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FBI Raids and Cold Feet: Inside the Disrupted 1942 Nazi Plot to Blow up Pennsylvania Railroad’s Horseshoe Curve
A Nazi plot to blow up a Pennsylvania Railroad, namely Altoona’s famous “Horseshoe Curve,” and a cryolite metals plant in Philadelphia, among other targets, failed thanks to one of the eight saboteurs, writes Jason Nark for The Morning Call. The eight Germans who had all previously lived in the United States were dropped off by…
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Swarthmore Professor’s Book Looks at the Philadelphia Irish
A book by Swarthmore College sociology professor Dr. Michael L. Mullan takes a look at how the Philadelphia Irish American community grew in the region from its origins in the 1890s. The Philadelphia Irish: Nation, Culture, and the Rise of a Gaelic Public Sphere, published by Rutgers University Press, looks at the Gaelic public sphere…
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Doylestown Native Pink and Daughter Willow Bring Joy to Australian Children’s Hospital with Heartwarming Performance
Doylestown native Pink and her daughter Willow serenaded patients at the Australian Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne earlier this week, writes Tahlia Pritchard for Yahoo Lifestyle. Pink shared a clip from her visit on her Instagram reel. In the video, she said it was a “privilege” to return to the hospital for the first time…
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Sesame Place Kicks Off Spring with Mardi Gras Event: What You Need to Know
Langhorne’s Sesame Place celebrates its opening day on Friday, April 13, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The beloved amusement park, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and educational fun, is gearing up to offer visitors a blend of celebration and excitement right from the start. Tickets are priced at $45.99 for…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or private abodes with exquisite gardens dating back decades or centuries, but viewing them all can take some time, writes Therese Ciesinsi for Lancaster Farming. Private Gardens of Philadelphia, a new…
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Century-Old UPenn Research Lab in Levittown Demolished by School Districts
Multiple school districts split the cost to tear down the century-old University of Pennsylvania research lab in Levittown, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times. The complex, built in the 1920s was formerly known as The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology on Red Cedar Hill. A decade later, biologists bred what is…
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March Could Bring Some Northern Lights to Southern Pennsylvania
March could be the month that Southern Pennsylvania gets some Northern Lights (aurora borealis). While not very common, when the conditions are right, states like Arizona and Florida can even see them, and here’s why, writes Kara Seymour for Patch. Space forecasters expect March to be the best month in two decades to see the…
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Seminal Album by Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Turns 20. Read to Learn About its Legacy
An album by one of the most beloved rock groups from Bucks County turns 20 today, and it is remembered fondly by fans around the world. “Quebec”, the eighth studio album by New Hope rockers Ween, was released on Aug. 5, 2003 by Sanctuary Records. Now two decades old, the album has been celebrated by…
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Oppenheimer Once Delivered a Commencement Address at This School in Newtown
“Oppenheimer,” recently garnered seven Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture for the portrayal of the “Father of the Atomic Bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. However, the physicist had a tangible link to George School in Newtown back in 1956. At the time, Oppenheimer led the Institute for Advanced Study at…
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes Andre DeBonis for EnergyPortal.eu. Chester was the earliest settlement in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682 by William Penn, who…
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These Four Women Made Significant Impact on Chester County, Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to remember local women who helped shape both Chester County and Pennsylvania, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. Hannah Callowhill Penn, William Penn’s widow, became governor of what was then the Province of Pennsylvania after his death. She remains the only woman to have served in that…
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Bestselling Author Anna Quindlen Coming to Delaware Valley University in Doylestown for National Book Tour
Anna Quindlen, a New York Times bestselling author, is coming to Bucks County as part of her national book tour for “After Annie“, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event will take place on March 18 at 7 PM in the Life Sciences Auditorium at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. It will be presented…
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In Honor of Women’s History Month, Visit Pearl S. Buck’s Final Resting Spot in Perkasie
In honor of Women’s History month, there are plenty of ways to remember the iconic women that paved the way for their successors across the state, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The resting spot of Pearl S. Buck can be found at Green Hills Farm Grounds in Perkasie on the same property as…
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Send in the Birds: Eliminating Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternflies Through Avian Assistance
The ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies over the past few years have been to step, squish, and squash them. But as the battle against the bugs becomes too steep, some researchers say that getting native birds to eat these invasive pests is key, writes Dino Grandoni for The Washington Post. Since the lanternflies…
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A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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Southampton Based Actress Chiara Trentalange Makes Philly Area Homecoming in ‘Girl From the North Country’
Southampton-based Broadway actress Chiara Trentalange is returning to the Philadelphia region while on a national tour of “Girl From the North Country,” reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. This Tony-award-winning jukebox musical showcases Bob Dylan’s legendary songs and has since made its opening on Broadway before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. “To go through…
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Kimmel Center To Rename Verizon Hall After Philadelphia Native and Renowned Singer, Marian Anderson
Verizon Hall inside the Kimmel Center will soon be renamed to honor Philadelphia native, singer, and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, writes Kiara Santos for The Philadelphia Tribune. Kimmel Center will formally unveil the new Marian Anderson Hall in June with a joint gala and concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Couple Richard Worley and Leslie…
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Historic Cox House in Kennett Square Which Was Once Part of Underground Railroad Relocated
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Longwood made the decision to preserve the Cox House by moving it 100 feet from its prior location in response to a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation project to widen Route 1. The process…
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