Entertainment
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Last Call, a Movie Based on Growing Up in Upper Darby, Gets Released on Friday
You could say that Greg Lingo’s life lessons make up the script for his movie, “Last Call” being released Friday, March 19, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The movie tells the story of a successful real estate developer who returns home for a funeral, reconnects with his old blue-collar Irish neighborhood, then must…
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Psst… Wanna See a Movie? In a Real Theater? Ya Gotta Know the Password
The Newtown Theater will again dim its houselights and put the shine back on its silver screen for four Friday nights, starting March 26, writes Peter Blanchard in the Patch. The film fest has a loose “speakeasy” theme, meaning that although the movies themselves don’t exactly speak to rumrunners and Chicago police raids, they do require a bit…
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Doylestown Students Sweep Singing Contest at Oscar Hammerstein Museum
Three Doylestown students sang their way to victory in the International Youth Solo Contest held by the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center. First place went to Sierra Safran, 18, a student at Central Bucks West High School, who sang “All the Things You Are” from the musical Very Warm for May. Safran’s selection held a strong…
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Two Council Rock High School Students Spread Kindness Through Dance and Music
Best friends Kylie and Mary used to visit nursing homes regularly to perform ballet for residents, according to a staff report from 6abc. Unable to continue their live performances due to the pandemic, these two Council Rock High School students are continuing to spread kindness through dance over Zoom. They got together earlier this month…
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New Virtual Gaming/Learning Center in Warminster Doesn’t Play Around with Safety Concerns
Metro Esports, a newly opened esports lounge and technology-based education center in Warminster, features 20 gaming computers, 10 flat screen televisions and two virtual reality rooms. It also has a virtual reality (VR) escape room and a VR driving experience, complete with NASCAR Racing and VR Roto chairs. However, according to the Warminster Patch, it…
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Central Bucks Grad Is Chicago Bears’ New Senior Defensive Assistant
Mike Pettine, Central Bucks High School West graduate, has been hired by the Chicago Bears as the team’s new senior defensive assistant, writes Larry Mayer for the Chicago Bears. Pettine, who earned all-state honors while playing as a quarterback and defensive back for the Doylestown school, boasts 17 seasons of experience in the NFL. He…
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Newtown Nineteen-Year-Old Is Theater’s Newest Rising Star
Mason Olshavsky got his start in acting during his years at Council Rock School District, where he quickly progressed from ensemble to supporting player to lead, writes Cynthia Marone for the Bucks County Magazine. Since then, the nineteen-year-old Villanova University freshman has placed twice in the Top 10 of competitions that were looking to find…
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After Failed Attempt with Pipersville Dentist at Wheel, SCC Manages to Reclaim Fastest Car Title
After several failed attempts, including one with Pipersville dentist Larry Caplin at the wheel, SCC North America has finally managed to reclaim the title of the world’s fastest car, writes Hannah Elliott for The Seattle Times. The company’s first attempt to once again grab the top-speed bragging rights became embroiled in controversy. Following the claims…
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Wall Street Journal: Langhorne Slim’s New Album Reflects Current Shut-Down, Shut-In Times
Langhorne Slim, whose performing name is a tribute to his hometown, has released a new album, Strawberry Mansion, that reflects current shut-down, shut-in times, writes Barry Mazor for The Wall Street Journal. Born Sean Scolnick, the artist has been recording and touring for the past 15 years. His music has strong pop sensibilities and hooky…
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Put Down That Screen. Well, Maybe.
Let me be clear. I hate hiking. But we all know time spent outdoors is good for us. And the Parenting Rule Book mandates we embrace outdoor time. Encourage it. Enforce it. I have made a pact with my husband to get the kids outside more in the new year. Two problems interfere with my…
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Levittown Artist Part of Animation Team for Pixar’s Big Release of ‘Soul’
MontaQue Ruffin, who grew up in Levittown, is a Pixar animator who most recently worked on the studio’s big Christmas release, the groundbreaking “Soul,” writes Brandon T. Harden for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The thirty-year-old has already amassed impressive film credits that include working on Academy Award-winning films such as Coco and Toy Story 4 as…
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The ‘US Explained’ Video Series Profiles Pennsylvania
In its Pennsylvania installment, The US Explained video series by That Is Interesting looked at the Keystone State’s history, geography, and culture and found it to be one of the most fascinating states in the nation. The nickname is also tied to the state’s historical significance since both the Declaration of Independence and the United…
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Colonial Theatre, Water Tower Cinema Open with New Set of Safety Measures
The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville and Water Tower Cinema in Montgomeryville are gearing up for the July 4 weekend reopening with a plethora of added safety measures, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Colonial has added ample space between seats and increased the frequency of sanitization of amenities. The theater has also made…
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Forbes: Hop Along Singer, Quakertown Native, Releases Solo Album ‘Likewise’
Local songwriter and singer and leader of the Philadelphia-based indie rock group Hop Along, Frances Quinlan, recently released her solo album titled “Likewise,” writes David Chiu for the Forbes. Quinlan, who grew up in Quakertown, opted for a more minimalist and experimental style for her solo endeavor which is quite different from the guitar-dominated rock…
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Fans of Minecraft Set Guinness World Records in Oaks
Minefaire, a Minecraft fan experience, debuted at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks last weekend with more than 150,000 square feet of hands-on attractions for families to enjoy. Guinness World Records was in attendance, as Minefaire set multiple records, including the largest convention for a single video game, with 12,140 people. “Minefaire is all…
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