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September 01, 2023

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First Timer’s Guide to Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park is an essential stop in Montgomery County, PA for anyone interested in American history. This is … Continue reading “First Timer’s Guide to Valley Forge National Historical Park”

August 09, 2022

The 1941 Cheltenham High School archery team

Back in 1941, Cheltenham High School had an archery team. Four of the archers, Elean Morgan, Madlyn Dummeldinger, Midge Tuomisto, … Continue reading “The 1941 Cheltenham High School archery team”

August 05, 2022

Bros of Decay tour Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park. New organization seeks to acquire and preserve the property

The Bros of Decay recently posted a tour of the vacant 110-room Lynnewood Hall, a Neoclassical Revival mansion in Elkins … Continue reading “Bros of Decay tour Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park. New organization seeks to acquire and preserve the property”

December 29, 2021

Hidden City website spotlights Hollywood, PA

Hidden City did a spotlight on the Hollywood section of Abington. You may have noticed Hollywood while driving through Abington … Continue reading “Hidden City website spotlights Hollywood, PA”

November 11, 2021

Fighting 69th Irish Volunteers to Place its 100th Civil War Tombstone

On Saturday, November 13th, local Civil War reenactment group, the 69th Pennsylvania Infantry, will be placing markers for seven previously … Continue reading “Fighting 69th Irish Volunteers to Place its 100th Civil War Tombstone”

October 26, 2021

Ghosts at Penn State Abington

The Penn State News recently did an expose’ on the creepy traditions and ghost stories from the various Penn State … Continue reading “Ghosts at Penn State Abington”

October 20, 2021

The Ballad of the Ol' '38

Gary Chilutti shared with us his take on growing up in the 19038 zip code. Keep your eyes out for … Continue reading “The Ballad of the Ol’ ’38”

September 28, 2021

Frank Lloyd Wright architecture photography exhibit currently on view at Beth Sholom Synagogue

Frank Lloyd Wright is considered the most famous and accomplished architect America has ever produced. Over his seven decade career, … Continue reading “Frank Lloyd Wright architecture photography exhibit currently on view at Beth Sholom Synagogue”

September 22, 2021

John Trower historic marker dedication

John Trower was a wealthy businessman alive during the turn of the century. After settling in Germantown, he made his … Continue reading “John Trower historic marker dedication”

September 20, 2021

Elkins Park home named one of the top 30 largest in the country

Newsweek recently put out a list of the top 30 largest houses in the country and an Elkins Park home … Continue reading “Elkins Park home named one of the top 30 largest in the country”