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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can enjoy every day, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. In fact, the Schuylkill River Trail is one of the six great bike trails in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is the result…
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These Historic Houses in Bucks County Are More Than Worth a Visit
Many gorgeous historic houses in Bucks County stand as landmarks to ages past amid new development and as such are worth exploring, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Tyler Mansion in Newtown Township was built in the 1930s for George and Stella Elkins Tyler. It is the grandest home ever constructed in Bucks County and…
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Center City Businesses, Organizations Want to Make Downtown Philadelphia More Convenient For All
Center City businesses and organizations are looking for ways to make visiting Philadelphia’s downtown more convenient for everybody, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Center City District CEO Prema Katari Gupta said during her organization’s recent panel event that her focus is no longer on pre-pandemic recovery but instead attracting new residents, workers,…
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2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money
Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding thanks to federal grant money, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The grant is being awarded through a nationwide program aimed at fortifying roads and bridges against the impacts of human-caused climate…
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Art Helps Warrington Woman Overcome Addiction
Kelly Murphy, founder of Warrington-based Shameless Soles, managed to beat her opioid addiction with the help of art, writes Alyana Gomez for 6abc. “I paint to keep me out of my head,” said Murphy. A self-taught custom shoe painter, Murphy did not know she could draw until she first put pen to paper during her…
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Author Rick Van Noy Chronicles His Journey In Canoe Down Delaware River in New Book
Author Rick Van Noy took a canoe trip down the Delaware River with his dog, Sully, and chronicles their journey in his new book, Borne by the River, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Van Noy is a New Jersey native who grew up by the river but later moved for school and work…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Morrisville
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment, which consists of two ramps and a street crossing, forges an ADA-accessible connection on the D&L Trail that was previously impassable due to the bridge abutment at Bridge Street; creates a more-than-75-mile section of uninterrupted…
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Taylor Swift’s Songwriting Passion Could Have Roots in Pottstown’s Wyndcroft School
West Reading-raised Taylor Swift’s passion for songwriting traces back to her elementary school days at Wyndcroft School in Pottstown, according to her former music teacher, Barbara Kolvek, writes Amanda Goh for Business Insider. Speaking to CBS Philadelphia, Kolvek recalled Swift’s early inclination towards poetry, noting that even during music class, Swift was often found…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration encourages people across the country to get outside and enjoy the nation’s exceptional trails and trail systems. How you choose to participate in Celebrate Trails Day is entirely up to…
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Taylor Swift’s Latest Album Nods to Churchville Band The Starting Line
Pennsylvania native Taylor Swift’s newly released album “The Tortured Poets Department” features a shout-out to Churchville band The Starting Line, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reference in the song “The Black Dog,” one of four bonus tracks unveiled alongside the album, drawing considerable attention from fans of both Swift and the…
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Montgomery County Native Is Member of Most Successful Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Paul Hammond, a Montgomery County native, is a member of Get the Led Out, the most successful Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Hammond, who stands in for Jimmy Page, is one of the two original members of the band. Get the Led Out is rarely not…
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Longwood Gardens Listed as a Top 25 Botanical Garden and Conservatory
Throughout time, the Earth’s flower and plant being has always been a timeless beauty that many people love to explore through local botanical gardens and conservatories, writes Melodie Malfa for Yelp Blog. Chester County’s very own Longwood Gardens has been listed as one of the top 25 botanical gardens and conservatories in the U.S. and…
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Newtown Theater’s Adopt-a-Seat Program Aims to Raise $600K for Revamps
The Newtown Theatre has unveiled the “Balcony Edition” of its Adopt-a-Seat Program, aimed at funding the next stage of extensive renovations, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This initiative invites patrons to sponsor seats for $600 each, contributing directly to a $600,000 renovation plan set for July and August. According to Executive Director Andrew…
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Montgomery County Native Is Member of Most Successful Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Paul Hammond, a Montgomery County native, is a member of Get the Led Out, the most successful Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Hammond, who stands in for Jimmy Page, is one of the two original members of the band. Get the Led Out is rarely not…
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$1B Has Been Invested Into the Delaware River Waterfront in the Past Decade, Another $10B Could Be Forthcoming
According to an economic impact report commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, private developers invested nearly $1 billion into Delaware River waterfront over the last decade. Another economic impact study by Econsult Solutions forecasts another $10 billion will be invested by the private sector in the next decade, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Most…
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Doylestown’s Joe Montone Leads the Charge in Community-Centric Concerts with Stage United’s Debut
Doylestown native Joe Montone is launching a nonprofit to create greater access to live music in unconventional spaces, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 34-year-old will soon be introducing Stage United, and already has a wealth of experience collaborating with non-profits such as The Tileworks of Bucks County, Doylestown Pride…
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Phillips’ Mill Photography Exhibition Showcases Stunning Visual Art in Solebury
The Phillips’ Mill Community Association is hosting its 31st annual Photography Exhibition in Solebury Township, featuring 135 contemporary works, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The exhibition, curated by renowned fine art and documentary photographer Thom Goertel, includes genres ranging from portraiture to abstraction. Goertel, whose experience spans global assignments, selected the showcased works…
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Ardmore Company Lists Letter Proving Benjamin Franklin’s Influence in the American Revolution
The Raab Collection, an Ardmore-based company that buys and sells historical documents, recently listed a letter written by Benjamin Franklin, writes Tori Latham for the Robb Report. The letter, written by the Founding Father in 1777, will be displayed in the firm’s Philadelphia office before being put up for sale on April 11 for $120,000.…
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