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PECO Helps Bring the Holiday Magic to These Five Local Light Displays
The Philadelphia region will shine a little brighter this winter, thanks to a lineup of beloved holiday light attractions supported by PECO. From historic Center City traditions to immersive suburban displays, these sparkling showcases invite families and friends to step into the season together. Historic Grandeur at Wanamaker Light Show Since its 1956 debut, the…
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Wayne Art Center Cultivates Community Joy Through Education
The Wayne Art Center is one of many local centers creating community connections through fine art, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. Art classes serve as a popular way for residents of all ages to meet new people and gain a new skill. For patrons of the Wayne Art Center, this means choosing from…
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Eagle Scout Project Brings New Life to Ivyland
Patrick Foreman recently completed a community project that will leave a lasting impression for years to come. As part of his journey to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Foreman led the planning and planting of 16 Kwanzan cherry trees along Pennsylvania Avenue at Ivyland Commons Park — an effort that brought together town leaders,…
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Where the Revolution Lives Today: 5 Philadelphia Area Revolutionary War Sites to Visit This Winter (Plus a Bonus)
After spending a month living inside the stories and settings of the American Revolution and riding the excitement around Ken Burns’ new series (Now streaming for free for the next three weeks on PBS), it feels right to shift from watching history to walking through it. One of the remarkable things about living in Southeast…
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WSJ: Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia is America’s Smallest National Park
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia carries the often mispronounced name of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero and military engineer and is also the nation’s tiniest national park, writes Scott Calvert for The Wall Street Journal. The onetime boarding house set on 0.2 acres belongs to a network of over 400 units in the…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the American Revolution. Fort Mifflin, now sitting directly beneath the landing pattern of jets heading into Philadelphia International Airport, looks quiet today. But in the fall of 1777, this muddy island…
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Mr. Bready Goes to Washington: How a 19th Century Bucks County Resident Is Remembered by a D.C. Suburb
Twenty-five miles west of downtown Washington D.C. sits small-town Herndon, Virginia. Within it is Bready Park, a recreational area with a surprising Bucks County tie. Barbara Glakas reported the connection for MSN. The park is named for Isaiah Bready (1830-1913), Herndon’s first politician. Bready was born in Bucks County, the grandson of a Revolutionary War…
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The Newtown Theatre Announces Its Concert Lineup for the Holidays
The Newtown Theatre recently released its lineup of Christmas concerts for this holiday season, featuring live performances of nostalgic classics and festive modern songs, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. On Wednesday, Dec. 10, “The Ultimate Christmas Party Concert with the Sassies” will be taking place at 3 PM. Cait Dailey, Kate Nice and Peg Keller will be performing fan-favorite old and new Christmas songs. “Christmas…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long table at the Second Continental Congress where he sparred with John Adams and later helped shape the Declaration of Independence. But the story really starts much earlier, in a cramped…
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English Teacher at Abington Friends School Brings Renowned Poet’s Letters to Life in New Collection
After decades of work, Daniel Benjamin, an English teacher at Abington Friends School, has released a collection of 20th-century poet Jack Spicer’s letters with Wesleyan University Press, bringing the poet back into public discourse. Known for his fierce integrity, experimental style, and commitment to creative community, Spicer helped shape the landscape of 20th-century American poetry.…
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Bristol Museum Reopens Victorian Holiday House with a New Theme
The Grundy Museum in Bristol is reopening the Victorian Holiday House on Friday, Nov. 21 with a “Toys & Tinsel” theme, reports PhillyVoice Media Events. Guests will be able to stroll through seven Christmas displays in the 19th-century home, complete with decor inspired by the Victorian Era. Antique toys from Troy Chinnici-Bianchi, a collector in Philadelphia, will be featured throughout the displays. …
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Bucks250PA Wins Grant to Develop Revolutionary Trail Across the County
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, plans have been made to develop a Revolutionary Trail across Bucks County, which received a grant of $5,000 from America250PA, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Bucks250PA will be using the funds to form a digital and printed map experience listing the county’s historical sites and sharing untold stories from the Revolution, while supporting heritage tourism. “Throughout 2026, Bucks250PA aspires to…
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Earlier Sunsets, Cooling Temperatures, Lengthening Shadows: It’s Time to Explore Haunted Bucks County
The Haunted Places website positions itself as a collection spot for creepy destinations across the nation. Given its history and storied background, it’s not surprising to find a few entries here in Bucks County. While most of these sites are commercial entities, one is a cemetery. So, a general reminder about respectful behavior — even…
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500 Miles of Circuit Trails Redefine How Communities Connect Across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey
On any given weekend, the Schuylkill River Trail hums with life — runners weaving past families on bikes, friends meeting at the water’s edge, and walkers and riders using the trail to get where they need to go. Across the Delaware River in Camden, walkers and cyclists follow the revitalized waterfront to the Ben Franklin…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Celebrates Black Revolutionary War Reenactors
One of Bucks County’s most historically-significant areas is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting local actors they work with. Washington Crossing Historic Park, located in the namesake area of Washington Crossing, has become known in and out of the area for regularly hosting reenactments of famous battles related to the Revolutionary War. Recently, the park…
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Most Illustrations of Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia Kite Experiment Filled with Historical Inaccuracies
Most of the illustrations of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment on the outskirts of Philadelphia are riddled with historical inaccuracies, writes Jennifer Ouellette for Ars Technica. According to a new report published in the journal Science and Education, those images are heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley’s 1767 account of the event, which is likely not the…
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WSJ: Bucks County American Revolutionary War Reenactor Shares Thoughts on the ‘Vibrant’ Movement
The numbers of American Revolutionary War reenactors have been dropping nationwide, as an older generation retires or dies out, writes Ken Wells for The Wall Street Journal. Younger recruits have been hard to come by due to endless distractions in the time of social media along with the cost since a full Revolutionary War soldier’s…
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Fort Mifflin is Being Threatened By Extreme Rain and Rising Tides
The survival of Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, which played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and our nation’s founding, is now being threatened by climate change, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The military installation on the Delaware River was one of the local strongholds during the Revolutionary War. “Fort Mifflin was instrumental in forcing…
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