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What's next for Philadelphia Folk Festival?
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is back after a year hiatus but questions remain whether the event will return as an annual event.Why it matters: The festival was the longest continuously running outdoor music festival in the U.S. but was canceled last year over the organizer's struggling finances.Driving the news: The three-day festival at Old Pool Farm in Montgomery County kicks off today and remains largely unchanged from previous years, festival director Kimberly Sinclair tells Axios.Yes, but: Behind the scenes, the Philadelphia Folksong Society, which has run the festival since its inception in 1962, has cut and reprioritized the budget compared to past events.Flashback: Last year, the society was teetering on bankruptcy, forcing it to pull the plug on the festival for the first time since 1962.State of play: The society has since paid off its some $200,000 debt, Sinclair says.That means ticket sales from this weekend can go toward this year's festival costs and planning for 2025.What they're saying: While Sinclair wouldn't commit to a 2025 festival, she was optimistic it would return again."We will be grateful if we can break even and pay for the festival," she says. "This is our comeback year."
Firstrust Bank’s Support of Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games Demonstrates Its Commitment to Inclusivity
FOX 29's Bob Kelly, Trusty, and Swoop cheer on the children at the start of the 23rd annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games. Since 1976, Firstrust Bank’s support of Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley has helped to improve the lives of countless individuals with special needs.
Baseball Helps Reality Television Star — a Doctor from Pottstown — Come to Terms with His Sexuality
Before becoming a successful doctor known for his role on the TLC reality show My Feet Are Killing Me, Pottstown native Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, according to an essay he wrote for Outsports. For years, baseball was his life. However,...
Ex-director of Harrisburg's Broad Street Market accused of unauthorized credit card purchases, bonuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The former executive director of the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is accused of using the market's credit card for thousands of dollars in personal expenses and issuing unauthorized bonuses for himself. Tanis Monroy, 31, of Carlisle, is charged with access device fraud and theft by...
Pennsylvania protects 247 acres of 3 farms in Berks County from future development
The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania is investing more than $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These conservation easement purchases ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the quality land they need to continue supporting families, communities, and jobs in the future.
Rep. Matzie joins Pa. lawmakers relaunching Nuclear Energy Caucus to buoy industry
A Harrisburg lawmaker from Beaver County is at the helm of renewed efforts to fortify the nuclear energy industry – Pennsylvania’s second-largest source of electricity after natural gas. State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-16, Harmony Township, has joined state Rep. Tom Mehaffie, R-106, Dauphin County, and state Sens. John...
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in just nine days from now, but there are plenty of games that Penn State fans will want to keep an eye on throughout the Mid-Atlantic region during the first month of the season. With that in mind, we put together a list of games that Nittany Lion […] The post Key high school games throughout the region that Penn State fans will want to see during the first month of the season appeared first on On3.
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
Pennsylvania's presidential calendar: Rallies and possible debates
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Pennsylvania again this week — putting the Keystone State back in the national spotlight. Why it matters: Both campaigns are all-in on Pennsylvania, the most important battleground state that'll decide who occupies the White House. Driving the news: Democratic...
Potential strike in Pa. could disrupt U.S. supply chains | Today in Pa.
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Winter is coming. Here's what the Farmers' Almanac predicts for southcentral Pennsylvania
The Farmers' Almanac has issued its prediction for winter 2024-2025, and the publication is describing it as a "wet whirlwind," according to a news release. It predicts "a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between," the website states. But will that mean snow for southcentral...
Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
Open auditions set for Allentown Symphony's The Nutcracker
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown Repertory Dance Theatre and Allentown Symphony Orchestra are seeking dancers for its celebrated annual production of The Nutcracker. Auditions for the performance are scheduled for Aug. 25 at Repertory Ballet Academy, 6426 Memorial Road, Allentown. Dancers will perform as the Allentown Symphony Orchestra plays...
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