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Local director bringing traveling ‘Les Miserables’ to Academy of Music
When Brendan Stackhouse first got the theater itch he went, of all places, to the library. “I was bored one summer and so I started a little theater company out of one of the local Bucks County libraries,” said Stackhouse, who is on a much bigger stage as the director of the Broadway traveling edition of “Les Miserables,” which will hit Philadelphia’s Academy of Music Aug. 27-Sept. 8.
NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN COLUMBIA BEFORE ST JOE!
Villanova will open the season against Lafayette on Monday, Nov. 4. The Wildcats host Columbia and NJIT later that week before opening Philadelphia Big Five competition at Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Villanova hosts Big Five foe Penn on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The first of two neutral site...
Natural Lands in Media Buys Historic 10-Acre Villanova Estate
The historic Oakwell Estate is being sold to Natural Lands, based in Media, who plans to preserve the property, including up to 700 trees there. The Lower Merion School Board has agreed to sell the 10-acre Oakwell Estate in Villanova to Natural Lands, a conservation nonprofit based in Media, writes Frank Kimmel and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Developer Presents Plans for 329 Apartments in West Chester
The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development presented plans for 329 apartment units in West Chester. The Michaels Organization, based in Camden, New Jersey, and Core Development recently presented plans to West Chester Borough Council to build 329 apartment units across from borough hall, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.
It’s Happening! M. Night Shyamalan’s Wynnewood Childhood Home Hits the Market
The Japanese-style childhood home of Academy Award-nominated director M. Night Shyamalan has hit the market in Wynnewood. The Japanese-style childhood home of director M. Night Shyamalan has hit the market in Wynnewood for $2.175 million, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Academy Award-nominated filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan...
Wawa, Kelces Team Up for New Commercial That Feature the Couple
Kylie Kelce on the set of Wawa's new commercial starring Kylie and Jason Kelce. Kylie helped direct and steer the brand campaign. A new commercial brings together two of Delaware County’s favorite things—Wawa and the Kelces, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Wawa commercial ,...
Azie on Main in Villanova Center Closing After 15 Years
Azie on Main, a popular Asian Main Line restaurant in Villanova, is closing Sept. 22 following a decision by the landlord to convert the restaurant space to offices, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurant owner, hospitality group Win Hospitality, is looking at options to relocate the restaurant, currently...
Here’s how communities in the Delaware Valley will mark International Overdose Awareness Day this year
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On a recent Thursday afternoon, Ann Sardella took a drive to Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Buried there is her son, Joseph “Joey” Sardella, who...
Soccer Six Rival Temple to Host Wildcats Sunday Night
Villanova will play its first road contest of the 2024 regular season when it visits Philly Soccer Six rival Temple Sunday night in Philadelphia (7 p.m./ESPN +). The Wildcats played St. Peter's to a 2-2 draw in their season opener Thursday at the Higgins Soccer Complex. Jordan Canica and Jorge Garcia scored the goals for Villanova.
McAdam Financial Celebrated as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — McAdam Financial has been honored as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by The Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 15th among small workplaces. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating a supportive and thriving work environment, as determined by employee feedback collected through an Energage LLC survey.
School board member addresses social media posts about Kamala Harris
The following letter was sent by the Souderton Area School District to community members on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, with a message stating that “Earlier this month, we shared a message with you regarding the actions of one of our school board members, Mr. Formica. Today, Mr. Formica has asked that we share with you a letter he has written in response.”
School supplies for kids, thanks to M&T
M&T Bank held a back-to-school drive at its branch at 6500 Castor Ave. (at Hellerman Street). State Rep. Anthony Bellmon was among those in attendance. - Advertisement - This event provided supplies for 400 students ahead of the new school year, as well as a bounce house, DJ, snacks, games and resource tables.
Bruce Springsteen, during second night in Philly, talks about last year's illness
Bruce Springsteen is feeling better, thank you. The Boss and the E Street Band delivered a rafter-shaking three-hour concert Friday, Aug. 23 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This time a year ago, he wasn’t doing so well and was scheduled to play in Philly with the E Street Band. ...
Israel Scouts shine on KleinLife stage
- Advertisement - In a world where stories of division and strife often dominate the headlines, the recent visit of the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan to KleinLife Theater was a heartening reminder of the power of music, culture and community to bring people together. (The 400-seat theater is housed in the Raymond and Miriam Klein Building located at 10100 Jamison Ave.)
New Look Pats Open 2024 With A Stunner
NORRISTOWN – If you were to ask any player, coach, or fan what the biggest on-field issues with Carroll Football were last season, they’d probably all give you the same few answers; ‘offensive line,’ ‘stagnant offense,’ ‘flimsy defense,’ etc. So when the...
Germantown nonprofit opens museum dedicated to success of formerly incarcerated
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For 23 years, Rev. Dr. Michelle Simmons has been caring for the formerly incarcerated."It was really important that we leave a legacy because we are so powerful. We are absolutely not our mistakes," said Simmons.In 2001, Simmons founded Why Not Prosper, Inc., a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.Why Not Prosper assists women in the prison system to rediscover their voices.Simmons had a vision to help honor those discoveries and launched The F.I.R.M. this weekend — Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum is located on the grounds of her nonprofit."I thought, you have all of...
Lehigh Valley man lives in a cemetery. Now he’s facing eviction.
Confined to a hospital bed due to an accident, Jim Racht is facing eviction from an apartment he began renting in late 2022. Racht uses oxygen 24 hours a day. He takes liquid nourishment because swallowing solid food causes pain. He wears an alert button around his neck in case of emergency. Both his accident and housing predicament directly involve Easton Cemetery, which hired him part time in late 2022 for seasonal work — mowing grass — on the nearly 90-acre burial site in the city’s West Ward. In spring 2023, while mowing some of the cemetery’s lawn, the commercial vehicle Racht was riding flipped over, severely injuring his back and neck. With previous medical disabilities, he has remained bedridden for months.
Parents chose themselves and their animals over their children’s well-being after leaving the children clinically maInourished, uneducated and with health problems, while feeding their animals with salmon; sentenced
Philadelphia, PA – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old mom, later identified as CrystaI, and the 48-year-old dad, later identified as Shanne, were sentenced to 8 to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment. Both parents were also ordered not to contact their kids until they turn 18 and only with approval of a court-appointed therapist.
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