May 14, 2026
Oil painting which once belonged to the Widener family of Lynnewood Hall to be auctioned in June
An oil painting acquired by the late Joseph Early Widener of Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park will be up for … Continue reading “Oil painting which once belonged to the Widener family of Lynnewood Hall to be auctioned in June”
May 11, 2026
Origins of the former Keswick Avenue bridge's cult classic graffiti tag, 'Wich one yall hit my boy on his hade'
If you’ve ever wondered about the origins of the Keswick Avenue bridge graffiti catchphrase, “Wich one yall hit my boy … Continue reading “Origins of the former Keswick Avenue bridge’s cult classic graffiti tag, ‘Wich one yall hit my boy on his hade’”
May 09, 2026
Cheltenham Historical Commission to host 'Early Glenside' lecture on May 14
The Cheltenham Historical Commission will host a lecture titled “Early Glenside” on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30pm at 1250 Church … Continue reading “Cheltenham Historical Commission to host ‘Early Glenside’ lecture on May 14”
April 27, 2026
History with Chuck: Remembering the Baederwood Movie Theater in Jenkintown, circa 1965-2006
The Baederwood Movie Theater operated from 1965 to 2006 at 1619 The Fairway in Jenkintown. According to local historian Chuck … Continue reading “History with Chuck: Remembering the Baederwood Movie Theater in Jenkintown, circa 1965-2006”
April 26, 2026
A three-generation history of Glenside’s longest-running distributor: Madonna’s Beer and Beverage since 1923
According to local historians, Madonna’s Beer and Beverage was originally built in 1870 as a single-family home and once sat … Continue reading “A three-generation history of Glenside’s longest-running distributor: Madonna’s Beer and Beverage since 1923”
April 23, 2026
Curtis Arboretum in Cheltenham Township feat. by CBS News for America's 250th anniversary
A brief history of Curtis Arboretum in Wyncote was featured by CBS News today as part of their coverage of … Continue reading “Curtis Arboretum in Cheltenham Township feat. by CBS News for America’s 250th anniversary”
April 20, 2026
History with Mike: The story of Harold ‘Red’ Grange and the Abington Galloping Ghosts
According to local historian Michael Leibrandt, Abington Senior High School adopted the Galloping Ghost mascot after Harold “Red” Grange visited … Continue reading “History with Mike: The story of Harold ‘Red’ Grange and the Abington Galloping Ghosts”
April 01, 2026
Temple Judea Museum in Elkins Park to host opening reception for Cheltenham 250 exhibit on April 3
Cheltenham Township will host an exhibition celebrating America’s semiquincentennial from April 3 to July 6 at Keneseth Israel Synagogue (8339 … Continue reading “Temple Judea Museum in Elkins Park to host opening reception for Cheltenham 250 exhibit on April 3”
