Entertainment
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‘Anastasia The Musical’ Hits Stage at Bucks County Playhouse Just in Time for Holiday Season
Anastasia The Musical has taken the stage at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, perfectly timed for the holiday season, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The timeless story, inspired by the beloved movies, follows Anya as she sets out to discover her past and reclaim her royal destiny. “I mean, Once Upon a December,…
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Shady Brook Farm in Morrisville Has 3 Million Holiday Lights to Delight
The best way to embrace the holiday spirit is by exploring some truly incredible light displays across Pennsylvania, including one here in Bucks County, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show in Morrisville has over 3 million lights perfectly arranged to form well-known characters and unique displays. You can…
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Pennsylvania Tops List of States with Highest Tax Revenue from Casinos
In 2023, Pennsylvania ranked first among states for casino tax revenue and second for sports betting tax revenue, according to a staff report from Doc’s Sports. A Doc’s Sports study looked at data from the American Gaming Association to determine the revenue generated by commercial casinos and the corresponding tax income. Last year, the Keystone…
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Santa Claus to Make Appearance at Neshaminy Mall Despite Earlier Cancelation Plans
Boscov’s is bringing Santa Claus to the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem after the new owners decided against hosting him in Center Court near Barnes & Noble due to the low foot traffic, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Visitors will get a chance to hang out with Santa at Boscov’s Neshaminy on Friday, Dec. 13,…
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Kate Winslet Talks Delco Accent During 60 Minutes Interview
Kate Winslet’s Delco accent in “Mare of Easttown” got a mention in a 60 Minutes interview with Winslet Sunday night, Dec. 1, promoting her newest film “Lee” about American World War II woman photographer Lee Miller. Winslet won an Emmy for “Mare of Easttown”… “playing a vaping, beer swigging detective – nailing the *specific* sound…
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Wall Street Journal: Levittown Producer Confident Richard Gere Will Propel Showtime’s Next Big Hit
In a quest for Showtime’s next big hit before the network changes owners, Levittown’s Chris McCarthy is banking on Richard Gere’s star power and fame, writes John Jurgensen for The Wall Street Journal. The co-chief executive of Paramount Global was determined to get the popular actor to play the flinty CIA station chief in the…
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Philadelphia Ballet, IBX Kick Off Holiday Season with Event Celebrating 56th Year of The Nutcracker
Philadelphia Ballet, in partnership with Independence Blue Cross, recently ushered in the holiday season with a festive celebration to mark the 56th annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. The event featured remarks from Philadelphia Ballet and IBX representatives, as well as special appearances by characters from The Nutcracker. The event set the stage for a season filled with…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Films ‘Father’ Music Video in Brooklyn Church; Priest Demoted
After Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter filmed her Feather music video inside a Brooklyn church, the priest who approved it got stripped of his duties, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of “any pastoral oversight or governance role” at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Williamsburg following an investigation, said…
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Bucks County Police Sent on Wild Pig Chase as Animal Continues to Evade Them for Weeks
For the past several weeks, authorities in Bensalem Township have been searching for an elusive pig that has been successfully evading capture, writes John Paul for 6abc. Area residents said they have seen the pig and even fed the animal, but have been unable to catch it. “He is a cute pig, as far as…
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Kingda Ka Roller Coaster to Be Removed for New Additions at Six Flags Great Adventure
Local thrill-seekers will have to say goodbye to one of the most popular Six Flags Great Adventure roller coasters of all time, reports CBS News Philadelphia. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, is coming down. The popular ride has hosted over 12 million rides since 2005. It is 456…
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Players Only Arcade in Bristol Is a Journey Into Your Own Childhood
Mall visits for kids in the 1970s and early 1980s had to include a stop at Space Port, a chain of video arcades that found their way into shopping malls. Space Port didn’t survive when home video consoles showed up,. Now, Brian Nelson has opened a classic video arcade in Bristol that has all the…
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Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire: A Holiday Celebration at Mount Hope Estate & Winery
The holiday season is in full force, and for the second year in a row, the creators of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire are revving up to again bring merriment to all with upcoming Yuletide festivities — featuring themed weekends and special events that offer a unique experience for guests of all ages. Located at Mount…
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Brad Ingelsby Reflects on ‘Mare of Eastttown’ and Upcoming ‘Task’
‘Mare of Easttown’ creator Brad Ingelsby recently spoke to Los Angeles-based media about the upcoming HBO drama series “Task” and about a second season for “Mare,” writes Rodrigo Perez for The Playlist. Many of “Task’s” scenes, which star Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent leading a task force investigating drug-house robberies, were filmed in Delaware…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon to Star in New Horror-Comedy Alongside Family
Popular actor and Phoenixville native Kevin Bacon will star in the horror-comedy Family Movie alongside his wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick, and their two children, Travis and Sosie Bacon, writes Chris Compendio for the PhillyVoice. The foursome will play an eclectic filmmaking family that are working on a low-budget slasher film. The story covers them as…
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Warminster’s Tracy Locke Champions Inclusivity in Football Through Comedy
Bucks County native Tracy Locke is spreading the love of football coast to coast as a professional comedian, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Locke has defied the odds throughout her life. She fell in love with football so much when young that she wanted to play. In the late 1970s, that was not common…
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TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse
TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne Garvey for Realtor.com. In 2022, she purchased the property which had been neglected for years until a contractor restored it. Gray expressed admiration for maintaining the house’s historical integrity, calling…
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Magical Holiday Tours Coming to Fonthill Castle in Doylestown
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of special events and tours, running from November 16 to December 31, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The castle, the former home of Henry Chapman Mercer, is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. Each…
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Want a Philadelphia Mascot at Your Wedding? Here’s How to Make It Happen
Having your favorite Philadelphia mascot make an appearance at your wedding adds a unique touch that guests will talk about for years to come, writes Bradford Pearson for the Philadelphia Magazine. Stephanie Powers decided to surprise her then-fiance, Rory Magargee, an obsessive St. Joe’s fan, by having the ever-flapping mascot, the Hawk, show up during…
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