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Delaware River Nominated for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year
The Delaware River has been nominated as a contender for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year award, to celebrate its historical significance and natural beauty, writes Colleen McDonough for POWR. This year’s nominees, announced by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, also include the Youghiogheny River and Perkiomen Creek. “These three rivers are remarkable…
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Drought Threatens Reenactments of Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River
The continuous drought could prevent volunteers from re-enacting George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the two scheduled reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park have not been canceled yet, the situation is dicey, according to Cory Shannon, the park’s new manager.…
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New ‘Crossing Cabin Run’ Holiday Card Features Iconic Bucks County Bridge
A new holiday greeting card released by artist Jerry Cable titled Crossing Cabin Run features the iconic Loux Covered Bridge in Pipersville, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Bucks County bridge, located close to the artist’s studio, was constructed in 1874 by David Sutton. It was named after John A. Loux, the county’s longest-tenured…
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Ambler’s Lindenwold Castle Auction Starts at a Modest $1.5 Million
Ambler’s Lindenwold Castle, inspired by Windsor Castle, is up for auction with a reserve price of $1.5 million, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 134-year-old castle is approved for residential units and office spaces. It does, however, retain the potential to sell as a large single-family home. The sealed-bid auction, conducted by…
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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in 19th-century Philadelphia, convinced Abraham Lincoln to unite the nation with an annual day of gratitude. Here is the story of how Hale’s visionary campaign shaped the Thanksgiving tradition we cherish today as shared by Rund…
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Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso for AZ Animals. Swedish immigrants built the Lower Swedish Cabin near the Upper Darby River, close to the Great Minquas Trail, a trade route and a way for farmers to…
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A Narrative History of Philadelphia – Balancing Legacy and Shortcomings in New Book
Philadelphia: A Narrative History, a book by Paul Kahan is a trove of knowledge about the city, but it spends all too much time focusing on its failures, writes D.G. Hart for The Wall Street Journal. The book carries a tone of persistent scolding, while offering a relentless commentary on the city’s shortcomings. The encyclopedic…
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Years of Work to Save Crebilly Farm South of West Chester Pay Off; Land to Become Public Park
After years of effort, a deal was reached earlier this month to preserve Chester County’s Crebilly Farm, a historic 308-acre site of a skirmish during the largest battle of the American Revolution, by converting it into a public park and protecting it from future development, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. Located in Westtown Township…
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Delaware County Mystery Histories Found in Old Postcards
Delaware County historian Keith Lockhart offers a view of Davis Road in the Llanerch section of Haverford Township, as reported in the Daily Times. The photo was apparently taken in a time before electrification when there was far less traffic on the road. Here’s a previous Keith Lockhart photo that ran in the Daily Times.…
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The Mysterious Story of Philadelphia’s ‘Dream Garden’ Tiffany Mosaic
Great football teams like the 2017 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have a “next man up” credo. Knowing team members will get injured in this violent game, they expect the next player in line to step right in and compete successfully. But you wouldn’t expect the genteel art world to need a similar mentality. “The Dream…
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Collection of Wyeth Paintings, Once Owned by L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter, Hits Auction Block
A collection of Wyeth paintings from the Chadds Ford family, which were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter, Linda L. Bean, is up for auction, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1992, Bean found a book of N.C. Wyeth’s letters at an antiques show. She was so impressed that she started collecting works from…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Ivyland Borough Boasts 150-Plus Years of Victorian Charm and History
Neatly tucked in the borders of Warminster and Northampton townships is the small community of Ivyland Borough, almost hiding in plain sight as commuters on Jacksonville and Bristol roads zoom by on their daily excursions. Even people who have lived in central Bucks County for years are surprised to find this quaint neighborhood of Victorian…
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The Choristers to Perform ‘My Heart Be Brave: Choral Works on a Theme of Moral Courage’ on Saturday
The Choristers — a 50-voice, semi-professional concert choir — will present “My Heart Be Brave: Choral Works on a Theme of Moral Courage” on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansdale. The concert has two halves of completely different, but thematically connected, music. The first half is comprised of music…
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Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen Exhibition and Sale to Be Held at Bucks County Community College
The Arts and Communication Department of Bucks County Community College has announced that the upcoming Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen (BCGC) exhibition and sale, Craftworks, will be held at the Hicks Art Center Gallery from November 21, 2024, through January 25, 2025. After a few years’ pause, the BCGC annual sale returns, and the Hicks Art Center…
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Historic Book Store in West Chester Holds Over 300,000 Titles
The Philadelphia region has a strong indie bookstore scene, with one local shop being a must-visit for every bibliophile near and far, writes Visit Philadelphia. Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester was first established in Delaware in 1934. Since World War II, it has been offering used, rare, and fine books as well as manuscripts,…
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Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces 2024 Winners
The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest has announced the 2024 winners. C.J. Spataro, who directs the MFA program at Rosemont College, and whose novel More Strange Than True was released by Sagging Meniscus Press last June, was the final judge. A celebration was held on Saturday, November 9 in Tyler Hall on Bucks County Community College’s Newtown…
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Meet the First Woman Pastor in Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church’s 237-Year History
The historic Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia has made history, naming a woman as its new pastor for the first time in its 237-year history, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The church has appointed Rev. Carolyn Cavaness to serve as the church’s 53rd pastor. “Rev. Cavaness brings a wealth of experience, a…
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Third Annual ‘Art That Blooms’ Exhibit Coming to Newtown This Weekend
The third annual “Art That Blooms” exhibit will take place inside the Hicks Art Center at Bucks County Community College in Newtown on November 9 and 10, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event is being staged by Bucks County Community College’s Continuing Education Floral Design Department and the Arts and Communication Department. It…
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