Culture
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CEO of Newtown Square’s Equus Capital Partners Takes Lead in Planning Nation’s 250th Birthday
Dan DiLella, CEO of Newtown Square-based Equus Capital Partners, is taking a lead role in planning our nation’s 250th birthday, writes Alfredo Boyd for DunlapPost.com. DiLella will chair the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, the group tasked with organizing projects marking 250 years of independence in 2026. In addition to DiLella, the Philadelphia caucus of the…
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WWII Hero, Unsung Football Great Memorialized with Statue in Radnor
Emlen Tunnell, a World War II hero and the first African-American to play for the New York Giants, has been memorialized with a statue in Radnor, according to a report in Main Line Today. The seven-foot bronze statue was officially unveiled in front of Radnor Township officials and other supporters. They honored the memory of…
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Delco Launches WalkWorks in Marcus Hook
Delaware County Council and the Delaware County Department of Intercommunity Health joined officials from Marcus Hook last week to announce its newest path in the WalkWorks program at Marcus Hook Memorial Park. The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health partnered with Delaware County Council and the Delaware County…
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With New Trail, Darby Creek Can Now Be Enjoyed ‘Instead of Just Cursed by Rush-Hour Traffic’
After three decades of planning and development, the mile-long Darby Creek Trail has officially opened in Drexel Hill, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. County and Upper Darby officials commemorated the occasion by cutting a ribbon on the trail that goes along the creek from Kent Dog Park to Lower Swedish Cabin.…
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Brandywine River Museum, Westmoreland Museum Use Draft to Divide Scaife’s Art Collection
The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford and Westmoreland Museum of American Art in western Pennsylvania used the draft method to divide Richard Mellon Scaife’s impressive art collection, writes M. Thomas for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. When Scaife died four years ago, his will specified that his collection should be equally divided between the…
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Experiencing Colonial-Era Cooking at 18th-Century Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford
At the 18th-century Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford, it’s possible to experience what Colonial-era cooking was like, writes Meisha Johnson for CBS Philly. The house, which dates back to 1714, was built as a tavern and served people traveling between Maryland and Philadelphia, according to Michael Connolly of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The people…
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Opening of New Co-Working Space Has Lansdowne One Step Closer to Being an Artist’s Village
With the opening of Utility Works, a new co-working space for artists, Lansdowne is continuing its transformation into an artist’s village, writes Connor Smith for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new space, owned by Lansdowne Economic Development Corp., is pushing a growth plan for the borough as a community for artists. The initiative fits perfectly with…
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‘There Can Be No Better Setting’ for Rose Valley Museum, Historical Society
Rose Valley’s Thunderbird Lodge, on Rose Valley Road just north of the Hedgerow Theatre, is home to the Rose Valley Museum and Historical Society, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The iconic lodge consists of a circa-1790 stone barn, which was converted in 1904 to artists’ studios, and a fieldstone-and-stucco house. They are joined…
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Radnor Native Releases Her Fourth Book to Critical Acclaim
A decade after releasing her first memoir, Radnor native Kelly Corrigan has released her fourth book, Tell Me More, to critical acclaim, writes Tara Behan for Main Line Today. The book addresses the profound loss of her father and her close friend Liz. It hit the market in mid-January and moved quickly onto bestseller lists.…
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County Council Honors Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum
Delaware County Council recently recognized board members and the curator of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum for their work to honor athletes who have earned national and international acclaim for their accomplishments. The museum, located in the Radnor Township Building, opened in 2015 after the closing of the Granite Run Mall, where The…
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Celebrity Boxing Promoter, Marple Newtown Grad Pens Book on His Life and Career
Broomall native Damon Feldman, a former professional boxer and a celebrity boxing promoter, has written a book, The 16 Minute Man, that is a collection of memories from his childhood and his career in and around the ring, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The son of boxing trainer Marty Feldman, Damon…
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Wilmington Man Going Full Time with Comedy Routine Based on His Delco-Born Mother
Wilmington’s Troy Hendrickson has decided to quit his job and dedicate himself, full time, to his comedic Aunt Mary Pat routine, which went viral on social media after the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, according to a report from The Associated Press. Hendrickson achieved instant fame online when he posted on Facebook a video of a…
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Visits Episcopal Academy
David McCullough, the historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, recently visited Episcopal Academy, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. McCullough shared his background, research, and writing method with students. He also spoke about his take on education, history, and the human spirit. After speaking to students, faculty, and other special guests in…
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From CHESCO: West Chester Resident, ‘One in a Billion,’ Advances Again on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
West Chester resident Jackie Verna has earned a coveted spot in the Top 12 on NBC’s “The Voice.” The 22-year-old, a member of Team Adam (Levine), survived the live playoffs in Season 14 of the Emmy Award-winning singing competition with a cover of “Once” by Maren Morris. “I’m beaming with pride,” Levine said after Verna’s…
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Comedienne from Delaware County Discusses Her Success in New York City
Comedienne Peggy O’Leary, a Delaware County native, has made a name for herself as the host of a Manhattan-based podcast, writes A.D. Amorosi for Glamorosi Magazine. O’Leary made her way to the New York City comedy scene through Philadelphia, where she performed in a sketch comedy group with friends from college. “I started performing in…
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In Rome with University Officials, Villanova’s Jay Wright Gifts Autographed Basketball to Pope
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright met with Pope Francis during his visit to Italy where he presented the Holy Father with a basketball autographed by members of his national championship team, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wright was visiting Rome this weekend with Villanova’s president, Rev. Peter Donohue, and university trustees for the…
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From CHESCO: America’s Largest Used Bookstore Attracts Both Book Lovers and Tourists
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is both a haven for book lovers who can explore the four floors of books and a tourist attraction with its own ghost stories, writes Meisha Johnson for CBS Philly. The Book Barn is in an actual dairy barn built in 1822. After World War II, the Baldwins bought…
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Gallery Provides Art for Public Housing in Chester
The Nebula Gallery in Chester unveiled its “Art Is Home” collection, a 150-piece collection that is the result of a first-of-its-kind collaboration to place art in public housing, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. All artwork from the collection will be donated to families that are moving into Chester Housing Authority units. “I think…
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