Culture
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How a Local Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
One of the most popular children’s shows of all time might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from Bucks County. Ween, a widely popular rock band from New Hope, released their sixth studio album, “The Mollusk”, in 1997. With underlying themes of maritime adventures and nautical mystique, the…
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Camden’s New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Once World’s Largest Shipbuilder: Here Is How It Got Its Name
New York Shipbuilding Corporation is one of the most confusingly named companies in the Philadelphia region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for the Post x News. The company was born in 1899. Its founder, Henry Morse, wanted to locate the New York Ship, as the company was often called, at a site in Staten Island. However, after…
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New York Times: Annual Philadelphia Variety Show Delivers Another Memorable Night Focused on British Singer Kate Bush
An annual variety show in Philadelphia, “Night of 1,000 Kates,” delivered another memorable night on April 1 inspired by the British art-pop singer Kate Bush, writes Maggie Lange for The New York Times. For the first time, this year’s rendition delivered on the numerical promise for the title with more than 1,000 people attending the…
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Area Singer Needed Dad’s Pep Talk to Audition for Idol; Now He’s Headed to Hollywood
Rashid Saint-Fleur, a 24-year-old singer from Norristown, had music chops before making the decision to audition for American Idol. He just wasn’t sure his talents were rooted in what the show seeks. Alicia Vitarelli, 6abc, reported on a well-timed gentle nudge that paid off for him. Saint-Fleur grew up with a musical background; his Haitian…
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One of the Oldest Buildings in Bucks County Has Just Gone Up for Sale
A historic inn in Bucks County, one of the area’s oldest buildings, has just gone up for sale, and its connection to American history is vast. James McGinnis wrote about the historic property for the Bucks County Courier Times. The General Greene Inn, located in Buckingham, has recently gone up for sale. The 260-year-old property,…
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Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April
On Saturday, April 15, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual spring concert entitled “New Directions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The spring concert begins with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor,…
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Abstract Encounters Exhibition Coming to Neumann University
Neumann University will host Abstract Encounters, an exhibition of artwork by Sandra Benhaim, in the McNichol Gallery from April 4 through May 11. Benhaim, a native Philadelphian, is a painter who works in oil, mixed media, and collages on canvas, wood panels, and paper. She earned a BFA on a full four-year scholarship, and later…
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Area Student’s Original Composition Receives Global Recognition
Over the past month, Olive Wallace, a fifth-grade student from Avon Grove Intermediate School, has received significant media attention for her original musical composition that went viral on TikTok. Wallace, who is a musically talented child, plays the violin, and the clarinet, and sings in the school choir. She writes music in her free time…
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Founder of Popular New Hope Bar Remembered for His Contributions to Local Music Scene
The founder and particle namesake of one of the most well-known bars in Bucks County Peter Price is being remembered for his contributions to local culture. John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue located at 96 South Main Street in New Hope, recently announced the passing of co-founder Peter Price. Starting the colorful…
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German Director of Documentary on Pope Francis Inspired by Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth
Wim Wenders, the German director of a documentary on Pope Francis, counts Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth among his biggest influences, writes Carl Peters for the Catholic Star Herald, South Jersey’s Official Catholic Newspaper. The admiration comes from Wyeth’s painting – “Christina’s World” – which depicts a woman lying in a field, propped on her…
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There’s a Famous Mexican Poet Buried in Yeadon. How Did He Get There?
There’s a poet so famous that huge cultural institutions in Mexico bear his name, as does an international award for poetry. Gilberto Owen Estrada is one of Mexico’s great 20th Century writers. Yet in nearly 71 years, only a few outside his family knew he was buried in an unmarked grave at Holy Cross Cemetery…
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N.C. Wyeth Studio in Chadds Ford Among Eight Mythic Artist Studios to Visit Across America
N C Wyeth Studio in Chadds Ford is one of the eight mythic artist studios throughout the country that every art lover and history buff should visit, writes Annikka Olsen for the Artnet. N.C. Wyeth, who died in 1945, was recognized during his lifetime primarily for his work as an illustrator. He drew illustrations for…
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Washington Post: Is the Search for Union Gold Finally Over After 155 Years?
The search for two tons of gold carried by a Union Wagon that disappeared on its way to the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia might finally be over after 155 years, writes Cleve R. Wootson Jr. for The Washington Post. The train with the wagon left Wheeling before the Battle of Gettysburg and was last spotted…
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A 15-Year-Old Maestro Will Conduct Mozart’s Requiem in Swarthmore
The Chester Children’s Chorus offers a unique performance of Mozart’s Requiem this Sunday under the baton of 15-year-old Daniel Peterkin, a sophomore at Archbishop Carroll High School, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. “It’s nerve-wracking, but I’ve had experience conducting the chorus,” said Peterkin. The free public concert takes place 4 PM at Swarthmore College’s Lang Music…
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Distinctly Warped Voice of a 1960s Novelty Songwriter Is Silenced in King of Prussia
Jerry Samuels, whose novelty tune took off in 1966, has passed away in a King of Prussia assisted living facility. Nate File reported the 84-year-old’s loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Samuels, from New York City, played piano by age three and wrote marketable songs by 15. He eventually moved to Northeast Philadelphia as a record…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s residents, writes Lauren Jessop for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation-related industries in manufacturing, retail, and tourism employed more than 150,000 people in…
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Bald Eagle That Soared Over Lincoln Financial Field in 2018 a Busy Bird
A bald eagle named Challenger elicited a huge roar as he soared over Lincoln Financial Field during the national anthem before the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff win against the Atlanta Falcons, writes Samantha Drake for The Washington Post. “Challenger is an uplifting part of our game-day experience,” said Anne Gordon, senior vice president for the Eagles.…
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Grammy-Award Winning Artists Headline West Chester University’s Annual Jazz Festival
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 33rd annual Jazz Festival from March 22 – 25, 2023. All performances except for the High School Jazz Festival are free and open to the public in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope…
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