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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books set in the Philadelphia region to choose from, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett is about a fictional mansion in Elkins Park. This 2019 novel follows a brother and sister growing up in a mansion…
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Bucks County’s Historical Markers Shine Light on Lesser-Known Figures and Events
Bucks County is home to several local historical markers that shine a light on the region’s lesser-known figures and events, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Langhorne Speedway, situated at 1939 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, is a one-mile dirt oval known as “The Big Left Turn.” This historic venue was host to one…
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Delaware County Historical Markers Highlight Uniqueness, Accomplishments
Delaware County is home to several historical markers, part of a network of 2,500 plaques and markers in place around Pennsylvania placed there by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Here’s some of the markers you’ll find around the county, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The original 1724 Chester County Court House in Chester…
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In Addition to Painting His Portrait, Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth Gifted a Watercolor to President Eisenhower
During his visit to Gettysburg to paint the portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, renowned Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth also created a watercolor-on-paper landscape that he gifted to the president, writes Michael Birkner for the Philadelphia Heritage. The painting depicts an old sycamore at the Eisenhower farm, with the president’s house seen in the background.…
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After Years of Reimagining, Longwood Gardens Project Finally Prepares to Open
The historic Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square prepares to unveil its latest modern chapter following a $250 million renovation, writes for the WHYY. The popular attraction is reimagining itself as something with a sense of magic. Its new, huge conservatory looks as if it is floating on water, while the surrounding fountains spew both water…
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in the local rabbit…
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Ghost Story of General Anthony Wayne Bound to Give Chills in Time for Halloween
General Anthony Wayne — after whom Wayne in Chester County is named — might have been notorious during his life, but it is his post-mortem adventures that are even more intriguing than his exploits on the battlefield, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Ten years after he died in 1809 on Lake Erie, his…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail in Its Final Week of Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra’s (RVCO) fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, enters its final week with shows Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite offers family fun…
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With Future of Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia Uncertain, Admirers Are Racing to Save It
The Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia is facing an uncertain future, with its admirers racing against the clock to save the historic building, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. Built in 1922, the structure served as a theater for around 50 years. At one point, the theater changed its name to Teatro Puerto Rico to…
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Delaware County Native Devon Gilfillian Talks About His Musical Influences
American soul singer/songwriter, and Delaware County native Devon Gilfillian, headlining today, Oct. 26, with Underground Arts for this year’s Philly Music Fest, is excited to be back home and plans to stop by his old burger spot, Charlie’s Hamburgers in Ridley, writes Zach Ciavolella for Metro US. Growing up in Delaware County, Gilfillian said he…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It was hardly an isolated incident. From the mid-19th century and well into the 20th century, Catholics were the target of nativist factions that sought to keep them from practicing…
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Aston Mills Art Exhibit Features Skulls, Bone and Skeleton Art
Just in time for Halloween comes “Skulls 2024,” a free exhibit at Aston Mills Arts, where visitors can find artwork devoted to skulls, bones and skeletons. The exhibit, a collection of sculptures, paintings, drawings, and “assemblage,” runs now through Nov. 3, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The displays are a throwback to a…
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Series of Short Films Aims to Preserve New Hope’s LGBTQ+ History
A series of five short documentaries produced by New York-based studio TRAVERSE32 aims to preserve New Hope’s rich LGBTQ+ history, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the films, Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens, focuses on “Mother,” or Joseph (Josie) Cavallucci, a Philadelphia native who moved to New Hope in…
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For Chester County Native, Amish Love Song Presented a Way to Say Goodbye to His Dying Father
When Elam Stoltzfus was growing up in Chester County as part of an Old Order Amish family, he was charged with setting out the Ausbund hymn books for Sunday service, writes Elam Stoltzfus for the Anabaptist World. Stoltzfus was enthralled with the songs once the whole congregation began singing them, especially the Lob Lied, or…
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Saving the Legacy of Upper Darby Artist, Author William Wharton
An effort is underway to preserve the history and works of artist and writer William Wharton, also known as Albert du Aime, a 1943 graduate of Upper Darby High School, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Du Aime died in 2008 at age 82. He left behind 3,000 late-impressionist oil paintings and, as author…
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Oxford Native Stuns with 4-Chair Turn on This Season of ‘The Voice’
A Chester County native recently auditioned for The Voice, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Voice is one of the biggest singing competitions on television, featuring four teams led by musical icons who mentor the contestants as they journey through the rounds of competition. Gabrielle Zabosky, from Oxford, impressed the four judges during…
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Decorated 12-Foot Skeleton in Springfield Has Year-Round Fans
A 12-foot skeleton in Springfield has developed a loyal following and even has his own Instagram page, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29. Mr. Bonejangles is a year-round attraction whose decorations change with the seasons. On Tuesday he was wearing an Eagles outfit. He’s the creation of the Radolovic family, who love to decorate. Mr.…
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One of the Greatest Composers of the 20th Century Has Roots in West Chester
West Chester was home to Samuel Barber, who is considered by many to be the greatest musical composer of the 20th century, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. You will see several nods to the composer around downtown, marking his childhood homes. When Barber was 7 years old, he wrote his first original music…
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