Culture
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Statue of Mary Rescued From St. Cyril’s Now Inspires Others in Upstate PA
A beloved statue of Mary that once adorned the property at the former St. Cyril of Alexandria church and school in East Lansdowne now sits restored atop a mountain in Pennsylvania, writes Gina Christian for Catholic Philly. The statue broke in two and was rescued by sisters Angela Wood and Andrea Di Nunzio when they…
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Wall Street Journal: Amateur Grateful Dead Historian Solves Jerry Garcia Mystery with Now-demolished Bala Cynwyd Hotel
A receipt from the now-demolished Marriott Hotel (the former Marriott Motor Inn) that once stood at City Line & Monument Avenue in Bala Cynwyd helped an amateur historian and fan of Jerry Garcia and his work outside the Grateful Dead solve a mystery he has been trying to decipher for years, writes Justin Scheck for…
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St. Mark’s Armenian Catholic Church in Wynnewood Makes History by Ordaining Married Priest
The Armenian Catholic Church in American recently ordained its second married priest in history as Asadur Minasian of St. Mark’s Church in Wynnewood has now joined the ranks of the priesthood, writes Paul Vartan Sookiasian for The Armenian Weekly. One of the most well-known disciplines of the Roman Catholic Church is its clerical celibacy, which…
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Sapling from Czech Concentration Camp, Preserved in Chester County, Is Transplanted to New York Museum
A silver maple tree with a lineage that goes back to a Czech concentration camp has been transplanted to the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage. The second-generation tree grew for a time at Longwood Gardens, writes Sasha Rogelberg for the Jewish Exponent. The tree was donated by former Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia President…
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Golf Course Artist Robert A. Knight, formerly of Haverford, Died Nov. 22
Landscape artist Robert A. Knight, formerly of Haverford, whose work included lush golf courses and program covers for the Phillies, has died. He was 90, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Knight died Nov. 22 at Hershey’s retirement community in West Chester. Services were Dec. 4. He trained and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum…
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This Time of Year, Byer’s Choice Artisans May Be Busier Than Even Santa’s Elves
The only seasonal manufacturing site busier now than Byer’s Choice headquarters may well be a certain workshop at the North Pole. Hank Flynn, of FOX29 Philadelphia, reported how the hectic pace hasn’t eclipsed the Chalfont brand’s personal touch. Among the staff assembling the distinct figurines — called carolers and kindles — is Donna Chando, who…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Annual Holiday Program with Dec. 11 Concert
The West Chester University Wells School of Music celebrates the 100th anniversary of the annual Holiday Program with a celebratory concert on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 3 PM in the 1,200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street. Associate Professor and Associate Director of Choral Activities…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Christmas concert, “Christmas Around the World,” in Alumnae Hall on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 PM. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Take a trip around the world with the Immaculata Symphony…
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If You See It, Saw It: Chester County Farms Ready for Christmas Tree Shoppers
If you are ready to start hunting for the perfect Christmas tree, local farms offer a great selection, write Jillian Wilson and Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm and Christmas Shop in Cochranville offers 25 acres of trees and is home to varieties such as Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Canaan fir,…
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Join The Art Trust for a Friday Night Artists’ Reception and Thoughtfully Give This Holiday Season
The Art Trust was founded in June of 2006 and is a volunteer-based organization that supports and cultivates the exploration of a contemporary aesthetic for the benefit of artists and the community. They hold several events a year, thanks to the support and generosity of their corporate sponsor, Meridian Bank. In 2020 through proceeds of…
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Reimagined in New George H. Rothacker Novel
A futuristic novel born out of the holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is the creation of a Delaware County artist and writer, George H. Rothacker, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “It’s a Wonderful Life—2060,” is being released just as Frank Capra’s film celebrates its 75th anniversary. The novel blends robotic technology with…
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West Chester University’s Opera Theater to Present ‘Robin Hood’ on Nov. 12 and 13
The West Chester University Opera Theater will present Robin Hood with music by Ben Moore and libretto by Kelly Rourke on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, Nov. 13 at 2 PM. Performances are staged in the 1,200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary: It’s Prime Hunting Season, Especially for Lanternfly Egg Masses
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the reminder that the chance to get ahead of the 2022 lanternfly season is to prevent them from hatching in the first place. The way to do that, according to a staff report from The Sentinal, is to destroy lanternfly egg masses that are being laid now. “Every spotted…
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Bethel Author Pens ‘Little House’ Tribute Book, Organizes Cast Reunion
Alicia Hogan Murphy of Bethel is a big fan of the “Little House on the Prairie” television series. So much so, she’s written a book, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Walnut Grove Hits Home: Prairie Values for the Modern Family,” was written as a tribute to the work of Michael Landon. Landon was…
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World-Renowned Jazz Pianist to Perform Free Concert with WCU’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble on Friday
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will host a free concert featuring the Criterions Jazz Ensemble and world-renowned jazz pianist Orrin Evans. The ensemble will perform with Evans on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 PM in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, located in the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center at 817 South…
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History Trail With 15 Stops Will Trace the Battle of Brandywine in 2 Counties
Fifteen interpretive signs are being installed in Delaware and Chester Counties tracing the history of the Battle of Brandywine, the largest single-day land battle in the Revolutionary War, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Times. Last week, the sixth sign was unveiled in Westtown at the Church of the Loving Shepherd on New Street. “Each…
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Immaculata Symphony to Celebrate School’s Centennial at Fall Concert on Nov. 6
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Fall Concert, entitled “Centennial Celebration,” on Saturday, Nov. 6 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 school’s founding in 1920. Under the leadership of Music Director Joseph Gehring, the Immaculata Symphony’s…
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Bonner Priest Father Atkinson a Step Closer to Sainthood
Father Bill Atkinson is one step closer to sainthood, writes Chris O’Connell for fox29.com. After an hour-long ceremony at Villanova University Oct. 19, Archbishop Nelson Perez signed off on a package going to the Vatican and to Pope Francis. The package contains hundreds of documents and interviews, evidence that Atkinson should be considered for the…
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