Culture
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Neglected African-American Cemetery in Marple Township May Finally Get Historical Recognition
Some forgotten African-American cemeteries in the region are about to get historical recognition, thanks to a pair of new statewide programs, writes Kristin Holmes for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania African-American Documentation Project is building a digital database to include every African-American cemetery in the state. The database will have GPS coordinates for each site,…
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Another Link Between Chester, Its Historic Past Is About to Be Lost
Another link between Chester and its historic past is about to be lost, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The Masonic Temple in Chester will be closing its doors for good in December and will be put on the market. Chester Lodge #236 Free and Accepted Masons has surrendered its charter and is merging…
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Grammy-Nominated Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra to Present Holiday Concert on Sunday
The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of Reuben Blundell, will present a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 PM at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. The concert features exquisite seasonal music and is a celebration of young talent. The holiday concert opens with “Finlandia” by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Next…
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WWII Veteran, Newtown Square Resident Celebrates 103rd Birthday on Veterans Day
Newtown Square resident Eugene Vickers, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 103rd birthday on Veterans Day, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Vickers rode with three other veterans from World War II in special cars during the Delaware County Veterans Day Parade in Media. This is not Vickers’s first appearance in the Delaware…
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Wife of Delaware County Farmer the Subject of First, Only Witchcraft Trial in Pennsylvania
Margaret Mattson, the Swedish wife of a Delaware County farmer, was the infamous subject of the first and only witchcraft trial in Pennsylvania, writes William Kashatus for The Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice. Mattson, who lived on a farm near Ridley Creek in present-day Eddystone, was put on trial in 1683, a decade before the renowned witchcraft…
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Future of Beloved Catholic Church in East Lansdowne Uncertain
St. Cyril’s Roman Catholic Church in East Lansdowne is facing uncertain times, since the cost of the urgent repairs it needs exceeds the means of its congregation, writes Katie Park for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In a recent memo to parishioners, Rev. Paul Castellani notified them that leaks have damaged the interior, preventing entry to the…
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1874 Map of Chester Donated to DCHS Captures Special Time in City’s History
A copy of an 1874 map of Chester donated to the Delaware County Historical Society by Alan C. Holcombe and his wife captures a special time in the city’s history, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. The original of the map is housed at the Library of Congress. The 15-by-12-foot copy…
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Lecture at Radnor Memorial Library Celebrates Third Centennial of Radnor Friends Meeting
A recent lecture at the Radnor Memorial Library celebrated 300 years of Radnor Friends Meeting, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Suburban Life. Emma Lapsansky-Werner, professor emeritus of history at Haverford College and curator of the Quaker Collection there, spoke about several subjects relating to the Quaker religion and its history in the area. William…
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Proposal of Newtown Square’s Catalyst Outdoor Advertising Met with Resistance in Tredyffrin
Newtown Square-based Catalyst Outdoor Advertising is hoping to construct a monument-like electronic billboard in Tredyffrin Township, but a number of residents are pushing back, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thaddeus Bartkowski, the founding partner of Catalyst, presented plans for a 20-foot-tall electronic structure during a recent board meeting. The billboard would be placed…
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New Mural Celebrates Lansdowne’s 125th Anniversary
A new mural celebrating Lansdowne’s 125th anniversary was officially dedicated over the weekend by borough officials and residents, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The mural has been installed in the heart of the borough’s business district at Lansdowne and Baltimore avenues. It was created by artist James Shuster to show how…
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Experience Legendary Orchestrator Benjamin Wright with Philly POPS on Oct. 20 at Kimmel Center
The Heritage Music Group will present “Experience Benjamin Wright” – a memorable event designed to take audiences on a journey through Wright’s music, history, and influences – on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 3 PM in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center. Wright is one of the most sought-after string and brass arrangers of our time.…
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Media Native, Golf Writer Plays 111 Rounds in 57 Days as Research for His New Book
Media native Tom Coyne, an author and professor at Saint Joseph’s University, has released his latest book on golf, entitled A Course Called Scotland, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. A Devon resident, Coyne graduated from Notre Dame, and is now the director of creative writing at SJU. This is his third book about…
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Youngest Person State Ever Sent to Electric Chair Gets Headstone 87 Years Later in Chester
Alexander McClay Williams, the African-American teenager whom many believe was executed 87 years ago for a murder he did not commit, has finally received a headstone in the abandoned Green Lawn Cemetery in Chester Township, writes Alfred Lubrano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The words on the headstone read: Alexander McClay Williams July 23,…
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Former Governor Raised on Estate Spanning Radnor, Newtown Square Gets His Due
George Earle III, who was Governor of Pennsylvania from 1935-39, has gotten his due in the form of a historical marker at the border of Radnor and Newtown Square, writes Linda Stein for the Main Line Times. The marker was unveiled in front of family members and friends. It was prompted by Earle’s namesake, George…
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Pennsylvania Woman One of the Code Breakers Who Unmasked Soviet Spies at Height of Cold War
Angeline Nanni, a Western Pennsylvania woman who ran a beauty parlor in Blairsville with her sisters before World War II, was one of the code breakers for the Venona Project, the nation’s top-secret effort to break encrypted communications from Soviet spies, writes Liza Mundy for Smithsonian magazine. When the war began, Nanni moved to Washington…
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Upper Darby Salutes Regional Veterans with Live Concert on Oct. 6
Upper Darby Township presents Oldies Night, A Salute to Veterans, a live concert to celebrate the region’s veterans on Oct. 6 at 7 PM at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. With the nationally renowned doo-wop groups Jay Siegel’s Tokens and The Happenings – plus the region’s well-known “girl group,” The First Ladies of Rock and…
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American Birding Expo, the Ultimate Experience for Birdwatchers and Nature Enthusiasts, Is Here
The much-anticipated American Birding Expo is here. Today through Sunday, exhibitors from around the world, representing all aspects of the birding and nature market, will present and offer their products, goods, and services at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. The American Birding Expo is the largest and most diverse shopping experience available to…
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Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Proves Local Libraries Still Community Anchors in 21st Century
Following a two-year renovation worth $7.1 million, Radnor Memorial Library in Wayne looks better than ever, emphasizing its importance in the community, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The library, which already has an expansive book and DVD collection, now has more space for group meetings, stronger Wi-Fi, and an improved coffee machine to…
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