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Two Local Horseback Riding Trails with Scenic Views of Chester County
Chester County residents have no shortage of horseback riding trails to visit to enjoy the last weeks of warm summer weather, write Lisa Dukart and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are two trails in Chester County where both experienced and novice riders can enjoy a late summer day on horseback. Marsh Creek…
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Holy Redeemer Church and School’s Nearly 85-Year Legacy in Philadelphia, and Challenges Ahead
For nearly 85 years, Holy Redeemer Church and School in Callowhill has served as a beacon of light for parishioners, particularly for Philadelphia’s Chinese community, writes Kaiden J. Yu for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In October 1941, Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School was dedicated, becoming the first Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere to…
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West Philly Art Teacher Creates New WebComic Series Highlighting the History of MOVE
MOVE has a long and storied history in Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia art teacher Peter Coyle has created a new way to detail that history, writes Shae Lake for NBC10 Philadelphia. Coyle is the creator, author, and illustrator behind the new webcomic series, “MOVE vs the System.” The first comic strip launched on June 21,…
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After Decades of Closure, Lansdowne Theater Set to Open Its Doors Again as a Concert Hall
A century-old Lansdowne Theater is set to open its doors on August 22 after nearly four decades of closure, with the presentation of Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The movie theater was forced to close in 1987 after a devastating fire and has stayed unused since then. Ownership of the…
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Sunday Hunting Signed Into Law
A few states prohibit Sunday hunting, but Pennsylvania no longer counts itself among their numbers. On July 9, Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 1431 lifted the state’s prohibition on Sunday hunting, enabling the Game Commission to add thirteen dates for Sunday hunting in the 2025-2026 season. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jason Nark notes the…
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Mushroom Mania Hits Philadelphia Area as Variety of Products Sprout Up
With Kennett Square responsible for roughly half of the nation’s mushrooms, it was about time for the fungal fever to reach the Philadelphia region, write Carly Mallenbaum and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. The new trend is seeing mushrooms appearing everywhere, from soda and protein bars to a wide variety of other products. This is good…
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Reintroducing Kennett Symphony as the Brandywine Valley Symphony: A New Name for a Bold New Era
Kennett Symphony, which began in 1940 as a small volunteer community orchestra in Kennett Square, has blossomed into something extraordinary. Over the past 85 years, the ensemble has grown — first by welcoming professional musicians and a talented conductor, then by expanding its performances, reaching audiences throughout Chester County and its surrounding counties in northern…
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Coatesville Ceremony Finally Honors Zachariah Walker After Brutal Lynching in 1911
Coatesville resident Zachariah Walker was finally recognized with a dignified burial after his brutal death over one hundred years ago, reports staff for 6abc. Walker, a Black man, was killed by a white mob after a self-defense shootout with a white police officer. Walker was injured during the shootout, and mob members later kidnapped him…
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Religious Sisters from Ukraine Arrive in Montco to Help Host Annual Summer Camp
The Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Montgomery County welcomed religious sisters from Ukraine to help host their annual summer camp and pray for global peace, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The visit is part of a long-standing partnership the Montgomery County order maintains with sisters around the world. “We came from Ukraine for…
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Longwood Gardens Dedicates Space for Cascade Garden, the Work of Brazilian Artist, Landscape Architect
Longwood Gardens Reimagined has created a dedicated space for the historic Cascade Garden, showcasing the iconic work of Brazilian artist and landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, reports Timothy Walton for 6abc. The garden was recreated inside the new building, using mostly the same plants and stone from the original garden that was designed by Roberto…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Grid Magazine. Adam Forbes, founder of Discovery Pathways, wants to provide current and future generations of Philadelphians with opportunities to boat, fish, and perhaps one day even swim…
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Local History Professor Shares His Decades of Duffy’s Cut Research
Local history professor William Watson has shared the story of first discovering Duffy’s Cut, a mysterious landmark in Malvern, as he writes in an article at The Conversation. The Immaculata University professor and a team of students first discovered Duffy’s Cut in 2004. In the decades since, the team has continued research on the site,…
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Thornbury Farm Honors Local History with Lafayette Celebration
A recent Marquis de Lafayette celebration honored a significant piece of local history, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Reenactor and Thornbury Farm owner Randell Spackman hosted the event to commemorate the anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s return to Chester County after the Battle of Brandywine. The celebration included a tour, war reenactment,…
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Burial Service and Forum for Remembering Zachariah Walker: Lynched in Coatesville 1911
Finally, after 114 years, the remains of Zachariah Walker, who was brutally lynched and burnt to death in Chester County, will be buried. The burial and service will take place in the village of Ercildoun near Coatesville. The burial and an afternoon forum are a community and education initiative to overcome hatred and violence. The…
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Celebrate Summer with a Sunflower Festival at Linvilla Orchards
On long, hot summer days, sunflowers are a pleasant distraction. On cooler days, they brighten a slow walk through the fields and gardens, reports PA Eats. These resilient flowers grow slowly, but steadily, reaching full bloom in the latter half of the season, offering amazing long views of deep golden yellow. Many farms intentionally plant…
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Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules
When Dolly Parton teamed up with East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter for a fresh take on “Please Please Please,” the country icon had one non-negotiable: keep it clean, writes Becca Wood for Today. Known for her candid lyrics, Carpenter toned things down at Parton’s request—and the result is a charming duet that bridges generations. In an…
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Spotted Lanternflies Put Chester County Wine Country on Their Snack List
Although major spotted lanternfly outbreaks have been rare in the Philadelphia region since their invasion in 2018, the insect population is rising once again in Pennsylvania and heading towards Chester County wine country, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The resurgence is already threatening crops across the state, raising fears of a wider spread.…
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Philadelphians Fight to Save the Wanamaker Holiday Experience. Join in the Fun.
You know, two people yelled at me this week. But what I read in The Philadelphia Inquirer absolutely and wonderfully made up for it. A plan is taking shape to maintain the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village. Does anybody else hear Queen singing “We are the champions, my friends…”? No? Just me? That’s…
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