Culture

A portrait of Upper Darby priest and Bonner teacher Father Bill Atkinson, being considered for sainthood.

Upper Darby’s Father Atkinson: A Strong Candidate for Sainthood

December 23, 2024

The Communion of Saints is a “Catholic Hall of Fame,” and the late Father Bill Atkinson’s impact on the Catholic Church makes him Babe…

Lasst year's winning mural for Citizens Bank Park showing a boy and girl at Citizens Park in Phillies uniforms.

Philadelphia Phillies Offer $10K for New Mural at Citizens Bank Park

December 23, 2024

The Philadelphia Phillies recently announced that for the second year, it is offering $10,000 to a local artist to create a new mural above…

For Bucks County Community College Grad, Allman Brothers Band Concert Was Life-Altering Experience

December 23, 2024

Concert photographer Kathy Hurley, a Bucks County Community College student during the fall of 1970, found the Allman Brothers Band concert to be a truly…

An aerial view of the Highland Farm in Doylestown, site of the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Education Center.

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is One Grant Closer to Securing a Future

December 20, 2024

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center secure more funding from PA’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.

The…

Dan Mullen of Drexel Hill working as a college football analyst for ESPN.

Dan Mullen of Drexel Hill to be Next UNLV Football Coach, Sources Say

December 20, 2024

Dan Mullen, a Drexel Hill native, and a college football analyst for ESPN, is slated to be the next UNLV football coach, writes Mark Anderson…

An aerial view of people enjoying recreational fun in the Perkiomen Creek.

Perkiomen Creek Nominated for Pennsylvania River of the Year

December 18, 2024

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites locals to vote for the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year, writes Colleen McDonough for the…

A tied up Christmas tree on top of the car roof.

Get Your Christmas Trees Delivered to Your Doorstep with These Local Farms

December 17, 2024

Tradition is fun, but for those who are extra busy this holiday season, senior citizens, or individuals who are otherwise physically unable to haul their…

A crowd of young people show off various sports gear and attire.

Bryn Mawr Billionaire Michael Rubin Talks Favorite Main Line Memory, Offers Advice to Young Entrepreneurs

December 16, 2024

Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin started his first business at 12, tuning skis in the basement of his parents’ Lafayette Hill home, writes Gina Lizzo…

Mike Schmidt during his younger years with the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB Network Documentary Takes a Look at Phillies Great Mike Schmidt

December 16, 2024

A documentary on Phillies legend Mike Schmidt, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” aired Thursday night on the MLB Network taking viewers inside the emotional and on-field…

Paintings and sculptures exhibited at the Third Annual ArT Showcase.

DCIU Hosts 3rd Annual Adaptive ArT Showcase Featuring Special Art Created by Special Children

December 11, 2024

An event highlighting the artistic talents of students with special needs took place Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the DCIU Education Center in Morton.

The…