Culture
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Norwood Historical Society on Decades-Long Mission to Restore Morton Mansion
The Norwood Historical Society has been lovingly and carefully restoring the historic Morton Mansion over the past 20 years, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The home was built by Morton Morton in 1750. He was the great-grandson of Swedish settler Morton Mortonson and first cousin to John Morton, signer of the Declaration of…
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A Visit to This Corn Maze in Lincoln University Is Perfect for Families Stalking a Day of Fall Fun
Looking for great fall-themed activities for families? Challenge your brain and sense of direction at this local corn maze at Lytle’s Farm, which was cited as being among the region’s best by Lori McManus for MommyPoppins.com. Lytle’s Farm in Lincoln University dates back to the 1940s. The Lytle family has been in the pumpkin business for…
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President Biden Officially Declares Hurricane Ida a Local Disaster; Direct Aid Now Available
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Southeastern Pennsylvania. The designation includes Delaware County, which now allows storm-affected residents to apply for direct aid. Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel covered the relief for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ida tore through the region last week, spawning multiple tornadoes…
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WCU Alum, Nashville-Based Soul Singer Returns to Campus to Perform Free Public Concert on Friday
Nashville-based soul singer and songwriter Devon Gilfillian, who graduated from West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in psychology, will perform a free, public concert at WCU on Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 PM. The concert concludes a day of events in celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary and takes place in the Emilie…
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Shares Children’s Book Tied to Her Family
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) shared a reading of the children’s book “The Other Side” as part of a Library of Congress “Read Around the States” video initiative, reports news.psu.edu. Scanlon, who represents Delaware County and parts of Montgomery County and Chester County, wanted to share the book because of her family’s personal connection…
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‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ at Tower Theater? ‘Not Too Bad ‘
It was a shaky opening for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby thanks to some early mis-communication about when and where it would open. But the show itself? Not too bad, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two timed tickets cost $99 for a Sept. 5 show. Inside,…
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Cemeteries Like Eden in Darby Offer History and an Escape to Nature
Beyond the intended purpose for cemeteries, they are a natural refuge from the concrete and asphalt of urban and suburban life, places like Eden Cemetery, writes Sandy Hingston for phillymag.com. You’ll find trees, lawns, and wildflowers, offering clean air, sunlight, and shade, and history. Eden Cemetery at 1324 Springfield Road in Darby is loaded with…
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Fans Tolerate Rain to See Historical Marker Go Up at Former Media FBI Office
A crowd of curious spectators stood in the pouring rain last Wednesday night to witness a new historical marker in Media Borough, at the former FBI office in Veteran’s Square, writes Nathan Stanley for templeupdate.com. The marker commemorates a 1971 burglary by activists who took documents from the office that exposed an illegal FBI surveillance…
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2021 Montgomery County Studio Tour Features 28 Artists in 16 Studios
Art collectors, enthusiasts, and novices will have two full days in September to meet some of the best artists in their Montgomery County studios, observe the creative process, and purchase their distinctive creations at the Montgomery County Studio Tour. This year 28 artists in 16 studios will exhibit different mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography,…
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Unauthorized Biography Paints Andrew Wyeth in a New Light
Author W. Barksdale Maynard takes a fresh look at artist Andrew Wyeth in a new unauthorized biography. The portrait that emerges in Artists of Wyeth Country is one of the contradictions about the famous Chadds Ford artist. Maynard profiled his book for the Daily Local News. During his three years of research, the author discovered…
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30 Hours of Live Music in Just Three Days: The Countdown to Citadel Country Spirit USA Has Begun
The countdown to Citadel Country Spirit USA has begun. If you still haven’t purchased your ticket for the three-day event, which begins Friday, Aug. 27, there’s no better time than now. Heralded as a Great American Festival Experience and held on Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore, the event features 20 country music acts…
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Dr. Mead Shaffer Early American Antiques Collection Goes To Auction
Briggs Auction in Garnet Valley is taking online bids for the Dr. Mead Shaffer collection of early American antiques on Friday, Sept. 24. Dr. Shaffer of Garnet Valley is a preservationist, historian and collector. The collection includes colonial and early American and regional antiques, colonial cookware, folk and decorative arts. “Dr. Shaffer has been…
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One of the World’s Largest Collections of Vintage Electronic Music Gear is in Montco
One of the largest collections of vintage music gear saved as part of the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project is housed in a warehouse in Harleysville, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY. The collection is crammed with amplifiers, synthesizers, guitar pedals, mixing boards, and various other electronic eccentricities. It is rich in analog electronics…
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Darby’s Woodburne Mansion Tied to Lincoln and Famous Local Architect
Delaware County has taken steps to preserve the neoclassical Woodburne Mansion at Little Flower Manor Park in Darby Borough, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The mansion sits on property once owned by Thomas A. Scott, Abraham Lincoln’s Assistant Secretary of War who later became president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Scott’s son, Edgar,…
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Skulls Bring Former Media Woman in Touch With Her True Art
Sue Moerder, who grew up in Media, always knew she was destined to be an artist. Today, the former tattoo artist and advertising designer has fulfilled her destiny, creating skull art, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s not sure where her first skull came from. “You work in Jersey and everybody hunts and…
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Before Willow Grove Mall, Willow Grove Amusement Park Delighted Locals
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park which had delighted residents for nearly eight decades, writes Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895 and closed in 1972, was seen as more upscale than the nearby Woodside Amusement Park, projecting…
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PA Garden-Themed Road Trip Links Outdoor Fans with Best Buds
Pennsylvania Tourism Office has recently unveiled its Best Buds: A Garden Trail road trip. The self-guided sojourn takes travelers through gardens and arboretums in the Keystone State, including several local botanical attractions. Michele Herrmann sniffed through its details for Forbes. “Pennsylvania’s gardens and arboretums are steeped in as much history as they are in beauty,”…
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Malvern Retreat House Channels the Spirit of Its Century-Long History to Undertake Bold Reimagining
Located on 125 acres off South Warren Avenue, Malvern Retreat House is a nationally renowned destination that has been serving people from all walks of life since 1912. As the oldest and largest Catholic retreat in the country, MRH hosts more than 250 events each year that provide powerful opportunities for formation, renewal, and healing.…
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