Philadelphia. A brother and sister opened three sealed letters from 80 years ago that their late father sent to his parents in 1944. Siblings Kathleen Morris Rosati and John Morris received…
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Hidden Jamie Wyeth Portraits of Andy Warhol Finally on Display
Andy Warhol, as depicted by Chadds Ford artist Jamie Wyeth, is now available for public viewing in a New York gallery, 50 years after Phylllis Wyeth hid the artwork from view in their Chadds Ford home. Wyeth met and befriended Warhol in New York City after leaving his parents’ Chadds Ford home in 1965 at…
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Philadelphia is Prime Destination This Fall for Arts
Philadelphia has emerged as the prime destination in the United States this fall for everything new, historic, and vibrant happening across the arts, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. Calder Gardens will open September 21 at 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Named after Philadelphia native and acclaimed sculptor Alexander Calder, the site blends art, culture, environmental awareness,…
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Parkside Firefighter, Hospitalized With West Nile, Sends Out a Warning
Take mosquito bites seriously, warns Sarah Haynes, a volunteer firefighter in Parkside who contracted West Nile Virus from an infected mosquito that bit her while she was landscaping in her garden. Haynes, who is also a borough councilwoman, ended up spending a week in the hospital, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Following the…
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Norristown Beautification Project Brings Art and Upgrades to Main Street
Norristown is getting a fresh look, thanks to a beautification effort that’s transforming everyday infrastructure into art and more welcoming streetscapes, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. At the corner of DeKalb and Airy streets, Philadelphia artist Neasie Blaze recently turned a traffic signal box into a striking portrait. This is part of a larger…
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Here’s When Bucks County Will See the Leaves Change This Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and according to Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Reports, it won’t be long before the leaves start to change, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. Reports from the Bureau of Forestry indicate that some trees should begin to show color during the last week of September. Most…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. While this is certainly an exciting sight for any amateur wildlife photographer, it’s also a positive for the state. The American…
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Philly Water Recreation Advocates Push to Create More Access Points for Recreational Activities
Philadelphia has a number of advocates who envision turning Philadelphia into a city with among the most water-based recreation opportunities, writes Kyle Bagenstone for Delaware Currents. To get to that point, however, Philadelphia’s waterways would need to have less pollution and more boat launches. This would make various forms of water-based recreation more within reach…
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Study Finds MontCo Summers Are Stretching Weeks Longer
Summer is sticking around in Montgomery County, according to Kasha Patel and Naema Ahmed from the Washington Post. A new analysis shared with WaPo shows that the hottest days of the year are expanding well beyond the calendar definition of summer. Climatologist Brian Brettschneider compared U.S. weather data from 1965-1994 to 1995-2024. He found that…
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Chester Artist Hayden Richards Creates Eagle Portrait in Time for Home Opener
Chester-based artist Hayden Richard saw in his mind the image of a massive bald eagle bringing the championship Lombardi Trophy home and began painting it, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. “This big bald eagle is coming home,” Richard said, spreading his arms like wings. “Before the Eagles won the Super Bowl, I started…
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Off the Beaten Path: Unpacking Some of Pennsylvania’s Curious Roadside Attractions
Nothing beats a summer road trip with windows down, music playing, and the open road stretching ahead. But no adventure is complete without those unexpected stops: silly, unique, and odd places that capture your imagination, causing you to pull over and explore. For American Adventures Month, we’re spotlighting charming, eccentric, and memorable roadside attractions in…
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Glenolden lawyer Helped Convict a Nazi War Criminal at Dachau
Eighty years ago, Glenolden lawyer Lt. Col. Raymond E. Zickel Sr. prosecuted one of the first Nazi war criminals, Austrian Franz Strasser, at the Dachau trials, one of the first war crime trials in Germany. More than 1,400 convictions resulted from the trials conducted in the liberated concentration camp at Dachau, Germany. Lt. Col. Zickel…
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Brandywine Valley’s Food Forest Home Plenty of History, and Hopes for the Future
John W. Hershey created a diverse rural portrait in the Brandywine Valley, known for its regal landscapes and art history, still offers rich rewards today, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. His vision focused on year-round farming and happy animals aimed at creating a self-sustaining population. A generation ago, he propagated the best nut trees…
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After Decades of Closure, Lansdowne Theater Set to Open Its Doors Again as a Concert Hall
A century-old Lansdowne Theater is set to open its doors on August 22 after nearly four decades of closure, with the presentation of Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The movie theater was forced to close in 1987 after a devastating fire and has stayed unused since then. Ownership of the…
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Holy Redeemer Church and School’s Nearly 85-Year Legacy in Philadelphia, and Challenges Ahead
For nearly 85 years, Holy Redeemer Church and School in Callowhill has served as a beacon of light for parishioners, particularly for Philadelphia’s Chinese community, writes Kaiden J. Yu for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In October 1941, Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School was dedicated, becoming the first Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere to…
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West Philly Art Teacher Creates New WebComic Series Highlighting the History of MOVE
MOVE has a long and storied history in Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia art teacher Peter Coyle has created a new way to detail that history, writes Shae Lake for NBC10 Philadelphia. Coyle is the creator, author, and illustrator behind the new webcomic series, “MOVE vs the System.” The first comic strip launched on June 21,…
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Delaware County’s First Chalk Art Fest in Chester Really Popped
Chalk artists from all over the country brought their talents to the pavement outside Subaru Park in Chester this past weekend for the first-ever Delco Chalk Festival, writes Trish Hartman for 6abc. Artist Nicole Kleinman from West Jordan, Utah, created a lifelike chalk portrait of Anna from “Frozen,” built in several layers while using her…
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Coatesville Ceremony Finally Honors Zachariah Walker After Brutal Lynching in 1911
Coatesville resident Zachariah Walker was finally recognized with a dignified burial after his brutal death over one hundred years ago, reports staff for 6abc. Walker, a Black man, was killed by a white mob after a self-defense shootout with a white police officer. Walker was injured during the shootout, and mob members later kidnapped him…
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