Culture
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Merion Station Author Offers a Guide to Exploring Nature In and Around Philadelphia
Mike Weilbacher, a Merion Station resident, and author, has dedicated his life to finding creative ways to teach people about nature, writes the staff of Main Line Today. And now all his experience has culminated in his first book, Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia. Mike Weilbacher is the executive director…
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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books with characters who call the Philadelphia region home to choose from, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett is about a fictional mansion in Elkins Park. This 2019 novel follows a brother and sister growing up…
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Chester County Town Listed as One of Best College Towns in Pennsylvania
West Chester, home of West Chester University, is one of the best college towns in Pennsylvania, according to a new list recently released by World Atlas. This thriving town of around 18,000 residents has one of the best main streets in the state, where historic buildings play host to a range of restaurants, boutiques, galleries,…
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Lake Angela Named 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate
Lake Angela of Warrington has been named the 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate, announced the director of the Poet Laureate program and professor at Bucks County Community College, Ethel Rackin, PhD. Angela, a published poet, translator, and dance choreographer, rose to the top of more than 50 entries in the 48th annual contest, said Dr. Rackin…
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Bucks County’s Historical Markers Shine Light on Lesser-Known Figures and Events
Bucks County is home to several local historical markers that shine a light on the region’s lesser-known figures and events, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Langhorne Speedway, situated at 1939 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, is a one-mile dirt oval known as “The Big Left Turn.” This historic venue was host to one…
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This Bucks County Town Was Listed As One of The Best Halloween Towns in America
A part of Bucks County recently made the list of best Halloween towns in the entire nation, a coveted title this time of year. Charity De Souza wrote about the local spooky town for Visit Bucks County. New Hope made the list of spookiest town in America. Known for their Halloween festivities and their haunted…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail in Its Final Week of Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra’s (RVCO) fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, enters its final week with shows Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite offers family fun…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It was hardly an isolated incident. From the mid-19th century and well into the 20th century, Catholics were the target of nativist factions that sought to keep them from practicing…
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The 150-Year Legacy of Ivyland’s Beloved Country Store
The Ivyland store building, constructed in 1873 by Ivyland founder Edwin Lacey, was one of the first structures in Ivyland. It was opened and operated as a store in 1874 by J. Montgomery Carr. Carr was an experienced merchant who previously had a store and dairy establishment at Neshaminy on Street Road at Easton Pike.…
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Philadelphia Is Where Edgar Allan Poe’s Writing Flourished
Despite a lifetime of living in the Philadelphia area … and 15 years of living downtown itself … I’d never visited the Edgar Allan Poe house. Until recently. My motivation: a New York group heading for Philly wanted to tour the site. So, before they came, on a recent rainy Friday afternoon, I walked up to…
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If You Love to Live on Water, Philadelphia Magazine Says This Bucks County Town Is Perfect for You
If you love to live on the water but would still prefer to have all the amenities and features that houses on land offer, choosing a riverside or lakeside home is the way to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. New Hope is one of the towns to consider buying a waterfront home,…
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Series of Short Films Aims to Preserve New Hope’s LGBTQ+ History
A series of five short documentaries produced by New York-based studio TRAVERSE32 aims to preserve New Hope’s rich LGBTQ+ history, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the films, Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens, focuses on “Mother,” or Joseph (Josie) Cavallucci, a Philadelphia native who moved to New Hope in…
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Decorated 12-Foot Skeleton in Springfield Has Year-Round Fans
Dawn Timmeney writes for Fox 29 that a 12-foot skeleton in Springfield has developed a loyal following and even has his own Instagram page. Mr. Bonejangles is a year-round attraction whose decorations change with the seasons. On Tuesday he was wearing an Eagles outfit. He’s the creation of the Radolovic family, who love to decorate.…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail With The Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra (RVCO) will hoist the sails and lift the anchor for its fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, beginning this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite promises family fun — with plenty of action for children and satiric comedy about the…
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Here Are the Best Spots to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Bucks County
Bucks County offers many ways to fully enjoy the gorgeous, colorful foliage of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows during the fall, writes Visit Bucks County. A self-guided Bucks County Covered Bridge Driving Tour is the perfect way to marvel at the incredible authenticity of the county’s remaining twelve covered bridges while enjoying their rich surrounding…
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This Covered Bridge in New Hope Among Local Creepy Places to Visit Ahead of Halloween
Van Sandt Covered Bridge in New Hope is one of the creepiest places in the tri-state area you can visit ahead of Halloween to get your dose of spooky, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. Many believe the bridge is haunted by several spirits, one of them a woman whose cries can be heard at night. …
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Oxford Native Stuns with 4-Chair Turn on This Season of ‘The Voice’
A Chester County native recently auditioned for The Voice, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Voice is one of the biggest singing competitions on television. It features four teams led by musical icons who mentor the contestants as they progress through the competition’s rounds. Gabrielle Zabosky, from Oxford, impressed the four judges during…
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GMercyU’s Voices of Gwynedd to Host Simple Gifts for Fall Cultural Event on Friday
Gwynedd Mercy University will host Simple Gifts in Julia Ball Auditorium for its fall cultural event on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 PM. The Julia Ball Auditorium is located at 1325 Sumneytown Pike in Gwynedd Valley. Simple Gifts is the musical duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon. They play 12 instruments and combine tradition…
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