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Philadelphia Mother Helps Families, Individuals Embrace Transgender Loved Ones
Philadelphia mother nadeen “mothasistah” herring is the mom of a transgender son, Z. While first learning of that fact wasn’t easy to navigate, she has embraced it and is now helping others do the same, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. When she first learned of it, she started looking for resources to help…
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Willow Grove Artist Brings Philly Sports Legends to Life
Willow Grove native Jordan Spector is living the dream as a full-time sports artist, collaborating with top athletes like Brandon Graham, Devonta Smith, and Bryce Harper, writes Santiago Oritz for Billy Penn. Passionate about both art and sports, Spector’s journey began at Temple University, where an injury redirected his focus from football to art. …
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The Ultimate Guide to Lancaster’s Farm Adventure and Wheels & Waterways Trails
As fall approaches Lancaster County, visitors have the chance to explore its beauty and culture through two unique trails: the Farm Adventure Trail and the Wheels & Waterways Trail. These free, mobile-based, interactive experiences allow participants to immerse themselves in the county’s offerings while supporting local businesses and conservation efforts. Farm Adventure Trail: Celebrating Agritourism…
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Lizards Invade Bucks County: What Homeowners Need to Know
This summer, Bucks County residents are encountering an unexpected guest: the Italian wall lizard, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Originally from Italy, these reptiles are now a common sight in Lower Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reveals that these lizards were accidentally introduced to Levittown in the late 1970s by…
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Sō Percussion with Caroline Shaw Appearing Live at the Zlock Performing Arts Center
Enjoy the vibrant collaboration of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and the innovative Sō Percussion in an electrifying program blending voice and percussion quartet as they share the music from their newest album Rectangles and Circumstance on Friday, August 23 at 7:30 pm. Co-written by Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion, the genre-blending songs use verses from nineteenth-century poems…
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Local Couple Own Malvern Art Studio Where Messy Kids Are OK
A Delaware County couple is using their entrepreneurial skills to create places where children of all abilities can feel safe and express themselves, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, own A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern. “The art is accessible for everyone here,” Briddes said. Kids…
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Philly Queer Birders Find ‘Bird Joy’ and Community in Tinicum
A group from Philadelphia’s queer community are optimizing bird watching opportunities at places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Cobbs Creek, and Tyler Arboretum, writes Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Queer Birders, started in 2021, has grown in popularity, sometimes hosting up to 60 walkers. The Wildlife…
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CBS to Feature Story on Postcard That Took Over Six Decades to Arrive in Levittown
CBS News will feature a Bucks County Courier Times story on a postcard that took 64 years to arrive from Miami Beach to Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. “They loved the story and wanted to do it, so (it’s) good news,” said Dave Marable, who got the postcard from his…
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Newtown Arts Company Presents The SpongeBob Musical with Star-Studded Soundtrack
Newtown Arts Company is set to bring The SpongeBob Musical to life from August 15-18 at the Zlock Performing Arts Center, located at Bucks County Community College, writes Blair Ingenthron for Broadway World. Directed by Morgaine Ford-Workman and featuring choreography by Wren Workman, this production also includes music direction by Susan den Outer and…
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This Weekend’s Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show to Benefit Historic Trappe
Celebrate the enduring spirit of American craftsmanship at the Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show, which brings together more than 40 of the country’s finest artisans working in traditional Americana and folk art. Meet the artisans and shop for handcrafted treasures, including fraktur, furniture, paintings, quilts, hooked rugs, pottery, baskets, woodcarvings, and more. With everything from fine…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Unveils New Youth Anti-Violence Mural Project in Fitler Square
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled the first of six youth anti-violence mural projects in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. This first mural was unveiled at the Markward Recreation Center in Fitler Square. It was designed by a group of 5 to 12-year-old children in an after school program under…
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Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square Turns 100
Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square turns 100 years old this year, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. The massive fountain on the Ben Franklin Parkway was built in 1924. It was designed and built by architect Wilson Eyre Jr. and sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder. Over its now century-long history, Swann Memorial has…
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This Chester County Town is the Perfect Places for Those Who Love to Walk Everywhere
While Chester County may not be as walkable as the city of Philadelphia, there are still some towns in the suburbs that have great walkable access to restaurants, activities, museums, trails, and public transportation, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. While it’s unlikely you’ll be able to get around completely car-free, Malvern is one of…
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Quakertown Native Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Influences Behind ‘Short n’ Sweet’ in Exclusive Interview
In a recent interview with Variety, singer-songwriter Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter shared insights into her evolving career and the inspiration behind her upcoming album, “Short n’ Sweet,” writes Thania Garcia for Variety Magazine. Carpenter, sipping a Yerba Mate while browsing a Los Angeles record store, reflected on her love for vintage aesthetics. “I love…
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West Chester Home to One of Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History
West Chester is home to one of the Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History, according to a 2023 report from Hotel News Resource. The list is published by Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that aims to recognize, celebrate, and promote the…
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Police Render Image of Hessian Soldier’s Face from Remains Found in New Jersey Battlefield
The skeletal remains of a Hessian soldier found on an archeological expedition in New Jersey finally have a face, writes Rob Jennings for NJ.com. In 2022, volunteers discovered 15 sets of skeletal remains in a trench just outside Red Bank Battlefield Park in Gloucester County. Recently New Jersey State Police artist Moises Martinez has…
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Why Bucks County Homeowners Are Celebrating Halloween in July
Bucks County’s Josh Stolarski is one of many homeowners in the region turning summer into a spooky spectacle with oversized lawn ghosts and ghouls, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Stolarski’s 10-foot skeleton, festively dressed for various holidays, has become a beloved fixture in his neighborhood. “The kids love him,” he says. …
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Spotted Lanternflies Have Great Hitchhiking Abilities, Making It Harder to Slow Invasive Pest Down
Spotted lanternflies — which are back in the Philadelphia region — have great hitchhiking abilities that have proven to be crucial to their ability to rapidly spread around the country and their staying power, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Since the invasive pest was first spotted in Berks County a decade ago, researchers have been…
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