Culture
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GMercyU’s Voices of Gwynedd to Host Simple Gifts for Fall Cultural Event on Friday
Gwynedd Mercy University will host Simple Gifts in Julia Ball Auditorium for its fall cultural event on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 PM. The Julia Ball Auditorium is located at 1325 Sumneytown Pike in Gwynedd Valley. Simple Gifts is the musical duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon. They play 12 instruments and combine tradition…
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Delaware County’s Dave Droxler Performs Robin Williams- Inspired One-Man Show
Delaware County native Dave Droxler brings his one-man show, “Robin & Me: My Little Spark of Madness,” to the Hedgerow Theatre in Media, writes Sabrina Boy-Surka for KYW Newsradio. The show is about Droxler’s childhood and his idol, Robin Williams. The two never met, but Droxler related to Williams growing up. “He felt like an…
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Fraternitas Rosae Crucis: The Mysterious Spiritual Fraternity Hidden in Quakertown
The Fraternitas Rosae Crucis is among several strange societies and cults with Pennsylvania ties, and can be found in Quakertown and is still active to this day, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Rosicrucianism traces its roots to the 1600s Europe. It has since spread far beyond its original borders and shifted into the many…
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New Historical Marker in Springfield Honors First Woman to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker recently unveiled and dedicated in Springfield honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Born in 1838, Kilgore was a trailblazer and legal scholar. She fought for 14 years to achieve her right to…
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Graffiti Pier Owner Conrail Says Property Will Be Sold By End of Year
Graffiti Pier owner Conrail announced it has plans to sell the property and the six acres surrounding it to prospective buyer, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, before the end of 2024, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes less than two months after a portion of the abandoned pier in Port Richmond fell…
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Delaware County Farms Embracing Fall and Halloween
We’re right around the corner from October so it’s time to go pumpkin hunting and hayride-hopping, with a side trip to terror town. There are two farms in Delaware County ready to meet those needs, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Samantha Geiger, Claire Chimel and Ben Silver at Main Line Today. For…
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Lakeside Living in Chester County: Check Out One of the Top 10 Lakes to Live On in the State
We all know Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live with its state parks, fall foliage, and lovely natural landscapes to enjoy, including lake living. If you’re looking for the perfect lake to live on in Chester County, you’re in luck, writes Alison Bentley for Redfin. With lush woods and 535 acres of lake water,…
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Delaware County Historical Society Celebrates New Home, Birthday
The Delaware County Historical Society has sold its home in Chester and moved to a new location at 9 W. Front Street in Media Borough, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. It’s also celebrating its 129th birthday with an open house and evening gala Sept. 26 at the new location. The move to…
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East Greenville’s Grand Theater Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Grand Theater in East Greenville, PA celebrates its 100th anniversary reports Michelle Kane for the Patch. The historical theater is known for its single-screen cinema and meticulous restoration offering patrons a step through time. It is one of only a few like theaters still in operation. To mark the occasion, the theater will host…
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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Fills This Very Important Void for Readers
It has been nearly a year-and-a-half since Center City’s new Barnes and Noble store opened and while it has less space than its old Rittenhouse Square location, it has done more sales, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newer Chestnut Street location is designed and curated more to those who most feel the…
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Here’s Some Fall Family Hiking Options in Delaware County
Crisp air and crunchy leaves makes fall hiking particularly special and there are several nearby options for families to explore, writes Maureen Rayburn for MSN. The marshland at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum may not be the first place you’d think of for a fall family hike, but the refuge is a convenient…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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Radnor’s Former Parks Director Jay Macrone Now an Established Artist
Radnor High School graduate Jay Macrone had aspirations of being a professional artist but his father didn’t support that goal, writes Max Silverman for Main Line Today. “My dad was very blue-collar and hardworking,” says Macrone. “He didn’t want me to go to art school because he didn’t what me to struggle making a living…
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Hit Hard by Hurricane Ida, South Perkasie Covered Bridge Is Coming Back
Repairs are starting on one of Bucks County’s most iconic covered bridges after Hurricane Ida ripped it from its concrete supports three years ago, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. The Perkasie Borough Council voted Sept. 3 to award a $195,030 engineering and rehab contract to Wood Research and Development for the 200-year-old…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was out of control, writes Larry Kane for KYW Newsradio. Almost every person in the audience at the Convention Hall at the Philadelphia Civic Center believed that one of the Fab…
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Special Celebration Honors Caregivers for Father Bill Atkinson
Caregivers for the late Father Bill Atkinson, OSA, are coming together Friday, Sept. 27, at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendegast High School in Drexel Hill for a “Strength of Others” event, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Father Atkinson taught at Monsignor Bonner High School. The beloved Augustinian friar, currently on the path to…
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2 Delaware County Artists Take Wins in 2024 State Exhibition
Two Delaware County artists are winners in the Art of the State 2024 exhibition, an annual juried exhibition that showcases the diverse work of Pennsylvania artists. State Museum of Pennsylvania Director Angelica Docog announced the winners Monday. A panel of expert jurors reviewed and selected the 96 top-scoring works to be exhibited from more than…
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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Downsizing: A 150-Year Legacy Finds New Homes for Art
After 150 years, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is downsizing, reports Joe Holden for CBS Philadelphia. The Catholic seminary is moving from its sprawling 73-acre campus in Lower Merion to a much smaller space in Ambler. There are a lot of moving parts in a transition this big. Some things, however, will not be moving along…
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