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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
One of the buildings still left in the village is the Locktender's House. Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten...
Limerick Community Park’s $1.3 Million Expansion Opens Early
Limerick Community Park is nearing completion of a $1.3 million expansion, featuring new tennis and pickleball courts. Workers are nearing completion of a $1.3 million expansion of Limerick Community Park, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. The new update will feature new tennis and pickleball courts. During the Oct....
Willow Grove Park Mall in PA Announces New Teen Chaperone Policy
The Willow Grove Park Mall in Montgomery County, PA is implementing new rules to create a safer and more enjoyable environment for all shoppers. Starting today (Tuesday, October 1), teens under the age of 18 will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them if they want to visit the mall in the late afternoons and evenings.
List ranks Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary 2nd most haunted location in the world
If you are looking for a scare ahead of Halloween, you don't have to go far.One of the most haunted destinations on the planet is right here in Philadelphia.Planet Cruise analyzed TripAdvisor data and ranked Philadelphia as the 2nd most haunted location in the world.RELATED: Halloween 2024: Here's your guide to haunted houses in the Philadelphia areaThey say the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary has the greatest number of "haunted" mentions on the site with 583.The ranking also combines the number of "spooky" and "scary" mentions to get a total score.Thrill-seekers can visit five haunted houses across the historic former prison's abandoned cellblocks and prison yards."Halloween Nights" runs on select nights through November 9.Planet Cruise says the only place in the world spookier than Eastern State is Mary King's Close in Edinburgh, Scotland, a historic close, or alleyway, shrouded in myths and mysteries.
Philly Restaurant Bans GOP Candidate After Being Told Campaign Stop Was Autism Event
“You’re not welcome back.”That’s the message the manager of Philadelphia cheesesteak joint Max’s Steaks had for Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick, after his campaign held an event outside the restaurant Friday that the eatery was told would be about autism awareness.Mike Sfida—who agreed to hold the event because his niece and nephew have autism—was alarmed when he saw Donald Trump signs being hung outside the beloved North Philly spot on Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. McCormick arrived, gave a campaign stump address, and then handed out free sandwiches.“We didn’t sign up for that at all. Zero,” he told...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
Airport to begin bus service and a police hiring initiative
The good news is Philly tied up the NLDS. The bad news is today is Monday and another week starts. So let's kick off your morning. Nick Castellanos' third heroic at-bat of the night got the Phillies and a raucous home crowd what they wanted and needed Sunday night. The win evened the best-of-5...
Delaware River advocate sues feds to protect endangered fish
A Delaware River advocate announced this week it sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to improve habitats for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and other aquatic life. The Bucks County-based Delaware Riverkeeper Network announced the suit Thursday, alleging the EPA has failed to finalize standards for dissolved oxygen...
Ousted Pa. Republican swatted after supporting Harris appears in campaign’s new ads in swing states
PHILADELPHIA — Matthew McCaffery, the ousted Montgomery County Republican official who was swatted after speaking out against former President Donald Trump, is now featured in new ads for Vice President Kamala Harris airing across swing states beginning Thursday evening — including Pennsylvania. McCaffery, 43, a veteran who lives...
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