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SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly three decades as it heads to Florida for semi-retirement, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SS United States Conservancy and Florida officials from Okaloosa County marked the occasion with a small transfer-of-title ceremony…
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Philadelphia’s Lush Botanical Beauty Earned It Moniker of ‘America’s Garden Capital’
In addition to being known for cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia also has an abundance of lush botanical beauty that has earned it the moniker of ‘America’s Garden Capital,’ writes Anastasia Mills Healy for Islands. The Philadelphia region has more than 30 destination-worthy gardens. Among them are Winterthur and Longwood Gardens, which top the…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Dons Bejeweled Phillies Shirt for Philadelphia Performance
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter recently dazzled the audience with her bejeweled Phillies baseball jersey during her performance in Philadelphia, writes Orion Scott for Hello! Magazine. Carpenter, whose career has skyrocketed to stardom in recent months, shared a post on Instagram in which she expressed her joy over getting to perform in her home city. “Hometown…
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This Cult From the Late 1600s Was Born in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is the birthplace of several unusual cults and religious groups and one in particular was born in Philadelphia, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Among the first doomsday cults in the New World is tied to the woods of the Wissahickon Valley in Philadelphia. This cult is the Society of the Woman in the…
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Bucks County and Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in the local rabbit…
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Graffiti Pier Owner Conrail Says Property Will Be Sold By End of Year
Graffiti Pier owner Conrail announced it has plans to sell the property and the six acres surrounding it to prospective buyer, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, before the end of 2024, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes less than two months after a portion of the abandoned pier in Port Richmond fell…
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New Historical Marker in Springfield Honors First Woman to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker recently unveiled and dedicated in Springfield honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Born in 1838, Kilgore was a trailblazer and legal scholar. She fought for 14 years to achieve her right to…
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Downingtown Now Has a Sister City in the United Kingdom
Downingtown has linked to Bradninch Devon in the United Kingdom as a sister city, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Downingtown was named after Thomas Downing II, who also resided in the town’s new sister city. He left Bradninch in the early 18th century and emigrated to the U.S. The sister city mission…
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With Region’s Summers Getting Hotter, Outdoor Workers Facing Heat Exhaustion, Other Heat-related Symptoms
Summers in the Philadelphia region are getting hotter as climate change pushes temperatures higher, with this year being the fifth warmest on record, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. This extreme heat has already started creating issues for outdoor workers. According to a new report recently released by the research nonprofit Urban Institute, over one in…
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Lakeside Living in Chester County: Check Out One of the Top 10 Lakes to Live On in the State
We all know Pennsylvania is a beautiful place to live with its state parks, fall foliage, and lovely natural landscapes to enjoy, including lake living. If you’re looking for the perfect lake to live on in Chester County, you’re in luck, writes Alison Bentley for Redfin. With lush woods and 535 acres of lake water,…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gets A Netflix Christmas Special
After ruling the summer with her hit tune, Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter, a Quakertown native, is set to continue her reign into the holiday season with a Netflix Christmas special, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The famous singer and actress will star in A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter. The holiday variety music special will be available on the…
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Desis of Doylestown Welcomes Over 200 People for Garba Fundraiser in Chalfont
Desis of Doylestown welcomed more than 200 people for its Garba Fundraiser event held on September 20 at Unami Middle School in Chalfont, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The Bucks County nonprofit, which counts among its members people of Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan descent, organized the fundraiser to raise money for its…
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Washington Square West is Now Philadelphia’s Newest Historic District
On Friday, September 13, the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted to make Washington Square West a historic district with a unanimous 9-0 with one abstention, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. Tami Sortman of the Washington Square West Civic Association is elated because she has spent years pushing to get that designation. “You can’t get…
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Mt. Joy Set For Band’s Biggest Hometown Show at TD Pavilion at Mann Center
Mt. Joy, an indie rock band started by Conestoga High School graduates Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, is ready for its biggest hometown show yet, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair started playing together in high school, but formed the band years later in 2016 while living in Los Angeles. Their first…
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Researchers Spot Asia-native Joro Spider in Bucks County
Researchers have spotted another invasive species in Bucks County, according to a staff report from 6abc. The spotting of Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, was confirmed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species on September 5. The black and yellow arachnid is about the size of a palm and can grow up to…
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Bucks to Host 2024 Bucks County Wine and Art Trail Exhibition
The Arts and Communication Department of Bucks County Community College has announced that the 2024 Bucks County Wine and Art Trail Exhibition organized by the Arts and Cultural Council of Bucks County in partnership with Visit Bucks County will be presented at Hicks Art Center Gallery from September 25 to October 27, 2024. The public is invited…
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Explore Family-Friendly Hiking Trails Across Bucks County
Beautiful Bucks County hiking trails offer the perfect opportunity to fully enjoy the crisp air and crunchy leaves of fall, writes Maureen Rayburn for Mommy Poppins. Luckily, there are several Bucks County hiking trails that are family-friendly and can accommodate family members of all ages – including those in strollers. Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey with the theme “Roots & Reimagination.” This month-long celebration will feature a rich tapestry of events, including mural dedications, artist talks, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours.…
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